I George JVashington Flowers . \ lemorial Col lectio n nrKF. rNivKRsrrv i.ihr arv ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY or COLONEL FLOWERS m. -K ■^H/rm^x [DOC. NO. I.] COMMUNICATION FROM the; EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTING THE CREDENTIALS OF COMMISSIONERS PROM SOUin CAROLINA AND JIISSISSUTI. [Doc. No. 1.] i> ^^ THE FLOWERS COLLECTIOPI Executive Department, ") February 14, 1861. j" Gentlemen of the Convention: I have the honor to communicate herewith, the credentials of the Hon. .Tohn S. Preston, a Commissioner duly appointed by the Convention recently held in South Carolina, and who is charged Avith the duty of communicating '/to the people of Virginia, the causes which have impelled the people of South Carolina to withdraw from the United States, and resume the powers hitherto granted by them to the Government of the United States of America." I communicate, also, herewith, the credentials of the Hon. Fulton Anderson, a Commissioner duly appointed by the Gover- nor of ]\Iississippi, and charged with the duty of informing the people of this Commonwealth that the Legislature of the State of Mississippi 'Mias passed an act, calling a Convention of the people of the State to consider the present threatening relations of the Northern and Southern sections of the United States, ag- gravated by the recent election of a President upon principles of hostility to the States of the South, and to express the earnest hope of the State of Mississippi that Virginia will cooperate Avitli lier, in the adoption of efficient measures for the common de- fence and safety of the South." Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. 314178 [Doc. No. 1.] Richmond, Feb. 13, 18G1. His Excellency John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, Sir, — I have the lionor to hand you my credentials as Com- missioner from the Government of vSonth Carohiia to the Go- vernor and tlie Convention of the people of Virginia. Tlie object of my mission is to communicate to the people of Virginia the causes which have impelled the people of South Carolina to withdraw from the United States and resume the powers Ihtherto granted by them to the Government of the United States of America. Being accredited as well to your Excellency as to the Con- vention, I venture to request that you will communicate to that body, in such form as you may deem proper, the fact and the purport of my commission. With sentiments of perfect respect, 1 have the honor to be Your Excellency's Obedient servant, JOHN S. PRESTON. Charleston, Jan. 19, 18G1. To Hon. John S. Preston: Dear Sir, — By virtue of the authority conferred on me by the Convention of South Carolina, I appoint you a Commissioner from this State to a Convention ordered to be held by the Com- monwealth of Virginia. I am, dear sir. With great respect, Your obedient servant, D. F. JAMISON. 314178 6 [ Doc. No. 1.] THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. By F. W. Pickens, Governor of the State of South Carolina: Be it hwwn, That reposing special trust and confidence in the abihty, integrity and fitness of the Hon. .Tohn S. Preston, I do hereby, in compHancc with the appointnioiit made by tlie President of the Convention of the people of this State, under authoritv from that body, commission him, the said .Tolm S. Pres- ton, to proceed to the Capital of Virginia to lay before his Excel- lency, the Governor of that State, and the members of the Con- vention to be assembled in said State, the Ordinance whereby the State of South Carolina seceded from the Federal Union, known as the United States of America, and respectfully to in- vite their cooperation in the formatioji of a Southern Con- federacy. Given under my hand and die seal of die State at the City of Charleston this twenty-eighth day of January, [L. S.] in the year of our Lord one tliousand eight hundred and sixty-one and in the eighty-fifth year of the Sovereignty and Lidepcndencc of the State of South Carolina. F. VV. PICKENS. By the Governor, James A. Duffus, Deputy Sec^y State. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. At a Convention of the people of the State of South Carolina begun and holden at Columbia, on the seventeenth day of De- cember, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight iumdred and sixty, and thence continued by adjournment to Charleston, and tliere, by divers adjournments, to the twentieth day of De- cember in the same year. AN ORDINANCE, To dissolve the union between the State of South Carolina and otlier States united with her under the compact entitled "The Constitution of tlie United States of America." We, tlie people of the State of South Carolina, in Convention [Doc. No. 1.] Y assemWed, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and ordained, that the ordinance adopted by iis in (/onvcntion, on the twenty-third day of May, in the year of onr Lord, one thou- sand seven hundred and eighty-ciglit, whereby the Constitu- tion of the United States of America was ratified, and also, all acts and parts of acts of the General Asscmby of this State, rati- fying amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed, and that the l^iion now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of "The United States of Ame- rica," is hereby dissolved. [L. S.] Resolution passed by the Convention of the people of the State of Mississippi, Januajy 19th, 1861: Resolved, That the Convention confirm the appointments of Commissioners here- tofore made by the Governor of this State, under a resolution of the Legislature of Mississippi, approved 30th day of November, 1860. Attest: F. A. POPE, Secretary of the Convention. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. John W. Pettus, Governor of the State of Mississippi, To His Excellency, The Governor of the State of Virginia — Greeting: Be it Iniou-71, Tliat, reposing special trust and confidence in the abihty, integrity and fitness of the lion. Fulton Anderson, I liave, in compliance with a resolution passed by the liCgisla- turc of this State, on the 30th day of November, A. D. 1860, appointed, and by these presents do appoint liim a Commis- sioner from Mississippi, to proceed to the CapiUil of Virginia, to inform the people of that Commonwealth, througli their Execu- tive, that the Legislature of this State has passed an act calling 8 [Doc. No. 1.] a Convention of the people of the State, to consider tlie present llireatenin" relations of tlie rsorthern and Southern sections of the Tnited States — aggravated by the recent election of a Presi- dent upon principles of hostihty to the States of the South, and to express the earnest hope of jMississippi that Virginia will cooperate witli her in the adoption of efficient measures for the connnon defence and safety of the South. (liven under my hand, and the Great Seal of the [L. S.] State hereunto affixed, at the City of Jackson, this the 5lh day of December, A. D. 1S60. JOHN J. PETTUS. Bij the Governor, C. A. BuouciiiER, Secretary of State. [DOC. NO. IL] COMMUlSriCATIOlSr FROM HON. HENRY L. BENNING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONVENTION, TRANSMITTIXG HIS CKEDENTIALS AS COMMISSIOXER FROM aEonai^. [Doo. No. 2.] Richmond, February 14, 1861. Sir,— I beg leave to present to you the commission wliich ac- companies this note, and to request you to lay it before the Con- vention. I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient humble servant, HENRY L. BENNING. To the Hon. John Janney, President of the Convention. State of Georgia : Whereas, the people of Georgia, in Convention assembled, have authorized the appointment of a commission to the States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentudvy, Missouri and Arkansas, to present to the Legislatures or Conventions, or in the event neither shall be in session, to the Governors of said States, the Ordinance of Secession of Georgia, and to invite cooperation with her and other seceding States, in the formation of a Southern Confederacy. Be it therefore known, that I, the President of said Conven- tion, do hereby appoint Hemy L. Benning as Commissioner to the State of Virginia, then and there to act in conformity to said resolution. i , • i on.u In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand this the ^.nn day of January, 1S61. GEO. W. CRAWFORD, President. Attest: A. R. Lamar, Secretary. [DOC. NO. III.] AN OHDIISr^NOE TO DISSOLYE THE UNION BETWEEN THE STATE OF GEOIIGIA AXD OTHER STATES, &c. [Doc. No. 3.] AN ORDINANCE To dissolve the Union between the State of Georgia and other States united with her under a compact of Government enti- tled ^Hhe Constitution of the United States of America:''^ We, the people of the State of Georgia, in Convention assem- bled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and or- dained, that the Ordinance adopted by the people of the State of Georgia in Convention on the second day of Jannary, in the year of our Lord Seventeen Hundred and Eighty- Eight, when the Constitution of the United States of America was assented to, ratified and adopted; and also, all acts and parts of acts of the General Assembly of this State, ratifying and adopting amend- ments of the said Constitution, arc hereby repealed, rescinded, and abrogated. We do further declare and ordain, that the Union now subsist- ing between the State of Georgia and other States, under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved, and that the State of Georgia is in the full possession and exercise of all those rights of sovereignty which belong and appertain to a free and independent State, Attest: A. R. LAMAR, Secretary. [DOC. m. ly.] REF»ORT OF THE COMMIHEE OF ELECTIONS ON THE RETURNS OF THE VOTES FOR AND AGAINST REFEREING THE ACTION OF THE CONVENTION TO THE PEOPLE. [Doc. No. 4.] REPORT. The Committee of Elections have examined the returns of the number of persons who have voted for and against referring the action of this Convention to the people, as provided by the act of the General Assembly, passed January 14th, 1861, entitled '^an act to provide for electing members of a Convention, and to convene the same;" and beg leave to report that in all, except the following counties, to wit: Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Bu- chanan, Cabell, Elizabeth City, Greene, Logan, McDowell, Prince William, Putnam, Upshur, Wayne, Wise, Wyoming and York, from which returns have not been received, the whole number of votes cast was one hundred and forty thousand five hundred and eleven, orVhich ninety-six thousand six hun- dred and eighty-four were cast for referring to the people, and forty-three thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven against re- ferring to the people, showing a majority as far as heard from of fifty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven for referring to the people. The Committee will make a further and final report upon this subject on receiving the returns from the delinquent counties. The foregoing result is derived from the returns received by the President of the Convention, and the Governor of the Com- monwealth. A. F. RAYMOND, C/iairman of Committee of Elections. [DOC. NO. Y.l KEFORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTI05S SHEWING WHO ARE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION. [Doc. No. 5.] REPORT. The Committee of Elections have had under consideration the evidence of election of members to the Convention, and re port that the following persons appear to have been duly elected there to J to wit: Accomac William H. B. Cnstis. Albemarle i Valentine W Southall, \ James P. Hoicombe. Alexa7idria George W. Brent. Alleghany and Bath Thomas Sitlington. Amelia and Nottoway Lewis E. Harvie. Amherst Samuel M. Garland. Appomattox Lewis D. Isbcll. ^^ r A. H. II. Stuart, Augusta \ Joh" B. Baldwin, /George Baylor. Barbour Samuel Woods. {William L. Goggin, John Goode, Jr. ( Edmund Pendleton, Berkeley ^ Allen C. Hammond. , _ . S Fleming B. Miller, Botetourt and Oraig ^ William W. Boyd. Braxton, Nicholas, Clay and Webster Benjanun W. Byrne. Brooke Campbell Tarr. Brunswick '. '. ........ .' .' ." .' .' ." ...... J''""'ies Ji. Mallory. Buckingham William W. Forbes. Cabell William McComas. r. j"j, C John M. Speed, ^(^nipbell I Charles R. Slaughter. Caroline Edmund T. Morris. Carroll F. L. Hale. Charles City, James City and ■^'^^^ John Tvlcr Kent 3 Charlotte Wood Bouldin. Chesterfield James H. Cox. Clarke. . .* Hugh M. Nelson. Culpeper James Barbour. Cumberland and Powliatan William C. Scott. Dinwiddie James Boisseau. 4 [Doc. No. 5.] Doddrids^e and Ti/Ier C.J. Stuart. ^^'^f!r^' S'^^' TFaru^/c/.-, York ««^/lcharIes K. Mallory. \yillia?}isOurg' 3 ^ Essex and King 4' Queett Richard H. Cox. Fairfax William H. Dulaiiy. „ . Clxobcrt E. Scott, Fauquier -> j,^j^,^ ^ ^j^^^ Fayette and Raleigh Henry L. Gillespie. Fluvanna James M. Strange. ,1 ,,■ Oubal A. Early, ^'"""'^^"^ i Peter Saunders, Sr. Floyd Harvey Deskins. r, 1 ■ , C Robert Y. Conrad, Frederick \}^mes Marshall. Giles Maniliiis (/hapman. Gloucester John T. Seawcll. Gilmer, Wirt and Calhoun C. B. (?onrad. Goochland Walter D. Leake. Grayson Wm. C. Parks. Greene and Orange Jeremiah Morton. Greenbrier Samuel Price. Greenesville and Sussex J. R. Chambliss. Halifax C Thomas S.Flournoy, -' /James C. liruce. Hamnshire S Edward M. Armstrong, Uainpsnue ^ ^^^^^^^^ p^^^j^ Hancock George Md^. Porter. Hanover George W. Richardson. Harfly Tiiomas ]\h\slin. rr . CJohn S. Carlile, Harrison | Benjamin Wilson. Henrico ' Williams C. Wickham. Henry Peyton (Jravely. Highland George W. Hull. Jsle of Wight Robert H. Whitfield. Jackson and Roane Franklin P. Turner. _ „ ( Alfred M. Barbour, Merson I Logan Osburn. Kanawha | George W. Summers, (^Spicer Patrick. King George and Stafford Edward Waller. King Williani Fendall Gregory, Jr. Lancaster and Northurnhcrland Addison Hall. ^t'^ John D. Sharjv Lee and Scott Peter C. Johnston Leicis Caleb Boggess. Logan, Boone and Wyoming James Lawson. [Doc. No. 5.] 5 Loudoun CJohiiJanney (^John A. Carter. ■Louisa William M. Ambler. Lunenburg W. J. Neblett. Madison Angus R, Blakey. . CAlpheus F. Haymond, ^'^''''^'* t Epiiraim B. Hall. Marshall James Burlcy . Mason James H. Couch. Matthcvs and Middlesex Robert L. Montague. Mecklenburg Thomas F. Goode. Mercer Napoleon B. French. ,. ,. C Waitman T. Willey, Monongalia iMarshall M. Dent. Monroe 3 Allen T. Caperton, \ John Echols. Montgomery Wm. Ballard Preston. Morgan Johnson Orrick. Nanscmond John R. Kilby. Nelson Frederick M. Cabell. Norfolk City George Blow, Jr. AT /• 11 r>^,,„/„ C William White, horfolk County | j^ HoUaday. Northampton Miers VV. Fisher. ^. . rSherrard Clemens, ^'"^ \ Chester I). Hubbard. Page Peter B. Borst. Patrick Samuel G. Staples. Pendleton Henry H. Masters. PocahoiHas Paul McNeil. Petersburg Thomas Branch. Pittsylvania i ^^^i'^*'-^"^ T. Sutherlin, l^ittsyliama ••••••• | William M. Tredway. Pleasants and Ritchie Cyrus Hall. Preston ^ William G Brown, ^ James C. McGrew. Prince Edward John T. Thornton. Prince William Eppa Hunton. Princess Anne Henr}^ A. Wise. Prince George aiid Surry Timothy Rives. Pulaski Bcnjann'n F. Wysor. Putnam James W. Hogc. Randolph and Tucker John N. Hughes. RappaJiannock Horatio G. Moffett. r William H. Macfarland, Richmond City ^ Marmaduke Johnson, (^ George W. Randolph. 4 6 [Doc. No. 5.] Riclnnond Coxinty i^' Westmoreland. John Critchcr. Rofuwke Ceor^e P. Tayloe. r> 11 1 S Samuel I\IcD. ]\Ioore, Jiockbriuorc i T „ , . I> 1^ » ( Jaiiios li. Uoriiian. ( Saimiol A. CoUhian, < John F. Lewis, (^ Algernon S. Gray. Rockingham " '"ray. RusscU and JMsc U'illiam B. Aston. Scott Colbert C. Fugate. Shenandoah i 1''''T\ R'^ ^Jl'"'^"^^' (^ Raphael ]\I. Conn. Smyth .lames W. Shefley. Southampton John J. Kindred. Spotsylvania John L. Marye, Sr. Taylor John S. Burdetl. TazeweU, McDowell andBucha7ia?i.