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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-16
The Traitors in CounriI.

WHEELING, VA, May II The Convention
re-assembled This morning. The Committee
on Federal Relations being unprepared to re-
port, various propositions were presented for
reference.
Garlic submitted resolution dissolying
the 1Oth aud llth Congressional Districts
from the State, and reporting Declaration of
Independence with Constitution for a new
State, to be called New Virginia
Objection was made on the ground that said
action would be forestalling that of the Con-
vention. 1t was finally modified So a. to re-
quire the Committee to report ON the expedien-
cy Of such an ordinance
Adjourned till tomorrow.
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!, HKADorAKrRRs, "OAxp MERCER

- Neai fEeusTicksourg, May IL, 1851.
capt: Gary yesterday accepted his Lieut.
Ooioheiship, aud will be, IL is reported, at
ono. placed as officer in command over this
rendezvous, where military from Caroline
STAFFORD, Spotsylvapia, Fredericksburg, and
perhaps from else where, are TO centre. Com
pany having too many members by law for
one company will be made into two compa-
nisa, and officers elected accordingly.
he Fredericksburg companies are all doing
Their duty, and are all ready for service any-
where The Fredericksburg Artillery had a
new election of officers the other day. and on
yesterday were ordered off ON secret service
ne officers are o. NJ Brax ton, Captain; Jno
alexander, LIST Lieut.; Mr. Marye, I'd Lieut. !;
Chas. Goodrich, Sd Lieut..
we nave dress parade every evening am
are tWioe day regalsd with fine 10 sic from
the brass Band under Capt. Adams, of this
toWn-besides we see scores Of the prettiest
ladies', plenty of line borses and other VIr.
9ihtd attractions, daily. What If every now
aho then some of us do get put in the guard
house for being over tle, and what il the
double quick" IL rather hard for warm
|ea ther we are fully paid for il in the way
Oh other innocent amussmeuts. Your res t
assured that we don't want TO 60 back soon
\" q nave here several efficient aud fine CON.
panies from Caroline and Spotsylvania -
FROM the former county are the County CAV
airy and the Rifemen, all ia good trim, and
from caroline are TWO companies of Infantry,
armed with modern weapons, and fully pre-
pared FOR immediate service There is also a
cavalry and Rifle corps, besides the Home
the Artillery belonging TO johannesburg
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From MONTGOMERY.

MONTGOMERY, May I3.-Rev. L. M. Carter,
of Augusta, has been appointed Chaplain OF
the Fifth Regiment Of Georgia Volunteers
Gartrelrs Regiment has been accepted for
twelve months, and will be mustered into ser.
vice Immediately.
MONTGOMERY. May I'm Congress. to-
day, Mr.. Smith, of Ala, introduced resolu-
ton in reference to establishing u Distric
Court in Virginia.
Mr.. Keitt introduced a bill for the protec-
ton of Indian tribes South Of Kansas.
The proceedings were otherwise unimpor
tant.
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In great has te, yours truly,
JOHN b. BALDWIN


Col. Baldpia's Letter to G. b Hanlev. Esa.
RICHMOND, Va, Nav 10. 1851.
DgAR Sir: l have received your letter a nd
hasten TO reply In the same spirit of ktndnes
which, doubt not, prompted you to write
Ist AS to the popular vote on the Ordi-
nance of Secession.
There Is not a shadow of doubt as to the
ratification of the Ordinance by a vote which
for unanimity, has no example in the history
of popular lections
Many OF our people do not belieys In what
Is called the right Of Secession" but they
all MAINTAIN the right Of revolution and thew
are all agreed that the time has come to exer
else 1t.
In the midst Of their efforts for Union and
Peace, war has been thrust upon them and
they nave no idea of calling for "quarter, -
either by vote or otherwise, before the fsh
begins.
2nd. As to the course Of the Union men in
Virgiaia.
There are no Union men left in Virginia.
Inc moment il appeared beyond Ques tion
that the people of the North without dis
JUNCTION OF party, were clamorous for a war
CT invasion ard subjugation against us, Our
people accep ted dis union az Z Aed and jrre-
yokabla fact, aud we stand this day united
people, ready with enc mind and one voice,
Win Que beart and one arm to make good the
eternal separation which we have declared.
The issue OF peace or war Is In the hands OF
the North We only ask to be let alone, and
TO be allowed TO consult our Interest and our
safety in peace. If this is denied to us, ma r i.
the prediction, we will give you n figh
which Will stand out npon the page of his tory
an exam pie for all time of the determinat ton
with which people can make war when they
are conscious of having exhaus ted all honor
able means of pac llication.
am sir, very respec fully,
Your obedient srry't
JoHs b. BALDWIN.
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Correspondence of the RsStJnond Dispatch.
Letter from Missouri

