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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
MEN OF KANAWHA.

That Government of Virginia which was destroyed at
Richmond has been reconstructed At Wheeling, and 80
acknowledged by tho Government and People OF the
United Sates AT the call Of Governor Pierpont the
Preside has sent armies OF friends from Kentucky,
ohio and Indians and PEELED invaders from the East
headed 6y hweSs ruiir, who, in his retreat has left
everywhere mgks Of boodshed FIRE, violence aud pl-
l.ge carrying with him several unof-ndng citizens as
capsives. You contributed nohiOg to bic expulsion =
You are called upon now by every consideration Of de-
tence Loyalty end patriotism TO rally, Our Civil and
Military Departments must be re-organiEed have been
commissioned by the Governor TO volunteer
p4ue4 INFO the service OF the State You musi also form
Yourselves into companies fer service under the United
States Turn out out and range yourselves under
one or the other banner ADD never LEI il be said we
we're made free and cannot keep ourselves 40 As fast
ne Companies are formed they will be armed, and pre-
ssu:y We shall be able to say to our hoerators CO. with
our blessing 10 serve your country elsewhere, We can
defend ourselves. L. kUFSSES, AdJutant
Charlaaton- August. 1851,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

WRoUGHT IRos GUss -ln the Ledger yesterday no.
toe appeared Of tie casting of guns at the PLuaiIv lie
Iron Works for the Government. These guns, We uu
dlrstInf, are for the navy. At the same works 500
WIought-Ton Iited guns being made for the army
As the process adopted in the manufacture Of these guns
Is somewhat fferent from the old psn Of hsmmering
We give the following particulars in reference TO them
TIE guns rolled hollow by the allowing Bev.
led bars OF iron ara uei TO form the required pile,
work for the gun, the bars beng bevelled leaving
hollow 10 the These bars placed side by eide
a mandrill, which forms complete circle. After
III foundation for the gun Ia secured by bands
bars Of the best iron wrapped spiray around it,
running from end to end, 80 as 10 produce sufficient
thckDe from which be rolled OF the cali
h desired. Thts, bars are put on at white heat and
when the whole coos il Is put into heating fur
nace and brought Welding heat, and at the same
tine piece Of iron suf cent fern the breech Is heat
cd and forced into end of the Of iron intended
the gun. The pile is then put into machine which
forces the two ends together su GENTLY 10 completely
weld the edges Of the bars Of iron which bad previously
en- wrapped around the foundation for the gun After
this the iron is passed through immense rolrs until the
~hole 10 thoroughly welded and Of the desired size for
and 5pounders. After this process truuions wld
ej or technically speaking, jumped on. As soon the
cool they put into lathe and turned TO proper
shape, and the hollow Of the gun. which Is about ~
inches in diameter bored 10 the proper size after which
il is riAed The advantage Of wrapping the bars around
the pile instead Of hammerhg 1t ia sald gives It the full
benenb Oh the tensile strain OF the ron WINE toe otner
oeess Only gives the strain that can be obtained from
The cross section Of the iron. The first six made for the
Government and sent to Washington, thoroughly
tasted about weeks since, and understand that
the Ordnance Department IA delighted with them, a.
snIious secure the 500 contracted for pos
sble On the trial of these gurs Ii Was found that
4pounders would throw pound shell or shot Of the
acorn pattern y mes with ACCURACY, and the pound
cr3 ffteen-pound shot 81 mil They are also used
With great efficiency at point blank range Of 200
500 yards. Two batteries Of three guns each have
hsen made for the city, At the instance Of the Committee
olthe Safety and Defence Of the City, and will be de
EVsred at any tins required PhiiadsipAia Ledger.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

SUBSTITUTE roR FLAsxIL sHIR7S-The Savannah Re.
publican SAYS 'The stock oil ntnn.l hayrg been pref.
~ we'll exhausted in tho Southern markets, " he
doing the public, aud especially brave solceis,a
service In poindug TO osmpste and ci cap suts tue,
not better article, for the purposes to which .nnsl
10 usually applied physician OF high reputation To-
forms that undershirs made Of common, Gor
GA Osnaburgs afford even grcaer prot ciion sgaiDa
tic and other similar elections Apart from hIsi o,y,
70 know several gondsmeu who have en- wearing
them for years. even in INNER 10 preference TO Am
bsl and they express perfect sssfAction vi lbe re-
suit
"Woud Il not be well to bear this fac. 10 mind while
We are making up clothing for Tie army
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
JUsT PTBLISHED,

