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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
The Tories OF kentucky.

correspondent Of the Nashville Union gives sketch
Of sundry OF the active agents in betraying Kentucky
into the hands Of the Yankee despotsm Federal gold
has no doubt, played important part in influencing
the conduct OF these unworthy men. We find in the
liz. of those VITO are represented leading aud Iauen
tal, the name Of Nat WOLFF lawyer Of Louisville, who
WAS formerly rssidsu: of Charlottesville II, left this
Sac SOME twenty odd years ago. BE of Hebrew
extract and was probably native OF some northern
State. While resident here, he ardent and bolster
ois in bis professions of Sac Rights principles; hut
with change Of scene he has changed his mind. The
Nsyie writer ascribes to him ability, and the unenv
able repue Of taking fees on both sides. We had not
supposed him caoable of this meaunes and according
to the estimate put upon his abilities here, il the Ken
lucky tories have no wiser leader they in the cond
ton Of the lame led by the halt. From what we know
of him. We cannot believe his heart is enlisted in the
tory cause Like his ancestor, the apothecary in ths
psy bis necessities and not his will may have inyelYel
him in this course. he has been mixed up with the
Louisville shArpers, who have used him for their own
ends and it IS 10 De hoped that he will receive large
fe for hs profssolal services in the OF Lincoln.
Ia the liz, Of Tories, we surprised at the omission
o. the name Of Gith,. In this region, that has
tina reputation Of having lbored zeeousy for Lncoln
an tor,i,m as sny within the limits Of Kentucky Pos
90 sed Of eat vtalh and much political influence, on
account Of his past earsy connexions he has lent the
whole to uphr Hing Lucoluism and establishing despo
i,u In his native State It ia corjec.ured, We suspect
Or ill., that has been prompted by the base and sOrdd
m ise OF aerea,ing his Stores. 1t viii be righteous
70 .tion if in the confusion and civil war; which HE
G nsus. has IT v,ked, Re loses every stivre of bis
dear,yteloved and n-go. wealth. We hear that it is
highly probsbls TIA, the same motive which has simu
l,ts G,thre has ro been without It's Influence most
O. he Kentucky Tor.es. Seward early detected their
weakness ard he has been diigent in p-Ofsng by it
hmy BE- if they ,al p5ecipate the bankruptcy Of the
Y,Lk,e exehequer that they will render the Southern
case more efec.ual aid than they could do by openly
a. ,ci sing that cause.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

Ia 81 Bis owp He nay be surrounded and evsr~bsl'Asd
by superior numbers but the reputation OF brave ana
enteiprsng leader ia his for all time From the indica
tons however, he has thought Of being overcome
He seems to be acting with the energy BETTING the oe
casicn and though he may succeed without help " Is
quite certain that with very little assistance rom hardee
or McCuloeh, he could make clean sweep OF the an
KEGS in Missouri. L5.L
This is his due, whether the version OF the Difficulty az
Oak Hills be correct or not With respect to that IL is
to be said there arc always two sides to every contro-
vrrsy This, however, seems to be beyond doubt that
there was dcord among the commanders after the bat
tie, and they no longer O-operated-McCulIoch falling
back to Arkansas, and Price moving forward, fighting
and conuuering the enemy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
winter Quarters.

When wars in former times were wsged in Europe
on scientific principles il the rule Tor each party to
90 into winter at the approach OF frost de-
parture from this rule by either Of the Generals In the
thirty years war 10 Germany would have been pro-
nounced unproessona If not barbarous. Really great
aptaps however have not considered themselves bound
Dy any such rule and all seasons were the same 10
Hannibal, TO Cesar and to Bonaparte. Whenever q
blow could be dealt to the adversary, they were in place
to deal it, without respect to weather.
In the war which isnow raging between the and
the South the Yankees have looked forward TO winter
AZ the season mos. propihous for the prosecution Of
their predatory inCursons. They suppose the Rebels,
who are used to the mild breezss Of the SOUTH will fear
congeaton they advance into the frozen regions Of
the North It is presumed that at the first symptom ct
cold they viii suspend operations and betake themselves
10 winter. quarters Then, the Yankees filter them
selves, they will have the whole field TO themselves
Tue Rebel army being frozen up on the Potomac, and
unable to move they launch their fleets and pour
their freebooters upon the whole Southern coast II
there be no mistake in their calculation, their e1peca-
lions will be justified by the result. But it takes two to
make bargain We know 1t is very cold at the North,
but great many perpetrators have been made by tina.
industrious people to counteract the rgor Of the cl
mate. Many Southern people have spent winters in
philadelphia and they all tell us tina. in consequences OF
the abundance of coal aud the excellence Of the houses
il is oue Of the most comfortable places in the world
|, has abundant accommodations for army Of $4,000
men and in casting about for suitable quarters for Gen.
Johnson boys il has occurred to u.s. that that there
was not a better spot on the continent. We have a
vague suspicion that Gen. Johnston inclined to tha.
sane opinion
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
Great Triumph in Missouri.