HIdH HILL. Mo-, May 8, 1881.
Previous 10 the taking of Fort SUMTER
considered Missouri sold TO the Black Repub-
lican party, but the Proclamation OF Lincoln,
the secret removal of the State arms from
Jefferson Barracks, followed by the refusal of
Gov Jackson to furnish the required regi-
meuts, has produced considerable change
and strong hopes are now entertained that
this State will &c ont very soon; in short
many of the Black Republicans now admit
the fact, am are making arrangements 10
leave the State. The vote for Speaker of the
called Legislature has nearly confirmed that
belief. Five regiments of Germans aud Abo-
litionists have been formed in st. Louis and
will soon be of for the headquarters at Wash
ington, done. IL is said, rs Il f"buke 10 Gov.
Jackson. From what learn from thu True
American IT is regarded AS favorable omen
tor the cause of the Sonth, thereby weakening
the strength OF the Black Republicans i'll the
coming election. The Union party here are
iaboring hard to raise the issue of "a continued
connec ton with the Northern States, but To
remain neutral, not taking up arms in the de-
w.nked a TO keep down strife for the present;
vet At the same time they are told that they
cannot remain so, that they will be forced to
fight tor the North or the South
Sihce the staiioning OF troops at Cairo, the
trade Of Missouri has been nearly suspended
Nearly all the boats have been withdra wn
from the river trade. Merchants are uuwil-
ling to give orders or ship country produ
fearful that Il will be overhaued at Cairo,
and perhaps confiscated. Conseq uently,
tocks OF groceries have been nearly exhaust
ed In ST. Louis, and prices advanced TO nearly
u prohibition. Bacon sides have advanced
from cents 10 la cents.
l. IL not remarkable that the New York pa
pers, viz Herald and Tribune, land here the
evening after their day of publication. but no
Virginia paper under ten days from dat+r
The prospects for good crops OF grain and
fruit were never better. OLD SuBscsiBgK.
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NAvY.YARp. NORFOLK, Nav IA. 1861

NAVY 1 ARD, NohFoLh, may ~ 1901.
Il would surprise even 'OId Aoe" himself
to wIlnees the great activity that prevails at
this place. A large number OF hands, sup
posed 10 be over 900, are employed IN mount
Ing cannon, raising the ssuttlsd ships, exc, at
this time. DIVING bells are used IN the latter.
A boat that came hero to-day from down
the river, reports that the small pox ~ raging
among the enemy al Fort Monroe. They are
pitching their tents outside the walls Of the
fortress.
The steamship Seldom, which brought the
mails from Baltimore the other day, Is de-
tanned here for the present..
Our Nayy-Gard will soon be impregnable.
Pert holes are being made through the walls
around tho Yard, and heavy cannon planted,
which VIII defy any attack that might be
made. lofty mound, near the big gate, Is
fortified by saud bags and three heavy pieces
OF ordnance. Norfolk and portsmouth are
all right on the secession question. Conted-
crate flags iioat every where. dEoRaIAS.
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Nit. RnxSslI In MnhiIp

MOBILE, May l2.-W. Fl. Russell, the cor
respondent of the London Times, visited Forts
Morgan and Gaines tc-day. He was accom-
panied by several prominent citizens.
Mr.. Russell made several important sugges-
tons to Col. Hardee, regarding the fortifca-
tons, gathered from his experience in the
Crimea, and seemed we'll pleased with Har-
dee's command. He says Col. Hardee is every
inch soldier.
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o"TFesponasDes Of tho Richmond Dispatch.
Letters from Camp Mercer.
HEAD QuAnrEss, OAap Nxxcxx Nav

HEAD 1eAnrEEs, OAEP NExcgK, May II.
Once my last communication To your pa
~ ~ hs Cafoiine Greys, Capt. Psatross. 10
men rank and file, have been added To this
sonimand A inner ioosing body OF yasn ha W
~. Sasfed tnrir services To the defence OF the
Vio Dominion, aud you may rely upon IL
sai. Llsy VIA give good account Of them
selves Onr troops here are rapidly pro.
guessing In the drill, and Will soon be a. thor.
9agh soiiiers as any In the field. Lieut.. Dol.
" Hilton Cary has been ordered 70 take
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IuHy 10,
paid a visit to the eucampment of the Ala =
bama Regiment yesterday afternoon, and Was
much pleased with their drilling. They went
through the manual, as every expert soldier
should do, with precision. There We're ten
companies in the line, and they all went
through the orders one man. They receive
great doaI OF praise from The ladies, who are
paying daily visits 10 them.
also visited the Louisiana troops, who are
at present q uarIered at tho Fair Grounds -
They number over one thousand men, every
one Of whom can and will do his duty when
be Is called upon. They also attract much OF
the attep ton Tue TO such a noble and heroic
band May laurels ever crown their heads.
ToCSG GCAkD.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Reported for the Richmond Dispatch
FROM WARRINGTON
Mysterious Movements Of Troops.. Proba BILE
Invasion Of Virginia.