NEW Edition he Tfoope Manual for i,ht Drssoous
a Ard sounted asa men, vol, emo; prieets'.
the Productions In military tsesIes
which ths saesensy q the tns hes bovsht forA
deserving than The Troopers haass complied
Gel Lucus Dsus the secomplshsd cavalry oReer
pubhahsd By horris Of The city
We psrculsry invite he stsncn Of those interested
Of Distinguishing Of This worS which
ebtss for place In As hands Of svy sesns inorhs
don the subject
Bsdes the cavalry d proper eonisns ne regular drill Of
the United sstss mounted ins autsoraed
Of Uusd ttsies Of e.
A. before psbshsd In book taccs The sppics.
ton regular dd sngls rank form aso manual
ARM.
eash soublnson hss never before hsss psb.sted ssks
nsvs Of the cavalry tasc pubnshsd
sold hsrssesrs Of which 10 be hat isarn s
no deas essss The satirs sdson rapidly 10 Assypssr
Just Pablshsdb By f. hoReH
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
Judlciai Election.

At the election for Judge in the Pttsylvania District
held las. week, Judge Gilmer reelected The vote
~ a WY small
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

IMITATION oY woscE,Ixa SAucs.-rake one gallon
ripe tomatoes wash and simmer them In tret quarts Of
water, boil It half down and strain this through seiSs
When ell il drained add sblespoonfuls Of cir Ger,
two Of mace, t~o OF black pepper Two Of SALT OF
cloves cayenne LET them elm ner 10 juice until re-
duced 70 quart pour iu half Pins OF the best vine
gar then pour the whole through hai stiyc, botIe in
half plat bottles, cork down tishdy, seal, aud keep ia
cool ace,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
.rHfs Vu.r WAR;

We give the following from she Ooocord ". H. ssar-
Sard Of the ST. y the ssal. which caused the p.psr to
be n6tts&:
Zen of New Euglsndi !, Is . war vsgsd against
yosr nteres your poeksts your future prosperity tbs
welfare CT your families the future Of your wives and
Htas children The sad loss Of life at Bull Run-pay,
the thousands Of brave hesrn which yet 70 be scr
feed, II Black Republican demagogues and treasury
plundsfes are psrmted to carry out their .progamns
OF bloodare but a feather In the balance when weigh
ed against the Generalization, the prostitution the crush.
Ing Destruction which this internal will surely bring
upon every New Eosand home Fsthsrs God protect
your dear sives and helpless children Who will have to
suffer most from this Infamous, frauacida var.
Rich nen--thoss Who are rsputed to b such Whers
Is your fancied wealth. What your real estate worth
to-day wber, can you and purchaser for IT, at any.
thing like lie costs Where can you ind one 1t snv
prcsS Will your incomes pay insurance aud taxes, II
this miserable var continues until next hsys -l.s
Nm Of moderate means-Whers y your income to-
days What store keeper In Concord has made enough
for the pas. fortnight to pay bis business eIpsnses 70
say nothiog Of those OF bis family Have your proAu
pd the grocer the butcher the baker! II they have.
then the deserted streets OF this city for the past four
teen dsys have lad and yet Jon have begun 70 get
peep 1t the beginning Of the end If this cursed, nig
ger var continues another twelve month, grass will grow
10 Main street Even the government tar gstherers will
not be able 70 tread down, for BY that time, may be,
you will rave ceased to be able 10 pay their demands
and their occupation will be gone.
You must then rspudate, willing or unwilling. Ne
chanlcs You like 70 read about the war; perhaps 10 the
Unreliable sensation oily press You would have oced
over different resurAt Bull RuneIuted at success.
fl No, thern forward march to Richmond But reject
q moment seriously-rtAsct Would that have done
than crafty your sectional pride or political ami
oeityf Woui Il have tended 70 revive your crippled
for the coming fall and winter fuel for your fire Sides
food and raiment your loved ones Think seriously
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RICHMOND HlG
TO CORRRsPoNpkNrs.

sAs Ksg."
Arces ssrsa % eea dds II s Pdpsr oL2 b publish
Cd ms 4 yrsls u ~ saasdtag, oG1t; b al
md o n 20 cass - departed c OoHary nOtsoss ssossd
sag ga lines are charged Jor a. advertisements.
VI oanaot ssdtaks rsfscEsd Aanicaaoas
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HEAD-QUARTEss yInGINIA FaaSghs, ;
aEsEsAL oaDkRs.

