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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31
A Drunken Commander.

A gentleman WHO saw Gen. BUTLER liz Bal
timore, says that he was so inebriated that he
required the assistance of two men to put him
on his horse.
this early period, to keep their "sprits up by
pouring spirits down." they will hardly be
likely to preserve that sobriety in the hour OF
trial which is absolutely essential to military
operations. In One Of the few naval actions
which We lost in the late War, the American
commander was said to be under the influence
of strong potatsons. We advise Gen. BUTLER
to save his whislSey-it may be necessary to
send him home in after his first battle in Vir-
ginia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31
Preparations 10 Overawe Kentucky.

The Frankfort Yeootaa warns the people CT
kentucky that secret Vaccinations are atwork
to bring about E suhjectign as complete as that
of Maryland. That paper says:
1t has information from a source of the
highest respec liability that Gcrrett Davis has
procured 2 large quantity of arms for the ex-
elusive use of his partsans. From thirty
two to forty boxes, containing 1900 stand OF
arms and ammunition, were known to have
been brought across the river from Cincin-
natl TO Covngton, shipped on special night
train, and delivered i'll Paris before light on
Saturday morning, and put under guard OF a
strong patrol awaiting to receive them; and
before daylight, two wagons were loaded ana
sent of TO Georgetown. Fourteen boxes were
re tanned at Paris; the remainder, il is pre-
eumed, We're dispatched to Lexington and
Winchester.
The arrival of guns and ammunition at
Paris-muskets-Was the signal of great re-
ioicing, manifested i'll the form of was ting am =
munition by many discharges of musketry.-
The guns were promptly distribu ted TO those
deemed faithful, Mr.. Davis being hand
the foremost figure i'll the foreground
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

The Enquirer pays just tribute TO the he
| roic character and proud deeds of this brill
liant and energetic people. Texas. says the
Enquire, has swept her whole State Of the
troops of the foe. She has compelled the
surrender of over two or three thousand OF
well-s armed and well drilled United States
forces. The military supplies taken by her
exceed I. million aud hall of dollars. She
has turned over to the Confederate Govern
,aent between seven and eight thousand stand
Of arnIs, large numbers Of mules and teams
artillery, powder and ball. The large Rcceiv-
ing Steamship now employed by our Navy, al
New Orleans, was captured by Texans iir Tex
h. waters. This vessel, with some nine hun
dred barrels Of meat, -four and commissa-y
stores, We're delivered up to the Confederate
| service, untouched by Texas. She has
also u fne Revenue cutter to add to the YES
GELS OK our navy, taken from the United staees'
| Tie order of the Black Republican dovern-
| ment at Washington was for the United states
F. oeicers to burn her, hut the design was Timely
| thw ar;el b. the superior and unceaSihg Visi-
| lance oc the Texans, and she is now al the
command Of our Government.
General YOUNG, one Of the Officers Of the
| Texan Army. has crossed Red River into the
Indian Nation, 70 render assistance to Cover
nor HARRIS in capturing some five hundred
| o. S. troops, and stripping them of their arms
| Frola the information vs. have received, we
| believe that the victory is alreayy accom-
| pli:hed.
| I, is also stated that Texas had previously
| sent Commissioners to the Indian country, and
secured their hearty cooperation. When
| Governor HARRIS asked the assistance OF Gen.
| YouSG, the former had demanded that the
| United States troops should surrender TO him.
| This they haughtily refused, and he then call
| cd on the Texas General to compel them to
| do so. Tho call was promptly obeyed, and he
was in close pursuit at last accounts. is as
| ccrtained, ADDS the Enquirer, that there are
| 10000 fighting men among the Indians, and
| these Texas will secure to aid, and bring
| them to Virginia, if they are wanted.
That young State also promptly sent Com
missioners to Arizona, and by well directed eff
forts, has secured that Territory to the Con-
lederacy. We understand that the response
viii zoon be in the hands CT our Government,
and that they will send u delegate to Congress
as soon us advised of cur action.
Texas has now raised eight thousand mcp at
the call Of the War Department Of tie Con-
teIeracy. They are anxious that at least a
portion of their forces shall march to the seat
Of war in Virginia. We trust that their gal
liant aspirations may be sratifed A more
heoric and effective body of warriors the
world does not contain.
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Groans of The Herald.