\Y^^^^^^^^y-^''''}^^ (^oanuiel Ji. draliam. Upshur George W. Berlin. Warren Robert H. Turner. Washington -[ ^^^^^^ ^^^'''"k '„ '=' ^ John A. Campbell. Wayne Burwell Spurlock. Wetzel Leonard S. Hall. Wood John J. Jackson. Wythe Robert C. Kent. The certificates of election produced are herewith filed, except those filed in the office of the Secretary of the Conniion wealth. Joiix D. Sharp is returned elected from the county of Lee, but his seat in the Convention is contested by M. B. I). Lane, of said county of Lee, and his petition and notice of contest have been referred to the Committee for examination and deci- sion, which contest has not yet been finally acted upon by the Committee. The Committee, therefore, report that the said John D. Sharp, liavi ng the official return of election for said county of Lee, is prima facie entitled to occupy a seat in the Convention, until otherwise ordered by the Convention, on the final decision of said contest. The Committee will report upon said contest as soon as cir- cumstances will allow. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. F. IIAYMOND, Chairman of the Committee of Electio?is. [DOC. NO. YL] AN ORDIN-A^NCE TOUCHING CONTESTED ELECTIONS, PASSED BY TUE CONVENTION FEBRUARY 21, 1861. [Doc. No. 6.] AN ORDINANCE TOUCHING CONTESTED ELECriONS. ' Whereas, the General Assembly, on the 14th day of January 1861, passed an act entitled ^^ an act for electing members of a Convention, and to convene the same;" and whereas, by the eighfh section of said act it is provided that "in the case of a contested election, the same shall be governed in all respects by the existing laws in regard to contested elections in the House of Delegates, unless odierwise ordered by tlie Convention." And Avhereas, it seems to the Convention that the said existing laws in regard to contested elections in the House of Delegates are not suitable or proper for the government of the Convention in cases of contested elections, the Convention deems it necessary to pre- scribe proper rules for cases of contested elections for seats therein. It is therefore ordained by the Convention, That the existing laws in regard to contested elections in the House of Delegates shall not be applied to or govern in cases of contested elections for seats in this Convention. It is further ordained by the Convention, That any person contesting the election of another as a member of this Conven- tion, shall, within a reasonable time, after the day on which the election was had, give to the other notice thereof in writing, and a list of the votes he disputes with his objections to each, and of the votes improperly rejected, for which he will contend. If he object to the legality of the election, or eligibility of the person elected, the notice shall set forth the objections; and the person whose election is contested shall, within a reasonable time, after receiving such notice, deliver to his adversary a like list of the votes which he disputes, with his objections, if any he has, to the eligibility of the contesting party. Each party shall append to the list of votes lie intends to dispute or claim, an oath to the following effect: <' I do swear that I have reason to believe the persons whose names are above mentioned are not legally quali- fied, (or are qualified as the case may be) to vote in the county of (or corporation, or district of )." The contesting party, and the person whose right is contested, shall respectively begin to take depositions within a reasonable time after the delivery of the notice aforesaid by the contesting party; and they shall finish taking the san^e in a reasonable time after deliver)^ of such notice. The word reasonable as used in this ordinance shall be construed with reference to the circum- stances attending each case, the condition of the parties and the fact that this ordinance has not been adopted until now, so as to prevent, as far as practicable, surprise to the parties. This ordinance shall apply to contests now pending, as well as those which may hereafter be commenced. [DOC. NO. VIL] COMMUNICATION PROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTING A REPORT FROM THE ADJUTANT GENERAL IJJ RESPONSE TO A RESOLITIO\ OF THE rOXVE\TIO.\, CALLIXG FOR L\FOR- 3IATI0.\ COACERMSti THE MILITIA AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE STATE, iC. [Doc. No. 7.] Executive Department, "> February 27, 1861. j Getitlemeji of the Cofiventio7i: In response to your resolution, adopted on tlic 20t1i instant, calling for information as to "the number of the enrolled mili- tia, and of the volunteers of the State; the number of compa- nies that have been supplied with arms; their kind and descrip-' tion," I communicate herewith a report from the Adjutant Ge- neral. Respectfully, « JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 7.] REPORT. Adjutant General's Office, February 27,1861. To Ids Excellency John Letcher, Governor of Virginia: } Sir, — I have the honor to report the information called for by- resolution of the Convention of the 21st instant. The military force of the State consists of 5 divisions, 28 brigades, 5 regiments of cavalry, 5 of artillery, 3 regiments and 4 battalions of uniformed and armed vohmteers, and 19T regiments of infantry of the line. The annual consolidated re- turn up to 1st October, 18(30, being made up from the latest bri- gade returns, gives an aggregate of only 143,255, officers, non- commissioned officers and privates, although there are undoubt- edly not less then 200,000 men in the State subject to militia duty. This is the result of negligence on the part of enrolhng officers, and the failure of some regiments to make any returns at all. volunteer force. There are now in commission 95 troops of cavalry, 26 compa- nies of artillery, 112 companies of light infantry and 114 com- panies of riflemen. Of Cavalry: 7 troops are armed with sabres and percussion cavalry pistols. 2 '' with sabres and cavalrv musketoons. 32 '' '' '' '' revolvers. 21 <^ '^ '< only— and 33 are unarmed. Of the Artillery: 11 companies are armed with 6- pounder field guns, with car- riages and implements complete, and artillery swords. 1 with 6-pounder field guns, swords and Sappers and Miners' muskctonns. 1 with 6- pounder field guns, swords and artillon,' musketoons. 1 with six 12-ix)under howitzers and ligiit artillery swords — and 12 are unanned. 6 [Doc. No. 7.] Of the Light Infantry: 6 companies arc armed with rillc muskets. 75 " *' " " percussion muskets. 26 <' " '' " flintlock '^ 1 " ** without arms. Of the Riflemen: 4 companies are armed with long range rifles, with sword at- tachment. 24 companies with pcrcussioned rifles. 10 companies with flint lock rifles, and 76 companies are without arms. All tlie armed companies are uniformed. The numerical strength of the armed force is: Cavalry, with sahres and pistols, or sabres only, 2,547 Unarmed, about - - - 1,650 4,197 1,4S0 5.780 5,250 Making an aggregate of - - - 10, 707 The military spirit which pervades the State, as evidenced by the correspondence of this oflice, would, I believe, in case of emergency, double the militia force, by men above 45, perfectly able and more than willing to bear arms if the Slate shall need their services. Veiy respectfully, your obedient .servant, WM. H. RICHARDSON, A. G. Artillery — Armed companies, - - - 820 Unarmed " - - - 660 Light Infantry — Companies with rifled muskets, 400 Companies with percussion do. 3,S30 Companies with flint lock do. 1,300 Companies unarmed, - - 250 Riflemen — Companies with long range rifles, - 330 Companies with percussioned rifles, 1 ,320 Companies unarmed, - - 3,600 [DOC. m, yiiL] HEPOKT OF THE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, SHOWING THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF PERSONS RETURNED DELINQUENT BY THE SHERIFFS OF THE COMMON U'EALTH, FOR THE X0X-PAY3IENT OF TAXES FOR 1860; ALSO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF SUCH TAXES. [Doc. No. 8.] AUDITOR'S REPORT. Auditor's Office, Richmond, Va., ") March 1, 1861. j" Hon. John Janney, President of the Convention: Sir, — The following resohition of the Convention, adopted on the 20th of Februaiy, has been under consideration, to wit: "Resolved, That the Auditor of Pubhc Accounts be requested to furnish this Convention a statement showing the aggregate number of persons returned dehnquent l)y the sheriffs of the different counties of the CommonweaUli, lor the non-payment of the taxes for the year 1860; also, -the aggregate amount of taxes on such dehnquent hst." By the 14th section of chapter thirty-six of fie Code, it is provided that the ''sheriff" or other collector, after ascertaining which of the taxes assessed in his county cannot be collected, shall, as soon as practicable, in each year, after the first day of October, make out lists" of those delinquent. It is further pro- vided by the same chapter, that the list of taxes so returned, shall be credited to such sheriff" or collected by the Auditor, if the list be presented before the 1st day of May next, after the taxes were assessed. It will be perceiA^ed that the delinquent lists of taxes assessed in 1860, are not required by law to be presented prior to the 30th day of April, 1861. In practice the return of the lists are fre- quently deferred for months, and even years, after the time de- signated by law. In consequence of the delinquents in the taxes of 1860, not being due at this office, and of the comparatively small number returned, I have found it impracticable to comply literally with the resolution. I have, however, adopted the returns lor the year 18.58 as being more complete than that of any succeeding year, and enlarged upon the recpiest of the Convention, and have given in detail by counties and corporations, and in the aggregate, not only the number returned delinquent, but the 4 [Doc. No. 8.] number assessed with taxes, and llie amount of taxes on perso- nal property returned delinquent. To give a more general view of the -whole subject. I have also appended a table for the year 1S5T, showing the wlmle nnmber of persons assessed with (axes, the number returned delin(|uent, and the rate per cent, whidi the delinquents l)ear to the whole numlier assessed, arranged by geographical districts. I trust, tiiat wiiile I am unable to comply with the resolution of the Convention in terms, that the tables here presented may be of some service. I am^ very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. M. BENxXETT, Auditor of Public Accounts. [Doc. No. 8.] TABLE Showwg the total number of trhite male inhabitants i?i the State of Virsji-inia, assessed iri(h a capitation tax for the year 1858; and the total number of those so assessed, irho vere returned delinquent for the non-payment of said tax. Shoiring also the amount of tax on personal property returned delinquent for the non-payment thereof , for the year 1858: NAME OF THE COrNTY AND CORPORA- TION. Allegbauy . . . Amelia Albemarle . . . Amherst .... Alexandria . . Accomac .... Appomattox . Augusta Barbour Bath Braxton Bedford Berkeley Brooke Boone Botetourt ... Buchanan . . . Buckingham . , Brunswick. . . Cabell Clay Craig Calhoun Campbell Charles Citv. . . Clarke ....... Charlotte Caroline Carroll Chesterfield. . . Culpeper Cumberland . . Dinwiddle . . . . Doddridge. . . . Essex Elizabeth City. Fairfax Fauquier Total number o! white male in habitanis over 21 years of ape not exempt from taxation for ItoS. Carried forward. 6 862 659 2,617 1,706 2,183 2,345 915 4,210 1,686 627 1,142 Number of white males over 21 years of age reluriaed de linquent for non-paymon t of capitation tax for 1858. 267 53 363 355 979 435 172 735 169 107 234 Amount of tax on pergonal prop erly re- turned delin- quent for the non - payment thereof for the year 1858. 115 40 12 49 92 94 49 40 329 45 41 45 15 90 141 11 46 98 18 36 38 46 2,966 324 89 61 1,762 380 69 93 998 104 19 58 682 49 9 66 1,713 401 98 11 460 53 11 26 1,288 256 28 75 1,084 171 27 32 1,389 106 21 61 318 37 6 05 633 98 13 70 444 56 19 38 2,731 484 237 93 435 57 802 97 1 14 1,022 109 15 91 1,493 197 57 37 1,405 811 38 10 1,772 824 35 80 1, t from taxation for 1S5S. Number of white males over 21 years of age returned de linquent for non-pa ymen t of capitation tax for 1S%S. 61,247 HS-t 2,ti27 2,55.-) l,:57ti l,iKS7 l.:i:Jl 2,130 641 375 1,1 u8 582 901) 8t;2 2,37'.> 2,415 8.^5 1,305 1,(505 2,557 2,341 1,228 82'.t l,n37 1,441 244 1,8',15 2,552 500 888 573 397 1,777 1,252 708 3,102 1,400 930 944 2,352 1,954 2,022 701 1,581 1,189 477 248 2,405 1,958 1,520 745 69,004 9,255 222 298 409 151 137 187 400 148 25 277 92 183 209 480 135 247 96 529 650 95 99 80 175 21 343 789 65 100 25 632 201 62 544 140 205 108 451 329 272 115 281 202 83 54 225 397 294 108 11,392 Amount of taX on perso nal property re- turned delin- quent for the non - payment thereof for the year 1S5S. $2,098 62 59 10 153 77 26 42 15 29 18 91 58 02 14 69 1 66 52 08 29 36 75 02 103 20 165 38 8 38 51 90 59 11 166 49 255 09 15 66 9 95 3 96 50 96 3 26 42 50 2U8 05 1 83 2 38 125 37 41 40 94 02 22 26 79 11 6 00 103 82 59 93 70 34 125 57 64 46 3 68 8 82 43 36 143 89 62 41 $2,706 86 [Doc. No. 8.] NAME OF THE COl'NTY AND CORPORA- TION. Brouf^ht forward. Nansemond Nelson New Kent Kicliolas Norfolk County Northampton Northumberland Nottoway Orange Ohio Page Patrick Pleasant.'' Pendleton Preston Pittsylvania Pocahontas Powhatan Prince Edward Prince George Princess Anne , Prince William Pula.ski Putnam Raleigh Randolph Rappahannock Richmond Ritchie Roane Roanoke Rockbridge Rockingham Rus.-ell Stafford Shenandoah Scott Spotsylvania Southampton Smyth Surry Sussex Taylor Tazewell Tucker Tyler Upshur "Warren Warwick Washington Tot;il mimber of' wliiti- male in lialiitantsover 21 years of apt not exempt from taxation for 1S58. Carried forward.. 69,004 1,148 1,228 471 1,095 3,247 634 709 f)18 1,019 3,683 1,298 1,372 373 1,097 2,344 3,183 779 572 946 692 976 1,314 736 1,042 656 928 1,023 679 1,140 898 1,143 2,588 3,916 1,635 1,024 2,678 1,774 1,554 1,206 1,293 611 703 1,322 2,101 241 1,131 1,186 858 147 2,531 Number of white males over 21 years of ape returned de- linquent f o r non - payment of capitation tax for IS.'iS. 65,338 11,392 192 196 43 209 1,322 117 83 61 89 1,125 190 224 118 62 243 457 46 50 112 69 36. 238 163 129 72 80 286 152 150 131 172 645 151 305 244 430 390 469 117 830 80 62 287 481 18 94 192 189 23 504 Amount of tax on per so n al property re- turned delin- quent for the non - payment thereof for the year 1 S5S. 11,631 !;2,706 86 20 79 14 93 24 47 335 76 19 37 15 00 20 00 13 93 87 08 44 12 34 21 25 67 20 67 64 34 89 29 10 32 17 69 48 94 6 40 24 29 30 94 33 13 27 42 21 36 30 92 37 48 40 54 41 54 40 98 43 01 140 48 88 42 101 60 40 18 92 10 79 53 192 OS 56 04 17 08 6 86 92 64 110 31 3 50 32 00 31 67 19 03 80 32 12,467 82 [Doc. No. 8.] NAME OF THE COrNTY AND CORPORA- TION. Total number of white male in- habitants over 21 years of ape not e X e in \t t from taxation for 1S5S. Number of white male!) over 21 years of ape returned de- lin(|uent for non - payment of cnjii'tation lax for 1S58. Amount of lax on personal properly re- turned delin- quent for the non - payment thereof for the year 18:>S. Brought forward 65,338 1,1 f.3 713 1,128 630 711 2.153 415 2,000 489 230 1,571 1.832 3,5'.»1 137 11,631 117 175 141 83 43 538 69 633 86 49 545 552 1,770 $2,467 82 89 43 Wavne Wostinorcland ft 22 "Wotzel 22 79 ^Virt 17 12 ^ViM' 31 47 ■\Vood 119 19 Wvoniinp 18 10 Wvthe 85 59 York 15 81 Danville Jf orfolk Cii V 26 55 12 66 Peter.»biirp 482 85 RichiDOiid Cilv 957 24 Williamsburg 202.357 87,280 $9,208 62 The capitation tax on the 37,230 persons dehnquent for the year 1858, amount to $;29, 784, which, toijcther with the taxes on personal property^, amount to ^38,992 52. [Doc. No. 8 J TABLE Shov)i}ig the aggregate nvmber of persons over tu'enty-07ie years of age, who were assessed rvith a capitation tax for the year 1857, and the number returned, delinquent for the non-payment of said tax. S/ioiting also the rate, per cent, of delinrfuency in. the ichole State, and of each grand division of the State: Whole number of persons over twenty-one years of age, assessed with a capitation tax for the year 1857, 190,307 Number of delinquents for that year being 18.59 per cent, upon the whole number assessed, 37,059 Number who pay tax, 162,248 BY districts: Number in Tide- Water district, 43,921 Delinquent 23.79 per cent. 10,451 Number who pay tax, 33,470 Number in Piedmont district, 46,519 Delinquent 15.59 per cent. 7,253 Number who pay tax, 39,366 Number in Valley district, 34,541 Delinquent 15.80 per cent. 5,459 Number who pay tax, 29,082 Number in Trans- Alleghany district, 74,326 Delinquent 18.69 per cent. 13,896 Number who pay tax, 60,430 [DOC. NO. IX.] SCPPLEMENTARY REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS CONCERNING THE VOTE ON THE QUESTION OF REFEREING THE ACTION OF THE CONVENTION, ETC. TO THE PEOPLE. [Doc. No. 9.] REPORT. The Committee of Elections Anther report to the Convention, that the vote in the various counties, cities and election districts, from which official returns iiave been received, either hy the President of (he Convention or the Governor of the Coinmon- weakh, for refcning to the jieopic the action of the Convention, dissolving our connection with the Federal Union, or chang- ing the organic law of the State, and '^ against referring" is as follows: For Against Reference. Reference. 