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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
DISHONEST PARSoN AND A DISHONEST GOV.
ERNhENT

The following notice appears in the Washington Re.
yuB'iesn Of recent date. Mr.. TheOIhilus Nske vii
be recolec,ed by some Of cur readers j yaA
For some tine past tbe mssgre returns made BY Rev.
T. Rske Of the Dead Letter oOe, has occssioned
poOus that many of the yalables taken from tie Letters
ere pockeed by him II view Of this fact be was tran
ferred to deck when il was Observed that the e
turns made BY the clerk fer below the usual amount
On Friday morning last before the reverend gentleman
had commenced bis work. couple Of letters oontsni
afternoon as usu l. be stated that he bad TO
make and be xas a. arrested By officer Who was
present, He was searched and the marked money found
Ga bis person. 10 the drawer OF bis desk number Of
ceptous books which lily correspond With bis pretended
character for strict morality were found Through the
nt1 recession of bis wife and daughter who soon heard
on hrs arrest the Legal proceedings against linn we're
dronDed and he was dismissed from Office.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
SEIZURE OF GOODS IN MARYLAND.

About So 900 worth Of contrabsnd goods quinine.
chloroorm, military equipments &c. all labelled glass
we're seized last Friday by the pickets Of the com.
panes Of the First Pennsylvania K glment which are
stationed at Annapolis Junction They we're taken at
Phelps Gross Road at the intersection Of the Annapolis
abroad aud county road, about five miles from the
junction. The goods were loaded In two wagons, one
driven BY Albert Brummel of Baltimore, the Other by 4
negro both of whom at the junction. third man,
named Coll who was in the Of the wagons escaped
Brumnell made full confession. The goods we're
bought for parties in Richmond by parties In Baltimore
Brummell having purchased some articles himself. A
Richmond drsft Of sis75 sent to cover eIpenses-
Hs was receive so for the safe delivery Of the goods
at Popes creek where transportation TO Virginia to
be supplied by Virginia parties The boIrf, fifteen
twenty in number, marked to firm In the neigh
borhood The SEIZURE was made az o'clock A. H. they
expecting to be able to pass the pickets in day time
The horses and wagons worth several hundred dol
l.rs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22

r, hs Editors Of ns E<eharge:
NJ atenon has rsesny besa called 70 several ssss-
paper notiees In reference . my s vsf South ebsie
10 I am made to give uttersDce % certain opinIoDs
With rsessd 10 De stsis Of shirgs sters.
Dsening & due 70 tsush tbs South, and 70 nyes&,I
uphssadnsy deny ~ such STAT nents end ssk q you
pacs 10 your paper for this prompt and uneqsivoea
depii. So far fiom aging. % rrprtsd am (orssd 10
add that The rsvsrss the truth, to cit: thas nsssr
% united people or more resoluts and deter.
missd sodisry and that, 90 far 81 saw or heard,
hsd 70 doubt but they would stand By theif opinion 70
the last and would sooner perish than Dc snndaeo.
through nv Journey South as frankly stated 70 ny
friends sinos my arrival here In answer 70 their quss
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
THE DIFFICULTIES IN EAST rENsRssER.