Toe teegapi still fu.tter swelis the victory gained
by Gen. Pre-, at kin gtOn. Whatever fate may befa
that General he has dlne his part for his country. He
oo thssproul satisfaction Of knowing that he did
1t by the unsiied Of brave Missourians. This win
be him the more gratifying he considered whether
justly not We don't say, that he badly treated at
Oh bate Of Ok Ha Previous to that battle, when
Gsu McCiloCh joined him, this latter General claimed
the command, ard tbrsAteaed to withdraw his fOrces lift
were net allowed him. Price uuder protest. submitted
and though ia the battle be did hard fighting aud with
out a. order from The Commanding officer, he got but
H.ts crsd for his icAiaventns. This Is the represen-
tniioa Of Prices fiisTds. Abandoned then by hcCul-
loeb, he moved forsard relying on bis own resources
and made the trumphs march to Lexington. The glory
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
The Daily WhIg In RIehmOnd-Pay the Car

The great demand for the DAILY VINO within the city,
az well BY regular as by transient readers, and the d-
Gully Of satisfactorily supplying both classes Of readers,
By carrying system adapted only to office subscrip-
tons have Induced Us to resort to the only feasible
mode of managing large city circulation, to wit that
of prepayment 10 hs Curriers'. From this date, there
fore no subscriptions for the VINO be left within the
city will be taken az this of,e ard all persons indebted
for Subscription TO the present time, within the city, are
requested TO call a. the office and settle their accounts
Tue Carriers will of course, continue to deliver the pa
par 10 Ae present subscribers and receive Ply for the
sane At the rate of fifteen cents per week The public
will now understand that all restriction upon tie sale Of
the wHra by Carriers within the city removed and
that all who want may buy it from the Carriers or have
il e for them at their residences places Of business
StptsEBer l6,k, 1861.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

RAILROAD CONFERENCE.-The New Orleans Plea
yuns OF the go says that the uncertainty Of railroad
travel and transportation between that city and Rich
mond "has been for some time the SUBJECT Of common
remark and great and jus. complaints OF the New Or
leans Jsckson and Great Northern Railroad hear
complaints Ga the contrary travel and transportation
on that road, have always understood, Ia sfctei
with prsssworthy regularity. Il 10 the Aempbi, ard
Charleston, and the Virginia and East Tennessee Rail.
roads and their officers, which generally are the sui ct
Of severe comuelL"
We lave seen Il stated ths. the last nsm'd road has
been taken under governmental management. Perhaps
this may remedy the evil complained Of
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

Loss or SCHOONER FLoRIDA.-The schooner Florida,
Can ain Terrell bound from ST. Domingo to Baltimore
sprung leak on Friday. about thirty miles north Of Ca
Hateras or about fourteen miles south OF Cape Henry
The vessel is total wreck and the cargo valued at
$40 OOO cumplete lose Tho vessel waa Insured in
Virginia Insurance Office but there no insurance on
the cargo Ca board the vessel there some $b 600
in specie, which was also lost
The crew took to the boats and we're saved. They
landed near point the beach, known among seafar
ing men rs the "wash Boards ard came up to this CT
ty Yesterday afternoon,--Ynfo'k Day Book.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
FROM NORTHERN SOURCES.

