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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
GOD BLESS WOMAN

Il will be observed by the following rotice that the
Women of Virginia. inspired by the patriotism of their
grardmothers Of the Revolution neither dispriled
nor cEs. down. They will do their duty-their whole
duty.
NOTICE-In view Of the present trying circum.
stances of this State, the Ladies of Fredericksburg
earnestly and asctiOnately solicit their friends Of Fall
mouth and the surrounding counties to meet them at Mr.
O'Clock P NJ to tender their sympathy and aid to the
soldiers and sitizens Of the town and neighborhood
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
New Xor.k Ne,Ns.

The New York papers lave telograms from Washing
tom one of which announces da. the Ordinance Of Sc
s,ssion was passed by the Virginia Convendon-only
t,2 dsseutng-auI that those two fed from Richmond
by NIGHT fox ,heis lives and with sres: difficulty reached
Washington 10 safety.
Another states tina. it reported that Ex-Governor
Wise, az the head of large Rebel force, marching
rapidly On Washington and would have the heads OF
Lincoln end ali bis Cabinet in blsae, in tEeuty-four
hours This dispatch it is added, produced an intense
excitement in ths city.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

Coon NEws IRON THE soUrHwtsr.--We learned :.
conversation, yesterday, With gentleman Just from
Southwestern Virginia that the people are rising -,
for the coming struggle the descendants Of those .bo
fought at Kings Mountain aui the Cowpeus will r.pds,
good account Of themselves in the hour Of trial the
will prove that the blood Of their sres has no, teVss
Grated No fears need be entertained as to the rs.,
of conflict between the double jonted son. Of ,bs
Southwest" and whole acre Of psalmsinging Yankee,
Roll on the ball keep it moving until eyery son Of
the South shall be prepared for the vile invader
bl,rg ViroinidR,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

THE LOAN or THE CONFEDERATE STATEs.-We are
pleased to learn that so great has been the demand for
the IS loan offered yes erday, that the President
has concluded to offer the whole 75 100000 once.
Charleston alone took two OF the first FIVE millions offer
ed and capitalists in New Orleans asked for at leas;
as much as FIVE millions themselves This is good IT,
dcaon Our people have confidence in the stability Ct
our vigorous little Republic which the arbitration of the
sword cannot shake. We have not as yet learned how
much Of the authorized loan has teen taken in this city,
The books will still b. kept open the Central Bank
today Capitalists can now have opportunity to show
the iaith thai is n them.-N ontqomerN Adrertiser.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

CERTAIN AND SgRE.--A correspondent of the N York
Day Book in auliDg to the proposed coercion of the
Southern States speaks the following truthful words in
regard the Southern people. Old Abe will appreciate
their force before this war is endCdi
"a people bravo and chlvarous, accustomed from
childhood the of arms, fighting for their honor
equals to any otLer people, fighting for their resdes
and al:ars never be conquered and might defy the
world in arms"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
Attention

The following resolution was adopted last week, by
the Convention and the Injunction Of seeresy removed
in relation thereto
Eeso'rsd That it be earnestly recommended to the
cz.us of the several counties Of The Comwonw ealth TO
promptly form and discipline companies OF volunteers
OF their able bodied men and TO the county to
levy or raise by is,usnc bonds sufficient amount OF
money TO equip aud such volunteers when raised
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

TRoOPs IN MonoN-LexingtOn, Virginia, April
lSh.-The late news has ind med our people to an ey-
tent uever before known All united to defend the
oaor and Interests of our beloved State. BY order Of
Cen Harmsn, the Rockbridge Rifles Capt. Letcher)
left to day ! O'Clock for Staunton They number near
100 able-boded men. This evening the Rcckbrdge
Troop Capt hte) 50 strong leave fer Staunton aud
the Troop in the lower end of our county, lolpt Nc
Nutt) goes With them. Fervent and patriotic prayers
we're offered as the "Res" about to march OF, by
Rev. DE- McFarland and Rev Mr.. Techs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

The True DitaOi New Orleans, for the first tine
.r,w tle Southern Tag 60 ;ae breeze, when it heard
that the Mother Of States and Statesmen had reuOuuced
forever tie northern spots. Tie eGec: OF yigni4l
movement has been to cxhhrac tha hearts OF the Wes
AID Southves, 20 dssree beyond the power OF words
20 express 1. i, felt all hands to be fatal 20 the SUBJ
iugs.rg schemes of the Yankees, and decisive OF the
frm and imprcg1ab,e independence OF the South.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
UNION MEN or rHE yoaru.