Ii will be seen by an article in another col
umn, from the New York HeraId, that the
course of Great Britain is beginning TO cause
decided apprehension in New York. We pab-
fish it to show that even the Yankees are
forced to put an Interpretation upon British
policy unflvora6le to their own views. The
HcroId pitches into the London Times, and
into Great Britain generally, with great fero-
city, and makes mysterious and awful threats
OF vengeance. 1t is going to raise Ireland,
and to let LOUIS NAPOLEON loose upon JOHN
BULL. But, unlucl1ly for its programme, the
interests Of France in Southern staples are
only second to those Of England, and there is
more probability that the two nations Will
unite in compelling the Yankees to q let the
South aione," which is all we have hishorto
asked, than to assume position which will IL
every way impede tie growth and transporta-
ton Of cotton, rice and tobacco.
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HEADQUARTERS, FIRST ZouAyEs.

Ny Dear Father and Mother. The regime I
is ordered 10 move across the river to- night t.
We have no means of knowing what recep-
ton we are TO meet with. l am inclined 10
the opinion that our en- trance 10 the city of
Alexandria will be hotly con les ted as | am
just informed that large force have arrived
there to- day. Should this happen, my dear
parents, il may be my lot 10 be injured in
some manner. Whatever may happen, cher
ish The consolation that l was engaged in the
performance of IA sacred duty, and tonight,
thinking over the proba ties OF the morrow
and the occurrences OF the past am per.
fecily content to accept whatever my TO- tune
may be, confident that He who noteth even
the fall of d sparrow Will have some purpose
even in the fate of one like me. MY darling
and ever loved parents, good bye. God bless,
protect, and care for you. ELAhR
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SEiolent TelsIper.s

The Northern papers speak of the noble
JACKSON, who slew the ruffian ELLSWORTH, as
a man of "violent temper" leaving it to be
inferred that his mode of meeting the invader
will prove an exceptional one. This is de-
fusion which can only be corrected by making
a series of experiments upon the Confederate
Flag. Mr.. JACKSON, as all who know him
will testify, was one of the most amiabe and
exemplary of gentlemen, and his evident
temper" the stern spirit of freeman, which
animates every soldier upon the Southern soil.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Let 0F.-Jacob s. Tyler, who has been un-
der arrest for several days past for having in
his possession a silver time-piece of which il
was proved Mr.. VIM. G. Allen had been de-
spoiled, after being knocked down on the street
by ruffians, was before the Mayor yesterday
again, and after being subjected to brief e1-
animation was discharged. Tyler in reply to
question of the Mayor said he had obtained
the watch from Miles Tslley. Possibly the
Mayor may intend to have Talley up about the
affair, and if so, he may use Tyler as wit
ness against him. Should Tyler prove COM
munieative and open on Miles to the extent OF
serious complication in tho knock down and
stealing business, an ex- Mexican Volunteer
will be put Immediately in an unpleasing atti-
tude before his "felloM Citizens
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Spain, Brazil and ti,s Aouth.

We would again urge the policy, some time
since advocated by this paper, of establishing
the most friendly diplomatic relations between
the Southern coniederaey and Spain and
Brazil, extending to the guaranteeing 10 Spain
the possession Of Cuba. TIE three countries
have the same institutions, and are alike inter-
cited 10 their presentation from the fanatieal
spieit Of the ago. Let there be the best under
standing aud cooperation for this grat OBJ
ject.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