Ross winsns, Esq, of Bslmcrs has been released
from conf at Fortress honroe taking the oath
Of allegiance. Col. De Russey hlsles Fortress honro",
to assume the command Of the Beginner Department 10
California.
FROM GENERAL BANGS ARNY-TRAGICAL
OCCURRENCE.
DApxEsrowS, Nd, Sept. ga tragich occurrence
transpired near III, village yesterday, 10 the fen1sSr
wants Torty-SIth Regiment, Col Kuipe, on their way
to pin Gen R,ukss column. In the regiment IL eem.
pahy composed principally Of Irshmep, Who maze gwen
the commander much trouble. When near huedy ri's.
two OF the men became engaged In light, ana orc o'
them named Lauahan very bid character, was p! or
der of Msjor Arnold Lsws tied TO tie rear OF o.s
gage wagon After proceeding about NILE WIS re-
ported TO Msior Lewis that Ianshan -" OF large win
loaded gun ia III, hand The Nsjor accompanied BY
sis,ant Surgeon W. Charles Rogers, rode tosas Lapss
han and ordered him to give up the sun. LaSacan re-
fused ara Vile tho Hsjor was In hs ac' Oh eeteng
a his boiss to enforce the order Isoanan "aesteas
(ev steps took deliberate aim and shot me nslor IN
the back With ball and three buck shot, Inc suet Nh
Ioshsn Vas secured and tho body Of the unfortunate
ofcer vas placed 10 wagon aud guarded 70 camp Tns
murderer l. q resident Of Scranton, Penn.
Mi Lewis vas thirty-tso years Of age, was married
about year sgo and leaves widow but no children
Hs served In the Helcan var and on the breaking cut
of the present rebelop editing the Csiasigua s-
high county, Herald. which occupation heresiEnsd %
enter the army.
...,..s SIGNIFICANT.
Benefits Herald, efths 24.h ulL, has the following IN
i,s money article, 81 .-.73 ,iseS& 81
Everybody 4 assee that several expeditions Of mix.
Cd chtapter ere being fitted out fer opsraons - The
Southern coast and Il generally understood Nat ore
Of them q lsass, y intended 10 skizk AND REOPEN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

A YANKEE DEsERrER "A Yankee schoolmns.er, who
has been in Arkansas for several years past and who
enlisted there and came Virginia. put on picket
duty Tuesday Wednesday of last week at point
ON the river near Qaanco II is said that he ssnsed
Lincoln tug, when boat sent ashore, and be Ia,
ken on board where he will doubtless ouud the en,
nv with Munchausen stor;es-- Prsderieksbarg Herald
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

KENTUCKY ExrLrs.-The Paris (rsun. Sentinel, ofths
2s.h instant says that Ksntuckiins from PAducah and
the Purchase generally have olste been arriving in that
place almost daily Nos, Of them leave tier effects be-
hiod The S.niinl has heard Of some who have gone
back for their negroes and stock but fears they will
never get them away.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
GEN. BUCKNER 70 Mr.. GUTHRIE.
HfApoUA RrxRs CENTRAL DIVISION OF KENTUCKY

BowLkG GREEN, KY, Sept. Is, 1861.
Hon James Guthrie President Of Lou,svlls and Nah.
piis Railroad Company:
SIR II is my purpcs, to reopen the traffic which has
been recently Suspended by directo of the President
of the United States such portions Of the Louisville
aud Nashville Railroad as msy be under the control OF
the forces urdr my command, and also to re..sablsh
the running of the regular passenger trains The coun
ties through which this railway passes are largely inter-
ested in lis stock and charged Sh heavy burdens
10 ply the interest on the debt which they have
racted the construction OF the road The cessation
of this traffic under the orders Of the President
act OF u;tic TO the people, who were already sufficient
y taxed Tor il deprived the cz,ns Of theso counties Of
the very means relied upon to pay the largely increased
taxation demanded by the policy of the Government
far rests II my power, propose to secure to the
people OF these counties their jus, rights 10 this respect
by permitting the traffic the road to continue a. IL
existed before the illegal interference OF the President
With this view, have pos essed myself of Q consid-
cradle portion Of the rolling stock OF the road and noS
propose you that, President of the company you
continue the management Of the portion Of the road
within the limits Of the influence Of the forces under my
command and conduc L. before the existence OF the
war; in the interest Of the people who interested in
Its stock propose that yon will continue your agents
aud employees with the single restriction that they shall
he men who are not nica to the interests Of the peo
pie Of these Counties and that the stockholders shall
Joy all the bsne6 to which their railroad charter en-
lies them. In order to the rights Of the stock.
hoidtrs nave CT'cteu an account 70 DC KEEP, OF inc
earnings and expenses of the road including the amount
TO which the company will be entitled fer transporting
troops under my orders. This account will be rendered
to you and the balance paid over the condition
that it shall be applied the purposes contemplated BY
the charter. II the proposition should be declined
propose transferring the rolling stock TO such agents as
may be appointed by the counties through which the
road passes. This will insure equitable distribution
of the property of the road in the interest Of the stock
holders.
am, sir, very respectfully, your o'bt servant,
s. BUcKSkR Brig. Gen, O. g. Army.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

