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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26
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The Lynchhsrs ''Firg;nian," speaking Of
Lieut.. Boyd, OF the Buckingham Lee Guards,
says:
Lieutenant Boyd, whose valor was worthy
of the honorable ~locntion it has received, was
the son Of the late Rev. James Boyd, 2 dis
tinguishrd Methodist preacher, whose widow
is Eow living in this city, with her brother,
Major James Garland. Alas tha: she has lost
her cnly son-thc noble fellow that ne was
When Tue great Lord Ormond, the wisest md
best Lieutenant that England ever furnished
ireland, lost his only son, the noble Ossory-
not less the pride and glory CT England than
Of his father-he said that he would not give
his dead son for my living son in England
Let the recollection Of distinguished merit and
a noble death in the service oil his country, 30
the widows consolation in this trying hour.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26
Correspondence Of II. EichGond Eaqui.er.;

LrSEY's CREEK, P. o., Hardy Co, Ia.
July 18th, 1861.
G~syrLEuES:-I wish you Gcd speed in the
glorious cause in which you are engaged. We
get no Northern papers here any longer, sHG
an Glad q il. sec extracts from them occa-
~siGn.l!y, and / AIN most gratified at the pleas
ing cGntras. between the editorials CT the two
s%ec.i1ns. The one are chaslc. caim and d;sni.
fed ; the other brutal. savage, EcaT;.ess. II
fyrelsn nations read b tn sides Of this cohtro,
verSy between the N,:Ih and the South,
hardly think it possible that they can fail to
recognize this striking i ference between the
writings ana the general bearing OF the par
ties. They mast see, too, that ours ID a just
cause and that I people such AS sc are can
aevcr place our necks under the yoke OF such
3 power as that OF the North. Go on This
a:ar cannot last always. Lincoln has not yet
g1t hold Of his four hundred millions, nor his
:orr hundred Thousand soldiers, and if he had
both, he would b. just as far from conquering
the South as he is nov. The thing cannot be
dane.
VIA many kind wishes, remain, very truly,
yours, &C. u. I.B.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

MORE PRIsosERs.-The Central cars ycsser,
day evening brought down eighty prisoners
taken at Msnassa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

Excuse haste and q bad ger" as the Yam
kee f~ugiti7es said last Sunday night on their
retreat from the Stoue Bridge Slaughter. house.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

From u very Intelligent and reliable scHtle
man, from South Carolina, who was on the bat
lie Geld, and WAC held = prominent position
there, ne have obtained the following state.
ment:
South Carolina had seven regiments, (iuclud'
ing the Hampton Legion or The battle grounc
near Manassas, on Sunday last.
The 2nd Regiment, Commanded by Colonel
kershaw, was in the hottest Of the fight Col.
Cash, Of the Sth Regiment. was with Col. ker
shaw, and those regiments briSaded together.
Col. Sloan's 4th Regiment vas The tlrs'
which engaged the encmy-it opened the ball
Il Sas stationed tHrce miles 10 tho left OF the
other South Carolina regiments, and with the
Louisiana troops, suffered considerably. Ad
infant Wilkes, Lieutenant Earle and other Of
ticcrs were killed. Capt. Poole was severely
il not MORALLY wounccd. Capt. Fitzpatrick
was also wounded, and it is feared severely so.
There were about a dozen officers and quite o
number Of pTivates killed, bu. their nane
were not remembered.
Col. Williams 3rd regiment, Gel. Bacon's Tth
together with Col kirhland's, North Carolina,
and Col. kelly's Louisiana regiments, consti
tuted the centre Of the general line, and hello
M.tchell's Ford, OF the direct line from Fairfax
g. H., to Manassa. These regiments were under
Q canuonade from sunrise until near SUNSET
but, being entrenched, they suffered but little
Just before %sun-dowu, and when the RICH
wing of the enemy gave way, they we're G.
dered to charge the batterirs in their front
which they executed in gallant style led by
Gen. Bonhan, in person. when the charge was
made, th9 enemy promptly retired, and tee
loss OF those regiments was small. They pur
sued the enemy to Centreville, and took near
one million dollars worth Of Federal property.
1t is believed that none of those regiments
we're killed, and but few wounded.
Col. jenkins (South Carol:na) regiment vas
in Gen. Jones brigade, and was situated some
distance to the right Of the general line neal
where the railway crosses Bull Run. They were
not in the fight Until late in the afternoon,
when they made an unsuccessful attempt to
storm the battery Oh the extreme left Of the
enemy's line. In this gallant charge they suf
fcred considerable but the particulars al te
the killed and wouadel are not yet ascertain
ed.
i haze moi get been able to obtain detailed
reports OF the killed aud wounded in any o.
the South Carolina regiments or Hamptor's
Legion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

