The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-27
The Rebel ti0n.
From the Richmond Wing, May l0.l

OUR CITY.
The authorities and cit xes OF Richmond have imor-
talized themselves by resolving TO undergo all things
rather than become prisoners Of and hostages
the 6ublugatton Of their country. H
No more sublime spectacle can be presented than
people prepared 10 meet any demands upon their
giss Or their endurance bu. y = due % Richmond that
the sacrifices which she offers should be appreciated.
II has boon said BY sOofound and prasttcsl military
critic that cities are much devoted to 70
suffer much for patriotism. He should have added that
cities subjected to peculiar injury from Whea
the siege begins wages stop, and markets cut Oh.
wnen the attack made the ves o. me deaf ana inns-
subsistence exposed 70 Instruction. yes the general
criticism d. TO certain extent true OF most commercial
cities They are selfish Many o. their traders are aliens
whom the loss Of days profits n consequence
than the change Of the government Such would
The gay and sensual Paris celebrated shs victories q
Napoleon with fctss and acclamatious when the Allies
sncrced the city with their armies Al was trepidation
hs 70 honor sought the salons Of Paris 70 bstray their
bsnsacor The civic authortss out 70 meet thar
ject sdulstsn.
Thsre is then IN hoaor 10 store for Richmond which
ton. She will DO classed amongst csesand they
not to0 nuSnsrous-which have had the courage
nses the calamt Of war. She has sent bar BY
battalons into the thckest and most desperate fghs
Her houses have been turned into hospitals, and her
delicate daughters have ministered nurses A. tho
cou Of the sick and wounded soldier. She Offers
her breast the buwsk Of the land she loved 50
we'll She will repulse the foe prove 70 the world the
inamy of that enemy who pretsnds purpose TO restore
fraterfl union, but pavcs his path with the dead aud
marks his progress by helds laid wass-css shattered
and dssots and helpless people flying 70 wilderness
rather than submit 70 his hated domination.
Glorious city how much happier the throb Of pride
that auimatss your bosom than safety purchased by
pfssen; submission and eternal shame.
The Rebel Legislature OF Virginia Ad.
j0urmcd-Thc spca ker's Address.
from the Riehmoad Wing, May col
Both houses dourned at two O'Clock T. yesterday,
In The Hoass Of Delegate The speaker Mr Shelley, Of
tdaltw r~As thai al,xxtu AAw.~a
GENT EsKN THE HousE oy DxIEcATEs-Only few
minutes will pass by ere IL Will become my duty your
presiding officer pronounce this Houss adjourned until
the first Monday IN December next sincerely thank
you for the kindly expression Of your approval OF my
Official conduct, conveyed in the resolution which has
been handed 20 me. The duties of my position have
heeu rendered unusually easy by ths distinguished
good order. courtesy, dscorum and dignity which
have charas srized your body Gentlemen, session
has short one but whom the of great
events usospiring around us are completed, II will be
40 eysnst session. The pbiossphc ipuarsr into ibs
important facts Of history a. he tests their value
will find IN tho acts and resolves of this short Of
W General Assembly Of Virginia the ring Of the eenu.
he mota OF the revolutionary era. The session was
Led at the proper time; ths voice OF the reprcssn-
moment. Ths.ah dangers ,hisssned around ne
and the insoent Zoe we're threatening our CAPT.
tai, there has been no fsltsring, qvsiling, no
giving back ~ The enemy advanced; but with calm
dignity, Ised with stsrn Gnfsltcring determination
preserve the honor and Integrity OF the Comm q.
wealth you have passed such ofrssstsncs aud
defence as will assure the world that virginia Is in solemn
earnest when she declares she VI be conquered.
A silent spectator OF your ACTS gentlemen, my heart
has swelled with pride as felt the lofty thai
you coming up the full q your duties az
representatives Of Virginia. Ihsre act of
charity Iou haze don. ~ your following closely after
should be defended to the last extremity which touched
the tsnderes feelings OF my heart II was the act APP
propr stng $500 0Oo for The protection Of the poor and
the belpess against the rcsses consequences .,
tack upon ihls beautiful city II vac an oct, ron.
tsmec, springns, AZ u did, from a noble Christian
m cd huraa ad ueftl
al approving suils - " was recorded kulgh.y
in you, while presenting bold uadanted front 70 the
enemy throw the shield Of profession around the
women The children aud the Of this great city
1sntomen you about 70 enter the varied paths
OF duty which radsts from uiie Capitol SJns Of you
viii 70 hence 10 the battle field ~ encounter In your
persons The fierce shock u con only say, may
be your Asld and protector IN The hour dana ger
some % yon p 1 sars. sas ~ s enemy
into the dark cold dungeon. 10 which he consisns the
representatives ~ free people IL suci should b. the
doom any Of you may the light Of yagr approving
conscience and Gods emile make pleasant the
s'oom which insy seem " Surround you, Vttsrs,
snd uust ths much larger number 81 ycn, VIII
rctuIn % lear homes yet untoueed BY tha
protected from dmasr Nay the light that row rests
these pleasant roiIeals ci domestic happiness Re
obrcqred IND, ss.smen, may IL oe The proud and
glorious priv lsse 81 al 20 again in this sacred
hall on the hst Monday Ia December newt " conQrRta-
late each ether tho crane which irust
viii have been accomplished dat titno shall arrive
peace Conquered by orr own swords on the deliver.
VI orr noble old Connonvc frsn .hs road Of
tho opprsssor ana on nation bern accepted arneng
the Datious Of the ssrths nation horn 10 hs
9entsnen, by virtue Of tho ioint order Of the two
tbr Houss sdcurned until the hsi Monday r Dscsbsr
next
Rebel spseuIaticns IS 10 what McCl.,ian
~ UOina.
From the Richmond Dispatch, Nay al
Mccleilss seems y hsvs brought his onward 10 Rich
whore he H. nos known; known BY our an.sori
TICS they are sngu.ry successful in keeping their nfor.