soldier at Fort Morgan, Mobile Bay, who enlisted
some months ago FROM the ship Danube, drummer,
the Register aud Advertiser says committed suicide He
was susT ected Of disloyaly and put in confinement from
which be escaped and discovered concealed near the
fort on Tuesday last As the guard approached he drew
pistol and placing The muzze in his mouth killed him-
seif on the spit On his person was found complete
dra wing Of the fort with the caber and position of every
gun and all the detailed information that wonld be use
iul 70 the enemy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

FREDERICKSBURG wooLLIs FAcrokr.-The Fredericks.
burg Herald says the Wooden Factory Of Kelly Taeket,
Ford Co., In that place. has furnished the Confederate
government aud their soldiers with three times sc many
woolen goed for coats and pants Is any other establish.
mani In the South
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

ARKANSAS REcKUirs-Th, Pocahoutas (Ark) Herald
learns that Col Hindmsn who has been in the western
par. Of the sate succeeded 10 obtaining about 5000 men
for Gen. Hsriee's command he expected TO arrive
a. Pocahonas early day. The same paper announces
that the state Of health 10 the camps OF our army station.
cd at HIs Ferry is very good; in fac: for the number
of troops there, the number Of nvalids Is unusually
small.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
Cow USprR-The Fredericksburg Hsrald confirms

Cow USDrR.-The Fredericksburg HsrdH confirms
the runor Of the sinking Of Of Lucons pirate craft
In the Potomac, below Mathis Point last Friday 81
turday The Herald says "t is believed generally to be
the same one that Capt Walkers battery 'peTpIed on
Wednesday at Freestone Point. Others are of opirion
tia. Ii s the vessel which received warm salute from
the batteries at Aqua Greek this day week Be this as
Il may the smokestck and the wheel Of the sabmrged
vessel show pretty clearly ths. Lincoln, in csirg the
roll of bis blockadirg sc viii fad less rex! tine
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

THE AUGUSTA DIsrEIcr.-Col. John B. Baldwin and
CO.. Ksnton Harper both Of Augusta, are candidates
for Congress from the District Of which that county
couposes part. 0hsr gentlemen are spoken Of, but
no other announced.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
PIttsyIvania District.

Messrs Goode, of B diOrd, and Tredway, OF Ptsy-
vana have been aDnoun candidates in this Dstr CT
and Mr. Martini of HeRry able enlightened and safe
statesman has been very strongly solicited to take the
ied With either of the gentlemen named the Dis
tIict will be vel represented
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

GKx PEARcE has Issued stirring appeal to the patriots
Of Arkansas, calling for volunteers. He recommends
that they organize into companies elect ecers and re-
port TO him ct Fort Smith, when they viii be radoned
and provided for.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

IxDIAx ALLIKs--The Southern Union, Of the 18th
ult published at NJ Pleasant Texas, says that CSpan
Rowe, who has been for s1me Tina 10 the Creek Nation,
reports that "the Cherokees, ma'ss, have dec5red
for the Southern Conderacy, and have sent formda.
BILE force to aid their white friends 10 the defence OF thor
rights sg,inst Lincoln and Fremcnts Republican herds'
Ao tina. the Greeks and Seminoles, with other neigh
boring tribes are with u.s. and will do important service
far our CAUSE" -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

CosaRIuIoSAL-Willougbby Newton and Jno. Critch'
err EqA are both named for Congress in the Westmors.
land District.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

LIEUT.. Rosraf d. POWELL, who was killed In the On.
g'gement at Birbousvle Kentucky We learn from the
Knoxville fegists, the editor Of the RogenviIls
Hawkins county Teun<s.ss 4suf;n<L
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