Somebody seems hurt among the journalists
Of the North. Tho BuFllo "Commc7cial
Advertiser" says: During the past six weeks
no less than $50 papers have suspended publ.
cation
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

Col. Thomas, OF Maryland.

In the list Of the slain, in the battle Of last
Sunday, We regret to see the name Of Colonel
Thomas, Of Maryland, one Of the aids 10 Gen.
johnson. Col. Thomas belonged to a family
prominently and honorably identified with
the history Of Maryland for a century past.
and felt keenly her present humiliation. Find
ing that his eXertions in. her behalf, under
existing circumstances, would be powerless on
her own soil, he sough; and obtained a posi-.
ton where he could strike the most effective
blow at her oppresSor. He has fallen a mar.
tyr to the cause Of the independence of his
country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26
MANSFIELD. Texas. july 9TH, 1861

AL-oI HNh "
~ This is doubtless the first applica.
ton Cor ycur journal thus far in the interior Of
our State; and thinking YOU would like to hear
how tho citizens OF Northern Texas stood upon
the issue that is before The American people,
especially as it has been so frequently branded
with Northern or abolition sentiment, | would
noT assert that I do not believe there are ten
residents 0! this (Tarraot) county, who are
not with the Southern CoafcGcracy heart and
hand, and ready almost 60 g man To ~ 10 the
assistance Of the Southern ar:iy', whenever
needed. In this county, whici, has never given
more than eight hundred votes, there are now
ten companies OF mounted infantry, averaging
from scventy.i FIVE to one hundred and thirty
men, drilling about two days in the week and
meeting in regi.nental muster every tgo weeks.
We are armed with auble-6aTrelieds shot guns
and rifles; and il there are any people in the
world who think they cari measure arcrS with
the Te1ians-I mean the frontier men-we
are ever ready to accept the challenge. ! be-
iicTc, should Missouri need cur assistance and
sivo us u call, that many Of our Northern
counties would be almost dcpopulatcd. Most Of
orr me-; are i~.."ning with anxiety to meet the
Northern vandais. ] believe that many of
them are fearful that the Northern army viii
be entirely vanquishtd before they arc called
cut to have a finger in the pie.
We have raised q heavy crop OF grain in
Northern Texas, and our Prairies are covered
With fat beevcs. ! wisn that Our army in your
State could be furnished with our beeves as
fresh a sthey arc with Us. The Boston round
and the Porter House stake, ! think, never
were equal 70 our beeves fresh OF the grass.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

PiratIcul E~xDedien4s.
The war Of which the foundations were J:

y The war OF which the foundations were laid
Hin the wickedness Of the Northern people to-
wards Us, and which has been consummated
fby the violence Of their Government is also
Ewaged on their part not only with al the ap-
fpliances of allowable stratagem, but also with
aehc expedients which pirates employ. lfthere
ffs any thing of which 4 true soldier is proud,
Hi is his n,g. When it is shot away CT cap.
Aured, what peril will he not encounter TO re-
IkEgain it and aicg it again to the breeze! 1t is
:fsrue that as a naval stratagem, false flags arc
displayed to draw q timid vessel
range. But whena fight is secured
aand especially when the battle begins, the true
&rolors are unfurled By all honest and brave
gsmen, and victory sought under the flag which
&clains their loyalty and affection.
u 10 their late military operations at Bull
the enemy exhibited a good deal Of genu'
Zine s.ratcgen. Their feigaed attacks masked
Ipre.ty cleve.ly sons Of their real movements.
GBut the appearing on the actual field Of battle,
Eand IN the fight, as some Of their regiments
Edid, under the beautiful banner of the Confed.
herate S ates, irstead Of their own, about whose
E"wavirg' they arc so ready at least to sang,
Il q wes in The las, degree craven and disreputable.
Tilt is as repugnant to the code Of honor of the
gtrue slider as a Yankee trick" is to the just
Sdeslings Of the upright merchant. The man
gwho shows not his true colors in the Eight dis.
EEhonors them, and :sa dishoaor to them.
b Yankees and Yankee tricks, however, thank
EsHeaven, Jared alike on Sunday last, before our
heroes. Our men no: only were
sS5ravc enough TO show their %co!ors, out proved
IGable to vindicate them. So may it ever be.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

