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Naval IntcIligencc.

The United States frigate Constitution, Captain Rogers
r.r On ra,aay evening for Newport, via Long Island
Sound, and passe through Hellgatc in charge of Mr.
Charles lockwood Hellgatc pilot.
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TaE URGENT NECESSITY FOR MORE TROOPS
No time should be lost in drilling, equipping
and Sc, ding forward more troops to the seat of
var. There are at present not above twenty
three Thousand Den at Wa-hiRgton, and less
han thirty thousand altogether at the disposal
If the administration These are not enough
TOT doing what ought TO be done vigorously
ano at opce. Even the forty thousand which
4 is proposed to concentrate at and in the
ueighborhood of Washington will not be ade-
quate to the task which will be required of
hem.
With the immense resources that we have at
our CON mand We are capable of organizing
and despatching all the troops necessary for
puttirg down this Southern rebellion, and the
work ought to be pushed on with the utmost
rspidiiy. With six hundred thousand men
ready to enlist in the Northwest alone, we have
no lack Of the ply steal materials for an army.
What is required is that our military forces at
the seat of war should without further delay be
brought up to a strength sufficient to march
into Virginia and take possession of Richmond,
Harper's Ferry, the Norfolk Navy Yard and
Alexandria, and after that proceed to restore
The flag of the Union in the other disaffected
States.
Virginia is mastering her troops to the num-
Der Of more than thirty thousand within 10 long
distance of Washington, and the absorbing
idea of the secessionists is still said to be the
capture and destruction of the capital. The
latter have every facility among themselves, by
means Of railways, telegraph lines and other
conyeniences, of concentrating their military
forces at any given point at q short notice, and
they can carry on their operations without our
knowing anything of them This alone de-
monstrates the need we have of large army,
and the promptest and most decided action
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The Uniyersnli.t Sunday schools.

now THE CHILDREN SHOULD REGARD THE WAR
NORTHERN TROOPS THE "ExEcrTfoSERs OF cons
WORD
The anniversary meeting Of the Universalist Sunday
schools Of New York held yesterday sth inst) IN
Rev, nr. Charns church, Broadway. Previous to the
commencement OF tho exercises the building presented
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ogr.cs \. W. coHssK og FULTON AND NASSAU sTs'
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ga.euM's AMERICAN MUsEUA, Broadwsy.-Dsy
naa Syeaing -GAPIroLA-pArnfoT HEART or sunTs.-
Bs.as sRA tIor CrHER CuRosITiES
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ANusaArr es THIS EvKsIN9.

wFs~ES aAEDEs, srAdwsy, opposite Bond street.
El,A VA rHa -hEGULAR FIX.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
Right or Suffrage.

We very obeerfully insert the comments Of a cores
ponden dissenting from views on this subject No
harm can DO done by full discussion Of matter so inn
portant
The suggestion that the Senate should be elected BY
s1payes and the other Legislative body by the whole
people has been tried, and has never worked well It
supplies constant auent for demagogusm, and does
not afford the protection desired and designed.
As to the principle, that all have right to vote
whether that right be natural arAca-is Of no great
moment We waut good Govsrnment-snd we know by
experience that tina. system does not produce it. II
are really capable of self government will not be de-
tered by petty considerations, from establishing such
organic regulations win answer the protection Of
life, liberty and property. Our conviction Is that any
man, who, in country like this, cannot or will not, pay
his portion towards the support Of Government not
q. to participate IN the control Of It's destinies
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
The War.

The Eean sooIhssyers still hold the armies the Po-
tomac 10 check. TIE promised advance has not yet
taken Jlace-though tho weather highly favorable for
fsd operations.
Toe intelligence from Kentucky indicates work in that
rsgion. Our forces Federal authority are reported
10 be advancing towards Lexington. The Hessans ap-
pear to be increasing their forces in front of Bowling
Green The from Cairo and that region, If it
be trusted, seem to show that the enemy have screw
locs ; they probably paralyz,d by Price.
We are advised that 900 of the villains left the Ka-
nawha valley last week, and descended the Ohio river
Ma, be- they have gone to join the mighty host before
BoEiug Green. We hear they do not leave more than
four or FIVE regiments in the Kanawha regon-who are
plundering ard stealing at furious rate The time will
come whom they will be made to refund seveniold for
all ihsir sieAlirgs.
The Yankee account Of the baths at Allegheny, Il
funny and characteristic. They grsa. victory,
aad retired from the field in good order! The irwin.
chile heroes!
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
The Kentucky Tories.

