The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-20
AFFAIRS VIRGINIA.

A lady in Nelson comfy requests US TO add |
,,e names of herself and daughters to the list
n those " no demand of Gen. Scott the return |
II the sword presented to him by his native
STATE The same correspondent informs us
mat the farmers of Nelson are planting the
targes, corn crop they ever planted. The
cheat promises finely, and there never was a
more fatteriug prospect tor good crops in Mel
son. The county is fully aroused to her sense
of duty. and has formed several fine volun teer
co,npanies The ladies are lending a helping
hand like the patriotic Virginia ladies every
where Among the volunteers in Nelson
comfy IS young lawyer who gave mp a lucra-
i've practlc and handsome property in Kansas.
f,he latter will probably be confiscat ated,) and
cane homa 20 help on the glorious cause of
his mother State. The writer adds
| have two sons-ona only IS years old
h. Is very anxious 10 Join the yolunt teers and
we will not object ii it should become neces-
ssrv for aim to go Ny eldest son belongs TO
the Washington Rife Guards, rendezvous
AbingIop.) He was in a lucrative prac tice Of
Law, bat has given up all for our just and
giorious cause, which every true, patriotic
man wili do now, or he deserves not the name
OF man.
who would be coward now,
Let him basely die" 81.
letter from our regular Norfolk CORE
sfoudent. (which arrived somewhat behind
time says that the British barque Nolant
and tho swedish brig Tyres, which were
stopped by the blockade in Hampton Roads,
and afterwards reported by Pendergrast to
have sliied for New York, are probably ly-
ing st anchor in Lynnhaven Bay sent there,
30 doubt in order TO he out of sight of those
whom the Jlockheads expected would be sent
20 look after them. The letter also aludes
70 the fact that the troops at Fortress Mon
roe have taken possession of wells OF water
in the neighborhood. The writer believes
the real object is
To encroach, little by little, in two different
directions, towards Richmond, with - view of
possessing themselves of that place, viz one
by the way of William sburg, and the other
ny the way of the West Point route. At all
events, would advise and urge npon your
people the necessity Of Immediately Gf you
have not already done so,) looking TO the de-
tence, and forufying and strongly guarding
these routes.
Our market is well supplied with everything
that we with, and prices as low "a could be
drslr- q
tincastie correspondent recommends that
town n pleasant, safe and healthfal retreat
To all who, during our difficulties, would
make IL a home. The society is good, religious
advantages ditto, and there are two excellent
hOiels->l of which we endorse. The
writer furnishes the following news:
A large number of the convicts EN- ployed by
RossHr and working on the Covington and
ONO Railroad, escaped Il few days ago. Two
Were re captured on the same road, and at the
same time some twelve more hirelings
made oil. A party of gentlemen from the
vicinity of Fincastie succeeded in capturing
~ OF them, five Of whom are in our Jail, and
the other shot. 1 am credibly informed
that only gu..rt. OF four men had charge of
the COnyicts They were not manacled, or in
any way secured against escape. Thus, by q
derriiction of duty in your city, we have some
81 or 100 des peradoes turned loose in our coun-
ty. At this time why not send the convicts
N,,rLr tn mt IN f,sff
They would be under strong guard, and of
service To the State. have Just learned that
convict and one slave were brought in
and lodged in Jail last night.
To morrow the Botetourt Dragons, Capt
Pit2ar, leave for Lynchburg. Already Bote-
tourt has nobly done her duty, having now
live companies in service.
Our old correspondent "Dyke" (who has
turned soldieT) writes 4 gratifying account of
the war spirit in New Kent county He says
New Kent has responded nobiy to the call
for troops. Two companies have already been
mustered into service, the New Kent Rifles,
under command OF Capt. James Richardson,
and the Pamunkey Guards, (artillery,) COM
mauded by Capt. Robert T Elicit. The for
mer will COM pare with any similar corps of
the State, both As regards fine looking men,
aud their proficiency in the manual exercise.
These two companies, with two others, are
now TendeZvoused at West Point, but We
have heard there is probability of Captain
richardson : company being transferred to
L.
OF Cavalry, TO which your correspondent has
recently had the honor of attaching himself.
II was organized and commissioned soon after
the close of the Revolutionary war, and has
pros pered ever since. Capt. Melville Walden,
Gentleman OF great worth and yalor, and
who possesses much military Skill has the
privilege OF commanding 1t. We muster 10
strong, and Will probably have 100 enrolled in
the course of II few weeks
Lieut.. VIM. II. +. Lee, graduate of West
Point, and who served for several years in
the United States Army, has been authorized
by the Executive to enroll 200 mounted hen
who viii go Immediately into service, after
heiug commissioned. His rendezvous Is West
Point, and we hear of great many young
men who have joined him. Lieut.. Lee is a
sou Of Gen. Robert +. Lee, and is very su-
periOT Cfticer.
The wheat, as far as we have observed, prom
ises more than an average yield. But little
OF Il was killed by the cold weather last WIN
ter, consequently there is Il fine growth, and
that exceedingly luxuritnt. The farmers have
hnishrd planting corn, and the most OF il Is
up and growing prettily.
We have six candidates here for the suf-
frages OF The ''dear people," two for the Sen E
ate and four for the House of Delegates; but
~ith all their canvassing, and the great love
my eNince Tor the people, forSooth, they DO
not create the least excitement. They are all
patriots and good feiio US, aud We wish them
an abundance OF success.
We are glad to make public the following
statement, sent to us by correspondent at
Franklin Court House:
see II stated in your paper of the 10th that
franklin, Patrick and Henry counties are the
only ones in the State that have not offered
volunteers TO aid in defending the State from
hostile invasion. This, L am proud TO say is
not tha case. Franklin has three companies,
AS brave and fearless can be mus tered in
The State, two of which have been offered to
the Governor, but, as yet, have received no
commissions the other Will be offered in a
lew days Patrick has one company, and
more are being raised. Henry has several -
These counties have been slow, but you may
rest assured they Will do their part. Private
individuals here, one day last week, sub
fcribed u, 900, and the Court made a levy OF
slN,oJ0 20 equip the volunteers Of this county
Prom Chester, Chesterfield county, we have
tae following, under date of May IS:
Company A of Cavalry, held a meeting to-
DAY at the Court House, when Captain IL. w
Cox rendered his resignation, which was ae
cepted by the company with much reluctance,
Ia view of his superior qualifications as an
oIicer and OF the many good traits of charac.
ter possessed by Capt COX. 1t is unders TODD
that Capt Cox designs entering the Army oil
the Confederation, and being graduate OF the
virginia Military lustitute viii no doubt re
fact honor on himself and credit on his Alms
Mater. He was unanimously elected an hon
uTN member of the company. Lt Joseph T.
Mason Was thereupon elected Captain of tbs
company; 1t Geo T.. Gregory being promo ted
n the Isl Lientenantcy, 1t. Geo w Gregory
-, and BENJAMIN Hancock Sd Lieutenant. -
Mr. j +. Cox was elected Orderly Sergeant
who is brother of Capt ii. w. Cox, and wa'
Tor some time at West Point.
SpOlsy ylvania correspondent sends us ths