The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-04

written about the "Pet Lambs" but let me assur
you, that whilst many of them very rough an
almost barbarous, yet, taken as body, they ar
"nature's noblemen" in comparison with some tha
we have had amongst US. In the neighborhOod O
Clouds Mi about three miles from this city, ther
recently three well-attested cases of outrage
upon colored females One would have suppose
that the sable hue of these poor creatures wOu
have shielded them from such assaults from
Northern friends. But it seems that in this case
depravity had taken such deep root il the souls o
the demons, that neither the color, the tender az
of l3, the maturity of As nor the wrinkles of Il
years were immunties against the devilish passion
of such creatures.
At9%, p. NJ, the citizens are required to be il
their houses, and in many instances ladies and lttl
children have been ordered from their own from
doors into their houses before ten o'clock. Unde
such state of affairs, you Judge correctly If ynI
suppose that the people of Alexandria generally
have but few smiles for their protectors The
ladies are as terrific as they were month ago, anC
when the opportunity offers, they fail to tel
exactly what they think. Amongst the male citi
Zens, with but few exceptions, Unionism has long
since departed from their dreams, and even it!
the good old State, to which their hearts
cling with more than natural affection
We have abiding confidence in our final sue
cess and feel we'll assured that the Southern people
cannot be saSred into submission nor dragooned into
the liberty which the present regime affords."-
And yet this sentiment is not unanimous for we
have perhaps fifty men here who willing to bow
the knee to Abe, 'that thrift may follow fawning. u
But what a delusion! Surely they must either be
blinded by prejudice, or neglectng the teachings O
nature and revelation, forget that there must be
a hereafter. Amongst them men who declared,
not many weeks ago, that, sink swim, live or die,
they were with Virginia. Another willing to
vote million to arm the State and resolved to re-
pei at all hazards any invasion of her soil; viii st
another would testify his devotion to the South by
declaring himself ready to take up for her de-
fence, and boasted of having presented a valuable
horse to a Virginia General-and yet are now the
aiders and abettors of those who have been despoi
ing their native and adopted homes.
But such things not after all so marvellous.
Human nature is the same at all tines and in all
countries We had tories and traitors In the war of
the Revolution. We had them in the war of1Sl2-l4.
We had them in the war with MexicO-and why
should we not have them nOw Every age has had its
heroes, upon whom the world could expend their
plaudits; and every age must have names, upon
whom the world may heap their contempt. 1t is said
"tbat every man has his price," yet it is very man
itest that some OF our people have sold out at a
very cheap rate. Poserity may do them full JUS
tice- certainly Abraham Lincoln oan't-yet it is
sad to believe that the curse which God has for a
wise purpose made to follow such men, may de-
scend in its consequences as an unearned legacy to
their children.
Allow me to give you recent instance of cruel.
ty, not reported in the Washington Star: On Sat
urday, the 22d inst, a company of Federal troops,
DeIeNeu tO be u pOEtlOH vi COHHeCblCul
encamped near the village of Falls Church. in
Fairfax county. They went to the house OF Mr.
Charles Newton, brother-in-law Of the editor of
the Star. Mr.. Newton was absent, and his heuse
occupied by his wife, daughter and two sisters.
These ladies ordered out of the house by the
commander Of the party-who was deaf to all en-
treaties from the lades-who were obliged to 90 off
on foot, with nothing save a little clothing. Alter
walking about four miles to a kind neighb3r (Mr.
Dun), they were forwarded to Fairfax Court
hpuse nd thanpp n Manassas .IuOptiOu 10 q
specimen of the protection which is afforded our
people 1t is strange that the vigilance of the Star
has not detected this achievement of the troops of
the United States.
In addition to this, our negroes have been en-
ticed away to the camps, ard their owners and
masters in many instances denied the privilege cf
even looking after them And thus you have a
specimen OF the practices of those who here to
protect our private property and our interests.