Louisville correspondent Of the Cincinnati Enquirer
OF the 5h, writes as follows:
The Presidents message discussed In the Journal
Of this morning In q column half editorial. TIE
Journal condems the course Of the Executive in his al
lusiops to the slavery question. The article meets with
the approval of all classes here and unless Congr,si
pursues different policy than tina. urged by the Abol
tionsts wonderful change will take place in this and
all other States. Several leading military gsntlsDs,
ploss nanlss can furnish IL necessary, haze openly
pre- claimed ha. they ,SiH rs,isu at if the sldvsry
issue is TO haze angling 10 do Nth his Var. As
have slready written you there is the ntensest feeling
in the army and among the Union element here upon
this subject: and IL Is difficult flresee the
to the Uuion fCongress fails to to rebuke
the abolition fancies Immediately.
The pliabiiy of the brbsd members of the Kentucky
Legislature has dslrded Lincoln into the belief that no
can carry any scheme, he may desirs. But all the
people Of Kentucky cannot be reached BY mueconraess
and Government jobs.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
OkRH IN ADVANCE.

The srgency OF the tines imposing the necessity Of paying
cash for Deedul for the publication Of Newspaper
pellet u.s. time since 10 ounce tina, in no case would
We enter books unless for the
paper was the money to for the same lit
experiences Of the times has not only confirmed u'in this deter
mlnAOn bui eOmpss US to announce 70 ahhs Subscribers 70
the WAo aeasy on our book that nsoey 10 adopt
the sans rule regard them least until the times will ust
~ dsreat course To this end VIII forthwith commence the
work osendng bills from the oaoe, made out In such
Aauns as w paid place each subscriber In advnce on
subscription and h viii be d,re so As 70 place each
bill before him within the three months. On the
l Of March, 1884, Of all who have not paid according
to tes. terms erased from books and regularly there
amer timely win be subscribers Of the expiration
their subscription year and alike adopted viii ALL unless
plymen made Self preservation eompes this course or else IL
would not be adopted
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
TIE BATTLE OF ALLEaHANY sUMMIT.-C0L.
J0HNsONS OFRIOIAL REPORT.


We have obt lined the following extract from Colonel
Johnsons official report Of the engagement the Ale
ghany mountains on Friday last. We learn that the
enemy we're po.ed in their attack by Virginia tory:
CAMr ALLKaHAsY, Dc. Is, 1861.
CoLosxL Yesterday sent out scout who fell In
with column of the enemy, killing some eight or ten.
This morning our pickets were driven in about T. A..
II. made preparations to meet the enemy They ap-
peared In force-not less than five thousand men at
tackled our right and left. On tho right there are no
defensive works. 0n the hill TO the left we have has
tily thrown up trench.
had only about twelve hundred effective men.
Four hundred Of my men met the enemy on the right
aank and, after s,vere contest, defeated them. On
the left the enemy attacked our entrenchments but
failed 10 carry them They vera met on both points
With the most determined heroism, and after conts,
lasting from q A NJ to nearly 2. P. NJ were repused
with great loss.
Our victory has been complete, but dearly bought
We have lost several gallant eff killed and wounded
Among the killed are Osp,. p B. Anderson, Lees Bat.
terry, Capt Molohan, Hansboroughs Battalion Wound
cd, Capt. Deshler, my A. A. A. g.; Lieut. Col Hansoo.
rough; Lieut. W. z. Thompson, Slst Va Regiment, and
others; Lieut.. T. fatally, fear.
The enemy left large number Of killed and wounded
the ild. They carried Of slsrge cumbersome ten
or twelve ambulance loads OF wounded.
Prisoners taken to-day state that the enemy had five
thousand msn, drawn from Huttousville Cheat Noun
TAIN and other places 10 rear Of Cheat Mountain.
will forward more detailed report at my earliest
convenienoe.
Signed Z. JOHNSON,
Col. Commanding.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18

1.-THE CBocTAW WARRIORS.