845 599 802 1,099 1,221 200 462 67 139 716 115 654 33 346 3,394 263 1,291 148 437 33 964 1,072 1,633 206 379 87 866 823 517 74 785 64 263 379 336 639 313 35 1,418 1,078 214 885 328 613 133 303 113 408 504 639 389 240 197 46 632 365 356 518 183 400 1,504 28 Accoinac Alljeiiiarle k Alexandiiii Alleghany Amelia and Nottoway Amherst , Appomattox Augusta Barbour Bath Bedford Berkeley Boone Botetourt and Craig Braxton , Brooke Brunsu iek Buchanan Buckingham Cabell Calhoun Campbill Caroline , Carroll Charles City, New Kent and James City, Charlotte . Chesterfield Clarke Clay Craig, (see Botetourt) Culpeper , Cumlxrland and Powhatan Dinwiddio Doddridge and Tyler Carried forward | 20,656 13,017 [Doc. No. 9.] For Keferciice. Agnlnst Reference. Broiiplit forward 20,556 2(12 856 954 661 700 320 1,517 1,909 440 535 40 79 1,322 63 722 1,637 657 287 972 2,033 1,135 702 677 125 1,180 15 1,420 2,272 835 44 18 93 714 1,212 2,180 153 24 59 2,049 1,900 1,054 2 151 840 19 2,015 903 022 612 470 13 017 Elizabeth Cit v Essex 262 Fairfax 524 Faiir|iiier 921 Favettc 41 riovil 38 Kluvaniiii .... 401 Franklin 280 Frederick 377 (lik's 221 Gilmer 17 (iloucester 397 Cioocliland 477 (Jravsoii 528 (Jreenlirier 127 Greene (Jrecnesville 166 Ihilifax 779 • 255 41 llancoek Hanover 702 Ilardv 67 llarri.'^on 183 Ilonrico 709 Uenrv 2 1 6 lliLrlih.iKl 60 418 Jackson, and part of Koane 310 James Citv 53. Ji'U'er*;(m 391 186 Kinjr Georfje and Staflord 326 Kin" & Queen 449 Kin^ William 313 204 Lee 312 Lewis 20 Lofjan 472 707 LuniMilinrg 360 695 Marion 110 Marshall Jlason 80 49 JIattliews 224 McDowell Mei'klenbui'g 824 Mei cer 189 Middlesex 213 13 Monroe 142 Montgomery 181 Morgan 38 !Kau8emoud 254 Carried forward 60,994 28,417 [Doc. No. 9.] Brought forward Nelson New Kent (see Charles City). Nicholas Norfolk City Norfolk County Northampton Northunil)orlaud Nottoway, (see Amelia) Ohio . . ." Orange Page. Tatrick Pemlleton Petersburg Pittsylvania Plea.sants Pocahontas Powhatan, (,«cc Cumberland). Preston Princess Anne Prince Kilward Prince George and Surry. . . . Prince William Pulaski Putnam ; Raleigh Randolph, Tucker, etc Rappahannock , Hiclimoiid City , Richmond County Ritchie Roane, (sec Jackson) Roanoke Rockbridge Rockingham Jtusseil Scott Shenandoah Smyth Soutliampton Spotsylvania Siadbrd, (sec King George). Surry, (see Prince George). . Sussex , Taylor Tazewell Tucker, (see Randolph) Tyler, (see Doddridge) Ipshur Warren Warwick Washington Wayne Webster . . .• Westmoreland Welzel Carried forward. For Apainst Kifirence. Reference. 00,094 28,417 079 267 544 45 8 7 5 466 1,0(19 689 4.-. 296 220 329 .•?,018 62 290 471 520 430 099 101 757 72 1,1 :J4 317 1,561 1,023 449 18 b-.io 81 1,92.'? 11 110 424 18:5 472 5;i5 247 270 550 200 180 679 127 420 29 8:32 103 (iOl 180 2,024 1,679 244 258 9U4 102 44] 338 1,901 205 2,4H9 589 910 49 1 ,2.^i0 24 797 1,266 l.rJ 769 469 457 G5.3 6U5 55 341 1,132 107 2.36 915 349 299 21 70 1,551 476 bi>3 82 106 45 264 342 937 7 98,043 44,392 [Doc. No. 9.] For. Reference. Against Reference. Brought forward. Williamsburg Wirt Wise Wood Wyoming Wythe York J 98,043 .1 33 457 .; 1,309 694 Majority for referring. 100,330 45,101 55,375 44,392 68 22 26 653 45,161 From which it appears that the whole number of votes cast were 145,697, of which 100,536 were cast for referring to the people; and 45,161 votes against referring to the people, show- ing a majority of 55,375 votes for relerring to the peo])le. From tlie following named counties, no otHcial returns have been received, viz: Bnclianan, Cabell, Elizabeth City, Greene, Logan, McDowell, Upshur, Wise, Wyoming and York. Should the returns from the delinquent counties be received, the result of the vote will be reported. The Committee are of opinion that tlie returns from the delin- quent counties will not materially change the above stated re- sult. They may increase the majority fur referring. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. F. RAYMOND, Chairman of the Committee of Elections^ March 6, 1861. [DOC. NO. X.l REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE APPOIATED TO IIVQUIRE WHETHER ANY MOVEMENT OF ARMS OR MEN HAS BEEN MADE, BY THE GENERAL GOYEEMENT, TO ANY INDICATING A PURPOSE FOR ATTACK OR COERCION, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENT. [Doc. No. 10.] REPORT. "The committee tn whom was referred a resolution with in- structions " to in(]uire and report as speedily as practicable, whether any movement of arms or men, has been made by tlie General Guvernment to anyfort or arsenal in or bordering upon Virginia, indi^atmg a preparation fur attack or coercion," beg leave to report: That, from information derived from such sources as were accessible to them, they are of opinion, that there has been no movement of arms or men by the General Government, with any purpose of attack or coercion. In regard to fortress Monroe, there is no doubt that since the first of January last, it has been put in a better condition for de- fence, against attack from all quarters, than at any lime before. Guns have been mounted upon the bind side, pointing inland, a portion of the fort, which was before comparatively unpro- tected, and increased vigilance has been exercised in and around the fort. It was in evidence before your committee, that the practicability of taking this flirt, in certain contingencies, had been discussed, in the neighborhood, and they are of opinion, that nothing has been done by those in command of the fort, which nn'ght not be regarded by them as projicr measures of protection on their part. Your committee have been informed by the war department at Wasliington, that within the period supposed to be alluded to there has been no increase of the public arms, in the arsenal in Virginia, nor any transfer of them I'rom one point to another, in the Ntate, except one hundred muskets, sent from Harper's Ferry to Fort Monroe, to supply a deficiency, and some weeks since, a company of troops was \viihdrawn from the latter place, with a view of reinforcing a Southern fort. It also appears, from information satisfactory to your commit- tee, that a company of recruits, consisting of fifty men, were removed some months ago, from Carlisle Barracks, to Harper's Ferry, to act as a guard, in the event of an attack, whirh the superintendent has just grounds to apprehend, was contemplated 4 [Doc. No. 10.] by persons nol residing in Virginia, or sympathizing with the South. It will be seen, from a letter herewith filed, and addressed by the »Serretary of War to your committee, that tio other move- ment of troops has taken place in Virginia within the last twelve months, than those herein specified. WILLIAM M. TREDWAY, Chairman of the Cummittec. [Doc. No. 10.] War DepartjMent, ") Feb. 27, 1S61. f Sir, — In reply to your note of yesterday's date, communi- cating a resolution of the Convention of the State of Virginia, directing an inquiry whether "any movement of arms or men has been made b}^ the General Government to any fort or arsenal in or bordering upon Virginia, indicating a preparation for attack or coercion." I have the honor to state that no such movement has taken place, nor has any such been contemplated. Within the period supposed to be referred to, there has been no increase of the public arms in the arsenal in Virginia, nor any transfer of them froiu one point to another, in the State, except one hun- dred muskets sent from Harper's Ferry to Fort Monroe to supply a deficiency. Some months ago a company of recrnits was ordered from Carlisle Barracks to Harper's Ferry, for the protec- tion of the establishment against an apprehended attack from disorderly persons. This was done upon the request of Major Barbour, the superintendent. Some weeks since, a company of troops was withdrawn from Fortress Monroe, v\nth a view of re- inforcing a Southern Fort, but not for any purpose of attack or coercion. These are the only movements of troops which have taken place in Virginia within the last twelve months. Very respectfully. Your obedient servant, J. HOLT, Secretary of War. [DOC. NO. XL] COMMUNICATION FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE C031M0NWEALTH, TRANSMITTING A REPORT FROM THE COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO EEPRESEXT THIS COMMONWEALTH. L\" THE COXFERE.VCE WHICH CONVENED I.\ WASHINGTON CITY. ON THE 1TH I)\Y OF FEERrARY. 1961, [Doc. No. n.] Executive Department, March 6th, 1861. Gejitlemen of the Convciitmi : In obedience to tlie requirements of the fourth resohition of the series, adopted by the General Assembly on the 19th day of January last, I communicate herewith a report from the com- missioners appointed to represent this Commonwealth in the Conference which convened in Washington City on the 4th day of February last. The report was delivered to me last evening. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 11.] COMMISSIONERS' REPORT. ^0 his Excellency John LetcheR) Governor of Virginia : The undersigned Commissioners, in pursuance of the wishes of the General Assemhly, expressed in their resohitions of the 19th day of January last, repaired in due season to the City of Wasliiiigton. They there found, on the 4th day of February, the day suggested in the overture of Virginia for a Conference with the other States. Conunissioners to meet them from tlie fol- lowing States, viz: Rliode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Mary- land, New Hampshire, Vermont, (yonneclieut, I^ennsylvaiiia, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Subse- quently, during the continuance of the Conference, at different periods, appeared likewise Commissioners from Tennessee, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Maine, Iowa, and Kansas; so that, before the close, twenty-one States were represented by Commissioners, appointed either by the Legislatures or Gover- nors of the respective States. The undersigned communicated the resolutions of the General Assembly to the Conference, and both before the committee, ap- pointed to recommend a plan of adjustment, and the Conference itself, urged the propositions known as the Crittenden resolu- tions, with the modifications suggested by the General Assend)Iy of Virginia, as the basis of an acceptable adjustment. They were not adopted by the Conference, but in lieu thereof, after much discussion and the consideration of many proposed amendments, an Article with seven sections, intended as an amendment to the Constitution, (a copy of which Article is hereto adjoined,) was adopted by sections, (not, under the rules, being voted on as a whole,) and by a vote of the Confer- ence, (not taken by States) was directed to be submitted to Congress, with the rc(]uest that it should be recommended to the States for ratification, which was accordingly done by the President of the Conference. The undersigned regret that the Journal, showing ihc pro- ceedings and votes in the Conference, has not yet been jinb- lished or furnished them, and that consequently they arc not 6 [Doc. No. 11.] able to present it M'ith this report. As soon as received, it will be comnnniicatrd to your Excellency. In the absence of that record, it is deemed appropriate to state that on the final adop- tion of the first section, two of the States, Indiana and Alissoiiri, did not vote, and New York was divided, and that the vote by States was — Ayes 9, Noes 8 — Virginia, by a majority of her Commissioners, voting in tlie negative. The other sections were adopted by varying majorities, (not precis(>ly recollected,) and on the 5th and 7th sections, the vote of Virginia was in the negative. The plan, when submitted to Congress, failed to receive its recommendation; and as that body, bavin? adjourned , can take no further cognizance of it, the undersigned feel the contingency has arrived on which they are required to report, as they herein do, the result of their action. Respectfully, JOHN TYLER, G. VV. SUMMERS, W. C. RIVES, JAMES A. SEDUON. [Doc. No. 11.] ARTICLE XIII. Section 1. In all the present territory of the United States, north of the parallel of thirty-six degrees and thirty mijintes of north latitude, involuntary servitude, except in punishment of crime, is prohibited. In all the present territory south of that line, the status of persons held to service of labor, as it now ex- ists, shall not be changed; nor shall any law be passed by Con- gress or the Territorial Legislature to hinder or prevent the taking of such persons from any of the States of this Union to said territory, nor to impair the riglits arising from said relation; but the same shall be subject to judicial cognizance in the fede- ral courts, according to the course of the common law. When any territory north or south of said line, within such boundary as Congress may prescribe, shall contain a population equal to that required for a member of Congress, it shall, if its form of goverimient be republican, be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, with or without involun- tary servitude, as such constitution of the State may provide. S'ectiox 2. No territory shall be acquired by the United States, except by discovery and for naval and commercial sta- tions, depots, and transit routes, without the concurrence of a majority of all the Senators from States which allow involuntary serviiude, and a majority of all the Senators from States which prohibit that relation; nor shall territory be acquired by treaty, unless the votes of a majority of the Senators from each class of States herein before mentioned be cast as a part of the two-third majority necessary to the ratificatton of such trcat3^ Section 3. Neither the Constitution, nor any amendment thereof, shall be construed to give Congress power to regulate, abolish, or control, within any State of the United States, the re- lation established or recognized by the laws thereof touching persons held to labor or involuntary service therein, nor to in- terfere with or abolish involuntary ser"ice in the District of Co- lumbia without the consent of MarylamJ and without the con- sent of the owners, or making the owners who do not con- sent just compensation; nor the power to interfere with or pro- hibit representatives and others from bringing with them to the Districtof Columbia, retaining and taking away, persons so held to labor or service, nor the power to interfere witli or abolish in- voluntary service in places under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States williin those States and Territories where the same 9 8 [Doc. No. 11.] is established or recognized; nor the power to prohibit tlie remo- val or transportation of persons held to labor, or involnntary' ser- vice in any State or Territory of the United States to any other State or Territoiy thereof Avhere it is established or recognized by law or usnge; and the right during transportation, by sea or river, of touching at ports, shores and landings, and of landing in case'of distress, shall exist, but not the right of transit in or through any State or Territory, or of sale or traffic against the laAvs thereof. Nor shall Congress have power to authorize any higher rate of taxation on persons