The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-22
COLORED TROOPS.

IN Appcu5 to the People Of Virginia.
1t will be seen by the Order of the Sc
crctary of War, published above, that the
undersigned have been authorized to pro,
cecd at once with the organization OF
Companies composed of persons OF Color,
free and slave, who are willing to volln-
tcer under the recent acts OF Congress
and the Legislature OF Virginia. 1t Is
we'll known to the country that Gen. Lee
has evinccd the deepest interest on this
subject. and that he regards prompt ac-
ZION in this matter, as vitality important
70 the country. In letter addressed by
him to 1t. Gen. Ewell, dated March 10th.
he saws. ~ hope 1t will .bc found practi-
cable to raise considera'le lorce Ill
Richmond. j. = i. | attach great i'm
rortance to the result OF the first cx-
ncrincnt, and nothing should be left un-
done TO make it successful. The sooner
this can be accomplished the better"
The undersigned have established
rendezvous on 2lst, between Main and
Cary streets, at the building known as
"Smith's Factory and every arrange
ment has been made to secure the CONS
fort of the new recruits, and to prepare
them for service. 1t is recommended tnat
each recruit be furnished, when pract!ca-
ble with grey jacket and pants, cap and
bla nket, and good serviceable pair OF
shoes. but no delay should take place in
forwarding the recruits in order to obtain
- these articles.
The governments, Confederate and
State, having settled the policy OF en-
nlovine this element of strength, and this
class of our population having given re-
heated evidence of their willingness to
take UP arms in the defence OF their
homes, it is believed that 1t is only ne
cessary to put the matter before them in
a proper light to cause them to rally with
enthusiasm for the preservation OF the
homes in which they have been bor.i and
raised, and in which they have found con
tcntment and happiness; and to save
themselves and their race from the bar"
barous cruelty invariably practlsed upon
them by perlldious enemy claiming t(
be their friends.
Will not the people of Virginia, IN thE
hour q peril and danger, promptly re-
sDond to the call of our loved General
in-Chicf, and the demands Of the COME
dcrate aud State governments!
Will those who have freely given thei
sons and brothers, their money and thel
property, to the achievement of the llber
ties of their country, now hold back iron
the cause their servants, who can well b.
spared and who will gladly aid in bring
ing this fearful war to speedy and glo
rious termination !
Lat every man in the State conside
himself recruiting officer, and enter a
once upon the duty Of aiding in the or
ganzation Of this force, 10y sending foI
ward recruits to this rendezvous.
.uEyery consideration of patriotism, tn
indepe ldence Of our country, the safct
~ Of our homes, the happiness of our fan
lies, and the sanctity of our firesides, a
prompt to immediate and energetic actio
for the defence of the country. Let tn
people but be true to themselves, and
the claims of duty, and our Independents
will be speedily secured, and peace be +
stored within our borders.
j. w. PEGRAM,
Maj P. A. G.
TIL. P. TURNER,
NH 16-6t Maj. p. a. c.