Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-25

n lie Petersburg Express, from the 18th to 2Cth
Inclusive. The Express Is published ly its
ne- proprietors Measrs. a. F. Cgutchdeld Il
who speak for themselves IN the folio ling
~. remarks
[From the Express, i'th ins,..
OURSELVES.
A. suspension Of nearly two weeks, caused
ci .ccm,tances too apparent 10 our readers to
aluire special explanation, Fe again appear be-
Re the Petersburg public.
Since We last ,mmunicated with the readers OF
T. Express, through these columns, our people
i7e been called upon to witness scenes more ex-
Lt1g, and ID contemplate events more nomentouS,
ban have perhaps ever engaged the attention OF
10y community. We have seen property Of great
IaIge committed to + e flames; We have witnessed
Ihe departure of an army from our midst composed
BE- OuC sons, brothers, fathers and husbands and
". have behed the advent of another, by whom
On city had been closely beleaguered for several
N 1ntas and whom we had been wont T. regard as
cru. AID implacable enemies. Pending the oc
cuUelce Ofthese startling aud raordnary events,
s. % emotions OF the heart have been excited TO
most lively Sensibiiity, and many Of Us have
rlbly cealized the eTents Of a lifetime crowded
into Che briet space Of a few hours, or days at
fa-.he q
But the excitement ana comno.ioc attendant
anou this transition from 4 state Of and all its
conco4iitant evils, 20 one Of peace, have now sub
aided au1 We can calmly, coolly and disposition
3te'g -Uryey the situation. Oar cause, whatever
my lage been the varied opinions Of its justice or
:crerit5. is Uow lost-hOpelessy, irretrevabiy lost
and 1. 5 no less the part Of duty than Of wisdom
g. submit quietly and willingly to the ''powers that
be- acknowledge the supremacy Of the flag that
waves over US, aud strive under the blessing of
God 60 secure all the happiness and prosperity
tina, the symbol Of the United States can confer.-l
This symbol represents government whose pOten-
CO cannot 10 successfully denied or cOntroyerted,
and t guarantees safety TO all who claim its pro-
tsc-0n. Under the amnesty proclamation of Pre- !
81 ea- Lincoln, We are assured of this, and it be-
ho3vc all who expect to live under it, to at once
acknowledge their featy, and return to their for
mex uelcetgl pursuits and vacations.
To This end we shall in future strive, with all the |
ABILITY we may command and to the maintenance /
Of the government with which our lot is now cast,
shall al our humble efforts be directed.
o.. new regime has been but recently inaugura- |
ted bit so far, l. has given no cause fer complaint.
The officers who have assumed command, have
manifested a ready disposition 20 protect persons
aud property, and have yet 20 hear Of the first
instance where any citizen has been unduly op-
pressed Or lis rights in any way abridged. We
have tie assurance of these gentlemen that they
come not TO exasperaie but rather TO conciliate,
and that the people shall be treated with all the e
niency and forbearance, which may be deemed con-
sistect with the maintenance of good order and
proper enforcement Of the laws. Certainly no one
could expect more, and We earnestly eXhort all to
WELD willing obedience TO authority let by.gones
be Ug-gones do all in their power to heal dissen-
son, soften aSperty, and secure to the community
and the country, a continuance OF the mild and be-
uiZ1 rule which has been 80 pleasantly AMI magn1n'-
rnors.y commenced.
Toe following is also from the Express of 18th
instant:
FAt,LAR FAcgs.-Several well-gnown residents
OF Petersburg before the war, have again appeared
among Us. All express their qualification that the
great aud gigantic wax which has swept the county,
Is rapidly drawing 70 q close and that we shall soon
he again a free and united people, aclnowl ledge but
one Gag aud knowing but one nationality from the
St lawrence to the Rio Gtande, and from the
Atlantic to the Pacific.
From the Express, 18th inst
THE CHANGE.
We have undergone a great-an astounding
change Our condition Is in wonderful contrast to
What L was but a short time since. 1t is difficult
to realize the scenes and events which are daily,
occurring around us. In truth the tremendous
and terrible drama Of the last four years appears,
il the light OF existing circumstances, mo like
confused and troubled dream than like long Sc
rie, of historical developments. We are rejOiced,
bouever, that our affairs have attained their pre-
sent ASPECT. An infinitely good aud Al-wise Pro
violence is leading us rapidly to the end of our
troubles and the blessings Of peace WILL from all
present indications, soon be again upon our
land. The nOrfOLb VI wax are FdulSn-
ing. aud spectacleS cheering to the lovers
Of tranquility and order regulated By law are be.
ginning to make their welcome appearance. A
great republic, that has been convulsed with the
throe. Of intestine strife, IS about to experience
restoration of all its former grandeur and power
The people Of the South and the people of the
North will be again under common COVE nment,
and tt IS to be hoped that, under the guardianship
and direction OF Heaven, their Reunion will be con-
duciye to their mutual and common prosperity and
baDpiuess-that its effect will be to strengthen the
foundations upon which it was originally built and
to render it tributary only to the welfare and glory
Of the country. Under the Divine protection, and
with the Constitution our shield, We can look
forward with confidence to the Future, with which
sloue we have now to DEAL and for which alone We
have to live. The Past must take care of ITSELF
Let not the troubles and suferngs which marked it
disturb or aflict us. They need not and ought not
snnrcn of distnr hanca distrass for their