held to labor or service than on land. The bringing into the District of Columbia persons held to la- bor or service for sale, or placing them in depots to he afterwards transferred to other jilaces for sale as merchandise, is prohibited. Skction 4. Tlie third paragraph of the second section of the fourth article of the Constitution shall not be construed to pre- vent any of the States, by appropriate legislation, and through the action of their judicial and ministerial ofhcers, from enf(M'cing the deliver}^ of fugitives from labor to the person to whom such service or labor is due. Section 5. The foreign slave trade is hereby forever prohi- bited; and it shall be the duty of Congress to pass laws to pre- vent the importation of slaves, coolies, or persons held to service or labor, into the United States and the Territories from places beyond the limits thereof. Section C The first, third and fifth sections, together with this section of these amendments, and third paragraph of the second section of the first article of the Constitution, and the tliird pariigraph of the second section of the fourth article there- of, shall not be amended or abolished without the consent of all the States. Section 7. Congress shall provide by law that the United States shall pay to the owner the full value of his fugitive from labor, in all cases where the marshal, or other officer, whose duty it was to arrest such fugitiv^e, was prevented from so doing by violence or intimidation from mobs or riotous assemblages, or when, nCw.r arrest, such fiigitive was rescued by like violence or intimidation, and the owner thereby deprived o[ the same; and Congress shall provide by law for securing to the citizens of each •State the privileges and immunities of the several States. ( [DOC. NO. XII.] COMMXJNIC^TIOlSr FROM HON. JOHN W. BROCKENBROUGH, ADDRESSED TO HON. JOHN TYLER, / EX-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND HOlf. GEORGE W. SUMMERS. [Doc. No. 12.] JUDGE BROCKENBROUGll'S LETTER. Washington, March 2, 1861. The Hon. .Tohn Tyler, ex-President of the United States, and Hon. George W. Summers: Gentlemen, — I beg leave to address you, as two of the Com- missioners representing the State of Virginia in the late Peace Conference at Washington, and also as members of the State Convention, now sitting at Richmond, and to state, as briefly as I can, my views in reference to tlie results of that Conference. The act of the General Assembly of Virginia which originated the Cojiference, declares the patriotic purposes which impelled the Legislature in resorting to this extraordinary mode of adjust- ing the unhappy controversy which now divides the States of this Confederacy, and declares that unless it be satisfactorily adjusted, *'a jicrmancnt dissolution of the Union is inevitable; and the General Assembly, representing the wishes of the people of this Commonwealth, is desirous of employing every reasonable means to avert so dire a calamity, and determined to make a final effort to restore the ITnioii and the Constitution in the spirit in whicli they were established by the fathers of the Republic. " The act further declared the opinion of the (jleneral Asseiubly to be, that the resolutions submitted to the Senate of the United States by Mr. Crittenden, with several specified modifications, constitute the basis of such an adjustmetit of the controversy as would be accepted by the people of Virginia. The plan of adjustment agreed upon by a majority of the Con- ference differs in many important particulars from the scheme of Mr. Crittenden. The main difficulty we had to contend Avith in the Conference, was in a satisfactory adjustment of the Territo- rial question. The Crittenden plan distinctly recognizes slavery of the African race south of latitude 36^ 30' as existing, and pre- cludes (Jongress from interfering therewith: and declares that it shall \)^ protected as property by all the departments of the terri- torial government during its continuance. The Conference plan contains no such recognition, co nomine, but declares that "the .status of persons held to involuntary service or labor, as it now exists, shall not be changed: nor shall any law be passed by 4 [Doc. No. 12.] Congress or the Territorial legislalure to hinder or prevent the taking of such persons from any of the JStates to said territories, nor to impair the rights arising from said relation; but the same shall be subject to judicial cognizance in the federal courts, ac- cording to the course of the common law." Whetber this provision is substantially e(|uivalent to the cor- responding clause of the Crittenden plan is a cpicstion of inter- pretatifUi. Tlie language of the latter is clear and perspicuous; of the former, vague and ambiguous. Wbatever tlie true con- struction of it be, it is a most weigbty objection to it, that it admits of various interpretations. The rights arising from the relation of master and slave are expressly recognized, and the Federal Courts are required to take cognizance of them; but neither the Executive nor Legislative de))artment is, in terms, required to protect them. Its advocates in the Conference in- sisted that wbile the rights arising from the relation are referred to tlie judicial determination of the courts, the recognition of them in the article, by a just implication, imports that it is the duty of the Legislature to afford them ample protection by posi- tive enactment of laws necessary to accomplish the end. If this be the proper construction of the clauses, and in my opinion it is — the guarantee of protection of tbe rights of property in slaves in the territories is equiv^alent to that contained in the Crittenden scheme. But we have to resort to implication to deduce it. The terms employed, the secure protection of the rights growing out of the relation of master and slave are nega- tive only; they shall not be changed, or the introduction of slaves hindered, or the rights of the master impaired by legisla- tion. No duty is prescribed to hedge them around with proper enactments. It is for this reason that 1 made a most strenuous effoit to amend the section by interpolating the words — ''and it shall be the duly of the t(!rritorial Covernment, in all its dejiart- ments, to protect the rights arising from said relation." The effort was repeatedly and most earnestly made. It was ineffec- tual, but it is fair to say that the sense of the Conference was not tested on this particular question — the consideration of the amendment being precluded by the ruling of the chair, that the section was not then amendable. The rigbts of tbe master are made subject to judicial cogni- zance accoi'di/iff to tJie course of the common Utw] How far can the courts afford protection to tbe rights of the master to his slave, according to the course of the common law? Wbere legal rights exist, that most wise and flexible system of law known as the common law always supplies the apjiropriate remedies for their enf ircement. The invasion of a riglit is an injury, fir tbe redress of which a suitable remedy was always afforded; for tlie common law knows no such anomaly as a wrong without a [Doc. No. 12.] 5 remedy. Any civil injury, therefore, to the rights growing out of the relation of master and slave would be redressed, accord- ing to the course of the common law, by supplying the appro- priate remedy of detinue, trover, case, vfcc. It is said that at common law, slavery was not recognized — that at common law, man could not have properly in man; and the celebrated Som- erset case, and the late Anderson case are cited, in support of the proposition; to whirh mav be added the imposing antlioriiy of W. H. Seward himself 2'Seward's Works, vol. II, p. 453-4. But the common law is not relerred to here to determine ri^lits^ but simply to furnish remedies for injuries to rights recognized by the section in explicit terms. The principle that riglits always draw after them at conuiion law the remedy for injuries to those rights, does not apply to public v/rongs or crimes. These are not punishable until deemed and appropriate penalties denounced either by the common law or by statute. But we cannot look to the common law as a source of criminal jurisdic- tion in the Federal Courts where those rights are made cogniza- ble, for those tribunals have no such jurisdiction, and can only take cognizance of crimes specially created or defined by sta- tute. Statutes prescribing police regulations are indispensable in a slaveholdiug country; but the duty of enacting them is not enjoined by this section, unless it be implied from the recogni- tion of the rights arising from the relation of master and slave. Is it a fair implication from the language of this section, that it is the duty of the territorial Legislature of New Mexico to pro- tect the riglits of slave owners by all proper enactments? In my judgment, it admits of no other fair or reasonable construction. There is much ciicumlncution to avoid the use of the terms "slaves" and "slavery"; but the 5^o^w5 of persons held to in- voliuitary service or labor there, is that of slavery, and the per- sons so held are slaves: that status — that is, the state or condi- tion of slavery shall not be changed, nor the importation or introduction of such persons from any of the States prevented, iu)r the rights arisini; from such relation impaired. They would be impaired williout proper legislation f)r their protection, and the duty of such protection may therefore be inferred, since the failure to legi^late may as efTectually impair the rights recog- nized, as positive hostile legislation. But, in point of fact, there is no necessity f»r such legislation in New Mexico, It exists already in very ample measure, as I learn from undoubted au- thority. Tlie status of such persons, as it now exists, is recog- nized as a status of slavery, and of slavery only; the rights of the master are already fully protected by law, and to repeal thi^se laws would be a clear violation of the spirit and very words of this section, as it would certainly impair, most proba- bly destroy, those rights. Upon every sound principle of inter- 6 [Doc. No. 12.] pretation, I think that the rights of the master to his slaves, as property, are protected by this section. The second section introduces a new, and as I tliink, valua- ble principle. >So far as the actpiisition of fulnre territory is concerned, it creates a dual Senate, by an equal partition of power between the two sections of the Senate. This is a prac- tical guarantee of equal power to tlie weaker section, by which the South can exclude any future territory, if the conditions of its admission are disadvantageous to her. But the Northern section may equally check-mate her, in her attempts to acquire future territory. True, but the only territory south of 36° 3(T which can be hereafter acquired, is Cuba and the Northern part of Mexico. Cuba is a slaveholdmg island already, and its great resources can only be developed by slave labor. The North is more eager to possess it than the South. If any portion of Mex- ico is hereafter acquired, it will be on the principle of a fair and equitable partition of the territory between the sections. T'his section was approved by four of the Commissioners from A'irsinia. The third section embodies, substantially, I thinlc, the provi- sions of the second, third and fourth sections of the (yritenden plan. It prohibits Congress from interfering with slavery within any Statj ox T'erritory; or iti the District of Columbia, without the consent of Maryland and of the OAvners, or making the owners just compensation; or with representatives or others bringing slaves for personal service with them and taking them away; or in places within the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States within those States and Territories wh^re slavery exists; or the removal or transportation of slaves from one State or Ter- ritory to any other where slavery exists; or the right during transportation, by sea or river, of toucldng at ports, shores and landings, and of landing in case of distress. The x\^^\\i oi ti'ansit through States where slavery does not exist, is not conferred. The provision that no higher rate of taxation shall be imposed on slaves than on land is of some value to the South. The section prohibiting the foreign slave trade by constitu- tional amendment is objectionable, simply because it was wholly unnecessary. Even the confederated States of the South now constituting an independent government of slave States, de facto, ii' not dc jure, have prohibited this traliic. The advo- cates for re-opening it in any one of the border slave States are very few, and there was no sort of necessity for interpolating this provision, which had no connection \\'\i\\ the pending con- troversy, into this scheme of adjustment. The seventh and last section of the Conference scheme is very much less satisfactory than the corresponding one in Mr. Crittenden's plan. Each provides for the payment of the full [Doc. No. 12.] 1 value of fugitive slaves by the United States in all cases where the officer charged with the duty of making the arrest is pre- vented from so doing by violence or intimidation, or when after arrest, the slaves are rescued. But the former is defective in not ]irovitling for reimbursement to the United States by cloth- ing it with power to impose and collect a tax on the county or city where the outrage was conmiitted equal to the principal, in- terest and costs, as is provided in the Crittenden resolutions. There is a double advantage in this feature. In the first place it is more just and equitable to cast the burthen on those who committed the wrong than upon the public treasury. The South is thus made, by its omission in the Conference scheme, to pay its full proportion of a charge resulting from a wrong conmiitted against herself. But by far the most important con- sideration is, that such a requirement would tend powerfully to restrain such wicked outrages by making it the interest of the offending locality to suppress all mobs and riotous assemblages, to rob and plunder the citizens of the South for no other cause than asserting an undoubted constitutional right. I have thus endeavored to run a parallel between the two plans of adjustment. On the whole, it is clear that the Critten- den plan is far preferable to that of the late l*eace Conference. It is unnecessary to say how earnestly, yet inelfectually, we strug- gled to come up to the very letter of our commission by obtain- ing an adjustment on the basis of the former plan, and in every variety of form. We were uniformly voted down by that inex- orable mnjority! At length, all rival schemes being rejected, the naked question came up of the adoption or rejection of the present Conference scheme. The vote was by sections, and A'irginia voted against the most important sections, particularly the first and seventh of the series; and they were all adopted seriatim. It was supposed that, as a matter of course, the vote would be taken upon the scheme as an entirety, and I then an- nounced to one of you that after the most anxious deliberation I had come to the conclusion that, distasteful as the scheme was to me, I felt it to be my duty to cast a representative vote and sustnin the measure as a whole. 