The following taken from late number or The c.,.
land (Ohio) Piaindsair
The frat question for Union to ask ,bsn..,.
before Voluntarily en..,ng into the army ' "H.,.EL
this Government changed since the cose Of he pa
box in November last' Shall we join Baek Rs,a1y'
can army fgbt the battles Of Black Republican P'
sideut and minority at that in carrying out RI
Republican Platform Shall voluntarily take an
to do what have all our lives been fighting sr,o.,
thus arrayng force against conviction the cartrds
against the ballot boz Have Mr. Lincoln. via =, 80
cy changed The unalterable, immoVable, immn,'s|-
determination OF bis immediate advisers aud froad.
resist all plans OF compromise, and laugh down All n,o
ositions OF peace planting themselves on the CHI.
Platform, with "budgc-not ln-nch mouos yaup,inI.o
fiuntng in the faces Of the Unioniss Indicated mos, -,
mistakably the purpose Of those who for political object,
had inaue urated the 'Irrepressible Conflict
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

For TIE CAvsE-Several gentlemen have proposed
TO raise fund by individual subscription, to equip arm
and in any and all ways to promote the good cause.
very respectable has already been raised but this
case in which is possible to have too much of
q good thing And every dollar invested now may, at
distant day. be the Of saving hundreds. Let
mcneyed men pour forth their money for never could
it be employed in better aud nobler enterprise.
piper has been left Tor su55crp;io at this office. See
notice IN another column.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
Hnn.A.H. strnllrr..

This Distinguished gentleman, commissioned by the
Confederate States to the Commonwealth of Virginia,
rived in this city yesterday morning Following the ap-
proved classical model Of antiquity when ambassadors
from sister Republics made their addresses to the assem-
bed people. be delivered briian; and interesting dis
course last nigbt,to enthusiastic aud delighted multi
tule
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

LETTERS OF MARQCE AND REVRIsAL.--fhe Montgomery
correspondent Of the Savannah Republicans says that
letters OF narque and reprsa have been issued to
sponsibe persons in New Orleans and Mobile, who have
been regularly commissioned to prevent the appearance
OF piracy Their returns will be made 10 the Govern
ment, and opine will exhibit considerable dminuon
in that commerce. which the North has proudly boast
a of lately
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
From the Alexandria Gazette Of yesteriav.
ERnM RIIIIMnRE


BALTIMORE, April 90 p. ME- is stated that Ross WI.
mans has purchased aud presented to the Baltimore oo
seven thousand Minnie niles.
Col Lloyd, OF the Eastern shore of Maryland has ,ub
scrbed $4,000 for the purchase Of provisions for n.
troops now beseigiDg Fort MclIenry.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHrSroS, April Ex-Governor Hicks and MAYOR
Brown arrived here this forenoon, by special train from
Baltimore they proceeded 10 the Elective Mansion.
MARTIAL LAW EXPECTED.
WASHINGTON April 2i.-lt is expected that marital
law will be proclaimed here either tQagAt or tOmorOy
norIiaa.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

A SUGGESTION TO OUR WEALTHY CiTIzgNs.-0ur
wealthy ci liens ought 10 improve this opportunity to
render themselves immortal by contributing arms and
means to those who are wiling to aid in offence of the
State but who able to do So because Of their
inability to put themselves on war footing You can
do so without the least Inconvenience to yourselves or
friends aud in thus doirg you would feel Ike better
men, aud would leave a more valuable legacy TO your
children and your friends than all your wealth. can
bestow Act then al once-Peierabarq Express.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

From THE PENSACOLA TRIBUNE lSrH-Things look very
warlike or ominous here Last night, about half past
o'clock, several heavy guns we're heard in the d.
rectiou of Fort Pckens Various the corr lectures
bat up to the present time nothing has been asceraned
concerning them. Everybody looks grave and digni-
fed.
This morning the steamer Ewing carried down several
dray loads of empty barrels for the sand batteries and
the Ladies' Military Aid Society are very busy in making
sand bags-2OGO having been ordered Everything be-
tokens The appreacn of hosities.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