aEhLRAL oaDkRs
No. 50.
The following order pusshei for the Information
&c ned (:
rhs Convention Of Virginia ha-ng passed
lpri 1851 Or nance EMIT ed ta 0rdnf psvise
the orgaoI Ion Of rroyonAi Army r the sts Of yg.i
and he kxscuve BY aud Tie aivce OF the oy
ell having appointed and mhoned nser Of Captain
aud 1euGelants under the Ordinance aforad who
% o. liz pC2. and lode 10 VI h direns
have euterei into the yal nteer service Of the ttae haze
nnmersries; 10 therefore dsrsd that
ponses viii consider themselves ehsesd from service Of
Vigna and amer ihs lat day Of slptember Poydtd,
however, That this order shall not spply tc IN esss Of Oh
Jared Ia TIE Or inAnc- ras.d By the oonvsn ion Nh
ns the II 9Ith and Both days Of April 1885, respectively
~ order Of General Lrr.
auqs-u GRO DEAA A. A. a.
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Noand poeIrIns

TIE iollOsing correspondence took place between Mr..
NeOn Of Tennessee and President Davis while the for
msr was prisoner in this city. We publish il mainly
call altsnton 70 the enlarged liberal and enlightened
poley avo-ed BY President D.Tis-"ao, TO enter into
questions Of IN rsnces Of political opiGots heretofore
existing" Il is be regretted that tee same tho /.
sp:ri, vhch Anmals the Chief does not Psrvade al the
ian.tiOuAries Of the Government
RIcIoSD Va, August l9, 1861.
To Il, ErgslsHey, JEyE DAVIS, PssidsHt If he en-
tsdSrass States:
Sal have been arrested and as learned since ay
srrv n tlLs City, pom the charge OF treason, bni
rate States an uOs advised. conscious Of 10 at
ithss sSans. the State the Con:ederscy that Gil
oort or Sustain such Acca alton.
sm sincerely ansous 70 preserve the peace anu quiet
OF 81 Tennessee tire section Of the Stase in Sbch
ode As best pronOve OF tho peace and interest OF ne
entire STATE | asS 70 be dsc1arged from veNs'ioI,
prosecution that nsy retrn home peacefully 70 follow
pzyste iaiersss EndpursGits assuring your EScSlen
sell advice or acton eucoursge aid or aasst the Tri,d
States Go, eminent % Invade on tin success in ts e.
sent uukgs With the Confederate states aer vii
counsel advise Others ohuart cripple The Confste
rate 10 the pending contest With the United States
nor vii Do 20 BY my own act.
IN view Of the increased mi 1rity 10 the election which
has lust taken Place 10 Tennessee shall feel my duty
"A citizen OF that State submit 20 her late act ~
acts Of condemnation opposition TO boo Government
Tue parties arrested with me, With the exception ct
NV son who. acted by nv command we're mere guilds
and conductors through the mountain passes my -ay
20 ny place Of s-ioaiiOn and whatever view may te
taker OF my own course they innocent; in no
resporshls legally morally, and have commit ed
on NE aaosI the lave Of he Coafedersey the State
,G Tennessee; and ask that they also ne discharged
from custody by your EIeellency
Very respectfully
Your obsdient servant,
rHos. A. K NIIsoS.
70 whieh the following answer gas returned
RicBYOSD, Aug. l3 h, 1861.
SIs: have resolved your letter CT the lsh instant in
bloh YOU SAX 70 be discharged irSm arrest and prose-
sltlou, AID make promise that you viii, "ss eli
u Tennessee submit to her late seon, and regionsJ
Sustain from any further Eo-ds or acts OF condemns
don Sha,s7er, or oppS sition 10 her government
Ths desire OF this Governments being 20 MAINTAIN the
Iodepenercs Il has srtcd By the united feeling ard
s.tioa Of all i eiI'ns il has been It's policy not to enter
iato questions Of differences Of political opinions hsr''e-
fore existing.
am therefore pleased TO be spared the necessity Of
ipoulrinR whether tbs accusation sgsins. you De VEL
founded or not yexaGoas not and 70 rest eonteEt
tA your submission loyal oitz N Of your State, 70
her r.esat seton 10 sdherng 70 this Contedsracy aud
Adopting is psrmaI cot Constitution by An increased
.joty have ordered your discharge aud that OF your
conpsnious from custody. ] am, g.,
JEFFERSON DAVIS
q, Tuos A z EvtsoN Eco
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