1 was convinced tlial Western Virginia, which I in part represented, would so have voted by an immense majority, if her voice could be heard within that hall, and, acting under that strong conviction, I would have done homage to that great principle of representative govern- ment whicli demands that the representative yield his individual sentiments and give utterance to those of his constituents. But no vote was taken on the plan, as a whole, the Chair having ruled that each section being successively adopted, the entire plan was adopted, and no further vote was necessary or admissible under the parliamentary rule. 10 8 [Doc. No. 12.] The most solemnly momentous issue that ever agitated the councils of our dear old Coinuionwealth is now fairly made up and iiuist soon find its solution in the dciibcM-ations of the Con- vention now assembled to give expression to her sovereign will. My earnest prayer is that true wisdom may conduct her safely and honorably out of this great crisis. Every loyal son of hers awaits the issue with intense solicitude, and for myself I will say that my destiny is bound up indissolubly with hers ! I am, gentlemen, most cordiallyj Your friend; JOHN W. BROCKENBROUGH. [DOC. m. xm.] REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO CONFER WITH TflE EDITORS OF TUE RICHMOND E\(iUlRER TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE PROCEEDKGS OF THE COxWENTION COULD BE PUBLISHED UPON A SEPARATE SHEET WITHOUT ANY OTIIEPw MATTER. [Doc. No. 13.] REPORT. The undersigned, committee appointed to ascertain whether the Debates of the Convention could be published on sheets containing no other matter, report: that in discharge of their duty they handed to one of the proprietors of the HJm/uirer the following conniuinication: Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to confer with the editors of the Richmond Enquirer, to ascertain whether the proceedings of this Convention could be published upon a separate sheet, without any other matter. The Committee appointed under the foregoing resolution deem it desirable that the Debates of the Convention sliould be printed in a more convenient form for binding and reference than now. They, therefore, in furtherance of the dwiy assiumed them bv the resolution aforesaid, submit the follcnving inquiries to the proprietors of the E/if/uircr: 1. On what terms would the proprietors of the JEm/uirer sub- stitute for tlieir present contract for printing of the debates an agreement to print them on sheets without any other matter, in a form more convenient for binding and reference? 2. On what terms would they substitute for the twenty copies of the Semi-Weekly Etu/uirer, now furnished members of the Convention, the same number of copies of the Debates of the Convention made up from the columns of the Emjiiirer, and printed upon the same paper, folded into octavo form, with three columns on each pnge, each copy to be stitched, and to contain no other matter but the said Debates? What would be the cost of copies above the number of twenty to each member? 3. On what terms would they substitute for the twenty copies of the -£77/r/?/irer now furnished each mon)berof the Convention, twenty copies of an extra sheet of the Euquircr containing no other matter than the Debates of the Convention, the said extra 4 [Doc. No. 13.] to bo printed wlienever there is matter enough to fill a sheet of the Enquirer paper? What would be the cost per copy of a greater number than twenty to eacji member? Signed, JOHN N. HUGHES, W. C. WICKHAM, G. W. RICHARDSON, Co?nmittee. That in response thereto they received a commnnication from the proprietors of the £'w/2/?;rr, declining to make any alteration whatever in their present contract, but proposing to "furnish in addition to the twenty Semi- Weeklies, which the contract calls for, upon the terms of the present contract, iriihmit (K/ditional charge for composition, and reporting any number of copies of a separate sheet, without any other matter, \vliich the Convention may order." Your committee compute the cost of twenty copies to each member, if the publication is deferred until material enough is furnished to fill a sheet of the Enquirer paper, at about one hundred dollars per week, allowing sixty-four columns per week, as the average amount of matter, and excluding from ciilcnlation any allowance for foKling and wrajiping, which would increase the cost by the sum of one hundred and twenty-one dollars and sixty cents per week. Inasmuch as many members of the Convention disapprove of the character of some of the "other matter" that under the ex- isting arrangement accompanies the Debates, the committee re- commend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, Tliat the committee appointed on printing the De- bates on separate sheets be directed to endeavor to contract with the proprietors of the Enquirer to furnish each men) Ivor of the Convention with twenty copies ot" the debates from their com- mencenient, to he printed in accordance with and on tiio terms indiciited in their report, provided that no contract shall be made for folding and wrapping the same; and if they can obtain such contract, it shall be submitted to the Convention for its action. JOHN N. HUGHES, Chairman. [DOC. NO. xrv.] POPULATION STATE OF VIRGINIA, ACCORDING TO THE EIGHTH CENSUS, TAKEN JUNE 1, 1860. [Doc. No. 14.] Census Office, Department of the Interior, "> Washington, March 9, 1861. 5 Hon. Sherrard Clemens, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir, — I have the honor to mention that since the trans- mission of the table, giving the population of the State of Vir- ginia liy counties, a more complete return has been receiv^ed from Amherst county, reducing somewhat its population. The cor- rect population of that county is: Whites 7,170 Free black , 295 Slaves 6,278 be Total 13,743 The population of the whole State, with this correction, will Whites 1,047,613 Free black 57,579 Slaves 490,887 Total 1,596,079 Substituting these figures for those found in the table, I be- lieve the exact population of the State will be given. Very respectftiily. Your obedient servant, JOS. C. G. KENNEDY, SupH. U [Doc. No. 14.] Population of the State of Virginia, according to the Eighth Census, taken June 1, 1860. COUNTIES. Free Colored. Slaves. Aggregates. Accomac .... Albcinarle . . . Alexandria . . AUcgliany . . . Amelia Amherst .... Appomattox . Angiista Barbour Bath Bedford Berkeley .... Boone Botetourt . . . Braxton Brooke Brunswick. . . Buchanan . . . Buckingham . Cal)cll Callioun Caiiiplicll. ... Caroline Girroll , Charles City. . , Charlotte ..".., Chesterfield. ., Clarke Clav Craig Culpepcr . . . . , Cumberland . Dinwiddic . . . Doddridge. . . Elizabeth City Essex Eairfax .. . . Eaufpiier . . Fiivulte.. . . Floyd Fluvanna. . Franklin . . Frcderiek.. Giles Gilmer .. . . Gloucester. Goochland Grayson . . . Greene. . . . 1 0,687 12,205 9,858 5,(il.3 2,894 7,136 4,113 21,537 8,729 2,652 14,390 10,606 4,681 8,444 4,885 5,425 4,993 2,762 6,041 7,691 2,492 13,585 6,950 7,719 1,806 4,981 10,018 3,707 1,761 3,106 4,964 2,946 13,675 5,168 3,180 3,295 8,047 10,457 5,716 7,745 5,102 13,642 13,082 6,051 3,685 4,518 3,814 7,653 3,019 3,392 504 1,408 132 192 333 176 576 135 78 602 269 1 303 3 51 670 1 360 24 1 1,032 843 31 856 252 644 64 5 27 425 310 3,749 1 201 478 671 792 10 16 257 105 1,206 54 22 7n2 703 62 22 4,507 13,916 1,386 990 7,667 6,847 4,600 5,617 95 946 10,176 1,650 158 2,769 104 18 9,148 30 8,811 305 9 11,580 10,672 262 2,947 9,236 8,355 3,375 21 420 6,675 6,705 12,774 34 2,417 6,696 3,117 10,455 271 475 4,994 6,351 2,259! 778J 52 5,736 6,1 39l 5471 1,9841 18,586 26,625 12,652 6,765 10,753 14,316 8,889 27,750 8,959 3,676 25,068 12,525 4,840 11,516 4,992 5,494 14,811 2,793 15,212 8,020 2,502 26,197 18,465 8,012 5,609 14,469 19,017 7,146 1,787 3,653 12,064 9,961 30,198 5,203 5,798 10,469 11,835 21,704 5,997 8,236 10,363 20.098 16,547 6,883 3,759 10,956 10,656 8,252 6,025 Carried forward | 337,276| 22,641 205,076] 564,993 [Doc. No. U.] COUNTIES. Wliitcs. Free Coloreii. Slaves. Aggregates. Brought forward. . Grecnhrior Grccnesville Halifax Haiiip.'iliirc Hancock Hanover Hardy Harrison Henrico Henry •Highland Lsle of Wight Jackson Janu's City Jeflersou Kanawha King & Queen King George King William Lancaster Lee Lewis Logan Loudoun Louisa Lunenburg . McDowell Madison Marion Marshall Mason Matthews Mecklenburg Mercer Middlesex Monongalia Monroe Montgomery Morgan Nanseniond Nelson New Kent Nicholas Norfolk Northampton Northuml)erland Nottowav Ohio...; Orange rage Patrick Pendleton Pittsylvania Pleasants Carried forward 76C,70G 337,276 10,1<>0 ],'.'7:i 11,(h;c. 12,481 4,412 7,508 8,r)2i 18,185 37,1*84 6,77'.* 3,8'.H) 5,n5.S 8,240 2, Kill 10,(»'.t2 18,787 8,801 2,518 2,589 1,981 10,195 7,78H 4,789 15,080 (3, Kit; 4,447 1,585 4,864 12,656 12,936 8,752 8,805 0,777 0,428 1,800 12,907 9,526 8,259 3,618 5,742 6,656 2,146 4,470 24,348 2,9'.i| 8,871 2,270 22,190 4,407 6,875 7,159 5,si78 ]7,li>r, 22,641 180 284 658 219 1 233 270 23 3,591 308 27 1,354 11 1,046 523 179 388 385 415 301 13 33 1 1,243 389 232 93 2 86 47 218 900 28 123 40 117 139 24 2,470 121 364 2 2,812 90G 220 98 126 188 384 130 48 059' 4 205,076 1,525 4,167 14,897 1,218 2 9,484 1,073 582 20,041 5,018 402 3,570 5.- 2,58( 3,960 2,184 6,142 3,673 5,525 2,869 824 230 148 6,499 10,198 7,305 4,89 08 29 38( 3,008 12,419 30-J 2,375 101 1,114 2,217 94 5,481 6,288 3,374 154 9,008 3,872 3,489 6,468 100 6,111 850 2,070 244 14,840 1 45,1131 406,567 1,218,390 564,993 12,210 6,874 20,521 18,913 4,445 17,225 9,864 13,790 61,616 12,105 4,319 9,977 8,306 5,798 14,576 10,150 10,881 6,575 8,529 5,151 11,032 7,999 4,988 21,772 10,098 11,984 1,585 8,854 12,721 18,001 9,185 7,091 20,096 0,818 4,364 13,048 10,757 10,015 3,781 18,093 18,015 5,884 4,026 30,158 7,832 7,530 8,836 22 422 10,' 706 8,109 9,859 6,105 32,104 2,945 [Doc. No. 14.] COUNTIES. Whites. Free Colored. Slaves. Aggregates. Brought forward. Pocahontas Powhatan Preston Prince Edward Prince George Princess Anne * Prince William Pulaski Putnam Raleigh Randolph Rappahannock Richmond • Ritchie Roano Roanoke Rockbridge Rockingham Russell Scott Shenandoah Smyth SotUhampton Spotsylvania StaffoVd Surry Sussex Tavlor Tazewell Tucker Tyler Upsliur Warren Warwick Wasliington Wayne Wcijstcr We>tmoreland Wetzel Wirt Wise Wood Wvominir Wvtlie..! York 766,706 3,686 2,589 13,183 4.038 '2,018 4,335 5,(189 3,814 5,708 3,291 4,793 5,018 3,.-; 6,809 5,309 5,256 12,845 20,495 9,030 11,530 12,829 7,734 5,757 7,718 4,922 2,364 3,118 7,300 8,627 1,396 6,488 7,064 4,686 662 14,098 6,604 1,552 3,386 6,691 3,728 4,416 10,791 2,797 9,986 2,353 45,113 20 399 62 465 496 193 520 13 13 19 14 812 820 1 149 421 526 51 52 314 181 1,750 572 319 1,254 673 51 91 12 11 16 281 59 247 1,192 2 26 79 157i 671 406,567 252 5,403 67 7,341 4,996 3,186 2,356 1,589 580 57 183 3,520 2,466 38 72 2,643 3,984 2,387 1,099 490 753 1,037 5,409 7,786 3,314 2,515 6,384 112 1,202 20 18 212 1,575 1,019 2,548 143 3 3,704 10 23 66 176 64 2,162 1,925 Total 1,047,5791 57,617 491,456 1,596,652 1,218,390 3,958 8,391 13,312 11,844 8,410 7,714 8,565 5,416 6,301 3,367 4,990 8,850 6,856 6,847 5,382 8,048 17,250 23,408 10,180 12,072 13,896 8,952 12,916 16,076 8,555 6,133 10,175 7,463 9,920 1,428 6,517 7,292 6,442 1,740 16,893 6,747 1,555 8,282 6,703 3,751 4,508 11,046 2,861 12,305 4,949 Census Office, Dkp.mjt.mext of the Txteimok, 7 Washington, March 5, 1801. 3 I certify that the above table represents the true number of the population of the several comities in the State of Virginia, as re- turned by the Eiglith Census. JOS. C. G. KENNEDY. [DOC. NO. XV.l COMMUNICATION FROM A COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CONFERENCE CONVENTION OP MARYLAND. [Doc. No. 15.] COMMUNICATION. To the Honnrahle, the President of the Convention of the people of Virginia: The undersigned, citizens of Maryland, have been appointed a committee on behalf of a Conference Convention, representing a portion of tlie citizens of the City of Baltimore, and of nearly all the counties of Maryland, to communicate with the Conven- tion over which you preside, in reference to a matter in which they deem themselves deeply concerned, and which is now oc- cupying the attention of your body. It is upon the subject of the proposed Conference with the Southern Border States. It is especially to be understood, that in anything we may say, there nmst be no inference that tliis particular measure, or any other is, in our judgment, or in the opinion of those persons whom we represent, to he preferred. VVe entirely disclaim any purpose even to suggest what would be the judgment of our constituents, did the occasion make it proper to express it. Our design is solely to invite the attention of the Convention to the importance of one particular consideration, if and when the pro- posed Conference shall be found acceptable to your Convention. In that event, (believing, as those whom we represent have in- structed us to say, they do believe,) that the peoyile of Maryland will accept such an invitation, it becomes, as we respectfully suggest, a matter of equal interest to each and all of the Souih- crn Border States, to secure, as far as it may be done, a full, fair and accurate expression of the popular will, in such form as to leave no doubt either of its character, or of the authority of those who may be selected as its agents and representatives. The proposition before your body requires the delegates to the Conference to be selected by the " proper authorities of those States." If any existing organized department of the Government of Maryland should attempt the selection of deleijates to such a Convention as is proposed, it would undoubtedly be resisted by the people, and; iu that event; couflicting claunants would pre- 12 4 [Doc. No. 15.] sent themselves as riglitful exponents of the popular sentiment, duly entilicd to be received as suoii. Our sole object is to avoid, by the terms of the invitation, all occasion for such collision; and, with this view, we respectiuUy suggest such an alteration in the language of your resolution as will express its object to be, that delegates to the proposed Oon- vention shall be clcclcd, either directly by the people^ or through the agency of a sovereign State Convention. \\\ the hope and expectation that this request will he fovorably considered by your Convention, we have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servants, W. MITCHELL, E. F. CHAMBERS, WILLIAM HENRY NORRIS, ISAAC D. JONES, J. HANSON THOMAS. [DOC. NO. XYL] COMMUNICATION FROM THE EXECUTE OF THE C0M310XWEALTII, TRANSMITTING C0MMU5ICATI0SS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE STATE CONVENTION OF A-RK^NS^S. [Doc. No. 16.] Executive Department, "> April 8, 18GI. f GentleTnen of the Co7ivcjitio?i: On Saturday evening last, I received two communications fi-om Honorable David Walker, President of the State Conven- tion of Arkansas, enclosing an Ordinance and Resolutions adopted by the CouA'^ention, on the 20th day of March, 1861. On an examination of the resolutions, it will be seen that they were intended to be laid before the General Assembly, but as that body has adjourned, and as the matters to which they re- late are under consideration in your honorable body, I have deemed it my duty to transmit them to you, for such disposition as you may think proper to make of them. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 16.] Little Rock, March 29, 1861. To his Excellency John Letcher, Governor of the State of Virginia: Sir, — By tlic fifth of the series of resohitions which I have the honor herewitli to transmit to you, and whicli were adopted by the State Cnnvenlion of Arkansas, on the 2()th day of March, 1861, I have respectfully to request that your Excellency will infirm mo, as soon as convenient and practicable, what action your State has taken or proposes to take in reference to the pro- position to hold a Border Slave State Convention, at Frankfort, Kentuck}', or elsewhere, during the coming spring or summer. This information is sought with a view to guide the action of the Commissioners or Delegates elected by the Convention of the State of Arkansas to said Convention or Conference of the Border Slave States, should one be held. I trust your Excellency will furnish the desired information at your earliest convenience. My post office address is, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, DAVID WALKER, PresH of the State Convention of Arkaiisas. By E. C. Boudinot, Secretary. [Doc. No. 16.] Little Rock, ArkansaSj") March 28, 1861. f His Excellency John Letcher, Governor of the State of Virgijiia: Sir, — Li accordance with the second resohition of the series herewith enclosed, I have the honor to present to you the action of the Convention of the people of the State of Arkansas, on the subject therein treated of, and respectfully request that you will place it before your Legislature, at the earliest convenient moment. I would be pleased to hear from your Excellency, touching the jiolitical affairs of the country, and of the proposed reme- dies, for existing evils. My post office address is, Fayetteville, Washington county, Arkansas. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, DAVID WALKER, President. By E. C. BouDiNOT, Secj'etary. 13 [Doc. No. 16.] RESOLUTIONS Passed by the Convention of the People of Arkansas, on the 20th day of March, 1861. Wc, the people of the State of Arkansas, in Convention as- sembled, in view of the unfortunate and distracted condition of our once happv and jtrosperous country, and of the alarming dissensions existing between the Noitliern and Southern sec- tions thereof, and desiring that a fair and ecfuitable adjustment of the same may be made, do hereby declare the following to be just causes of complaint on the part of the people of the South- ern States against their brethren of the Northern, or non-slave- holdnig States: 1. The people of the N^orthcrn States have organized a poli- tical party, purely sectional in its character, the central and controlling idea of which is hostility to the institution of African slavery, as it exists in the Southern States; and that party has elected a President and Vice President of the United States, pledged to administer the Government n|)on principles inconsist- ent with the rights and subversive of the interests of the South- ern States. 2. They have denied to the people of the Southern States the right to an equal ))articipation in the benefits of tbe conmioii Territories of tbe 'Union by refusing tliem the same protection to their slave property thereiirthat is afforded to other property, and by declaring that no more slave States shall be admitted into the Union. They have, by their prominent men and lead- ers, declared tlie doctrine of the irrepressible conflict, or the as- sertion of the principle that the institution of slavery is incom- patible with frc(nlom, and that both cannot exist at once; that this continent nmst be wholl^?^ frt!e or wholly slave. They have, in one or more instances, refused to surrender negro thieves to the constitutional demand of the constituted authority of a sove- reign State. 10 [Doc. No. 16.] 3. They have declared that Congress possesses, under the Constitution, and ought to exercise, the power to ahoHsh slavery in the Territories, in the District of Cohunbia, and in the forts, arsenals and dock-yards of the United States, within the limits of the slaveholding St:ites. 4. They have, in disregard of their constitutional obligations, obstructed the faithful execution of the fugitive slave laws by enactments of their Slate Legislatures. 5. They have denied the citizens of Southern States the right of transit through nonslavchohling States with their slaves, and tiie right to hold them while temporarily sojourning therein. 6. They have degraded American citizens by placing them upon an equality M'iih negroes at the ballot-box. To redress the grievances hereinbefore complained of, and as a means of restoring harmony and fraternal good will between tiie people of all the States, the following amendments to the Constitution of the United States are proposed: 1. The President and Vice President of the United States shall each be. chosen alternately from a slaveholding and non- slaveholding State; but in no case shall both be chosen from slaveholding or non slaveholding States. 2. In all the territory of the United States now held, or which may hereafter be acquired, situate north of latitude 86° SCK slavery, or involuntary servitude, except as a punishmmit for crime, is prohibited while such territory shall remain under ter- ritorial government. In all the territory now held, or which may hereafter be acquired, south of said line of latitude, slavery of the African race is hereby recognized as existing, and shall not be interfered with by Congress, but shall be protected as property by all the departments of the territorial goveriunent during its continuance. And when any territory, north or south of said line, within such boundaries as Congress may jiicscribe, shall contain the population requisite for a meiuber of Congress, according to tlie then federal ratio of representation of the people of the United States, it shall, if its form of government be re- publican, be adnutted into tlie Union on an equal footing with the original States, with or without slavery, as the constitution of such new State may provide. 3. Congress shall have no power to legislate ujion the subject of slavery, except to protect the citizen in his right of property in slaves. 4. That in addition to the provisions of the third paragraph of the second section of the fourth article of the Constitution of the United States, Congress shall have power to provide bylaw, and it shall be its duty so to provide, that the United States shall pay to the owner who shall apply fiir it, the iull value of his fugitive slave in all cases when the marshal or other officer [Doc. No. IG.] 11 whose duty it wt\s to arrest snid fugitive was prevented from so doing by violence; or wlien, after arrest, said fugiiive was res- cued by fiirco, and the owner thereby prevented and obstructed in the pursuit of his remedy for the recovery of his fugitive slave under the said clause of the Constitution and the laws made in pursuance thereof. And in all such cases, when the United States shall pay for such fugitive, they shall have the right, in their own name, lo sue the county in which said vio- lence, intimidation, or rescue was commilted, and to recover from it, with interest and damages, tlie amount paid by them for said fugitive slave. And the said county, after it has paid said amount to the United States, may, for its indemnity, sue and recover from the wrong-doers or rescuers, by whom the owner was prevented from the recovery of his fugitive slave, in like manner as the owner himself might have sued and recovered. 5. The third paragraph of the second section of the fourth article of the Coiistitution shall not be construed to prevent any of the States from having concurrent jurisdiction with the United States, by a])propriate legislation, and through the action of tlu-ir judicial and ministerial officers, from enforcing the de- livery of fugitives from labor to the person to whom such ser- vice or labtn- is due. 6. Citizens of slavehohling States, when travelling throug-h, or temporarily sojourning with their slaves in non-slaveholding States, shall be protected in their right of pro[)erty in such slaves. 7. The elective franchise and the right to hold office, whether federal, State, territorial or municipal, shall not be exercised by persons of tfie African race, in whole or in part. 8. These amendments, and the third paragraph of the second •section of the first article of the Constitution, and the third paragraph of the second section of the f mrth article thereof, shall not be amended or abolished without the consent of all the States. That the sense of the people of the United States mav be taken upon the amendments above proposed, Rcsnirfd by the people nf Arkansas, in Conveiition assembled, That we recommend the calling of a c.onventiou of the States of the fexler;d Union, at the earliest practicable day, in accordance with the provisions of the filth article of the Constitution of the United States. 2. Resolved furUier, That the President of this Convention transmit to the President and Congress of the United States, and to the Governors and Legislatures of the several Slates, a copy of tliese proceedings. 3. Resolved further, That looking to the call of a national convention^, as recoinraended iii the first re.^.olution above, this 12 [Doc. No. IC] Convention elect five delegates to represent the State of Arkan- sas in such Convention. 4. Rcsoh'cd furt/icr, That a rommittee of five delegates of this Convention be ajipointed to prepare an address to the people of liie United Slates nrginj? iipnn them the inipnrtanre of a nnited elTort on the part of the patriotic citizens of all sections and parties to save the oonntry from the dangers which impend it, and which threaten its destinction, and, especidly, to arrest the reckless and fanaticpl s|)irit of sectionalism North and South, which, if not arrested, will inevitably involve us in a bloody civil war. [Doc. No. 16.] 13 AN OPiDINAXGE AND EESOLUTIOXS Recommejided by a Conference Committee, and passed by the State Convention, on Wednesday, March 20, 1S61. An ordinance to provide for holding an election in the State of Arh'ofisas, for the pi/rposc of taking the sense of the people of the State, on the question of ^^ Cooperation''^ or "Seccssioji.^^ Sec. 1. Be it oi'dained by the people of the State of Arkan- sas in Convention assembled , That an election shall be held, in all the counties in this State, on ^Monday, the fifth day of An- gnst, 1861, at which the question of "Cooperatinn" or "Se- cession" shall be submitted to the people of this State; which election shall be held and conducted, in all respects, in accor- dance with the laws ol the State now in force, prescribing the manner of holding elections; Provided, that the sheriffs of the several counties shall be required to give at least thirty days notice of the time and places of holding said elections by adver- tisement thereof as required by law for ordinary elections. Sec. 2 Be it further ordained, That the ballots or tickets to be used in said election shall be indorsed "for cooperation" or *: ;tllect«ir of the cnstoms of the district of (.'herrystime, and of Sanniel V. W^atkiiis, surveyor of the f)ort of Richmond and Petersburg, beg leave to report: That thindsay. Chief Engineer Hugh Clark. MARL\E CORPS. Second Lieutenant C. Miles Collier. Do Oley Bradford. 19 10 [Doc. No. 23.] REVENUE SERVICE. Captain Richard Evans. Do R. K. Hntlgins. Do Osmond Peters. First Lieutenant J. F. Milligan. Second Lieutenant Jiiluisoii D'Lngnel. Do W. E.Hudgins. Do B. VV. Frobol. Do J. R. C. Lewis. Navy Agent George Ley all. [DOC. NO. XXIV.] COMMUNICATION FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTING A STATEMENT OF THE NUMBER AND RANK OF THE OFFICERS OF THE PROVISIONAL ARMY OF VIRGINIA. [Doc. No. 4.] Executive Department^ > June 17, 1861. f Gentlemen of the Convention : I have the honor to transmit a statement of the number and rank of the oflicers appointed lo the Provisional Army of Vir- ginia, prior to its transfer to the Confederate States, in answer ^o your resohuion of the 15th instant. Respectfully; JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 24.] PROVISIONAL ARMY. e -1 Name. Rank. la 1861. GENERAL OFFICERS. May 4 15 Joseph E. Jolinston Brigadier General. Do. do. T. T. Fauntlerov COLONELS OF ARTILLERY, 9 John B. Magruder Colonel. LIEUTENANT COLONELS OF ARTILLERY. 9 John C. Pemberton Lieutenant Colonel. 9 Samuel Jones Do. do. MAJORS OF ARTILLERY. None. CAPTAINS OF ARTILLERY, 9 John S. Saunders Captain. COLONELS. 21 William B. Blair Colonel. June 7 Henry Hill Do. LIEUTENANT COLONELS. May 17 Andrew Jackson Lieutenant Colonel. MAJORS. 17 Asa Wall, (Surgeon) Rank, Major. Do. 17 J. P. Smith, (Surgeon) CAPTAINS. 7 John M. MauTT Captain. Do. 7 Samuel H. Ldcher 7 Fleming Gardner Do. 17 James Y. Jones Do. 17 D. B. Bridgford Do. 17 W. C. Williams Do. 17 Bradfut* Warwick Do. 17 S. Crutchfield Do. 17 M. B. Hardin Do. 17 J. P. Thorn Do. 2'2 James Kellum, (Assistaot Surgeon) Rank, Captain. [Doc. No. 24.] PROVISIONAL ARMY— Continued. 1861. May 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 30 30 31 31 CAPTAINS — Continued. E. T. D. Myers, (Engineer's duty) Conwav R. Howard, (Engineer's duty) T. M. K. Talcott, (Engineer's duty). ." B. B. Douglass E. Cunningham, (Engineer's duty) , M. McDonald, (Engineer'.^ duty) Scott Ship K. II. Burks Benjamin W. Leigh , F. VV. Smith Isaac Green James W. Smith , Henry M. Mathews, (Engineer's duty) , W. H. Taylor, (Assistant Adjutant General). . Clifton H. Smith, (Assistant Adjutant General) FIRST LIEUTENANTS. J. G. Paxton P. P. Slaughter James Ker W. B. Tabb W. E. Harrison R. McCausland T. K. Thornton J. A. Turner J. B. Harvie C. Henderson L. J. Smiih G. B. Horner B. H.Todd C. M. Barton , Walter H. Taylor W. E. Cutshaw , R. P. Carson , L. W. Reid A. J. Grigsby W. E. Fife C. L. Lumsden J. H. Morri.son E. S. Hutter, Jr George A. Thornton Joseph H. Chenowitn George C. Dickinson , William II. Morgan , T. T. Faunlleroy R. L. Maury Captain. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Fir St Lieutenant; Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do, Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do, [Doc. No. 24.] PROVISIONAL ARMY— Continued. FIRST LIEUTENANTS — Continued. H. W. Cox R. P. Koland J. B. Cocke Giles B. Cooke E. Vr. Lee Sergeant F. Mann C. A. Davidson J. W. Cringan A. R. II. Ranson Charles Richardson Louis Zimnier R. B. Marve John C. Maynard Edmund Goode G. G. Otcv J. Waddeil W. R. Whitehead Opie Staite H. Tudor Tucker J. B. Brockenbrough Henry Hunter Lewis Randolph T. M. Senims George H. Smith SECOND LIECTENANTS. J. H. Carpenter A. S. Scott W. L. Wingfield J. T. Tosh N. C. Hammond G. Buck J. Hamhrick W. Overtoil W. H. Lipscomb W. D. Howard George Thornton W. M. Palmer G. D. Parker R M. Mavo W. R. .Tones R. H. Logan W. V. N"eime\ er W. H. Browne Jamcfl Dearing H. D. Twyman 20 First Lieutenant. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Second Lieutenant. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. [Doc. No. 24.] PROVISIONAL ARMY— Continued. II Name. Rank. 1861. Mav 3 SECOND LIEUTENANTS Coiltinuod. R. S. Kinne V Second Lieutenants 3 W. Ii;. Gibson Do. 3 James B. Wasliington Do. 3 William G. Waller Do. 3 Thomas P. Turner Do. 3 Frank Masi Do. 3 H. W. Hunter Do. 3 R. L. Williams Do. 3 W. E. Taylor Do. 3 W. E. Park Do. 3 E. M. Morrison Do. 3 W. H. Brav Do. 3 W. A. Smith Do. 3 W. Gregory Do. 3 C. G. Lawson Do. 3 R. S. Majett Do. 3 T. R. Dunn Do. 3 J. Hcth Do. 3 J. W. Uouck Do. 3 T. G. Hart Do. 3 B. Coltrane Do. 3 J. A. Douglass Do. 3 H. M. Mathews Do. 3 Robert J. McEldowney Do. 3 Hugh II. Lee Do. 3 Augustus Bailey Do. 3 Alexander (ireever Do. 3 William P. Thompson Do. 8 Jolin Logan Do. 3 Lawrence Chase Do. 3 J. W. McCarty Do. 3 J. M. Pavne Do. 8 Frank Carter Do. 3 Philip L. Burwell Do. 3 R. E. Allen Do. 3 E. B. Montague Do. 7 J. M. Otey Do. 7 W. P. Otev Do. 7 William D. Porter, Jr Do. 7 Henry C. Allen Do. 7 John L. Morjian Do. 7 T. S. Jones Do. 7 T. E. Jaikson Do, 7 Wood Bouldin, Jr Do. 7 J. R. Tvler Do. 7 Thomas Rowland Do. 7 John G. Gittings Dov. [Doc. No. 24.] PROVISIOXAL ARMY— Continued. SECOND LIEUTENANTS — Continued. W. E. Kcmblo John Condroy Taylor .John Taliaferro L. H. Diinlap J. R. Crump W. N. Boiling R. L. Poorc \V. G. Turpin H. T. Douglass B. L. Blackford A. S. Pendleton J. H. Gilmer, Jr .1. H. Sharp .James Breckenridge .J. R. Bryan William Bernard Meredith John Preston, Jr Charles Davis Lewis Burwell W.J. Packard H. C. Fairfax M. L. Powell C. J. P. Cresap Edward Willoughby Anderson Robert Pegram Walker .J. Bo«wortli F. M. Huddoth M. C. Selden William B. Myers, (Engineer's duty). . . Frank S. Robertson B. W. Haymond A. S. Norment Julien Fairfax Charles E. Yeatman E. A. Semple John W. Carrington James W. Pegram R. T. Daniel, Jr J. M. JeftVies, Jr , P. N. Page T. Jefferson Page Robert C. Atkinson .T. H. Chamberlavne J. H. Ham '. J. T. Xeff Thomas Massenburg 0. H. BetU Second Liulenant. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 10 [Doc. No. 24.] PROVISIONAL ARMY— Continued. B 11 Name. Rank. 1861. May 21 25 SECOND LiECTENANTS — Continued. Wm. F. Blackistone, (Maryland brigade) Edwin Barbour Second Lieutenant. Do. 25 C. W. McDonald Do. 25 Thomas B. Hamilton Do. 80 William M. Hopkins Do. 80 E. C. Robinson, Jr Do. 30 SO R. B. Davis Powhatan R. Clark Do. Do. 30 Thomas S. B. Tucker Do. 30 William V. Coleman Do. 30 Herbert Brvan Do 30 J. T. Cowan Do. 30 Gurden C. Ashton Do. 9 COLONELS OF CAVALRY. R. H. Chilton Colonel. 14 R. S. Garnett, (Adjutant General) Do. 9 LIEUTENANT COLONELS OF CAVALRY. R. S. Ewell Lieutenant Colonel. 9 CAPTAINS OF CAVALRY. Lunsford Lomax Captain. Colonel. 