ALABAMA PATRIOTISM Il cannot forbear mentioning
an instance of A!abams patriotism which is worthy Of
record and imitation DR.. Il. S. Wilson, prominent
physician of this place Montgomery Immediately upon
the reception Of the intelligence, deposited thou
his fund, and requested that position be assigned him
as surgeon any pos. where bis services would be
lively required Nay we rQt say 10 Others of his pro-
fessicn-'Go thou and do Hkewise.'-COr Savannah
Republicdn.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
THE WAR NEWS In ESSEX.

The news CT the attack on Fort Sumter was known In
Tsppahannock, by steamboat, at IL o'clock en- Friday,
the l2th inst, just hours and half after the fist
shot was fred The report was cor 6rmed on Saturday
night by the Richmond Dispatch containing an elaho.
rate account of the action Friday. The excitement
among people, though not violent vas ntense, and
all Joined in the sentiment Of resistance to tho Federal
tyrant and symplsby With the South Wherever may Be
the feeling IN oiher portions Of the 9ats 10 this section
the people viz unite q one man, In the cause Of their
brsthNn II ~ eouth.-Rwrai 6ovtkrxw, f.s
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

TWENTY DAYS NorIcE.-The proclamation Of tho de-
tested tyrant who dsgraces the office of the Chief
Executive of the Government gracously bestovs upon
white Of the South tcsnty days notice 10 determine
chether they ,yiH Is jresmea or slaves! seventyhve
thousand Black Republican soldiers, with arms in their
hands will assemble the call OF their masr to receive
our The tine is brief, but twenty hours twenty
nnptes, twenty seconds we're enough for such ques
ton.
Let the tyran sepa troops for answer whenever
he WILL it will be ready Or L may be re shall carry it
ourselves TO the capital Nashville Union.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
The ordinance of Secession

VIII be submitted a matter OF course to a vote of
the people But it will be a mere Formally The rati-
fc ,.iou wall De carried by almos. unanimous shout
The Convention well knows that; and i: is wisely pro-
vidiug for the welfare Of he Republic
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

RESTRICTING TELEGRAPHIc 0PrRArIoSs-The tele.
graph offices of New Orleans have in compliance with
the request of the State authorities declined to transmit
any dispatches IN CIPHER It stated that no despatch.
es whatever in reference to military operations In the
Confederate States viii be transmitted except by order
of the proper authorized
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
TO CORRESPONDENTS,

" Istsrl On Ia8isss Hias o la1F'e''4 q "a INV
tss MIG" mn
- ,.fr no ..lr ting, cs5lt o. is taora % al
,Iss Be- 5eudrt,6 from, o,Hlolg Notices 'F''ed
a. ,i,i, Zinc, ars ,1rge5 f, as udrsr.ise"s'ts
50 VI r.tu4dstots o. rs'rr r 'i eo'''''''ei'0H'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

CoSIyG HpxE.-Familisr faces coming home to
Virginia in this ths hoar of her peril Young men resi-.
dents of Washington vino indignantly spnrn the oath Of
the spurious government and Young men fro the ORTIZ
to the defence of Liberty and Independence in the
Southi
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

TuE First Blow.-L.nooln has struck the first blow
this Commonwealth. Before the State seeded or be-
fore be kaeg the fact he committed act of aggres
s.ve upon Us by selling cur steamers on the POto-
We shall forge. this insult in the day of reek
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

Brunswick CoUSTY Three new volunteer companies
have been organized in Brunswick county Va They
are mastering aud seud going into camp mex; week AZ
Fort Hill on seherrn river which was used for defence
,e.ing, the Indians prior to the American Revolution.
The County Court has appropriated 81 800 to equip the
soldiers
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

The New York Journal Of Commerce says: at is a
singular fact indicative OF the divided state of public
sentiment in this city that when the surrender of Fort
Sumter was announced the public bulletins, loud
cheers we're given by the crowds assembed-no doubt
OF qualification that the se had ceased with
q, 'Iit,la shedding of blood
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