The Chocaw Nation has testified its zal for the cause
Of the Souh merely In lie expressed desire to be
identified with us but in long columns of brave wsrr
contributed to army Already two regiments In
the field. And now We learn that another numbering
niue hundred men, has been formed Colonel George
Z. Dsnssl,. of Rockingham county, Virginia, under
whose auspices this last regiment has been organized
has been empowered by the President To mus into
the Confederate service and has already left Richmond
on bis mission. Tee regiment will report 10 Richmond
for service in connection With Gen Foy d. brigade.
When We consider the population Of the Choctaw Ma
tion this outpoung Of its braves In defence Of cause
dsarer to them than to should every county
10 every State OF tho Ooasderacy 70 generous emu!a
tion With population inciudiog the ccgnate tribe of
Chckasaws Of only twenty-vo thousand, exclusive Of
500 ssveS they have raised three regiments numbering
about three thousand soldiers for the commoo csusel
What other community OF rQus size has done 90 nobly
These sons Of the Western forest have one STEP taken
the pre-emuence Ia the sacrifices which patriotism In.
poses and Inspires LIST them have the honor which lie
their due. Aye let Them be cherished With the esteem
which the generous and the brave feel fer those who
have onsrode them in the path Of ,iruous self cr6ce
Let the promotion Of their interests and their happiness
under ths projection Of our Co,fedsracy be the glad
and grateful duty Of the CT liens Of the pale face
The Choctaws and Ohicasaws claim to have no less
than Ave thousand fyhtilg This 10 q very large
ratio compared with their population but they say they
have no supsrrannuates Men Ct IS and co. enter the
ranks eagerly aud do good service as the young
men. The 6ehng Of all the Tsibes iuolu led In the
treaty with the Co Tolerate States believed 10 num
Der less than $4,000 These civil zsd indians Joined
our bannes, not from any ,re CAPRICE and not merely
gent perception of their interests aud because those in
sres.s identified with The siss Of their sls's
population Of itself furnishes sufficient for tbsir
coursc-R ekmond Raquirer 10.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
Els, Note from England.

The owing is the substance of telegram, received
yesterday by an officer Of the Confederate Government
and believed give true representation OF the feel
ing excited in England BY the seizure Of hessrs. Mason
aud slidelL The demonstration by public meetings is
oply an ndcaion Of the Of the Government but
il il very strong one. Fcom this exhibition, We have
no doubt but that the ministry win be speedily ected
from oee If Il hesilaes to demand instant redress for
the national lndgulty.
ThA, Linccln and Seward would gladly make thu most
submissive apologies we do not doubt But the Sscre-
,ry of the Navy the whole Lincoln Congress and the
Northern press and people are all committed sgainst
making any atonement. They are IN print, and cant
back out without unu,terable disgrace. They are re-
uced TO the bitter alternative OF war with Eugland, or
sending Mason and Slide to Liverpool and salutng tho
British z in token of humble submission. We scarcely
know which lot we should rather them subjected TO-
On the one hand war would enable US to settle our mat
ers with them in very short space; and on the other,
blckdowu would be intensely cowardly and base, that
even Yankee with all bis impudanoe would never more
be able to hold up his head
We repeat thai the indications from England are even
more decisive than anticipated. john Ball Is slow
70 move but terrible in motion;
Prom the telegraph Agent Dec H.
"a Geographic dispatch was received this morning by
high officer Of the Government in which Ii was
announced that when the Of the arrest Of Mason
aud SidcI was received in Liverpool large mass meet
ing was held 10 that city, at which resolutions OF the
strongest and most emphatic character were passed,
c,ipg on the British Governmsnt demand the most
summary reparaon for the insult offered to the British
r. by the forcble seizure and detention o. hessrs Ma
ann Sldsl Eastis aud Macailind by Capt. Wilkes, Of
the San Jacinto.
81. was further reported at the time Of the departure
Of the steamer which brough. the above news, that
meetings Of similar character to that held at Liver
cool were being called in different paris Of England
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
Election Of President.

We conclude to day the letters of Mr.. Nicholas, re.
commencing change In the mod Of electing President
Few who have read these letters will not concur with
him. that the evils of the present system are greater
than any likely to result from the election Of even bad
President by lot As shown by Lincoln, popular cleo
ton affords no guarantee for good e,er while that
mode engsnders faction party, and immensely aug.
ments the power Of the Executive.
We repeat the hope that statesmen will give their
attention to this grave matter before be too late We
shall be oe1cussble to all posteriy IT. with the failure Of
the cid system staring in the face beyond the Pote
mac We attempt idsntcay the came system In our new
Copfederacy. We shall Sin with light before eyes
and Justly meet the fate that will certainly overtake
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
From he Nuo Orleans Delta.
VIRGINIA,5 RENEGADE5.