9 COLONELS OF LIGHT INFANTRY. Daniel Rurniation you desire in relation to the connec- tion ot'this rail road with those south of this city, and the terms on which this company and those owning the rail roads between this city and VVeldon would rent or purchase those connections, with the unrestricted use of them, if constructed by the Gov- ernment. Having some six weeks since been applied to by the Quartermaster's Department of the Virginia army to furnish in- formation as to the practicability and cost of these connections, and the terms on which the rail road companies concerned would rent or purchase them from the State, I promptly conferred with officers of those companies on the subject, and also had surveys and estimates made by experienced and skilful engineers, and as the result of those conferences, surveys and estimates, 1 beg leave to state : 1st. That these connections can be constructed at a cost which can l)e approximately estimated not to exceed seventy-five thou- sand dollars. 2d. That, if the State will defray the first cost of constructing the work, under the direction and control of the companies con- cerned, they will, through this company, obligate themselves to the State, whenever, for a period of not less than five years, the State shall seciu'e to those companies the complete use of those connections for all their purposes of passenger and freight trans- portation, to pay as rent for that use to the State six per cent, per annum of the cost of constructing those connections; will keep the same in good repair, and will not charge the State or the Confederate States with any tolls or fares for transporting troops or munitions of war over the same. 3d. That, whenever the State shall convey to those companies the ownership of tliose connections, with the right to the com- plete use of them as aforesaid, the companies will obligate them- selves to purchase them at the original cost. It is proper for me to add, that the control, by the rail road companies concerned, of the mode and expense of constructing these connections, is a necessary condition to the rcnljng or pur- chase of these connections by the companies, and that, if the 6 [Doc. No. 26.] means of constructing this Avork shall bo furnished by the Gov- ernment promptly as required, these companies would undertake its construction under the direction of skilful and experienced engineers, selected by them, possessing peculiar advaiuages and opportunities of knowing and using the materials and modes of construction best adapted to the important purposes for wliich it is to be constructed. The employment of any other agency woulA very probably result in the construction of this work at a much greater ex- pense, and in such a mode as to make it of less, if of any, value to the companies concerned, and perhaps preclude altogether their either renting or purchasing it. And as the rail road companies, who are to perform the trans- portation over these conneclious, and to pay for them in rent a lixed per ceiitage on their cost, and in purchase of them that cost itself, are thus equally interested in having the work done in the best and most available manner, and at the least practica- ble expense, there can be no doubt that the Government would secure the best and most economical construction of this work by employing in it the agency of those companies^ and of the engineers to be employed by them, Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, P. V. DANIEL, .Jr., President R. F. and P. R. R. Co., In behalf of the three comjmnies concerned^ [Doc. No. 26.] 33. Head Quarters, Richmond, June 18, 1861. Edmund T. Morris, Chairman of Special Committee of Convention of Va.: Sir, — 111 reply to your letter of the 18th inst., I have the honor to state that I consider it very important to the military opera- tions within Virginia that projier and easy connections of the several rail roads passing through or terminating in Richmond and I'etershurg should l)e made as promptly as possible. The want of these connections has seriously retarded the ope- rations so far, and they may become more important. All the guns, ammunition, &c., from Norf )ll\, on reaching Petersburg, have either to be transported across the Appou)attox to the Rich- mond and [Petersburg Rail Road, or forwarded to the Richmond and Danville road, and to be again transferred at Richmond. The transportation of troops has also been delayed in the same manner. I have previously urged the connection of the roads within the cities of Richhiond and Petersburg, and hope it may now be established. ■ 1 am, sir. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, R. E. LEE, General Commanding, «** [ DOC. NO. xxmj REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS UPON THE RESOLUTION OF MR. WYSOR IN REGARD TO ABSENT MEMBERS. [Boc. No. 27.] REPORT. The Committee on Elections, to whom was referred the reso- hition in the following words, to wit : " Resolved, That the Committee of Elections inquire and make report to this Convention of the numher and names of members whose seats are vacant, the cause or causes of such vacancies, and of the action which it may he proper for this body to take in relation to said vacancies and to the several absentees. The said connnittee is authorized to send for per- sons and papers, and to report by resolution or otherwise," beg leave to report that they entered upon the performance of the duties imposed upon them, and considered the evidence; adduced before them, and come to the f illovving conclusions and resolu- tions, to wit: First, as to the members of the Convention who arc absent : Caleb Boggess, George \V. Brent, Sherrard Clemens,. John A. Campbell, John Echols, Samuel Garland, Samuel L. Graham, Robert E. Grant, Algernon S. Gray, James W. iloge, Robert C. Kent, James Lawson, James Marshall, Thomas Maslin, Spicer Patrick, Edmund Pendletim, Biirwell Spurlock, Franklin P. Turner, and Benjamin Wilson. These members have not as yet attended the Convention during its present session. Some of them are in the field serving the State, some detained on account of sickness, and others absent from causes unknown to the committee. The conmiittce have not been able to ascertain that any of these members arc ab.sent from their scats by reason of disloyalty to Virginia or sympathy with her enemy. Secondly : Resolutions of Committee as to certain other absent members. It appearing to the satisfaction of the committee that William G. Brown, James Rurley,.Tohn vS. Burdett, John S. Carlile, Mar- shall M. Dent, Fphraim B. Hall, Chester D. Hubbard, John J. * Jackson, James ('. McGrew, George McC. Porter, Chapujan J. Slnart, Campbell Tarr, and Waitman T. Willey, elected mem- bers of this Convention, have been engaged in conspiracy against the integrity of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and are now engaged in aiding and abetting the open enemies of Vir- ginia : 'l^hcrofbre. Resolved, Tliat the said William G. Brown, James Burley, John S. Burdett, John S. Carlile, Marshall M. Dent, Ephraim 23 4 [Doc. No. 27.] B. Hall, Chester U. Hubbard, John J. Jackson, James C. McGrew, George McC. Porter, Chapman J. Stuart, Campbell Tarr, and Waitman T. Willoy, be, and are hereby, expelled from this Convention, and that their seats as members of the Convention be, and are hereby, dechn-ed vacant ; and, it appear- ing that certain of the parties last above named are seeking to obtain pay for that period of time elapsing between the dates when the said persons left the Convention and the day when the Convention adjonrned — Rpsolvpcl, That the Clerk of the Convention be, and is hereby, directed not to grant certificates for said pay. The committee further report that James H. Conch, of the county of Marion, has resigned his seat, and an election to fill the vacancy been had, but official information has not been received as to who has been elected. George W. Snnnners,*one o{ the delegates from Kanawha, also resigned, and an election has been had to fill the vacancy, but official infiirmation has not been received as to who is ele'^ted. John Q,. Marr, one of the delegates from the county of Fauquier, was killed in battle at Fairfax Court-House, and his seat is vacant. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. F. RAYMOND, Chairman of Committee of Elections, [DOC. NO. xxvin.] SECOND REPORT FROM TBE co]M]viitth:e ON RAIL ROAD COI^NECTIOI^S. [Doc. No. 28.] REPORT. The Committee on Rail Road Connections, to whom was re- eomiuitted their report of the 19ih of June, have had the sub- ject-matter again under consideration; and having ascertained from the proper authorities of the Government of tlie Confederate States that that Government did not consider that it had the power or autliority to make the proposed connections, and there- fore decHned to undertake to do so, in view of the importance of the work, in their opinion, in the present emergency, have determined again to report the ordinance previously proposed by them, with certain amendments, which, they tiust, will remove all previous dilficulties, and which they therefore earnestly re- commend for the adoption of the Convention. The committee have had under further consideration the proposition to connect the other rail roads terminating in the city of Richmond; and, althoiigh they requested the attendance be- fore them of the proper officers of all said companies, all save one foiled to attend; and, not being able to procure any definite information as to the best mode or probable cost of making this connection, they are unable to make any farther report on that subject at this time. Tiie committee, according to order, have also had under con- sideration a resolution submitted to them to inquire what action, if any, was necessary and proper on the part of the Convention to authorize tlie construction of rail roads in this State for n)ili- tary purposes by the Confederate authorities, and report that they con.'^ider it inexpedient and improper on the part of the Convention to grant any such authority, especially as under the emergency which has arisen, and the acknowledged necessity for the connections proposed in a previous part of this report, the Confederate authorities disclaim any power to make any such constructions, even if such privilege were granted tliem. The committee tlicrcfore ask to be discharged from the further consideration of that subject. EDMUND T. MORRIS, On behalf of the Committee. I [DOC. m, XXIX.] COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, TRANSMITTING A TABULAR STATEMENT SHOWING THE FEDERAL POPULATION OF THIS COMMONWEALTH UNDER THE CENSUS OF 1860. [Doc. No. 29.] 3 Auditor's OfficJs, June 24, l86l. Sir : In compliance witli a resolution adopted by the Conven- vention on the 22d instant, I herewith transmit '' A tabular statement showing the federal population of the counties, cities, and boroughs of this Connnonwealth under the census of 1860." Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. M. BENNETT, Auditor of Public Accounts. John Janney, Esq., Presidetit of the Convetitioti. 24 [ Doc. No. 29. ] A TABLE Showing the population of the State of Virgi7iia in the year 1800, on whicJi representation is based in the Congress of the Confederate States, ascertained by computing the entire free population and adding thereto three-fifths of all Slaves. Names of counties. Population. Alleghany Amelia Albemarle Amherst Alexandria Accomac Appomattox . . Augusta Barbour Bath Braxton Bedford Berkeley Brooke Boone Botetourt Buchanan Buckingham Brunswick Cabell Clay Craig Calhoun Campbell Chanes City Clarke Charlotte Caroline Carroll Chesterfield j Culppper Cumberland i Dinwiddic ! Doddridge Essex I Klizabeth City I Fairfax ] Fauquier Fayette ' Franklin Frederick Floyd ; Fluvanna 6,3S9 7,687 21.0.59 11,578 12.098 16.784 7,049 25,.504 8,920 3.298 4.9.50 21,002 11.865 5.487 4,777 10,408 2,781 11,688 1J.I53 7,898 1,779 3. .^85 2.492 21 ,.561 4.431 5,796 10,775 14 197 7.9i;8 15,675 9,o94 7,279 25.088 5,189 7,791 4,832 10 .5b9 17.522 5.889 17. .5.58 15.643 8,046 8^55 [Doc. No. 29.] TABLE— Continued. Names of counties. Grayson Greenbrier Greene Greensville Giles Gilmer Gloucester Goochland Halifax Hampshire Hancock Hanover Hardy Harrison Henrico Henry Highland Lsleof Wight..., .Tackson James City .tefferson Kanawha King George. . . . King & Queen. . I^ing William. . . Lancaster. Lee Levv'is Logan Loudoun Louisa Lunenburg Madison Marion ^-arsliall Mason Matthews Mecklenburg. . . . Mercer Middlesex McDowell Monongalia ^VJonroe Montgomery. . . . Morgan Najisemond Nelson New Kent Nicholas Norfolk County. Northampton. . . , Northumberland. Nottoway Orange Qiiio.. [Doc. No. 29.] TABLE— Continued. Names of counties. Population. Page Patrick Pleasunis Peiidlctoi) Preston Pittsylvania. . . . Pocahontas. . . . Pdwlifitan Prince Edward . Prince (ieorere. Princess Anne. , Prince VViJIiani. Pulaski Putnam Raleigh llandolph Rappaluumock. Riclinuuid Ritcliic Roane Roanoke Rock 1)1 idge. . . . Rockin!;liani. . . Russell Stafford Shenandoah. . . . Scott Spotsylvania. . . Southampton Smyth Surry Sussex Taylor Tazewell Tucker Tyler T'pshur \Varren AVaru ick AVashintjton . . . . Wayne Westmoreland. . Wetzel Webster Wirt Wise AVood Wyoming Wythe.. York 7,769 2,9.39 6,n69 ].3.;286 at;.. '168 ;},8.^>8 8.!)1)8 6,412 6,440 7,(i2:? 4,180 e.Oc.'t 3.:i4.'i 4,91 1; 7,442 .''>,870 (i,8.31 .''),. 3.54 6.992 ].5,6.")6 22,4.')4 9,740 7,229 r.ijm 11,876 12,960 ] 0,7.52 8, .538 5.127 7,621 7,41.5 9,440 1.418 6..507 7,208 5,812 1,332 15,875 6.689 6.800 6.699 1 ..5.54 3.741 4,4s2 10.976 2.M.35 11.441 4,179 Total federal population for the State in 1860. 1,400,063 [DOC. NO. XXX.] REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE TO KEAPPOKTION REPRESENTATION IN THE CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES. [Doc. No. 30.] REPORT. Richmond, June 20, 1861. The commitlee appointed to reapportion the representation of the counties, cities, and boroughs, of this Commonwealth, in the Congress of the Confederate States under the census of 1860, beg leave to report that they have had the same under considera- tion and beg leave to present the annexed report. SAMUEL G. STAPLES, Chairman. 25 [Doc. No. 30.] 5 FEDERAL POPULATION. OF Virginia according to the Census of IS60. Total population 1,400,164 Rates ot' representation 87,506 First District. Middlesex 3,414 Acconiac 16,783 Northampton 6,283 Elizabeth City 4,832 War\vi("lc 1 ,352 James City 4,764 Gloucester 8,662 Mathews 5,888 Lancaster 4.003 Westmoreland 6,800 Richmond 5,870 Essex 7,791 York 4,179 King & QuciMi 7,875 JNortliumbciland 6,154 94,650 Second District. Norfolk ccnmty and city 32,556 J'rincess Anne 6,440 Nansemoiid 11,500 Isle of Wight 8,549 Southampton ^. . . 10,752 Sussex 7,621 Surry ' . . . 5, 1 27 Greensville 4,710 87 ,255 [Doc. No. 30.] Third District. Henrico and city of Richmond. Charles City ■ New Kent Hanover 53,600 4,431 4,534 13,431 75;996 Fourth District. Dinwiddie and Petersburg 25, OSS Chesterfield 15,675 Powhatan 6,229 Amelia 7,687 Nottaway 6,248 Cumberland 7,299 Buckingham 11,688 Prince George 6,412 86,326 Fifth District. Prince Edward 8,908 Brunswick 11,153 Mecklenburg 15,r^8 Lunenburg 9,062 Charlotte 10,775 Halifax 20,563 Appomattox , 7,049 82,638 Sixth District. Pittsylvania 26,368 Patrick 8,531 Henry 10,097 Franklin 17,558 Bedford 20,997 Carroll 7,908 91,459 [Doc. No. 30.] Seventh Distinct. Albemarle 21 ,050 Campbell and Lynchburg 21,561 Amherst II ,578 Nelson 10,519 Fluvanna 8,355 Goochland 8,200 Greene 4,231 85,503 Eiglith District. Spotsylvania Louisa Orange Madison Culpeper Caroline King; George Stafford King William 12 12 8 7 9 14 5 7 G ,900 ,622 ,262 .096 ,394 ,197 ,105 ,229 ,319 83,184 Ninth District. Fauquier 17,522 Rappahannork 7,442 Prinre William 7,622 Fairfax 10,589 Alexandria 12,098 Loudoun 19,572 Jefferson 12,991 87,836 Tenth District. Frederick 15,643 Berkeley 11,865 Morgan 3.693 Hampshire 13,431 Clarke 6,796 8 [Doc. No. 30.] Warren Shenandoah Page Hardy 5,815 13,596 7,769 9,434 87,039 Eleventh District. Augusta Rockingham Rockl)ridge Pendleton Highland Baih Pocahontas Alleghany Twelfth District. Botetourt Roanoke Montgomory Fl .yd Pulaski Giles <^''-^'ig Mercer.