TRINITY CoLLEGR. N. Give have just bssn informed
Of tie formation Of two companies OF soldiers at Trinity
College IN North Carolina. We also learn that the ex'
element there intense, and that every body u tho
roughly aroused 70 thspsrormance Of biz duty
burg xxpyllAs ~. a. Is
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

hoBrLE, April 20-Sales Of Cotton ESQ bales. mid.
ding uplards lie quotations nominal
NEw 0ELEASs. April 2O.-Saes Of Cotton TO-DAY 200
baes-prees nominal
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

ysde.tSn Of Der hosOr and the assertion OF her noe
psndenee they will Oheerlrly dedicate their A'e '"e''
fortunes and their sacred honOrl
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
FROM MONTGOMERY.

NoxrGovgRY, April 20-HOn Roger A. Pryor left
here this evening 7Se Cabinet in session all day.
Il IS rumored VA! important proclamation viii be issued
on NOnday
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
The Raleigh Reqister also saws:
ALL RIGHT IN KENTUCKY.
The Lorisyille Conrier. OF the No b, says:

The Louisville Courier oil the 10 n says;
But one feeling now prevails here. Even the recent
past is forgotten. Union aud Southern Rights men
differing heretofore on party issues and questions OF pol
icy and OF right united as one man in the
unaerAbe determination to meet the hordCs No Lincoln
is about pour down the South and drive them back
at the point Of the bayonet.
Until war begun our people divided in sen,i-
ment some Internationally for the Union, some hoping
for reconstruction of the Coniederacy some, despair
ing of any such results desiring peaceabe separation
but hos.iles the proclamation of the President and the
spirit of the Northern people haze dispated all deren
ccs and the same thought sis every mind and the
same spirit fills every bosom and nerves every arm.
Such unanimity was not expected The Lost ardent
friend of the South dared hope that when the hour
should come our people would be so well prepared to
meet lis dangers and to pass through IFS perils.
United a band Of brothers, with one hope, deg
tny the people of Kentucky stand ready prove them
selves the worthy of noble ses and the children
of the heroic who fell at Meg' the Rlisen and the
Thames at the Fallen Timber Tips and wherever
in the Northwest the British invader and savage foe
threatened the secur ty those whose descendants are
off ring and money to render desolate the fields
and make sad the homes OF Southern brethren
ready and anxious fly the protection of their gallant
countrymen who have taken up in the struggle for
liberty and independence.
HoyE PRKPARArox-rHE MILIrARY-There are three
organized companies in this place, viz The Guards tho
Greys the Artillery. Two former only are armed.
On Thursday evening at public meeting at City Hail.
it determined organize "Home Guard, of such
citizens as of The roll and such others
as might not be ordered into service. About forty
names were obtained.
1t is also proposed that an organization auxiliary to
this be formed, composed of men fer active duty on
horseback as scouts.
We suggest to friends in each MagisteriaI district
Id the county, TO meet once divide the distrc. and
organize -fredericss5,;rg Herald
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

Dispatehss 10 the PetersJwg Express.
TUE NAVY YARD FIRED-DESTRUCTlO OF SHIP
uougEs AND WAR VES5EI.S-CANN0N SPIKED
AND SMALL. ARMS DESTR0YED-E5cAPE OF
FEDERAL FORCES.
NORFOLK. April 81 1861.
The navy ward was fred at o'clock this morning,
and the two ship houses sail and rigging lofts and the
marine barracks destroyed together with the ships
apennsvlvapia.n Columbia "Raritan," "GermsntowD,
"Merrinac," "Dolphin," and "Nev York"
Every cannon was spiked and all the small arms de-
stroyed.
Gosport il now in flames ;,
The federal troops have escaped in the "Cumberind
and. "Pawnee."
Three naval officers are under arrest in Norfolk.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
Cnu,mrndcr-in.ChIcG

R0beT, T. Lee, Fs.ir a,e Of the United State. Army,
was Yesterday nominated by the Governor and unan
mously confirmed by the Convention as Commander CT
,he military and naval forces Of Virginia"
Car1rl % B'c.0ry'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
MARRIED.,
DIED.,

