The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-03
VICE.. IA:
The Rebel Governor Rosu n000'
IN the Mountains,
NE IS RAISING A GUERILLA BAND.
THE LOYAL GOVERNOR I'LL.
His Address on His Proposed Policy
In Virginia,
&s., &c., -.

Our Richmond CorrespOndenee.
RICHMOND, Va, May 81, 1906.
EXTRA HuLY SMITH HnAED vRoM
relative, learn upon authority, OF Governor
Extra Billy Smith reached the city yesterday, and
nounces that the fugitive State ruler roaming about
the mountains back ofaunon Virginia. and that he says
he proposes 10 fight out though he denies the
ton that he Is organizing guerilla force other than
sufficient to protect himself Smith also denies that he
advised the destruction OF Lynchburg.
ILLNESS GOVERNOR rnHror.
Governor Pierpont was i'll throughout yesterday but
received delegations usual and respondedas is his
wont, 10 large numbers Of them.
The Ex sECRErARY OF THE INTERIOR, STUART,
was taken suddenly i'll yesterday morning at tho Pow
hatan Hotel just he about setting out for the
headquarters OF Major General Devens The ex Secre
tary was understood to be improving last night and he
will probably leave for his home this morning.
Borrs
Is expected to be hero Thursday upon the invita-
ton Of Governor Pierpont
MosBY's MIN.
1t is said that large number Mosbys mon are still
at large in tho mountains OF the State.
ARRIVAL OF THE COLLECTOR or INTERNAL REVENUE.
Mr. James, recently appointed collector Of internal
revenue for this district Of Virginia. arrived here last
evening, and will at once commence assessing and col
lectng the taxes under the Internal Revenue iaw
AN IMPORTANT STIRRING ADDRESS GOVERNOR
PIERPOSr
Among the delegations received by his Exceency the
Governor yesterday one headed by Hon. Mr.. Bald
win In reply to gratuatory remarks the Cover
nor responded as follows
Mr.. BALDWIN AND GESrLEMRN--I am glad 70 meet you
hero this morning am glad to hear sentiments so in
spring to the American heart-such sentiments as
delighted to dwell upon the hlcyOn days OF the repub
Lie, when we all bowed under the old flag and all
devoted to land established In the providence OF God
home for the oppressed OF every cline. wish that
the last four could be buried In the past and that
could forget them. We cannot. They IRE part of
history, and sensible must now endeavor TO
heal the wounds which have been made We wish to
live together to assocae together 70 enjoy the social
circle together II not to yourintcrest mine when
We meet on the street. TO bs snarng and biting and ready
10 tear othor vtas Commerce docs not flourish
cities not built railroads not made OF the
great interests OF State can be advanced under such
state of feeling. II IL ainity, good will, faith In
anoher-yOur fnith In mo and mine In yOu-which viii
give proress Want of faith makes the savage Now
the contest Is will forget far possible and
turn attention to the old State all love we'll
How many great and glorious memories cluster around
her. We never look ut that statue and remem-
Der bis achievements at Yorktowna the North and the
Souththat our hearts do not rise within us, and VIC
claim, God bless Washington! We have, too the memo
rics OF other great men, who while the wilderness yet
spread Its branches our state, commenced their
work They progressed and left IL uncompeted and we
must take up their work and IT, The b ght
Of desoaton which has fallen upon the land must be for
gotten, and with faith in each other good will towards ALL
must 60 on giving new life 70 our commerce. adding
TO internal improvements and doing oil 70
restore tho glory Of the old State My situation here is
an anomalous one, growing out Of the war; fool IT
scpsbly and decately any gentleman In Eastern vir-
gnla feel it for Ny views in tho outset OF this
me, and co-opcrated with tho party which thought
was right The position now occupy is not Of my
operated tho great struggle to the American
Union am Virenian, and confess, with swelling
heart, that feel proud Of the place OF my nativity
You, too arc Vrginians and my countrymen. / think
that by cooperating together will have civil rea-
tons rcstored and relations with the United States
resumed In doing this wo will have TO bear and for
bear would advise all the citizens OF Virginia to
be cautious and peaccabic Resolve TO do right and
leave tho consequences 70 God. Try to build up our
tuition undcr which we are now acting was, you all
know, provisional ono. Il was made in time Of war;
and you all understand the fury OF legislation For
tunatey has within itself the correction Of every evil
1t contains appreciate tho difficulties under which
you labor and no mans heart IL more earnest in tho
desire TO restore to Vrgnans aud all other Americans
their rights intend TO do aI and with the best
Judgment have 10 accomplish this ! thank you for
your counsel and long am here sh all be glad to
consult with have political ambition and have
promised myself that the State has resumed
hef position in the United States, and the machinery
Of government Is again In operation, that shall retire
from my position. think that when everything again
settles down the old channel tho peopl. had rather
have else know how you feel about II. I
have taken prominent part In the war Ny home has
been in Western Virginia, and not among you Yet ]
10 people, and after my mission hore Is over ! shall
s. tile among you 70 spend the remainder Of my hfe
My mission here will have bccn performed when the
government Of the State Ia once more In order.
shall then leave you as friend; whose
earnest desire has been for your welfare, and who
hopes TO earn the kind repembrancei Of . people
whose happiness has been e ac1Re 70 him his
Our banking system VIII have IN be closed.
Tho banks the redemption OF their notes
In legal currency. The United States imposes tax OF
ten cent all bank issues except liz own aud this
II thero were no other would drive state banks
cut of existence. am glad OF ;for brings period
when there will he nations currency good all tho
country, and when note issued In Richmond Will be
terst Of the State do not that anything be done
Treasury, and II Ia much the state do 10
take OF her blind and lunatic asyums You must
look 10 the great interests OF the Stat Tho old labor
system h broken up To you, gentlemen, from tho coun
try, would give this adyiccLet the farmers who
largo tracts III land 20 10 work and cut them into
small lots ana sell OF what they spare II will bring
certain prosperity. II the land ths peninsula
cut up into small tracts and sold there would
be railroad from here to Fortress Monroe built by tho
farmers themselves DO not let waste time in 70 l.
ming and complaining the grefs OF to-day; u will
only delay the prosperity Of State Let put them
away from and go 10 work cheerfuly knowing that
these troubles will pass away and that the fore
holdings OF tho present. and gloomy regrets OF the past
will DO dspelled by the bright and enduring pro-
misses Of happy future. In conclusion gentlemen let
Inc ssy that II can BE- sscS for any good purpose
Tho address followed by hearty applause