MEETING of Railroad Super intenden.s.-Pur-
suaut to a request made by the Governor of
Virginia, meeting of the Superip tendents of
the Railroads in the State was held in the Cap
itol on Tuesday, May 2Sth, 1851.
PRESENT.. II. Gill, Virginia and Tennes-
see Railroad; Ii. ID. Bird, South-Si1e Rail-
road: C. O. Sanford, Petersburg Railroad: Thos.
Dodamead, Virginia Central Railroad; s.
Ruth, Richmond, Fredericksburg ard poto-
mac Railroad: Charles &. Talcott, Richmond
and Danyille Railroad; 4. IL. Temple. Rich
mond and York River Railroad; John NJ.
Robinson, Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad:
and T. H. Wynne, Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad.
On motion, II. D. Bird was called to the
Chair, aud T. II. Wynne appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Sanford informed the meeting that by
bis invitation, Mr.. S. L. Fremont, Superintan-
dent Of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
in North Carolina, was present, and on motion
Mr.. Fremont was invited to take seat in tho
Convention.
The Governor having been informed that
the meeting was ready for business, his Ex-
cellency came in and stated that he had called
the Superintendent together for the purpose
OF making arrangements for running trains
over the roads ia such a manner as to secure
close connections through the State, and
especlaiIy III klchmond, ana added that the
principal difficulty existed on the Orange and
Alexandra, the Virginia Central, and the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroads. and he
! requested that the meeting would take such
steps as would secure this desirable object.
On motion, Messrs. Dodamead, Ruth and
Sanford were appointed committee to ar
nge schedule for the roads mentioned by
the Governor.
After consulting together the following
schedule was reported, and unanimously adopt
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ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT,
Lieutenant u. 3. Navy.

ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT,
Norfolk Va Navy Yard, May rs 1851
ADRIAN LINCOLN, ESQ,
President Of the late United States:
SIR have just recs,v % a communication from
your secretary Of the Navy, stating that You had
directed that my name should be stricken from
the rolls Of that service
Herewith you will nd that communication re-
turned.
Be pleased to accept my thanks for the c0ur-
teols manner In which you have acted teuchip z
my resignation. / AIN sure that the ten mil :
lions OF JFsemen, whose principles aud cause
iuduesd snc., mild, just and digaiaed exercise
OF your high pfsrogative.
In future years. Ehen one shall turn over the
pages OF impartial history, with what pride will
they point their children to the example of u
Washington. u Jackson, and last, not least, an
abe lincoln Yours, DC,
HUNTER DAVIDSON,
Lieut.. Va Navy.
Forwarded through Gideon Wsllss, Esq. ), Sc
eTstary Of the late u. y. Navy.
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Xiraiuia lroops.

4 gentleman Of Lexington, just from Har-
per's Ferry, informs us that our troops there
are in fine condition and eager for the fight.
Gentlemen from Washington spoke to our in
formant of marked contrast which they OBJ
served in the gloomy aspect of the soldiery in
The Federal Capital, and the cheerful alacrity
visible in every feature and movement of the
Southern troops.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

hmpsting Tet.-Susetta and Betsy Hachus
(colored females) were carried before the
Mayor yesterday for ruting the theft of a
chicken to Mrs. Ann Cleer, respectable
white woman living on French Garden Hill.
The complainant feeling indignant at the
charge, demanded that the parties should be
punished. The Mayor adjourned the case
until to-day. when the merits of the chicken
controversy will be settled
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Fade Prc,enses.-Charlcs Muller, middle
aged German, was before the Mayor ycster-
day. charged with getting ten dsllars worth OF
clothing belonging to Jacob Peyser, BY false
pretenses. 1t appeared that he had hardly
become possessed Of the articles when he con-
eIuded trade for their disposal to another ia-
dividual, at a very reduced rate. The circum
stances connected with the affair made it clear
to the comprehension of his Honor, that Nul-
Ter intended one Of those cute lodges against
which the law has with righteous propriety
set its face. Tho prisoner was remanded to
Jail to await an indictment by the Hastings
Court grand jury. In his compulsory retire
ment, the matter If old clothes and the rels-
tive merits of honesty, and vice ucrsa, will oc-
cupy, no doubt, due share of attention.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

THE RAscALs.-Seyen kegs OF powder, of one
hundred pounds each, We're found in the cul-
vert under the Dry DOCK, at Norfolk, Wednes-
day, and II is supposed still more will yet be
found They were placed there on the nigh
previous TO the firing of that establishment
no doubt with the intention of blow ing the
Dock to pieces. Two or three kegs We're taken
out the following morning, which We're then
supposed to be all that Were placed there
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31
Applications for CtHcc.