CAN. ssssx. as \. succeeds csps. wssbiugssa %
Acting ASjutant Assisting General Of the Military De-
partment Of Texas.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

A woRD In srisoS-fhe duty Of the community. ip
the present emergency to cooperate In disrensng with
every kind Of eI.rsvsgance and with every supeauiy
and 70 practice in all things proper economy,
Us 10 be pte-emipenty patriotic duty On this point
the Southern Monthly well remarks:
Patriotism Is pot alone manifested In undergoing the
prvstious Of camp life and the dangers and eIp
Of Il battlefield IL enters into the domestic economy
of every household It shori be predoArant in every
heart The strife and struggle for the accumulation Of
foriune should subside and the full accomplishment Of
Independence nation Of Stses be the fst great With
of The whole people. IL travels through all the
and arteries Of lie and 10 shosn in small well in
large matters. It consists In modetng wishes and
contributing the general veal by example, In denying
oursev accustomed luxues well the osteptstous
display Of large fubscrp ions TO the cause per ona
exposure whers armies meet. There many thi1gs
which have been used to regard necessities, that
are not in fact but may be ia SD under the head OF
Injuries and be dispensed with without occasonrg Dis
tress,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04
pu-,Ia DnI.be,ties,

The Yang keangs in great want OF heroes TO fight
their battles. They exploring all the world for cha
rioters who will supply their defect In skill and valor
M, content with a regiment of Cannib' is from the
Fegee Islands, despersdoes from every Cline are
eagerly sought after and placed in high command The
Hesians figure largely in the list Chat able chieftain,
n. Mcclellan" has d,zsn more Of these ad-
ven urtrs on his St. f. or in command 10 his division
General Louis Benker is his right-hand man. Gen..
anz Siese Col. Max Webber, Col. julius Sahe Col.
Frederick Hecker Co.. GastAve Sturve Col Eugene Coz.
law Col. Adoph Won steinvehr, few Of the out.
landsh names which meet eye in Northern paper,
and who are said to have joined the Grand Army "rom
desire to distinguish themselves from patriotic mo-
,ve" We suspect rather that they are urged by hun
ger.
The same Northern paper says that jim Lanes
s,aT is composed almost exclusively Of Foreigners and
Gen. Fremont has drawn from the prolific source.
Crowds are said to be every day bssieging the ap-
pointing power at Washington, and the danger is that
the Grand Army may be smothered by the number and
titles of its baronill and princely Generals. Among
the noble applicants for employment is the following
notice Of genuine live Prince, whose indefinite names
and unknown decent inrpire the s,obdom of Yankee
land with an unusual glow Of satisfaction
THE PRUssIAS PRINcE sALM-sALx.
Among the foreign officers who seem anxious to hold
a commission In army, and are at present IN wash.
iug,on to obtain SUCH is the Price Sm-Sslm late Of
the Prussan army who was presented TO Secretary Be-
ward on Saturday by the Prussan Minister The FRINGE
Il highly recommended by the Prussan Government hs
az experienced and capable military officer, who hss de.
rusbed himself on the field 10 his own country He viii
probably be commissioned and detailed upon the staff OF
one OF our generals in order that his military experience
and skill may be made available Toe iAm,y 70 r,Nn
the Prince belongs probably oil the Oldest In Prus
sin d,,ipg back as far as 1875 1t is described es
Catholic family, belonging TO tho upper house OF salm
whose palace or castle is at Atko near Bocholt Inc
subject of our sks,ch Prince Felix Constantine
Jean Neppomucene Is the third and youngest son OF
Prince Forentine and second Prince OF the presentam
y His eldest brother the hereditary Prince Is Alfred
Constantine Alexander, born December 36, lsl4 the
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-04

FhruoSf's BIoGRAPaY.-Th Columbus (0hi,) States.
man published in 1856 the lowing "Col Prmolts
Biography"
son without fathers husband without wedding
"a millionaire without dollar statesman without
speech legislator almost without vote-a military
chiefain without a battle Make room for Ce Fremont
The gentleman who is in the right place at the
right tms.
The S,atssman now thinks Fremont great, coed pa.
tr.ot Times change, and men change with them But,
Fremont will bs ",he sht In the right place" when
Gen. JEFF Thompson Gen. Price captures bis bastard
body; and that time may be near at hand, unless DO
ahortly makes Manassas speed from Missouri.
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