On Wednesday, the 17h inst by Rev J. letter GEORGE
D. PACE formerly VI Nj idesex Of Htnco and M, t
sIAsA ~ G da. ghter Of Thoms b. Carter Of henneo
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

Al the residence Of her sonia Law, d. We S4taee IL H.
County Of poxhasn on g. day the 2 os Of an at,ss ~
Arope ~, MAS. ELIZA LkUB. late Of Warrington City
~ Warrington papers plea copy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23

The appoiutmeutby Lincoln, of G. W. Lane, as o. 5
Marshal for th Northera Ds.ric. of Alabama, was an
aouncei weeks since. report went North to the
effect that Lane accepted the position; wherea there
loud rcj ,eigg all over Yankeedom. The Huntsville
"DemOcra." announces the acceptance OF Judge Lane
a. follows
HON. GEORGE ". LANES RESPONSE TO LINCOLN.
Ga Saturday last, At the military meeting raise vol
ulteers, *, Lane. whom Lincoln appointed Federal
Judge for Alabama, aud stated in substance that
abuse and obCquy had been hurled at tim for supposed
dslOyay to The South. and desrag yindcae bis 10y
aJv, although he wss fyive years old, be was ready
Join a volunteer company Of men of As, upwards,
to defend the South and, accordingly, recorded his
name as a volunteer to defend the South.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
THE STAR OF THE WEST CAPTURED.
SALES OE COrTnN

NEw ORLEANs April 2O-The steamer Star OF the
Yves, has arrived heie FROM Indianoa- She was taken
there pfzs Of the Confederate States
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
MILITARY SPIRIT IN MARYLAND.

MARLBoRo, April 2O-P. NJ Every available man
thst could be rsiled 10 the county, and mustered with
ai'lEYY f1rr> Hes gone this morning TO Baltimore,
"a s. 81 <orfhern troops,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-23
CsARlts DIMMocK, capt.. &C., &c.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT,

klchNND, Va, spuE pol.
TT Impossible for Ammunition to be furnish for the eaibT
Ct arms obtained elsewhere than 81 the Annoy as Ills Dc
,nt has rot the 3ults DO kaoW the clmensof.
Con officers Of csalr .nies asS Pat Their IN
ammunition the Of Which s be paid by t'' Department
aIs@ts O. DIMMOCK Col Of OrdnSnc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-11
The South on the De fensiye.

Has the South ever robbed the North of one
dollars worth of property? Has the life of a
single Northern man, in pursuit of his con-
stitutional rights on Southern soil, ever been
sacrificed? Has the South, either in the
press, the pulpit, or in Congress, ever pro-
claimed hostility against Northern property,
or organized party in opposition to it? Has
it ever retaliated for the wrongs committed
against itself, by sudden raids into Northern
States or has it ever organized a fleet or
army to make war on Northern soil?
Never But each and all, and every one
OF those crimes have been pefpetrated agains t
the South. Millions upon millions of her
property have been stolen her agents, in
endeavoring to reclaim that property, have
been murdered on Northern soil the Press,
the Pulpit, and the Politics of the North have
all been combined for the overthrow of slave
institutions; a JOHN BRowN raid, backed by
the most influential Northern politicians, has
been pushed into the very heart of Virginia {;
sectional party, which disdains the name of
National, has elected the watchword of
an irrepressible conflict, a sectional and IA
natical President, who has sent an immens sc
fleet and army, which are now lowering Off
our Southern coast, and preparing to drench
it with the blood of our people.
And yet, whilst the South stands all this
time on the defensive, and is pushed at last to
the wall, and the clutch of the assassin is
upon her throat, and his dagger at her heart
there are men in our own borders who bean re.
proaches upon her head, who would hold back
Virginia from rushing to the rescue, and who
have neither friendly words nor sympa THU
ing emotions for any but the Black Republi.
can horde, who, with torch in hand and the
vilest passions in their hearts, have gone forth,
determined to consummate the robbery. Mum
der, and wrong, which they have heaped upon
the South for twenty five years, by desolating
and defiling its hearth stones, and pIunginr
it's once happy people-bone of our bone, and
nesh OF our hesh-into bottomless abyss of
blood and shame