Tue wALLtp L.Kr-The vondssfal Walled LAka Ia
situated in the central part OF Wright county, Iowa
The shape of the lake is oval tis abou. two miles in
ngth and mile vide n the widest part, comprising
OF 900 The wall enclosing this lake
is six miles 10 length, and is built composed
stones varying in size from boudsrs Of two tone weigh
down to a small pebble and ntermxed With earth. Toe
top of the wall Is uniform In height above the water In
al parts which max It's height vary the land side
according to the Of the country from two to
twelve feet In height 10 the highest part the wall
sures from ten twelve feet thick at the base four
to six at the top incining each wayoutward and in
ward. There Is outlet but the lake frequently rises
AID flows the top of the wall. The lake at the
deepest port Is about ten feet in Depth and sbouod.
With large and ne sh such pike, pckere bass perch
&c The water ia clear crystal, and there Is ne
pubtlng indicate large springs or feed
Wild fowl Of all kinds plenty upon its bosom
At the north end small groves Of about ten
e.oh other timber being II has the appearance
Of having been walled mp BY human hands, and looks
like huge fortress yet there are no rocks in that vcr
ty for mil around. There visible signs OF the
lake bring the result Of volcanic actions the bed being
perfectly smooth, and the border Of regular form. The
lake is shout seventeen miles from Boon River, On the
vest eight miles from Iowa the cas-. aud about
hundred aud TWEEN miles from Cedar Rapids Eis one
Of the greatest wonders If the West and has been ares
dy visited by hundreds Of curiosity seekers.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

DrsrHvrp PloxorIoS.- are grstiaed to lsun that
Capt g. LAnshorps has besa appointed nsj' 70 the
lh Virginia Regiment fH
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

I'D s. 6s'safsr . s.ssrass : d. regular sss Of 8.
une. go
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FROM PIE0 ALTO.

An erprsss arrived from Pine Alto on the ssh. The
reports from the mines favorable than
terested 10 quartz mining, 'notbing is wanting my
part but mach nery make my Independents fortune ""
hr Y A. hsstin 10 With the Express and on betsf CT
The citizens OF Pine Alto sl tender company Of vol
uuteers from that place for the Confederate service TO
Lieut.. Col. Baylor.
On Monday last Henry Holmes killed Mexican dss-
persdo, by the name Of Antonio the Rio Ambres -
The heIicaa bad been boas lag of having committed
many murders. and informant says TIE kilirg Vas
perfectly justi6atle.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
urroRrlL REA.Rxs.

The srcSusnt q the last ave days L.vss cur osszrs
In general glow Of Joy and eopgntolsHou. The rspA
movements Of Lieut. Dol Baylor and his Command have
changed our posioc from one Of f.sr and snxisy 70
rage give plcs to the bhgha hopes end must cooAdent
security The trsnsnoo from dsrknss TO light has BEEN
sudden, skilltul and glohouG We ass nos delivered
from the hands Of snenies and ca. most sspgsine
expectations realized Our slevsr-ssrst banner Instead
Of being amplsd In The dus, BY the urions Of Abe
Iifion despot. IL bstbsd IN neg elories Arizona hes
thrown CT the chains which have 20 long bound her,.
6hs can the I'D 70 rep cop6dent harvest Of
plenty ard pescs. The present Coniederais Congress
vIl give as Territorial oseanifsou; the gallant Coo
fstsnte troops have given us freedom from oppression;
they vii In proper time scourgs fair laod Of H.
nafauds the ospita Of the country will ,eceive new
upusss every asld Of labor will feel the hyigoaiipg
influence; The immense RESOURCES Of the couriry will be
Develops; and golden sgs Of prosperity AMI progress
s b. our heage instead Of studied gieet md con.
jolcs: de full theme Of jay and eonsrasuIsons. We
have changed from sorrow 70 glsdnes, from dssth 10
To Lieut.. Col Baylor and biz gallant counspd, All.
sops and Arszonans are under IN endless debt Of grail
suds The 0oofedsran s,a,ss may be justly proas Of
such o6Bosn and eush soidenL Texas msy be most
Justly proud Of her hero sons. They have been tcdh
The furnace and haze proved tbeuss.vts as lng msts
ueut Col Baylof bn proved himssF ot6csr supsSor
70 any and al military emerReneies he has out.ns-
na1vrsd, outwited and outgsnerslsd host Of old q.
psrie: csd officers. With three hundred mer, .yisboi,
lars, Woo vera disciplined TO The hghsst desree, Who
had the most improved arms and were provided with q.
tilsry. The pain fact spsaks volumes ia ITSELF BE
ba, won the highest confidence ofths people OF Asopa
and their gratitude.
TO nfjof Wsler We cannot accord too great measure
of prsa. His indcfausabls energy wss everywhere e,
deot he se untiiing In his eIertfous ever ssive,
aver wstcbftl ever ready BE has proved himsSlf
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
NEW oRsTRUcrIoNs ON TIE MISSISSIPPI.