ALEXANDRIA, May Ia mysterious move
ment took place among the troops in Washing
ton this morning. The Rhode Island regi-
ment was early ordered to be in readiness to
march a a moments notice. The caissons Of
their batteries were quietly gathered Wheel.
ing and Northwestern Virginia will probably
be the next point of Federal occupation.
Washing and Alexandria ara quiet.
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MARYLAND legislature,

BALrIMoRE, May l5.-The Legislature OF
Maryland adjourned yesterday, after psssin 2
resolutions appointing committee Of four tc
wait on Lincoln, and four to wait on President
Davis, to endeavor to obtain cessation Of
hostilities until after the meeting of Con
gress.
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Portsmouth. VA, May Is, lSt

+ ia said that Col. James Gregory Hodges,
Of THIS civ has been removed from the com
m.nd Of The 81 Regiment of Volun teers ms,
| hear. ls au unpopular move Win the iesi-
rneut but SO are other moves regarded as
strange which have been made and adhered 10
IN tnI- LOCALITY -
Brigadier- General Gwynn, with his staff,
viii visit to day she batteries recently erected
on or along Narscmond river.
Il seems that john Morris, the quonddn
valet OF strvtntrnan of the late Commodore
Barron. has been retained in the servce oil the
family He Is the steward of Pendergrts /,
aud hns been permitted by the powers that be
In Norfolk and hereabouts, to visit Norfolk,
make Ills purchases, and return 10 the Gum
b4.riand. He WAS arrested IN Norfoik, ana
upon examination produced his permits lie
Wa. conseq uentiy discharged, but given 10
understand by the :. rowing bullies" tina II he
rti,-a ted his visits, permit or no permit, he
would Ire enthusiastically dealt with-Dot
burnt hut turned over to the secular arm.
The Miuuesota, Commodore StringhAm,
Is OF Old Point, whence messengers from tho
BRUSH bark Eolant. and the Swedish brig
Tsrus were permitted 10 communicate with
their consignte In Norfolk.
The Norfolk l.. Il. Blues have come uptron
Gruey Island, " here they have beSn hard at
work erecting the battery at that mos, III
pOrLant point.
One hundred and flfty men from Fort Mon
have taken possession OF Mlll Oreok
bridge and the well OF water Oh Captain
Clark's place, which is no W guarded by n force
Of 81 yentY i've Hen. Mrs OlOpton' place Ii
also tirea tened by capt. Dimmick Hampton
WAS excited but the Apes soldiers hsld and
hold possession. The small trees and under
growth between the gunner's house and tht
water fronting the Navy ard have been
burnt This is on the public property known
rs 81. Helena, where the battery to be raised
SNOW progressing.
The chef work ut the Navy Yard Is the
manufacture OF gun carriages and the Ie-
moval 10 the interior mp the road and by WA.
ter through the canal Of the big guns. There
Is here an eleven-iDch gun, which ought 10 be
sen, ut once TO Craney Island Some of tht
big shot IN tended for it saw piled in front Of
The ordnance building. Craney Island is It's
appropriate place. Let il be cent there a.
once. What DO you think, General and Com
modoref
The weather 10 delightful. a cool and re
freshing breeze from the North, with a west
ward tendency, is prevailing.
OLD DOAISIOy
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The Staunton Spectator says that the eonse-
Grated remains OF Gien. Washington have been
removed from Mt. Vernon - Lexington, 10
prevent them from being desecrated by the
hyena. like Fandals OF the North.
viii Major Anderson inform us (says the
Charles ton CourieI) whether the rules OF
Christian warfare permit bloc kaGing feet
To turu of n neu tral vessel on long voy age,
without water
Daniel Hagner, q member of the Salisbury
IN. q ARTILLERY, was killed last Monday by
the accidental discharge of pistol In his
own hand.
II. w. Thomas, Esq, addressed a meeting
in Loudoun county Va. on Monday, In favor
Of unconditional secession.
The North Oaroiins Legislature adjourned
last Monday, after approrriating - ,oou 600
for war purposes, passing u stay law, &c.
Mr.. James Herndon, a private in the Hor-
nets Nest Rifles. died in camp at Raleigh, n.
O., on the llth inst.
Ice IL selling IN Charles ton at one cent per
pound.
Wheat is ready for the sickle In the neigh
borhood OF Montgomery, Ala.
Charles Lever, the popular Irish novelist.
IL dead.
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HfcnMoND, May Il, 1881
Geo. n. Cochran, Esq.-Mr DsAR Sra: I
have received yours of the 10th inst, and I
concur very fully In your views as to the i'm
porsAAee OF presen ting an undivided front a
the 0uQ1nnQ. 49,.
Our 60 hope now Is In making ready for
the bA~ 6t that 10 la us. The Union 4,
gone forevsk IN we may as well admit the
fact and 80 - 18th IL.
arm 40 30 319s have only time to say
that have ~fisoh letter to gentie In
and which you may have published In the
newspapers.
In great has te, yours truly,
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command 81 81 the eounsry bssvssu ssAss
point and the Potoma 40. inciuding Damn Mar.
GER. He 10 most thorough soldier, and ey.
executed In the proper and most ex uaait,a,o
manner. Capt. Beveriy's troops from Snot.
sylvsnis, numbering Is good men. weiI
mounted and armed with sabres and Nv
Friday. 'Nc last
Eredericksourg, as you know, Is one of the
eldest towns IN the State, and each soldier
mere VIII bear testimony TO the fact that II
sun retains all Its ancient "old Virginia hos
pitaiity." Each house is offered AZ the xoI.
diers home. and the pleasant smile of the hos |,
that greets him at his Threshold. fully attests
ane nearly welcome. Every day some of the
boys oine IN town. and those that take a
gastronomic view of the times think that old
fredericksburg is the finest garrison in the
Sou thern Confederacy. Ms.rrp
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Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch
Southern Baptist C0npentfon-Intsrestin Re-
itoious Servtcss-MiIitory Eathusidsm--
xnfh 10 n ZEE