Lieutenant Fairfax who was recently orized for his
great exploit in kidnapping two elderly gentlemen from
an unarmed ship the high seas has earned for him
stf an immortality Of nfamy, which traitor in this
toadyng spesch 10 tn, sto1 Aboitoniys forms ap
proprate cap shea of his dssardy career IL l, con-
song 70 think that the State which produced such rene
g.des as Scott and Fairfax has 30 bright list OF lustr.
ous patriots set of against the treason and iuamy Of
lwo suoh degenerate soma II Is still consollng 10
know that the treacbery of these Is traceabe to
causes which prove and illustrate the fidelity to truth
and freedom tina, has prevailed in that common
wealth. that Scott and Fairfax turned traitors 10 Virgin
ia because Virginia true to herself and to republican
iadependsnce PERSONAL aud selfish considerations,
even more than political dissent threw them Of the
bosom Of their native State, and made them aliens and
enemies.
The origin of Scots hostility to Virginia Is well
known aud has been referred 10 before. That OF Fair
fax may not be as ama 10 our readers This oltcer
Is one Of the descendants of Lord Fairfax, an eccentric
nobleman who lived in Virginia before the Revolution
of 1870 and was an immense land holder. Besides his
large domain on the Po.omic river be was the owner
of vast property in the fertile valley Of the Shenan-
doah where his old mansion may still be seen. He was
great friend and patron OF George Washington, and
gave him the first employment he ever had as surveyor
Of Western lands. When the Revolution broke out,
Lord Fairfax took an active and violent part against the
,uss OF independence, and thereby incurred the ho'
tity OF the patriots Whom be heard that Warrington
had been chosen the leader Of the rste be took 10 bis
bed add from gisf aud dsgus. never left IL alive, dyog
shortly after the surrender of CORVALLIS. We have al
ways understood that his large possessions we're corhcs
ted and thu. bis heirs in Virginia had always nourshsd
most bitter feelings OF hostility against the State for this
necessary severity The Fairfax who played 30 Infamous
part 10 the recent ourage upon the Trent is Of this
family, NOS. of whom at eafly age left th'ir native
State and wero educated among the enemies Of her ins
tu iona fact which Lieut. Fairfax admits In bis nau.
seating speech 10 Boston Tie other admission ct bis 70
atonshp to James n. hason one Of the victims OF bis
outrage recalls to mind the contrast between the co
duct Of the ancestors Of our Minister and that Of Lord
Fairfax the ancestor Of his kinapp'r when they lived
as neighbors on the Potomac While the old Lord was
supplying bis reainers With arms aud muoidons to eight
for King Gsorge his neIghb,r the iumorta George Ma
son. the grandfather Of James NJ hasou and the author
Of yginias Bill Of Rights was engaged heart and hand
in the great csus, Of Independence, The qualities Of
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Dec l7lh, 1861
The ssrate was called to order at l2 o'clock n. By
Lieut. Governor MONTAGUE. Prayer by Rev. Dr.. Reat
Of the United Presbyterian Church.
SENATORIAL ELECTION.
communication from the House Of Delegates was
read the adoption Of resolution 70 proceed
TO the election the 9Th prox Of Senators 10 represent
this State In the Confederate Congress.
Me-. DICKINSON of Prince Edward moved To lay the
resolution upon the table.
Mr.. JOHNSON favored immediate action.
MrwHITTLE said that the day AKed In the resolution
would preclude the Senator's who to be elected by
spscia election in the two unrepresented DISTRICTS from
participating in the election and for this reason, he
in favor Of laying the resolution upon the table.
The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
Resolutions of Inquiry were submitted as follows, and
Adopted:
By Mr. WHITrLE, to ensure the mos prompt coec
ton of all public dues by sheriff. and other collectors
etc.
By Mr.. BALES, of changing the name Of the county
Of Scot.
BIZ Nv. BALL, Of providing that no State tar shall be
il Tired in the authenticate Of any paper record
necessary the recovery Of the wages other dues
Of deceased aoldiers.
By Mr.. JOHNSON, of more sffsctualy regulating the
charges and responsibilities of express companies
VIRGINIA CANAL COMPANY.
mouse 10 hueDd tue ACT 10 incorporate VIZ
gnis Cal Company and to transfer the rights and fan
ohises Of the James River aud Ksnswba Company there
to, was taken up aud pas,ed-vess 81. The bill ex.
tends the tine within which the yrgini Canal O,mpa-
shall organize to January, $685. and contirgenty, to
January, lssa
BILLS REPORTED.
Mr.. BRANNpN, from the Committee on Finance and
Claims p-esentS the following bills:
Concerning Treasury notes. (Authorizs the Clerks in
tn, freasurers nd Auditors oices TO sign said notes
To compensss {. j. Bueksalter aud w. II. Pate
aiors Of Bedfordcounty for keeping certain negro con-
vcts confined in I've i of said county 10 the year 1861
Amending the Nh chapter Of the Code in relation 10
taIes on divldendasto.
BtLs ADVANCED.
bill TO provide II hol irg elections 70 Gil vacancies
10 the 46th and 80 Seatoral Districts amended and
ordered to BIS engroad.
Other bills on tn, Clerks table were advance ono
stage.
The vote by which "a bill to compensate Peter P.
Penn for the los. Of bis Ave, Albert. rejected
rcensidered. The bill ws then laid upon the table,
l. RUSS.
The resolution for recess Of the Senate from Sat1r.
day. ais: ins to the I'd Of January taken up and
sdopid
On motion Of Mr. CARRAwAY, the Senate dourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
HHZZAl HuZZAlI
KENTUCKY IN rue CoyFEDEsAcy