The LouisviNe Oourer OF Aug IT, tdys'
It will he by especial dispatches that the
steamer Hannibal City, Lincoln transport, has been
sunk in the Mississippi thirty miles above Cairo, at
Commerce. by masked battery. That in strategic point
Of view is mastery location for tho Confederate as il
completely commands the river cutting of all communi-
cation between st. Louis and Cairo. General Pillow s
more than a match for Fremont Co., with Jesse"
thrown In.
The Hannibal City was large fine boat worth some
$40 600 formerly Keokuk packet, and left st. Louis
Sunday morning With hsor Med onaids Z'uaves osen.
sibly for Cape Grardesu She probably was extending
her trip TO Cairo aud Birds Point when she ran foul Of
that 'P llov-case"
The following Ia the special despatch above reerred
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28
MRS. BROOKES
BOARDING AND DAY sch DOL,

For Young Ladies
TIVE Third Session o. this seho VIII the Let Of
u October
uempst assistants have employed Tie course Ct
study Will be the a. fe.e,ofore.
Dor oreulsrs containing further info msdon, apply 70
HENRY L. ROOKIE,
ku9S-tlS Oct
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To The FARMERs OF VIRGINIA

NVHE sepsrss the Hosbsn md aouA ftss-
be s1psctsd 70 suppy a-a Hs~sg sses
the liberty Of suggest hs prop y OF bes BATTER veil
before psekns and 10 o. pstins ~ 10 larger TOP
posUby would be piesed to I've
purchase i-aovnG the h{ies nAssst es and des.r
ssad The esh promptly, Tar shs.sys ~ be
Is eel nysek Ivoud be GA " aay aniry
prodae bot principal object 70 call yoer particular
don 70 Butter making Large uppe have been hsslors
70 South The Neh Whilst mahs fsrssn err
sves give eeseufe from he fat thai have engaged
In busIn 10 this city for The last thryeye yeA An ash
sAhHoH yoEEs, rsnt
Grocer and Oou nis loo Nssehaat
su2-d&o Cor Main and Oh "a, nichmond, Va
NEW yAMiL r ELoUs-'n rss s: 20 A.a 30, NJ
aus PrsnkDa srest, selsv Exchange Hotel.
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PADucAH Aug. 20
The Conlederses under Msor General Pilios, Of Ten
nessee, have erected battery al Commerce, No, on
the Mississippi, ten mes below Cape Glrardsau
having complete command Of the river cutting of all
communications with Cairo and Birds Point. The
steamer Hannibal City, large Ksokuk packet WAS fired
into and ,nk having between three and four hundred
troops board for BIRDS Point. All the people the
boat captured
The Cincinnati Enquirer OF Yesterday has the follow
ing special aispsoh confrmato-y OF the above.
FROM
CAIRO, Monday, Aug. e-rhe Mississippi river is
bocksded at Commerce. No, by tbs rebels This s
ported by the steamer Desmones, just returned from
there.
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PrsE1RAIIso THE NrrHrs RraIoxs letter fir

PKskTRAIIsG THE NKrHrR RIaIoSs--A letter from
Writ County, Va, relates the following:
A gentleman In the oil region In Western Virginia
boring for oil his land, and anxious complete
the job kept bis darkies at work night and day. The
nights we're cold. snd FIRE was built near the we'll
About midnight they struck vein Of gas which rushed
ont with great force and gniting from the re shot mp
great stream Of brilliant fame hundred and hhy
feet in the sir, Illuminating the county around. The
terrified dark broke for their masters house, snd
cried out; Get up, Mossa Toukins get mp we've done
broke through into helll" " I-t 10
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

KILLKp HIS wIYx.-Nr. T. c. Randolph killed bis wife
at hiddebIook, in Augusta county, Va, on Saturday
,ht last, by statbpg her In the abdomen and In the
avn. She died on Sunday morning. L @ Randolph ls
the person who wls tried at Snuuson some time
since spy, who few weeks since, ct ,bbed DR. Nc
Ohesney, and who accidenly shot NJ. Jacob Brubeck
last week The staunton Spectator thinks hs u either
very unfortunate or very bad man. -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-28

NTAASIE,s IA CON AND LARD.
vi bids Msssle's fspsrior la OF ndes
&c TIN OF 70 lhs each, Lard, 70 Essd All fsE
sale by RUNT 4 JAnrs
au25-tv Cofnsr yIrfnia snd Cary ttyests
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VACCINE VIRUS

VHB medical throughout tie ttsts ef.Iy
ested forward TO ths oes all the Vaccine VI
Compnsnse wi.h this Upon
r attention Ct the uaost importance che ubBc welfare.
r. PEIIc0Lte, D. D.,
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The styx Is now In England for repairs.

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