Nav, more. A secret meeting OF few creatures,
in connection with men who belonged to the United
States troops, has been held. Delegates to the
W heeIing convention were appointed, and | have
been informed that an effort has been made to put
our people under the power of this bastard State
government. ! cannot but doubt that the good
sense and native justice o. many who are loyal to
Lincoln will revolt at a project so mOnStrOus and
dastardly. Nor can we believe that the present
Administration is stepped in iniquity-so lest to
sense of Justice as to iniict upon an unwilling
people this last OF all and most de eestabe burthen.
Human nature endure much, but question
whether citizens have sufficient charity to bear
with meekness such a yoke. But enough. Aud
in conclusion permit to that whole COM
munitY are loud in their praises of the noble and
manly course which, in these trying times, YOU
have so boldly pursued. "SNP."
Especial Correspondence ofhe Daily E.rchonge.l
More steaIing--The Alexandria Election
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 3, 1861.
few days ago the proprietors of the Alexandria
oh o1 nj tbair ffoa binh
had for more than mouth been occupied and
used by the Federal troops careful examina-
ton of the premises disclosed neatly concealed
box in the yard, in which was nicely packed away
sundry volumes of books taken from the library
in the office, and intended, no doubt, to gladden.
the hearts of the old and young folks at home. In
several of the volumes so discovered was found
scraps of paper, the inscription on which, written
very badly, demonstrates very conclpsvely that
the young gentleman who wished to appropriate
them still entertained fond affection for his pater-
nal parents his sisters and last but not least the
"girl he left behind him" We have been permit
ted to copy from of those slips what the nno-
cent youth had written. | give them as nearly as
they could be decyphered:
No. l. Presented to Miss Lavinia McKenney, by
her friend C r. GUERrLER.
No. 2. This for father, by his son, C.R.G
No. 8. This for Bainda, by her brother,
C.R.G.
' -"l' ~ S1,''' y D'' c.R.G.
No. 5. This for Lib, by her brother,
c. Il. G.
A friend at my elbow suggests that some of our
Northern societies should have the eighth com.
mardment handsomely embossed, and distributed
amongst the troops in this region.
On Monday evening last, had, | am told,
very interesting meeting here of Union men favora
BILE to the State machine now about to be run BY
I.l IL l..
rived too late to witness the proceedings and an
compelled FOR the want of more respectable author
ity to rely the report of a very respectable free
negro who of the company. This boy tell
me that they had band Of music-and very gUOC
music That when the meeting got together,
white gentleman named Upton, from Washington
made fine speech. The boy however could only
recoect that Mr.. Upton regretted that so few Iowa
people were present but that there was consolation
in learning that in dividing the honors, those whC
were present would be entitled to larger share
Mr.. Upton finished his speech, and the band PLAYED
Just at this moment the rain began to fal
in torrents, and continued for about hour
At this juDcture, my informant counted the
audience, which be reports as follows: White
gentlemen, 7; soldiers, bows and col0red pus
sons, 26; musicians not counted. Mr.. UptoI
was chairman. Mr. James I. Close (candi
date for Wheeling Senate) the secretary. Giber
Miner (residence uncertain) announced himself a
candidate for the House of Delegates from this
county to Wheeling.
The Star says that manv of the prominent Unior
men were not present. This is undoubtedly true
and the reason is obvious to any one living here
and lies 10 the fact that the Union of AL
exaudria (few and far between) of any respectable
standing, refuse to take any part in the wicked
movement which few creatures here have inaugu
rated.
On Tuesday the election was held. Polls were
opened at but one precinct in the city and one il
the county. The candidates were as follows: For
the 5 tate {Wheeling) Senate, James T. Close snC
Lewis Williams; for House of Delegates (Whee
iug), Gilbert S. Miner. The result, after an excl
tiUg contest in the county, learn stands as fol
lows:
For Cose...... .,,.,.............59
For Williams ..,,..,s'....,... .,...ZO
Majority for Close................... ........39
1t is proper to say that Mr.. Williams, who is