1t is understood, we lie arm, on pretty good
authority, that appointments from civil life, in
the regular army, have been indefinitely sus-
pended. We presume this policy has been
adopted by the Department for the reason that
all the available fighting men of the Confede-
racy coming forward Us volunteers, and
mostly for the war
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31
General CaSs.

The Philadelphia Press says that Gen. CAss
IS determined to die in defence OF his eoun-
try. This will be gratifying intelligence to
all who know him. He has lived so long, and
to SO little purpose, that if he has made up his
mind to die at last, everybody will feel obliged
to him, no matter what cause be dies in.
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LOCAL MATTEH6.

Arrest Of Supposed Spy.-The report pre-.
vailed in this city last evening that son OF
the law partner of Louis Mackenzie, whose Of
fee is in Alexandria, the last named men-
Der of which firm is well known in this city as
a violent Union man, and President OF the
Loudoun 4 Hampshire Railroad. was yesfer-
day taken prisoner by several South Caro-
lima volunteers. On examining his person a
map of Harper's Ferry was found adroitly
concealed in the collar of his coat, together
with a manuscript embodying the writers
ideas in regard to the effective force ard dis
position of the forces at that point, and toe
most probable way in which an attack could
be made by the Federal troops with the iikeiI-
hood Of success. With this evidence upon
him he ia said to have been hung as spy
We give the report for what it is worth. II
came from a gentleman who conversed With
another who saw the body hanging and gave
him the facts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Bu;lding.-Evcn the eyigencies of an active
state of hostilities cannot wholly repress the
business energies of the property owners of
Richmond. A number of buildings are going
up in different sections Of the city. and a scar
city of building material, save in the article
of lime, is not apprehended. We can get
enough of oyster shell, but plastererS and
bricklayers prefer to use other kinds, if itcan
be had.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Resigaed.-Major Henry Hill, of the army
Of the late United States, having resigned his
position therein, has arrived III Richmond for
the purpose of offering his services to the
Southern Confederacy in the pending contest
The officer in question is native of the Old
Dominion. If this contest is not very soon
concluded, We shall see all of the loyal sons
of Virginia, wherever they may chance to be,
focking back to uphold the dignity Of her
flag. Time nor absence change not their re-
collection Of the glorious motto emblazoned
on her shield" Sic Semper Tyranis" 1t is
one good enough to live under. One under
which many Of the sons of the genial and
prolific soil Of the good old mother State in
times past have fought for life and liberty, and
under which they are ready to fight again, and
If need be, die.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Committed-Peter Allen was brought be
fore the Mayor yesterday, and committed on
failing to give $3.50 security for his good be-
havior. Allen had obtruded himself into
Robt. highlands house, and on the latter re-
nonstrating with him, had endeavored to
ponnd into England's hide conviction of the
perfect propriety of the proceeding.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Fairfield Raecs.-Yesterday was the third
day OF the spring meeting over this favorits
old course. The contest was for the Jockey
Club Purse. $500, and ) mile heats. Doswell's
Eugene, Belcher's John l.. and Fondren's Lei
sure were entered. The FIRST heat was declared
dead by the judges. Doswells Eugene won
the two remaining heats and took the purse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Col. John II. Richardson, of the 10Th Regi-
ment, V. NJ, is now commanding officer OF
the End Brigade, 4th Division V. VI. good
many people in this city and vicinity knowing
Col. RS. eminent qualification for command
when duty is to be performed and danger en-
countered and overcome, have been and are
anxious to see him in some post where 'am-
pie and verge enough" was to be found for
the display Of his unquestioned talent as a
leader
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Personal.-IIon. Robert Toombs and lady,
of TIA, S. r. Todd, brother-in law CT Mrs.
Lincoln, Judge A. NJ. Saunders and daughter,
of North Carolina, Judge Hopkins and lady,
of Mobile. Ala, Hon. D. C. Dejarnette, OF
Caroline, Hon. Jas. A. Seldom, of Gooohland
and A. w. Mcdonald, of Winchester, are at
the SpotSwood Hotel.
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hrntucky.