Ia interview with COL rorp Of this city, who re.
to learn that the difficulties in that portion Of the State
have been greatly msgn 3D. Or rather that they in
fair way Of pacl6ostIon. We learn from Colonel Topp
that telegaphic despatch reached ROCKVILLE Wednes
day morning. stating that President Davis bad discharged
Hon. r A. T. Nelson upon bis agreeing to sequiesc. in
and abide BY the action OF the State of Tennessee O.
pressed In the late election.
IL j. the opinion OF Col Topp that 10 short time al
dissepsions 10 the Eastern division Of the State will be
accommodated by the common consent OF the peope.--
He says the people displaying gres. zeal IN RAILING
troops n all the counties for thu service OF the Coniedo
rate States and that in very short Tine in prop )rtcn
population, East Tennessee wll have many yolun.
tsers in the field any other division of the State
Col. Topp slso iniorns that Mr. Hetherland, Who
H. and has been prominent lion man, has always dis
countenaEced rebellion, and is actively engaged in
urging his friends every where abide the action Of the
STATE as expressed In the late election. He 10 doing
good service 10 the way Of pacifcation.
Col Topp furthermore iDiorrns US that Mr. Brownlow
editor Of TIE Knoxville Whg regards the ste election
expressive OF the deliberate sebtmenu OF the State
and that he will take grounds against rebellion Mr.
Brown!ows paper has not been suppressed has here
tofore been reported though the uec had been freely
talked Of
These facts taken In connection with the fact that
Mr. Crit,enden, and ether prominent Kertuck4ns bad
gone 10 the camp Of those Union whess design II
to invade East Tennessee with view Of psrsuadipg
hem 10 disbsnd leads bops that the spprehended
troubles In East Tennessee may yet be aV.Ited. We
sincerely trust that sucn may be the case.-Atmphis
Appeal.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
More 4 Inese Gongs!
CALCIUM SHARPSHOOrERS.

aeS regiment IL about belI organized an this CIT,
by Professor Grant which Il Intended shall be supeio
70 any vet cered to the Government not 80 much OF
sccocat OF is 6Shtiug qualities the u'e 70 which
Vii De put Professor Grant intends 10 bring into the
army his famous calcium light, and TO Use 10 such
ma aaer as will tHsctuRy DESTROY the masked batteries
Of the rebes BY throwing brilliant light upOn them
and keeping in darkness tbs attacking forces THIS dsa
Of the Professors has satisfied many Of our best army
ofcers and they warmly recommend the immediate U.s.
o. h, regiment will be formed at once aud recruiting
q Hl,es will be opened in this city.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
HaxIr.a. nonIna.

The New York Hraidrs correspondent Of the 18th,
furnishes the iOllosins items
"GeD M.grudeF h.s moved bis eamp.to or miles
of the Fortress His force OOO-of which 1000 are
cavalry.
'Buter has been very anxious to meet Msgruder-and
regrets he has not had an opportunity-snd now bis
force is insufficient Hopes things Will be bstter-sees
,gus Of reiniorcemeIt,. The true road TO Richmond
up the Peninsula.
"a naval expedition vas oleave the l6;h for the South
much 81 psetel non h
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22

~ tts Amsritsus; sni thsfs sss many asribssa N
here, Who from their iupl,csble ha.red Of .he Sou
you'd, doubt chssriuy lend helping hand In carry
Ing out theit alro,iyrs threat.
suppose that y6d havo seen that martial law has beer
established in this city and county II there wss no
body hurt before It b very certain somebody is trrbl,
frightened today, else why put u under marital hs
here -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22

The Iowa State Journal says that the Northwest is
being ruined by the var Wheat OF good merchAntable
quality will not bring twenty cents bushe in the markets
of that State and corr has been delivered on the MIS-
ss-ipPi al cents bushel With continued down
ward tendency. The Journal ADDS that the people
are beginning to the effect Of the Cairo blockade
With Tree trade could have the gold OF the South
IA exchange tor their products The Mississippi it IS &C.
slared by the editor mast be opened and the North
So. saved"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
THE CONFEDERATE FORCES

York News Of Saturday, exhibits their strength two
hundred aud forty.hre, thousand of which 90 900
from Georgia: 1900 from Louisiana $1,000 from
Mississippi: 1000 fcom Texas; rs 800 from Tennessee
5000 from South Caroline: 10000 from Arkansas
$4,000 from Alabama; 10000 from North CsIons;
6j 600 from Virginia; 5000 from Florids; 900 from
Maryland; 20 900 from Missouri, aud 1000 from Ken
lucky.
10 addition to that Is stated that there at least
two hundred and fifty thousand Homo Guard, and frac.
tons Of regiments, variously armed and equipped.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
OBITUARY.