Southern Baptist C0npentfom-Intsresttng Re-
itofous Ssrvtcss-Alitdry Eathusidsm--
Sympathy for Virgtntd, &c
SAvAsKAa, GA, May l3, 1861.
Yesterday Sunday nearly all the churches
were pied BY Baptist clergy mea 1t was
my privilege /, hear Or. Fuller, Of Baltimore.
He MAS eioqu@nt aud effective, rs, indeed. be
always IL. There are one hundred and forty
delegates attending TIC Convention, aud the
eIyiees have b-en very intrresting Inc
feeling ID, that the mission work mast 70 on,
even though we have long and bloody war.
A coitec ton WAS taken mp last hight, ana QUE
gentleman gave t3V0, while several gave sioo
apitce.
Yesterday walked out TO see two compa'
MES encamped near this city. They are COLA
posed of fine looking men, and al ANXIOUS 10
be OFT for Virginia. All over this STATE, ana
80 far rs can hear ell over the Gulf States,
companiey have been formed and are pan ting
for the privilege Of flying To the rescue Ut their
brothers Ia tbs Old Dominion. This people are
tired with zeal and a holy determination TO
maintain their rights 1T all hazards.
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Messrs. Holden, Badger and Battle, are
probably elected delegates to the North Car
oiina State Convention, FROM Wake county.
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ARRESTED ON SUsPicioS.-A young man
named Collins, Virginia refugee, was arrest
ed at Camp Curlin ON FRIDAY, on sus picion OF
being spy. He was handed over TO the civil
authorities, and had a hearing before Mayor
kepner. His statement WAS that lie is II mil
Ter by trade, from Poin-roy, Ohio, but tor
some time past has been working IN Orange
county, Va, which place he lett because he
would not serve IN the military or take the
test oath. He WAS twice arres ted before he
got ont of Virgins. His intention was TO 60
from here To visit an uncle in Cumberland
county, but while here he had partially made
mp his mind 10 enlist Ga the way from camp
to the city Oh Saturday he informed persons
that every person in Virgini was enlistng,
and that the troops OF Pennsylvania would
have stronger enemy 10 contend against than
they had any idea OF. For these remarks he
was placed under military arrest. AT the sug-
gestion OF District Attorney Herr, he TOOK the
oath OF aliag lance, and WAS permitted 10 de-
part with q certificate to that eHect-Hdrrts-
burg Pa Patriot.
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FEDERAL TROOPS OCCUPYISG BALTIMORE
The Baltimore San, Of Tuesday, says:
Last evening the United States troops en-
camped at the Relay House. being previously
relieved by other troops, were embarked ON a
train of cars and quietly arrived at the Cam
den station about 7 O'Clock. The police au-
ihorities were not notified of the movement
until the appearance of the train made il
manifest, when Capt. Boyd, of the Sou thern
District, repaired to the station with twenty
i've officers, but the number of spec tators
coIlec ted WAS not SO large as to incom IN ode
the troops in disembarking. The troops COM
prised the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, the
Eighth New York Regiment and the Boston
Light Artillery Company, six pieces, making
altogether 500 men. The body was com :
manded by Gen. Butler in person.
The regiments rapidly formed on Lee street,
and headed by the band accompanying the
Massachuse regiment, moved to Federal
Hill.
The citizens Of South Baltimore were some
what surprised at the sudden in troduction OF
the troops in their midst, and curiosity col
lrcted great numbers in the vicinity of the
camp TO witness the progress OF the cam pins
operation Nothing was learned As to the
purpose OF the movement here, or the fu ture
DIES tination or operations OF tine troops.
Tue place of the above army OF occupation
at the Relay House is supplied by four cuInpl
MES of tue Eighth Massachusetts Regiment
who reached the Relay OH Sunday night.
Gen. Buth'r has taken the Gilmor House a
his headuvarters.
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BY Richard Cauthorn, Auc,'r.