"a North Carolina sixth ARGUMENT. -
"a The extent Of the disasters suffered by the
esEsth North Carolina Regiment is, we are happy
'gesto say, very far less than the reports have de-
~jscribed. The rumo- that they had been dresd-
iTfully cut up, grew doubtless out Of the TACT
EFsssshat. exhausted by the ardor Of battle, and the
~a9eatigue Of the subsequent pursuit Of the enc
..tsmy, they failed to return to camp, but bivou
,9iacked on the ground where night overlook
Provisions were sent to them by order
;Af President Da7is. These they greatly needed,
4aaviug gone Immediately from the cars to the
,%#soattle, after eating no meal since Saturday
Isnorning. 1t is believed that no officer, save
,Bshe lamented Col. Fisher, was killed.
III We learn these facts from Hon Burton
lMCraig, of North Carolina, who has made dill
EAs,ent inquiry. A son Of Mr. Craig is ono Of
@sshe Captains Of this gallant and admirably
jkkquipped Regiment
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26


We fud the following in Saturdays issue Of
the Washington city National Republican,"
the organ CT Lincoln
"F. F. VT is now suggested that F. F. Y.
stands for Fleet Footed VirginiaDs."
Bravo! The man seems to have caught the
wit Of the master! We doubt no: the "paut.
ing fugitives" vino fed before the fleet
footed Virginians" and others on Sunday last,
will pronounce the cognomeu very appropriate,
and will feel authorized 10 commence their
fight at a still longer "start" when next they
meet them.
We should not wonder to hear that Abraham
has already taken the track IN esp and cloa.,
and is making such a figure as J,hn Gilpin
made just before his throat string broke.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

The Conductor CT one of the railroads hence
TO Manassa, remarks upon the general cheer
tulness of the wounded soldiers who bare pass.
ed under his observation He says they bear
their misfcrtunes with great forsitudc and
eausaimity. The brave fellowsl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

Correspondence CT the Richmond %Enqu!re:.l
y correspondent who sends US from Texas
the names OF several rev subscribers, writes
), frIlo-ps.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

We learn that Gen. Mcclellan among the
number of prisoners captured from us at Rich
Mountain, took seven negro men, four Of them
slaves, and three Of them free. He offered
them their choice, to go to OHIO aaG be free,
or return home. They ell chose 10 return
home. This seemingly provoked him, and he
ordered them away in ad7ance of the peroled
soldiers, in whose service they had gone out.
49,
A Cour;er Sent 70 Paris.
We learn, from q reliable source, that the
French Consul in this city, Monsieur PAUL,
yesterday despatched a Courier 20 his Govern
ment, conveying an. account Ct the two battles
recently fought near Manassa-
-
"MAsxEp BATTERIES Masked batteries"
like the cry OF "Bluebeard." to bad children,
are tao terror Of the Northern people. The
term is used so often in their "fanciful stories of
pretended victories, that it has become ridicu-
ious. They should cali & pocket r~e7olTcr q
masked batterT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-07-26

We also learn irOm S Ttilat!e kOuFc1, tuHI
the enemy are committing i kindS of robberies
and depredations on the people Of Braxton
and Lewis counties. TEey take the horses OF
the citizens and whatever else they want, and
then destroy wan,only what they cannot use.
They are pushing their invasion into the inte,
rior Northwestern counties, as fast as possible,
but from limitations We get VII THINK they
they will me"! with pretty formidable op2osi-
ton heierc ihey get much farther.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11
We copy the following from the Tribune,