Two lovely and nte esitns chdrtn raeskss Of her
DR.. Lnnsus and Amanda K Bong Of Bu guam
Of the Hopping Cough, the i6t AID $50
y 10 and % month"; Nothing b1t the lapse tine ana
consol. LOGS Of fan alleviate the dss ocolsoa
ed By helr loss
H-weekiy Dispsish viii please copy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22

A Montgomery correspondent writes: "Pensacol, is
nn,sed 10 be threatened BY an unusual complement Of
nsn and sh pa auguring either a fght or fslnt In
ths msanshis Cen Bragg. Ike Louisiana alligator 10
e.sehinx hs prey and with one fell ssocp VII drag me
Yankees ssass water u they sPproseh.' a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
MRs GENERAL, GLINEs

The vsraCous reporters Of events in Washington hav.
ing autographed North that this highly .rsspecsd lady
thes and opinions In behalf Of the oonfsderatss CON-
ps.sly rsvoludoniz,d she has cone out In tho follow
Ing fearless style under DE very sAadov Of the babseu
0svrsnHati .a,,e.s rs.Fss'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
TIE BANGOR NOR.

The editor of the Democrat account Of the de.
sruodon Of which psper has been published 10 s col
umns In bis address to the people Of Maine, says:
Thus has the freedom Of the press been stricken down
here in Name from any patriotic impulse but through
the wicked instigsiou of band OF abandoned poll !.
clans, VITO would willingly subvers oil la~ and ali order
for the mantansncs Of . mere party dogma
Though anarchy seems TO be coming down upon our
unhsppy country ks night ye. do not DESPAIR. sti
believe that there is ye, virtue and intelligence enough
10. .h. people maintain their liberties and protest
free press, which Is their best guardian. t.
By this act Of mob violence my ALL the result Of forr
yesrs OF unreuitting toll, has been swep. away bat
sill have health strength ard youth aud heat also to
Struggle on 10 defence Of the peoples rights.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
TIE RENEDY-NOr FORCE.

Judge Mason, in bis address accepting the Denoo,tc
nomination Of lows, says: .t.
The remedies best adapted 10 the curing or prsvsang
any disease either national individual those which
most In harmony with the law Of the patients exist
euce. Were our Government formed In blood And so-
enee might nationally resort solely to the prn-
cipes for its preservation. But the Union - re.
suit Of compromise and consent how be restored
preserved by violence which Is sdical departure
from the Fundamental laws Of Z. 6eingy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
Alarm for SO. LOuls

The Governors Of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, have
been ordered BY Gen. Fremont TO send all the troops
thsy can raise 70 ST. Louis as soon as possible.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
THE YANKEE SYSTEM OF PASSPORTS.

The State Department at Washington has just Issued
the foll,-lpg Dotice addressed:
To ~H phop' IL may concern:
Until further notice, no person VII be allowed TO 60
abroad from any por. Of the United States without
passport by the Secretary Of State. Nor will any person
be allowed TO land In the United States without pass.
port from Minister or Consul Of the United ststes or
foreigner from hs own Government, countersisned
by such Minister or Consul. y
This regulation, however, not to take effect 10 re-
gard to persons coming from abroad until reasonable
time shall have elapsed for Is 70 become known 10 the
country fom which they may proceed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22

"Is the Potomac 20 be shut up '"
This question Is greatly exercising the New York pa
psr We regret our inability % grady TIER ssr'esiiy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
pib' Hebp" Ella
JAS b. Far Assistant AGjutant General.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE AND TIE SOUTHERN
CONRRDERACY.

A statement said to be based the latest foreign
dispatches was published IN the Northern press the
other day. to the effect that France and England had
formed an alliance With vis~ to combined action on
toe part of the two governments towards the United
States. The probably grew out Of recent cor.
rospondeuce between the English and French govern
msns, of which correspondent Of the N. York Times
gives the following as the substance:
Three weeks ago N. Thouvene, French Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, transmitted note to the English gov
eminent, proposing that the two Cabinets come TO
closer understanding with respect to the United States
tn thiS note The E.eii~h Cabinet s=:-s
for a explicit statement The reply received
proposition that England should unite with Psnce Tor
the purpose Of procurngin the autumn supply Of to.
bacoo snd cotton from the United States The English
government then responded tina, eo4.ld sNtsr into no
such engagement. Here ended this interchange Of dplo
matte notes.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
NEUTRALITY SCHEMES IN MISSOURI.
The St. Louis Republican, Of Friday, says:

The ST. Louis Republican, Of Friday, says:
military conference held day before yesterday,
at Sedaa in Pets county, composed Of Colonel Brown,
from Jefferson city, Captains Harris and Parker Of Coop
ed with the State and with the Federal forcss
TIE Of sot of the conference was 10 determine upon
some plan TO trsnquiz, that portion Of the State Our
informant says the terms finally agreed upon Of the
following import The State forces 10 dsbsnd and re-.
home and the Home Guards to disband SUCH and
they choose TO preserve military organization, TO enlat
in the United States Army detachments from which
be sent points where disturbances should demand
their presence. Both parties in the meantime bind
themselves 10 abstain from the practice Of guers va.
fare to Interfere with account OF his political
opnions and labor assduousy to the relation
ship Of peace and good rdshborshp, where they have
been broken.
1t is understood that ex-senator Green, and other
gentlemen from the north part Of this State are In
this city for the purpose Of bringing about some similar
arrangement in regard to that section OF Missouri.
REPORTED sKIRhISH IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
correspondent Of the Cincinnati Times gives
count CT recent skrmsh between Federal and Conede
troops the former consisting OF three Ohio coupa
Dies Il occurred between Bultown add Weston, Va
The Confede concealed 10 the bushes aud fired
upon the scouts Of the 0tioins they approached -
-Four of the Federal scouts wounded but not 90
riously. One Of Them received ball through the f,shy
part Of the breast and another shot through the leg
but without breaking the bone Sergeant huiloy, OF
Company r. was shot In the srm Patrick Hendrcker,
of Company H. received ball 10 his arm and had just
exclaimed Pm shot," when ball struck him under
meath the left and produced almost instant DEATH BE
was from Cincinnati When the firing commenced the
men say that the balls ratified like hail. and from the
number and rspidty Of the shots, II is supposed that
there we're probably hundred of the attacking
party. The scouts promptly returned the fire. discharg
ing their pieces at random into the bushes but with what
effect 1t was impossible to tell The entire force Of Il
~ ~.
rates had then fsd, leaving traces Of blood behind.
The same correspondent says tina. II. T. Martin N
editor of Weston, Va, has been arrested and sent 70
Columbus, Ohio.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
The LiasOla AdnInIsIrasion and she

NJ ~. VI ~ :; -. 49,. I 4 u -.
y '"s P'''
sure Of me washington "0'ernueo- 70 MAKE 70 u a
loan, which msy BE- truly termed a forced loan tSkS
revenge BY stating that The loan Is granted on the con
it,, ,h, ssv;.,or ir,.s,;ty ,.o,onv ,,d sA,ia,,,,
-, -. - ,s----'.,-,,... -rLi- -, -
- - ---,..-,Ir- -,,,b
absence Of these quahHs aud II u reQ1ision VAC
cannot be complied With. There is iuvinroe pro-
,x N ;,Ah;n IN avery hing connected si,h the sd
$500, 81 ohr, .s.ir, 4, N. ye,hern State.
Tbs psns,s Al team ,,,h charge. nov against every
ho4v In Of =, bssip any relation 70 the var. The pun
81 -, :, -, ,vrr--in the clothing. fee1Irg.
-, ~, ,,.,...,, .bers 4, rosuer,. l. /,
.,-,,s, th., C.nsrous iobbsrs In Penn.
-. -, ,.,.,rn, ,ha B,;,!sA E,sasau,r "A
-,
- - III Rsnksz, finn
' - ,-s,,.,,.l ,,,,,h.,s d,
s,.n.,.I ccnmpDit, 70 rSunb,i,b for the informs.
ao of ths go,,rpment the following resolution. Which
sas unanimously adopted at the meeting Of oanksis "
THURSDAY ,,-..- p. -u.,,, ID. .,.,,
Hs'o.s:G iost as', 10 snsts1 The govern.
80 - ,b. imUortsnt erisi, begs leave rsspsctfr
% express 70 the President Of the aitsd States "a coo
dent expectation that the so'e5nneu1 ~, 49,, -.
spec to party ., psssOns ~ - % nsore
IGOR p,eeIit, economy and efficiency the triumph
.st termination Of the gar.
And % are also requested 70 explain that, in the
opinion Of msiory Of shs banker. snT AZ. Sapp !,
the government Win -o"T " 80 .lI,s
ne ne, ~. Tyor ,ad iutegrity required BY the Oec.sor
and that the necessity for change in these dePArtnen
urged in The edioaN e'uSos o. ,s :, u,
zoe - Ss sr,dr Of the government and of pub
~ ."Ss 5soss 10 tbe success Of the national arms
C.,.,.. p,.t..,,e.,
,o....DoDsspce 10 another column exposes another
,.Sls ,hiG, Of the Lincoln concern TO effect BY In
~, ,b., b,a not the manIns.s 70 do directly
Ils Chinese as they are, they set out "ith notion,
,h.t n would In puge their dignity to Interchange
any Of the usual eourssss o war With the Rsbe They
therefore st their dead on the hed OF hae unhursd
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
RIOHMOND HIG
MORNING. aUaUsr ~. Issi
10 0RRssroNpKNIn.

