Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-07-30

farmers nAu ratlef nave OuAnel
because It has destroyed all conf in the intention
OF the Government to redeem the issue. LAWsoE.
ADDITIONAL FROM THE NORTH.
From TIE atest papers received here, We continue
our extracts, and present the following interesting
summary; - F.
ANOTHER INVASION OR BIG SCARE.
The Baltimore GAz,tte of the 25:h publishes the fol-
lowing despatch:
Washington, Jaly 20 We learn to-day that TIE
PEI pc OF Rockville ard Montgomery counties gsaeray
az IN panic in the belief mat another rebel raid Is
In progress and that they are running their hJrsea
sIock Il within the fortifcatiocs of Georgetown and
Washington gentel who eft Rockville this morn.
says he large numbers Cf farmers, with their
stock the road this morning. and they hasten
ing as though the rebels we're right at their heels
TIE report in Montgomery il current that the rebels
are crossing an immense army at Eiwards Ferry and
other ferds Of the Potomac Indeed rumor had Il that
the forcs at least eeveDtyfVe or eighty hou'ard
srong, commanded by Gen. Lee in persoo. Whether
there 10 my fouE daon for the report or not We have
net yet had Of verifying; but there is doub;
that the Montgomery farmers BADLY teered.
We ulders and tnO portions Of the Sch and corps
that chased the rebels into Va rstu MI from Snck
s D. on their way to this ci " and the probability
that it Is this returning force which has thus urLed
the peace of mind OF che Maryland farmers living in the
lines OF the emmy.
Under tue head of later, the same paper adds:
An officer connected With the Qiartermsster's De-
garment, who arrived here a. noon from Edwarc's
Ferry reports no rebels Except probably ez guer-
lss) in that LeghborboOd, or this side of the B.ue
Ridge. He confirms TIE fac. that the farmers about
Rockville are scared for some CAUSE or other and are
securing their jck; but he could not SEQ hear Of
anytbiog to any apprehension Of the r,nin Of
the raiders.
I'VE do not know how far these reports are founded
on fact but they mInilest the want Of confidence by
the people of Maryland In the security Of their delences
At their back door" by their constant trepidaon at
the slightest rumor of 'rebeP raid Whig)
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
DANGEROUS ooNPIRAoY DIscoVERED-A NORTHERN con-
YIDERACY PROPOSED -ARRxsT OF PaoMRKHr slcEs-
sIoSIsrs-rHE ESIGars OF TIE GOLDEN CROSS.
ST. LOUIS July 2S.-Muoh surprise was created
here short time tibce, by the of several very
prominent secessonisis Of this city whose t>nce
unknown II has lately TO light, however, that
they were connected With conspiracy extending
throughout the entire NFissipp Valley, having for
object the erection Of Northwestern OontedeFacy.
COL Ssnderson the Proves; Esrsha General OF this
Department has been gat ering evidence 10 the matter
for several months which is in possession of the
on authorized L; duplicates several public men,
and shows the organ zltion TO have beea toimsd
dangerous one. One OF The arrested parties here Is
saia have been so badly frightened that bond Of
nall million Of dollars had been Cfsred for hs release.
It is believed that the recent guerilla move
ments in this S ate have some connection with
this scheme particularly as Thcrnton, In bis
speech at Platte city, sud thai the Knights
OF the Golden Circle were organized and armed to rise
throughout the Fres States; that Valisndigham
with them; that he was Valandgham's mar; thai se
had troops in every county of the SAFE, and meR
coming up from the South; aud that teen buGdred
men lad been Iaised in Illinois, who Nou Join him,
daotr Ia g. nh Ralir In
the march.
Daring Colonel Slndersoas investigation OF this coz
spiracy, no discovered the intended renewal OF boat
burning on the Western rivers, and able ia eversl
instances to avert serious consequences. Toe whole
matter will probably be investigated in few days.
COMMENTS OF TIE NORTHERN PRESS ON TEE
PEACE ovERTUREs.
rHE PIAos ovERTUREs.
From the Washington Chronieis.1
Throughout the entire North there is al undOubted
sentiment in favor OF peace, uoopposed save by
men-aFmy contractors or aOrdd army followers. But
it must be peacs whIc embraces an uDbroken Unon,
aud which involves no national cishonor. The
New York TIass in an able editorial, puts
tie case ia zig before the country. 1t shows
hat the Pres tent has always been prepared 10 vel
come peace overtures on basis consistent with his
sworn duty. That outy rquiIes him 10 insist or the
integrity of the Union Indispensable condition
precedent All OF err quesii ma may besuhect to dscus
sion Upon that nether his obligation nor the temper
OF the Am rican people will tolera any diSilon Of
opinion. Bu The Times justly Observes there is not
toe slightest evidence that there lie on the part
Of the rebel leaders any disposition to WITHDRAW
whatever other points are at issue between
US, ard the South, from the battle field 10
he forum and until the horitative evidence of slch
disposition 10 before Il country, nohipg remains Tor
but 10 press unreentngly the advantages gained by
gallant soldiers OF the point Of the bayonet Our
troops the armed police Of the Country enforcing
its laws. When resistance ceases their duly ends.-
tlnce, "the sword will be converted INTO the pru
ming hook" and the rjocipgs OF the PEOPLE. Until
| then, the soldier ia the minister Of the law.
From tie NsV York Times
10 previous correspondence with Fernando Wood,
esident Lincoln had declared that whenever any PFC
position, looking tho restoration OF peace, enaCat-
Ing from persons auhorz, ID and competent to make il
should come to his knoSledga, II chou meet with due
consideration. and should be kept from the knoEl
edge OF the American people. He has more recently
had occasion 10 act upon this assurance. Upon uio;-
nation IRON quarter which he regarded as entitled 10
respect ne has given assurance 70 the whole country
that
"Any propStit on which embraces the restoration Of
peace, the Integrity Of the whole Union, and the sban
donment Il slavery, sni which comes by and with an
authority that can control tie armies now war
against the Uni,ed ststeA will be received and cons d.
cred by the Executive Government Of tie United aes,
aid will be met by liberal terms or othsr sabAantRl
aud collateral points, and the bearer bearers thereof
shall have safe conduct both ways. LIEuoLS"
This declaration reairms and reinforces the Pree-
der ts strong desire for the termination of the
THAT desire is which is profoundly shared by
tas whole country without making any point a. TO
which section d. sree or needs il most We believe at
the sincere and heartfelt longing Of the great mass OF
the American people, n every State aud 10 every part