IN FRIDAY, nth inst at 10 O'Clock, at m
~ store VIII seLl, at auction, for cash a sto, <
OF goods suitable Tor Grocers, &c, consisting IN
part Of y. q. sugar. in barrels, Rye Whi.key.
gars, &C.
HAMS, &c.-Alse, loo plain Western Hams,
Ch-e-e, Soap, Dbl Prime Port Wine, baskets
ware, sc.
eauEs.-Also. . lot Of large sized Brogaus.
Gents Bootees, &c &c. tmy l6i K. CArTHonN
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Arrival of the ArapO.

New York, May l4-Aidnigkt.-The steam
er Arago, from Liverpool, has arrived. Sn4
brings among her passengers, Jerome Bona.
parte and Ex- Ministers Dallas and Faulkner.
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LA MONfG OMEAY
VEAV WHITE SlitpHTF SPRINGS

VEYAY WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
4E.d& Is noSTGoAERY COUNTY, VA.
delightful Watering Place viii open fot
the reception Of visitors On the goth day vi May
These springs are more easy Of access than am
IN Virginia, being immediately the Virginia
ana I enu-ssee Raj road. in the most healthy
portion of the State, and surrounded by the m1st
beautiful mo"ntsiu scenery The medici nal quail
i'ies of the waters are fully established havtu.
been Instruments in the cure OF M ny diseases
peculiar to the southern country. This Is not
only delightful summer resort, but, in these
exc ting times, >afe retreat for ladies' and chill
dreo Telegraph communication with all i'm
portant points il he Confed, rated STATES.
Lon Is :. J. AMlSs, Proprietor.
jays K KrST President myg-Im
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toiaos corner Of 18th and Cary strsess.)
crock OF GROCEkiEs, LIQUORS
MES, &c FOX BALE Ar AUCTION
commencing at 10 O'Clock, a. the store Of ssun-
ders & Loving. " no are declining business, on
Broad street, between Feushes aud Brooke ave
nue. all OF their stock Of Goods consisting Of the
usual variety OF 6h0CkKiEs kept in . retail
store.
fkRxs--For all sums Under slice, cash /; over
tnat amount moaihs' credit for approy ed e "a
dorsed negotiable paper
Tho W. kEESREE, auet'r.
\OAAC E.-Ali persons having claims axalns,
US VIII preeent them to JOAN D. sAUN
Dsho Tor settlement, who viii settle them on
pre-e nta lion. W
me above sale Ia not made for any inability TO
meet our engagements, bat py Of the %. ri ar.
otIng called Oh IN the seFvics of the State
5-ft SaJ,SDERs Ipyrxa
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THfk iLfS,
BY Alexander Nett, Anet.


| l. GooD>, &c WIN be sod at auction, at nv
store, or TEUkSDAY, Nay ls h. G. mmenestF AZ
10 o'clock. large invoice 0f Clo1 HING, eou,iS!-
INK OF Linen. Marsaiiles and Alpaca Coats Pants,
Eesta, &c rs dozen country knit Socks; S dor.n
| Ladies White and QolGred Hosiery, Sa'in,t-i
BLACK Alpsess, Linen Drills; sasaenders, 1ioves,
| &c, SC.
| Al.su-A lot of new and seeon. hand EyRNj-
| TURE.
| AppITIoNAL.-WiI be aided, 10 s.-es Black
/ an Orab, silk aud Brush uATe
| TgsMs cash. Lmy Isl ALEX MOTT. .net