1ae Administration is evidently preparing
stealthily and insidiously to reduce kentucky
to the condition of Maryland and Missouri
IL Is only States which defy them that they
are slow to sabjugate. But We do not despair
OF Kentucky yet. A lady, in the Memphis
Appeal, reminds her Of the words of the old
song:
Just send for Us Kentucky boys,
And weil protect you, ladies'"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

NAVY DEPARTMENT, May Is, 1861
SIR Your letter OF the a3d April, tenderina
your resignation as a Lieutenant in The Navy has
been received.
By order of the Presd ent OF the United States
your name has been stricken from the rolls OF
the Navy from that date.
Very respectfully, yours,
lSignedl GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary Of the Navy.
NJ Hunter Doridson
Late Lieutenant u. B. Navy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Confederate Groys.-This is the name Of q
company of fine looking men recently organ
lied, and now undergoing daily drills at their
headquarters, ON Wall street, over the " City
Arms" and will be mustered into service in a
few days. AT their organization last night,
Col. Benjamin II. Nash was elected Captain !;
Clay Drewry, First Lieutenant; A. j. Tucker.
Second Lieutenant, and Martin Dew, Jr., Third
Lieutenant. We wish them all success in their
patriotic efforts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

COLONEL ELLswoRTH's LAST LETTER TO HIS
PARENTs.-We find in the New York Sun the
following letter from the late Colonel Els
worth on the eve of his march to Alexandria
written to his parents. the last one to them,
and probably the last written comm unicatiou
to any one
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Accident.-Priyate Remberger, of the Hen
rico Artillery, very severely injured his left
oys and broke his left leg by falling on
Wednesday evening from one of the Sd story
windows of the Baptist College. We did not
hear how the accident was brought about.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Rteer Improremeat.-Ths city is still pro-
crossing with the above work, the hands en-
pioyed by 1t fishing up daily, when operating,
portions of the rocky impediments to the free
navigation Of the noble James.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

Decayed Gentteman.-An individual, calling
himself Richard Washington, was taken up a
few days since as suspicious character. He
was brought from the Jail yesterday and ar
raigned before the Mayor. Sundry witnesses
testified as to having seen him in the western
part of Virginia in 1859 and 1860, VIXEN he
passed as Major or Col. Lee, distressed Ma
son, &C., and solicited contributions from the
charitable. w. told the Mayor that he lived
on German Creek. Granger county. East Ten
nessee, when at home. The Mayor said he
would be retained till he was ready to travel,
when he would be furnished with q pass and
allowed to slope. W. observed to the crowd
OF hangers-on at the Mayors Court, that he
was gentleman; that he had been left for
tune by VIM. Lee, Of Jefferson county, Va,
and he had spent it for the good of his coun-
try,-he did not say who his country was
If W. ever did have any money, and has de-
nuded himself of his superhous "spondulies, /"
without sufficient cause, he ia not only decay
ed gentleman, but one that will soon run to
seed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

HE- Persons AZ distance forwarding their
subscriptions by Express, are requested to
write the names OF their respective Post-Of-
fees. legibiy. In thar letters.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-31

zN- Our tharks are again due TO the enter
prsirs agent Of Adams i Co.'S Express, for
Late Northern papers.
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The rarioas changes, from hot to cold, and
vice versa, during the last few days, has left
u residuum of colds and headaches, and other
ailments, by no means pleasant to endure.
Thus far during the summer we have had
very pleasant, cool and agreeable weather.
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MARRIED
DIED,

On Wednesday. 2sth inst. /, by the Rev. T v.
Moore. Mr.. +. MEREDITH to Miss NJ ELLA
BROCk, at the residence of The brides mother.