Private advces from South Carolina state thar peo.
pie assured the secession movement would he con
Quoted without any dsarrangement Of business aud 10
peaceful conclusion IN their way. Recent indica.
tons have. however, changed these opinions and they
are nov beginning 10 realize the consequence " their
rash experiment Charleston. the best season Of
the year for her trade is almost deserted commerce
Is seeking another aud safer channel.
II revenue cutter be sent 70 Charleston collect the
duties with the new Collector, there is no necessity az
is suppo-od. for collision with the authorities un-
less they should choose 20 invite H. The Harriet Lane
might easily keep guard at the Of the harbor
and be entirely out Of range Of the OF Fourt Mou
ie. In twenty DAYS there will be little revenue 10
collect foreign vessels will shun Charleston like pes-
thence.
The best understanding exists between Secretary Holt
and Gen Scott the former very properly defers to the
experience Of the latter military matters and does not
attempt to set up arbitrary standard Of HE own a.
Messrs Davis and Floyd did. Ia disrdgafd Of his
views OF recommendations II Gen. SCOTS advice had
been followed in October when the PENNSYLVANIA elec-
ton foreshadowed Mr.. Lncolns election as inevitable
there would have been no serious complication now.
Al order issued from the War Department % day
eountemandng Mr.. Floyds direction TO ship heavy guns
South One Of the forts for which they were intended is
barely above water and therefore il only sham on
his part to get possession Of these guns future con-
tingencies
Ii will relieve the apprchensions Of those who sup
pose difficulty will be encountered here in inauguratinE
Mr.. Lincoln, 10 know that three companies Of flying ar
tillery 10 be concentrated near Washington,
and that Gen Scott will supernend all the Necessary ~
engagements for preserving order il difficulty should be
/ really threatened
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
ULTMATUM OF THE BORDER STAT

ULTIMATUM OF THE BORDER STATES
SEIZURE OF U. 8. ARSENAL AT MOBILE.
SOUTHERN cONGREssMEN LEAVING FOR HOME
WAsHINeToN, Jan. 5.--The Committee Of
the Border State Congressman was in session
all day yesterday, and agreed on modification
of Crttendens proposition, including the
perpetual abolition of the African slave trade,
which will be submitted to the caucus of
Republican Representatives to-day as the ul-
timatum of the Border States.
Hopes are entertained that it may be adopt
ed, but the ultra Republicans opposeit, while
the secessionists declare that continuance
of the Union is impossible
MOBILE, Jan. 1.-The U. S. arsenal was
taken this morning. 1t contains six stand OF
arms, 1900 barrels of powder and 800, 900
rounds cartridges. No defense was made
1t is rumored that Fort Morgan was taken
during the night
WILMINGTON, Del. Jan. 5.-The Union
meeting last night endorsed the course of the
Legislature in repudating the Mississippi
Commissioner.
CHARLEsToN, S. c., Jan. fort Sumter
is not besieged All is quiet here, Major
Andersons brother visited him to-day, ac-
companied by three gentlemen,
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 4.-Fast Day is OBJ
served here with more than usual soiemnity.
Messrs. Curry and Pugh have both left for
Alabama. Members of Congress from other
prospeetively seeding States are making pre-
parations to leave.
WAsHISeroN, Jan. 6.-rhe Republicans
will not accept the border state compromise
but opinion prevails that some arrange
ment will be made satisfactory both to tn,
North and the border states.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11
ONE REASON.

No doubt many of those who are drawn in
to the secession movement are influenced by
the silly reason given for it fortnight ago at
public meeting in Baltimore, by Mr.. A. II.
Handy, an agent sent from Mississippi to stir
up the Marylanders He used this explicit
language:
Secession IS not intended break n the present Coo
eTnenf, Dat 20 peefHdfe a.. W. DO not propose % go
By ray otbreafag up or Destroying the Unioa
tcters gaze TO bt rs 90 Out for ne purpose ~ get
tina tafhey guaysnfe s IL security for rghts-nut by
Convention Of ali the Southern States by Congress
sional tricks which have failed in times past and will
fail again But ouH PLAN ron THE soUTHBtN STATES
To Withdraw IRON THE UNION, FoR THE PRESENT, 10
aLoe amendments 10 the Constitution 10 De made guar
anfeeiag Just rights and II the Northern States viii
not make these amendments by which these rights shaa
secured to then must them the best way
can"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11
DELAWARE DECLINE TO JOIN THE
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.