- Letters 1~sass' SsEss - oddrssAsd as "f,'r o.
tA'Esig"
Aytioss ursa holi stes va paper rH not % psbSA
Cd ms q rsis q lag ssandsg 0ugAt % % ks0sOA az
md af - % departed O O6sfaGry Rosioss ssose0
sag sigis Aass are AarSsS Jor a. I'D ssrtissnsat<
81 W eSaaOt usSs-tts 20 rsur rejected eounuuaISa.,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
THE SENTENCE OF TIE EUTINEERS OF THE
SECOND MAINE REGIMENT. .

dispostion Of the mutnsers of the Maine Second:
GENERAL ORDER, NO. 30.
Hsadgx1tsrs, Northwsstnn Department,
Arlington August 10, 1861.
SlIy nou-c commissioned oiicers and privatss Of the
Second Maine regiment Of volunteers having formally
and positively in the presence Of the regiment refused 10
do any further duty whatever falsely alleging that they
we're not legally In service Of the L. States they are with
the approval general in chief hereby transferred
arrest, from the regiment longer worthy to
with H. and will be sent to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf
OF Mexico there perform such fatigue service the
officers commanding may assign them until they shall,
BY their future conduct show themselves worthy to bear
arms They will be cent TO the hayward to night -
Brlgader General Sherman win see TO the execution Of
this order. By order Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
Very respectfully, -.
0ft Vi ~ MYRA CtAAx GAINES.

APARTING HALUrE TO PIOAYUNH BUTLER.
This change which ought to have taken place long
important aud vsry pompous perso-sge, not unlike
Turkish Pasha. Ills strategy has been most mafts y,
but has been more suscsfu agAmt the psvsyspsr NJ
ports than against the enemy at Big Bethel The great
subject Of bis ambition at Fortress Monroe 70 control
be reports intended for the public journsla 30 says
the New York Herald. =
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
TIE LOST pLErAD-pooR KENTUCKY