KENTUCKY IN TUE CoNFEDEaACY.
Ths telegraph brings u josoa, news today. By the
dispatch from Richmond it viii bs seen that tho Oonfed
craze Congress, In secret session yesterday admitted
Kentucky eqgal member Of the Confederate Staes
This annouuc ament viii thrill Of delight in every
portion OF our good Old Commonwealth K,n,ucky IA
now 10 full alliance with that section whera all her inter
ests and symptthiss lie. Our people will feel strong
sense OF security tia; the powerful arm Of the Con-
tedrste GOverC Is extended over them and pledged
70 ther protection aDd the full aud complete fedemr
ton OF the STATE from the Abolition Invaders who are
nov pollutng portion Of her fair soil
ThA' this prompt action OF the members of the Con-
ieierats Coagress-or which profoundly thank
Inen-SiI meet the hearty approval and en- hu5iAstio
concurrence Of overwhelmingly large mi ry Of our
peTla no intelligent familiar With their views and
wishes can dsny. They will make sbundanty good our
declaration The moment they have the opportunity Of
exercising their sentiments
NOE, of ksntucky IL IA for Won to se, vooropslv
bodily snd energstcally L.. every man who s phvs.
ealy able whatever bis condition. ouce shoulder his
muskst aud awe the aid OF his strong right arm towards
tne imnsd AMI unconditional redemption Of glorions
Old Kentucky from the tyrant's elltohesl Let YOUR
blows fall thick fAs, aud heavy Let your soil be en-
roheS BY the blood Of the Yankees pbo have insoeny
sought 10 Conquer aud subjugsLe you Do but your
Guy Snd Independence will be secured 10 you ard
children forevrT Lst not these be Oue moment of IN
necessary delay Snow yourselves worthy sons of hon
oted sired OrgA-Es by computes batalons and repi.
ment aud drive the sccursed Invader from eyery foot
OF YOUR tfrrtory polluted By his Infamous osencol
-bgV!iHg Green CoIrisT
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-18
Call for the Militia.

In society constituted as ours Is. call for the whole
body Of the militia at time, is never wise. IL tends
to excite alarm and apprehension among women and
children, and might lead to the very resul; which our
enemies DESIRE Il Is much better on tina. account to
proceed by draft and take certain per cent of the pop.
usiionleaving enough in every section for domestic
protection and neghborhood police Besides, in calling
forth tho whole militis, there large number without
arms-who win consequently be wosthess % sodier',
and auemen, the public burdens while they diminish the
productive industry Of the State
This just this time, Is subj 'ct of very deep con
Germ to the people 10 the counties below, and We would
ask to it the instant and serious attention Of the State
and Confederate authorities. We fOrbear to say more on
a subject so delicate.