WILMINGTON, Del. Jan. 3.-The Legis-
lature met yesterday. II. Dickinson, Com
missioner from Mississippi, addressed both
Houses, inviting Delaware to Join the South
EN- Confederacy. His remarks were greeted
with applause and Kisses. The House and
Senate subsequently adopted resolution that
having extended the courtesy to the Com
missioner of Mississippi as the representative
of that State. deem it due to ourselves and
the people of Delaware to express our I'M
qualified disapprobation of the resolutions OF
the Legislature Of Mississippi.
FLORIDA REPORTED TO HAVE Sc
CEDED AND SEIZED THE FORTS.
New YORK, Jan. 3.--The Commercial $
Washington correspondent telegraphed that
Florida has seeded and taken possession OF
forts at Key West.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11

MURDER AT TRoY.-On the evening Of
the Gath ult., (Chrsmas Eve Mr. Horace b.
Sargent was struck down with an iron bar in
the streets of Troy, N. Y, by an assassin
who approached him from behind--and died
from the effects OF the blow in about five
hours. He was walking home with some sill
yer ware, etc. The murderer robbed him Of
his watch, pocket book and all. and escaped.
Rewards Of 81, 500 are offered by the Mayor
and Governor, and the friends of the de-
ceased
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11

DOUGLAS AGAIN.--All through the Pres
idential campaign, Stephen A. Douglas was
whipping the cat, politically,-riding one
hobby to-day and another tomorrow ex-
planning his great principle of popular Sow
ereignty" to mean one thing in one place, and
another in another place; until even his own
followers were lost in his own bewilderment.
His defeat however, has not in the least
cleared up his mental vision, so as to enable
him to define his position with any more dis
tinctness than before. In proof of which
read the abstract of his remarks in the SEN
ate on Thursday of last week. The doubtful
positions he attempted to sustain are perfect
GOOD Lord" Good Devil policy, and must
of necessity be repudiated by his most dis
tingushed supporters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11
ANTICIPATED SEIZURE OF ALL
SOUTHERN FORTS.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA coMNissIoNERs LEFT
FOR HONE.

THE SOUTH CAROLINA CORNERSTONE Rs LETT
ron HOME.
WASHINGTON, Jan. at is believed here
that in the course of a few days the forts at
Pensacola and Key West Fort Morgan of A.
labama, the foFt at Ship Island, the arsenal
at Baton Rouge, and fort Johnson, on Cape
Fear River, would all be seized aud garrison
ed by troops of the respective States in which
they lie.
The South Carolina Commissioners consid-
cred the abrupt termination by tho President
of their business with him as grossly insult
ing to themselves and TO the State which they
represent. They treat it as declaration of
war, and in this spirit lett for Charleston. It
is said the President returned their note with
out comment.
The House Committee Of Thirty-Throe
adopted resolutions to-day recognizing slave
r. as 1t is now existing m fifteen States; that
there is no authority outside Of the State
where it exists to interfere with slavery in
such State recognizing the justice and pro-
priety of faithful execution of the constitu-
ton and all laws made in pursuance thereof
including those relating to fugitive slaves T;
discountenancng all mobs or hinderancos of
the execution Of such laws, and declaring
that the citizens of each State should be en-
titled to all the privileges and immunites of
citizens Of the several States also. that the
committee recognize no sufficient cause, from
any source, for dissolution Of the Govern
ment that as members Of Congress. we were
not sent there to destroy but to sustain and
harmonize the institutions Of the country.
and that exact justice was done to all
parts of the Union, and thus perpetuate its
existance on terms Of equality aud justice to
all the States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11

IMrRovEMENTs.-Th Vermont journal,
published at Windsor, makes its appearance
with the new year in quarto form and very
much enlarged 1t is now about the size of
the New York Tribune, but a much better
looking sheet, being printed on good paper
and clear type The Journal has always
been welcomed visitor on our table, is ably
conducted, and richly deserves the liberal
patronage which its improved appearance in
dicates. II is now the largest paper in the
State.
Our noighbor of the Patriot, made his APP
pearance last week in new dress, (the paper
we mean which makes a very fair appear
ance, too good indeed to dress out such a
Wholesale onslaught upon the laws of the
State Of Vermont as we find in his salutato-
ry. For his party. however, he promises full
as good paper as the materials he has to
work with will warrant for democracy, just
now, is down in the market, and pretty much
all up " Salt River