Lou1HvILLr, August lO.-A peace meeting bad been
called by prominent Secessonsts here for this evening,
10 meet Of the Courthouse As the crowd entered The
hall many we're singing the 'SurSpsagied Banner."-
When the time arrived fer organising the nsstiuf jos.
Speed UnIont Was called 10 The chair Jas. fraine,
Sccessonst nominated for the post BY the persons
calling the meeting but when Ar. Speed elected
the ends CT peace took the hint and the Secessonists
present. numbering about one hundred withdrew shout
Ing for the Southern Confederscy. The Unionsts nov
having undsputed possession, speeches made BY
MessrL Speed, Wolf Harlan and others, and Union ~
solutions were adopted without one dissenting voice.
After passing preamble, stating that there ID no ME-
taking the position Of Kentucky in tho present. civil
VA, that she is uustersby for peace, ETC., e vH
Rolrsd That while this State desires the preserve
oa Of tie Union she also desires to have pesos with
all the people Of all the States that earnestly desrs
the restoration Of peace 10 every part Of beloved
country and the speedest and sures mode OF ELECT
ing the result appeal for cessation Of the war nov
being made on the Union; that behold 10 the dsso
luton Of the Union the remedy for no evil but 81
grsvaton Of ALL that We do not see how peace eneur.
Ing and substantial IL to be attained bv an establish
ment Of Two independent governments within the pre-.
sent Unon that We dsprsoats the attempt being mes
produce by force dissolution of the Union; that
the purpose Of restoring peace, all patriotic should
abandon sectional parties North and South and that the
rights of government should not be abandoned at the
dictates Of armed rebellion. That Kentuckys neutrality
but forshsdowed her love Of peace That oil negota-
tons looking TO constitutional settlement Of sectional
differences and the preservation Of the Union should re-
ceve her hearty cooperation. That We are unwilling
that any foreign power shall hold The mouth Of the Ms
sisspp or any Of the ports Of the Uniop and therefore
are uoaltsrably opposed the dissolution Of the Unon
We for the country nov and forever whether sssa
ed by foreign or domestic enemies.
These resolutions unapln ously passed With great
enthusiasm by the large crowd which filed the hall 70
Overlooking.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22

&c. -, a 49,. ~.
yesterday oorniag, aud % 'as aio,nIs Ts.o,.
we're brushes between the pickes Oh tue fnsI .
Regiment on the Uion side' spout W. s.Is, e..
many, aprsren ly, OF the d'sun,onss sara 20 /,
va each occasion the latter .s'rs1 ~ ~ n0' :
'ne oreos'on o. Lfesou'g'. HoooV n1'~ a.
Captain Julius De Lssnel, OF me obnnion army wv
Of the = artillery o. ADreported 10 ne missing sno'
the battle Of Rich a'uatsin, Q, Killed Y 'nat engss
msnt, 10 prisoner 70 eenerai hosencrAns Iolces ~
western tirenia ana recovering Oh nh vounas
rne ne" ioIk hoa'a' VI o''ufas,' N.Y.
is rampant In Washington, and there NO denying
fo humis,ue and ungrseful a. Il NAV be TO the 10y
:, - a.. rr.,oe TIE y.o,d than rive. en-
- ''N''n. .ns .. g..
enumeration oil i4s kroHn seoesson's's, Ana -
pseted" In the different departments. This b pretty
GOOD showing under the circumstances. Il will b .
90, d.., hs,te, vhsa "a set thers.
So -.
Brig. Gen. hcCunp, whose Correspondence win Von'
f.dsr,te officers Il given Ia the WAis this morning, vas
--,, ,y.,,. r.;a., Ia, md \, .o ~. c,r,..
anes'ea " s'uh w, f'N-' -
martisled for 'unch,er-like conduct
TIE ARREST OF The surfoSEp AoANr VI lnA
CONFEDERATE STATES AT NEW YORK.
" s.,,.u ~ No, f,,,s.ns .rrsstsd a. Nsv
W ~ Fr,d., an N. cbs,o. of tr,.sop being SOS.
",aS of hsinc an of he Confederate States Is
man Of about CIV Or 6ty.6ye wears of age. he was
horn near Darby Delaware county Pa and for num-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-22
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Gen. Jas Shields, of hIicsn war fame, and once a
~ Senator, has been appointed Brigadisr General Of
tae Yankee army. Hs old friends, the Palmetto regi,
ment, solicit the pleasure Of interview on the field
Tnes'eamer PocAhontas, formerly on the line between
Baltimore and this city haa been purohed by the Ysn.
kes President Asts to be used in mating war on toe
old kingdom Of Pouhatsn, perhaps the present owner
will sss the propris'y Of changing its name. ..
general Court Aartial Il Low sitting 10 Washington
for the trial Of large nulbsr Of Yankee essrs. Do
not The Court need zid ssoi Qss csstodist swtoJss
y n st~csf kssday .sssains ssGu ~ bsAx'i