Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-18

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VERDICT OF THE vALLANDIGHAN COURT MARTIAL
The Washington Chronicle learns that the court
tia which has been trying Mr. Valandgbam, at Cinclu
| natl, have agreed verdict and submitted it to
Burnside. The majority of the Court Mr.. v.
to the Dry Torugas for two years. The minority, Is
said, in favor Of sending him South, with the In
junction not to return until the war Is over Az the
proceedings Of martals are secret until promu
gated by the General ordering the trial. and as Burnside
has neither approved nor dsapproved the finding of the
Court up this tme tie Herald concludes the report
is premature. THE Dry Tortugas is large fort6cs-
ton in course of construction on Tortugas Islands off
the of Florida, Key West and persons thus
sentenced forced to labor regardless of rank or
station.
The Herald says, editOrialy, "that gentleman has
been trying hard to become martyr and to carry out
the proposed sentence would exactly suit him. His
chance of being elected Governor of Ohio was small
till now, but lei him be sen. to the Island Of Torugas
and be is snre to be elected to that Office"
DEMOCRATIC NovENENS IN NKw rohk FOR "PEAcE AND
REUNION"
Two representatives Of the Democratic party from
each Of the hirytwo Senatorial districts OF the State
Convention for Peace and Reunion"the meeting 10 be
held in New York City 81 OF June. The following is
an extract:
Assuming the Administration desires 20 restore TIE
Union it cannot be accomplished by mere brute force
Nor do we believe the PAST jusufes continuation of
such policy until peaceful remedies have been at.
tempted and exhausted. AS yet they have not been
attempted Without farther referring 70 the cause the
fact OF failure is thus far conceded. However great
hap h-.t, ,Iaa
Administration, and however selfsacIfcing and patr
otc the noble armies that have been sspated and de-
stroyed memorable history has recorded failure after
failure rs huniating 70 sectional pride and honor
s is destructive 10 all our great material interests"
'n view OF these results, alter more than two Years
continued and unceasing military confc, we are for
taking one step the GOsd of peaceful effort We are
now Tor vigorous prosecution OF peace. And whilst
we would submit 10 no national dismemberment and
no terms not justified by every prime pie OF honor we
will 20 very far in the spirit OF Cancellation and con.
cessOn TO the Union as it under the Cunst-
tuition as it il. We bgleyethese the prevailing sen
ments Of the masses. We know the publc voice
demands change of measures and OF men, aud we are
determined to have ouch change soon as it can be
effected by constitutional means"
MAS MEETING OF GERMANS IN ST. LoUGs-RExovAL OF
GEN HALLECK DENADED.
T,,bt thousand Germans held a mass meeting at G,
Louis on the 10TH the anniversary OF to capture of
C,mn Jackson AZ that city. The object of the meeting
was 10 recommend the removal of Gen. II ieck as Com
thief of the army, the reconstruction of the
cabinet ana the promotion Of such men rs Fremont
pr,ier and Seigel Gen. Davidson Commanding the
district Motif ID them that the discussion of Hailecks
renovaI should be discarded it was their duty TO
support the President and his appointed agents. Reso
lItions were nevertheless, adopted the above effect
and the attempt of the military authorities interfere
with freedom Of speech denounced.
COMMENTS OF THE NEW YORK HERALD AND WASHINGTON
The Herald, abiding to the death of General Jack.
son, says:
"This event is a serious and irreparabe loss to the
rebel army for it is argued all hands chat jackson
was the most brilliant rebel General developed BY this
war From his GOODNESS and sagscity rapid movements
and stubbornness in the light, and his nvarable good
fortune he resembed Napoleon in his early career more
than does any other General of modern times The
yctorS at Charlottesville Is dearly bought To him
was largely Que the victory of the first fight at Bull
Run Here he received his nick-nsme Of "StonevL'
from the 6rmness with which he and his regiment
fought His raid through the Valley of the Shenandoah
was mastery stoke of strategy, for while he kept
McDoweps and Banks corps employed aud struck ter
ror &C Washington by rapid retrograde movement he
appeared on the battle field in the seven DAYS hgh on
the Cnickahonny to turn the scale just at the critical
moment while Mcdowell est Ike Patterson al
Bull Run. Again, when Pope retreating from the
Rapdau and the Rappahannock, jackson, by forced
obtained vast spoil. Lastly, at the battle of Antetah
after capturing Harpers Ferry he turned up on the
right flank of army in tune repulse Hooker save
the remnant of Lees forces and prevent the battle from
becoming rout. Wherever jackson appeared on any
field victory seems have perched upon his banners
He was universal favorite in the rebel armies. and
popular even in our Own. What is very curious about
the manner of his wound s that he was shot by Some
Of his own me-which is very probable ia the smoke
aud confusion of so terrible battle with perhaps one
part Of his line advanced than another and he
he generally vas in the front of the fight. His death
no doubt owing less to the wound than 70 his EMO
sure in the rain storm, and by continuing in command
m such condition, superinduced pneumonia and fatal
termination"
The Herald gives lengthy sketch of the military
career and incidents of the life of General Jackson
The Washington Chronicle speaking of Jackson's
death says
stouewall jackson s dead. While we are only too
glad be rid in any way OF go terrible foe,
Of reet is not unmiuged With emotions of sorrow and
sympathy Of so brave msu Every man who possesses
the sghtest particle Of nagnanimy, must admire the
quail les for which Stonewa Jackson celebrated,
his heTOs, bis bra7ery,his sublime devotion, his pu
rty Of character. He is not the first instance Of good
man deYoting himself to bad cause. Let US deTouty
acknowledge the providence of God, Who while he
suites that accused Lind with famine aud the people
with madness takes from their accursed cause, its bra
vest hoblest pures defender StonewAll jackson was
great General brave soldier, noble christian and
pure man. May God throw these virtues against the
sins of the ssoessops The advocate OF great nation
81 crime.
tbs ARMY Ga TzE soroMA9--THE ToRoks on TUE PENN
SULA.
Commenting on ''the general campaign" the Herald
says: From Geaera Aooker's congrau1latory order
10 his sy We are assured that it retired TO the south
side Of the RspSahap1oek for reasons which could not
be forseen or Peve1leSby human sagacity, snd that
profoundly loyal and conscious Of its strength the
Army Of che Potomac WI give decline battle where
sver its interest honor 1tg demand" From all our
other courses of information tAe splendid condition Of
his heroic army is confirmed The general results Of
he battle being greatly in IT does not lecog-
1ise defeat but confident of Es liabilities 70 crush
he enemy in general engagement, IL y not only reedy
,ny too happy 70 gs the RtppahannocE again between
hp and our army Is evident from the aggesHye iacs