Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-22
TIE HraALD's WAR UPON THE AnorIrrosIs1s.

mir. Oiarks amendment was then adopted-yeas rs
nays Is.
THE HHRALDs WAR UPON TIE ABoLITTosIsTs.
The editorial columns Of the Hersli are filed daily
with ulsome lsuiatons Of Lincoln and denuncisiicns of
isue Of the 18th instant:
No ever expected to live to gee our country in
such terrible straits as those which distress us during
this civil Wnr. Years ago predicted such a war In
the columns Of the Herald and warned and advised the
people TO avert it. We hoped however, that warn
ing would be needed and advice regarded and could
not anticipate that the American people would thus
mady array brother against brother 10 fatFcdal cOu-
CT. Sui, this war is The logical, inevitable and fore
result CT the abolition which has gradually
developed during the past thirty years AID which always
desired aud Inbred for disuaion. Un this taiLorous
abolition sentiment put down the will continue.
Way, hsn, shcHtd IL not be put den a! once These
who roo favor abolition desire more bloocsaed and al
endless civil war.
The tboltonsis OH ct to being called traitors; but
they are, in fact morally meany and maciousy traitors
DID they not originate this by interfering with tie
social Institutions Of the South, thur giving JEFF Davis
Co. prettxs for rebellion Were they in favor OF
" TO UDion WITH slSVeholders" years agoS Have hsy
not pro!Tdet6d this by hampsring generals
by continually giving the rebels the aid and comfort OF
abolition legislation, abolition speeches and abolition
editorials Would any genuine aboionis; consent to
tke the oath OF allegiance TO the constitution il s-a
constitution which they have pronounced league with
HeiiY" Why, then, SHOULD aooldcuIs's not be called
traitors ard treated traitors This Is the
cret of President Lrcoln's popularity. His honesty
consistency and sstasmsnke policy have secured him
the confi ence Of the country. He has doubtless die
appointed our radical abolition faction in the determined
aud successful resistance which he has made, aud
tiuues to make, TO all their nesrous aud dsorgAnI
schemes, plots, measures and movements to enap him.
FRoN h'CLKLLAEs ARlTY-siCESKss AMONG TIE TRooPs
We extract the following from the army correspon.
dsrce of the Herald:
judy ll-Ii is a matter of great regret that largo
number Of the officers and men in the army Of the Pc
mir su!s now obliged to live in camp without ade-
Qpsle shelter from the elements having been obliged
abandon their traps duricg The recent movements.
With the exception Of small parties sent out for fatigue
duty on entertainments, our army is eTjoying bselu
Of aud repose. The sick list docs not dmia
ish as fast desirable. The sir kues that manesss H.
slf daily in camps doub ls the Of dsesse
contracted by the men in the Ubickshominy srsmps-
feVers hat have insidousy eugraed themselves in the
sJsem-kept subdued BY the indomtsble spirit Of the
and the e1citemens Of hattle and Just now mskiI
their presence known and felt.
The weather, which for week has been bright ald
supshiuy, has opened with steady rain much to the
discomfort Of those Of the men without shelter.
July IL This has been unususlly quiet Sabbath
in cans. All unnecessary labor has hem Suspended and
opportunity afforded observe the day ss day OF rest
and religious Observance. have not, however, been
able TO discern Indications Of religious services-
NotWi hraning have visited a number Of reg meots
10 only place did observe any oil the customary d.
vine services to be held The fact s that the chspsns
have made themselves as general thing very scarce
since the late severe fighting and dlDgers experienced BY
the army. In TRUTH the chspains generally TO haze
much greater regard tor their oWn comfort and esiey
than for the religious welfare Of the soldiers. There are
but very few who have any Il Ience whatever with
the They not o! that devoted and self eocIi
fcng class OF men who content to count all things
oss-honors, comfort any propertyif they bat win
souls That the chaPlins might be very useful and DO
much good there can be no doubt. A great many al
them are, however totally unfit for the office which tbty
have assumed and these make the oice OF chaplain
hyWoTd among the soldiers. This may be thought fe-
we're but il is the truth any acquainted with the
arm certify, and it Is truth which should be toc.
yuly l4-0lr sick and wounded, who were left pris-
oners at HR1als Landing, affirm that they have received
much attention as they ceud have expected from
own surgeons and nurses. DE- Cullen, Of Richmond, is
the medical director, and himself and assistants
quite free and communicative, well respectful and
genemsnly In their department. They proiessed de.
sire fer settlement OF the existing difficulties upon
plan not involving the restoration OF the Southern
States to the Ulon-anything but that TGey assured
Capt. Raymond, Of Gen. hcOelan's staff who accom-
panied The flag that If their soldiers committed out
rogts coctary to the uags OF IL contrary to
the orders of their generals aud they believed the
IVES tue in regard TO army They ead their head
quarters Ve,e twelve miles on HaIals Landing. They
are probably at Sayags's Station.
TIE Confederate surgeons we're dressed 10 uniforms
-hich were much admired by our officers for the fac
Of the co!h and the rich aud tasteful display Of
gold lace and embroidery
TIE RTBEL sHARPsHoorrEs ALONG THE BANKS OF JANIS
RIVER.
letter from Fortress Monroe, dated ID h Inst ssys
TIE mail steamer ]. A. Warner arrived last evening
in time TO connect with the boat FOR the North. Size
brings tho that the rebels have in aban
doned the OF artillery for the pupcs, of fling upon
our vessels and hase established line Of riffs pits from
which they az all times either pour out heavy fire Of
musketry, or with riff, balls pick Of our men IN the
trlnsprls. Day before yesterday the captain Of bark
which was being towed up shot while at the wheel
of the vessel He was brought down last evening and
sent up Baltimore 1t is thought that he
vve his wound. Despite oil the CJrts CT tho gunbosts,
G. il kind Of warfare promises TO be enc not easily
sqlelched We are expecting that o. these days
the trees will have been feied Ia places and batteries
will open upon our vessels doing much damage before
they can be driven There Is no doubt but q the
rebels are making strenuous er.s to cut Of kcCelens
supplies the river, and the gunboats are promised
much active work
STATEMENTS IN TIE YANKEE sEsATE-NcLEL-
LAss RINFoRcMISrs.
Mr.. Chandler, of Michigan, is growing holder ard
stronger In his animAdversions upon Mcclellan. In tho
Senate, Wednesday last, he made lopg harsn gue,
from tho report of which we taxa the folio sing:
He then read from The testimony Of John Tucker, As
d.tint Secretary Of War; who testified that prior 10 the
Of April lao 600 frs; snt down to heClel
ALi then FrAnklns division Of IL 600 va ssnt ard on