- Monroe Greenbrier Raleigli Fayette 25 22 15 6 4 3 3 6 ,503 ,454 ,656 ,069 ,159 ,298 ,858 ,369 87,366 ]0 6 9 8 4 6 3 6 10 11 ,408 ,992 ,729 ,046 ,780 ,571 ,385 ,676 .311 ,600 ,345 ,889 87,732 Thirteenth District. Wythe 11,441 4Sniyth 8,538 Grayson 8,034 Washington 15,875 Ccott 11,876 Lee 10,702 Wise . 4;482 [Doc. No. 30.] Buchanan . McDowell, n\ize\vell . Bland.... lUissell... Wyoming, Fourteenth District. Kanawha Logan Boone Wayne Cabell Putnam Mason .f ackson Roane Clay Nicholas Braxton Wirt 2,781 1 ,5.35 9,440 9,740 2,835 97,279 5,275 4,879 4.777 6,689 7,898 6,069 9,0.31 8,284 5,354 1,779 4,564 4,950 3,741 84,290 Fifteenth District. Lewis Wood Pleasants Tyler Ritchie Doddridge Upshur Randolph Webster Tucker Jiarbour Harrison Taylor Gilmer Calhoun 7 10 2 6 6 5 7 4 i 8 13 7 3 2 907 ,976 ,939 ,507 ,831 ,189 .208 ,916 ,'418 ,920 ,557 ,415 .739 ,4^8 90,020 10 [Doc. No. 30.] Sixteenth District. Ohio 22,382 Hancock 4,444 Brooke 5 ,487 iMarshall 12,9S9 "Wetzel 6,009 Marion 12,()96 Monongalia 13,()U8 Pieston 13,286 90,991 [DOC. NO. XXXL] REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON THE SUBJECT OF THE STORES, MACHINERY, AND PROPERTY, CAPTURED AT HARPER'S EERRY. 26 REPORT. The cominittee to whom wns referrpd the inquiry, " wha*^ measures ought to he taken iu referen<"e to the stores, uinrhiiipry, and property, raptured at Har|)er's Ferry l)y the Virginia forces," bi'g leave to make the followiiii; report : The property raptured at Harper's Ferrv, consisted prinri- paliy of uiaelnnery for the nianiifacture of ritles and uutskets — a poriinn of which is coinaion to both arms. Tiiis machinery lias been hrought to Richmond ; and, in the transportation, some was lost, some injured, and some i)roken; not suili^ient, iiow- ever, to materially affect its completeness and value. The Exe- cutive of the State, by the advice of tlie Advisory Council, has consented to send to the State of Nnrth Carolina that part of the maciiinery intended for the manufacture of rifles; and about one-third of it has been removed to Fayetteville. where there are buiiilings suiial)le for its accommodation, and motive power capable of driving it f>r inmiediate use and to its full capacity. Tlie public necessity, and immediate demand fur arms, justified an}'' course likely to clfe;^! the desired object. All the musket machinery is in the armory building in Rich- mond, but not put up for use, and cannot be until the builJings are iu a more f irvvard state of completion. Prr information on the suliject of the Armory building, its capacity to receive the machinery, tV:c., the connnittee refer to the conununication of Colonel Burton, herewith filetl, maiked (A.) By the terms of the convention entered into between Virjjiuia and the Hon. A. H. Stephens, Commis.sioner of the Confederate Stales, on the 24ili of April, Ih'OI, in the city of Richmond, it was stipul.ite.l that, after A^irginia shoiild become a member of the C(Uifeileracy under the permanent Constitution of the Con- f('.!erate States, she sliould " tiiin over to said Con((!derate States all the public property, naval stores, and munitions of war,tfcc., she may then be in posstission of, ac(juiretl from the Uiiitf'd States, oji. t/ic same terms, and in like manner, as the other States of said Confederacy jiave done in like cases." The committee regard this as an obligation to transfer the Harper's Ferry machinery and material ; and the only dilii^uliy occuried from the want of information as to the terms on whicfi oilier States had turned over properly of like character. The 4 [Doc. No. 31.] only information the committee has been able, to procure on that snbjcci is contained in a letter from the President of the Con- federate States, herewith reported, marked (B.) From this letter it appears that no nniformity in the manner or terms of the trans- fer has been pnrsned — each State making such stipulations as to it seemed proper. The committee are miam'mous that the Harper's Ferry ma- chinery and mate:ial shmdd he turned over to the Conff^derate Government, not oidy because of our stipulation to do so, but because tliat government < an employ it more expeditiimsly and valuably, for the common d«!fen''e, than Virginia can at present d<>; yet iliey deem it proper that Virgmia should stipulate in the tr uisfer tliat the /Jir/z/^////^^'/// location of the Armnry should be within the limits oi ilic State. At what point, will be a question for the ConfcdtMalc Government hereafier to decide. The connmttee, therefore, reconunend the adoption of the fol- lowing res'lutions: 1. Hesolved, That the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia turn over and transfer to the Government of ihe Con- federate Slates, flir use during the war, all the marhint^ry, arms, and stores captm'ed by the \'irginia forces at Harper's Ferry, now in possession of the State, reserving the right of property in tlie same. 2. Rcsolccrl, That, in the said transfer, it shall be stipulated that the permanent location of the said machinery shall be within the limits of tliis Connnonwealth; that the Government of the Con!"ederate Stales shall pay any demand which may hereafter arise, from any (|uarler,on account of ibe seizure and captuie of the same; also the expense of removal from Harper's Ferry to Richmond. 3. Resolved, That the GDvernor of Virginia be authorized to allow the Confederate G)vernment, on such terms as he may deem just and reasonable, the Armory buildings at Kichmond for operating said machinery. .L\C. R. CHAMBLISS, Chairman } [Doc. No. 31.] (A.) State Armory, Richmond, June 19, ISGl. To Jno R. Chambltss, Esa., The Chairman of the Committee on Mnchinen/, iScc, from Harper^ s Ferry: Sir: Tn obedionce to yowv verbal instructions of the 18th inst., I beg to submit the following report on the subject of the eiec- ti"n and use in the Virginia State; Armory, of the machinery, ifcc, removed liere from the armories at Harper's Ferry. With reference to that portion of the mactiinery, which, from fffi"ial visit to Harper's Ferry, with a view to the removal of everything of importance to the maniifarture of arms, I fmnd sev- eral tilt-hammers, essential to tlie fnging of parts of the rifle muskei; drop-hammer for do.; several entire main lines of shaft- ing; essential parts of machines whif'h had be^n already in p u't forwarded; titgether with some useful and valuable material <, still remaining in the sliops and storehouse at the musket fac- tory, i arranged for the immediate removal of tliese to Rich- mind, in order to coa)plete the set of machinerv for the manii- faciure of the rifle muskei; but I am inf'rmed that, in conse- quence of the evaluation of t!ie f)lace liy our troi^ps, but little, if any, of the machinery I refer to has been secured; and, as tlie buildings in which it remained have been burned, I have every reason to suppose tliat it has been entin-ly destroyed. 'I'hese machines (some eight or ten in nmnber) are therefore warning t'> complete tlie set of nm>ket machinery, and will have to be supplied from some other source. Several tilt-hannners, forg:'s, Ai-c., essential to the manulactnre of the rifle, have also not be(Mi removefl frorrj the shops of the rifle works; hut, as I learn that these shops were not destroyed, I presume these machines still remain at Harper's Ferry. It is a subject of much doubt, how- ever, whether or not they can now be removed to Kichmond. There still remains a large number of rifle stocks in the shops of thn rifle factory, but the remainder of (he nmsket stocks (some 4;">,00(>j have been burnt. About 40,001) of the latter had been ]ireviously removed in safety to Richmond. It will he seen, there- fore, that certain machines essential to the mannfacluie of both the rifle and the rifle musket have not been removed, and aro stfll wanting to complete the two sets of machinery. 6 [Doc. No. 31.] The syj=tem of mannfactiiro pursiind at Harper's Forry at the time of its falling into the. hands of the anihitrities of Virginia was such as nenressitaiod the ein|)loyn":ent nf a considerahle nnniher o( machines in the production of certain parts of arms common to hoth rifle and rifle n)uskct. The eiiiire locks for both ch\ssps of arms were |)roduced at the musket works, and a portion rf the machine stocking for the rifle was also performed on machines at the musket works. Those machines, togeiher witli other faciliiies essential to the pros of that establishment, containing machinery and other- wise essential to manularturing purposes, is very nearly 98,000 square feet. This amount of room I found sufficient to accom- modate the means of producifig 100,000 rifles per annum. The total area of the shops of the Richmond Armory will be, when the present building, in process of erertion, is completed, very nearly 37,000 square feet. In order to furnish additional accom- modation for machinery and complete the quadraiigU' of Armory buildings, I propose to erect a two story bride buildmg at the southwest angle, now ocrupied by some old barrack buildings, which will add about 13,000 square leet of floor room. In ad- dition to this, I propose to occupy tlie sit(; of the old flour mill at the back of the Armory, and erect thereon a building 100 liy 4'J feet, in which to place the machinery for rolhng barrels, *fcc., making use of the water privilege already existing at this p"int. It will be necessary to erect three additional waier-wheels in or- der to supply the amount of motive power required; but the ca- nal will not require to be t.f which probrdily allect the use of the property by the (Confederate States. This ])ower has not yet been exercised by the delegates commissioned as above stated. On the 5th June, 1861, North Carolina, by ordinance of tlic Stale Convention, ceded to the Confederate States of America jurisdiction over the arsenal at Fayetteville, except that civil jiro cess in all cases, and such criminal process as may issue under the authority of the State of North (Airolina, against any person or persons charged with crimes committed witliout said tract ol land, n)ay be executed therein, and transferred arsenals, maga- zines, A:c., the title and possession of the lands described, to the Government of the (Confederate States. I have not been advised of any decision by the convention of North Carolina in relation to the transfer of arms captured from the United States, though [Doc. No. 31.] 11 it is known that a part of those arms have been sent to Virginia, and another portion issued to troops who have been mustered into service, and arc now on duty Avithiii the hniits of tliis State. In tlie removal of the seat of government to tlie city of Rich- mond, a box, containing a portion of the files of the War Office, lias accidentally been separated, and has not yet arrived ; from this or other cause have not been able to ol)tain record evidence of the action of the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, and therefore state the action of their several State conventions from memory. In regard to the first named, tlie course adopted was similar to that of Georgia. In Louisiana the Governor was authorized, as his judgment should direct, to transfer to the (iovernment of the Confederate States the arms and other public property cap- tured from the United States. The forts and arsenal at Baton Rouge have been occupied by the Confederate troops, and a portion of the arms in that arsenal have been transferred. The action of Florida was generally the same. In Missis- sippi no arms or munitions of war were captured from the Uni- ted States; but those obtained by purchase before her secession liave been used to supply troops furnished on recjuisition for the Confederate service — say ten or eleven regiments now employed beyond the limits of the State. The only public property with- in the limits of the State, and recently held by the Government of the United States, was an unfinished fort on Ship Island and two marine hospitals on the Mississippi river. The first is in the possession and the second at the disposal of the Government of the Confederate States. I am, most respectfully, yours, JEFFERSON DAVIS [Doc. No. 32.] REPORT. The Committee on Confederate Relations, to whom Avas re- ferred the message of the Governor, communicating a letter from the Secretary of War, report: That in a personal interview with the President of the Con- federate States the President expressed himself wilhng to receive into the confederate service for twelve months any regiment, bat- talion or company, already organized, in cases where such or- ganizations already formed may offer only for twelve months — applying the notice contained in the letter of the »Secretary of War, communicated to this Convention by the Governor, this day, only to companies, battalions, or regiments hereafter to be organized. [DOC. NO. XXXII.] REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON CONFEDERATE RELATIONS, PRESCRIBING THE TIME FOR WHICH VOLUNTEERS ARE TO BE MUSTERED INTO SERVICE. [DOC. NO. xxxm.] 1 KEPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OP vmaiNiA. [Doc. No. 33.] REPORT. On the first day of May, 1861, the Convention adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, That a committee of seven members be appointed by the President of the Convention, whose duty it shall be to consider and report to the Convention, at its adjourned session, such amendments of the Constitution of Virginia, as may be ne- cessary and pro])er, under existing circumstances." The committee appointed under the foregoing resolution, have, according to order, had the subject referred to them under consi- deration, and submit the following REPORT: The comprehensive terms of the resolution have made it the duty of the committee to subject the whole Constitution to a careful review, for the purpose of suggesting such amendments, as, in their judgment, are necessary and proper under existing circumstances. Your committee were deeply impressed with the importance and delicacy of the task imposed on them, and in performing it, they have sought to be guided by the lights of reason and experience without regard to their own preconceived opinions, or to those theories which have heretofore been most popular. The circumstances by which we are now surrounded, render the present an auspicious time for correcting radical errors in our fundamental law. Recent events have developed the weak points in our political system, and it is, perhaps, a fortunate cir- cumstance that the members of the present Convention have been elected untrammeled by pledges or committals of any kind, to their respective constituencies, and are therefore left free to approach the great work of constitutional reform, with that dis- passionate calmness, which furnislies the best assurance of deli- berate consideration and wise conclusion. (Toverimients, like all other human institutions, must be modi- fied from time to time, with a view to adapt them to the new conditions which may be develoj^ed by the progress of soci- 4i^ [Doc. 'No. 33.] ety. A system which was suited to tlie condition of the country half a century ago, may be unfitted for tlic exigencies of the pro- sent time. This truth has been signally illustrated in tlie his- tory of the government of the lale United States. As framed and administered by the fathers of the Republic, it was admira- bly adapted to prosnote the happiness and prosperity of its citi- zens, and it stood, for many years, the wonder and admiration of the civilized world. But in the onward march of events, it became evident that its provisions were liable to perversion, which woidd make it the instrument of injustice. Real or sup- posed antagonisms, growing out of diversities of climate, pro- ductions, and systems of labor in the Northern and Southern sec- lions were developed, and it was manifest that new guarantees were necessary for the security of the vital interests, and domes- tic institutions of the slaveholding States. Wise and patriotic statesmen foreseeing the danger, labored to obtain such amend- ments of the Constitution, as were necessary, to adapt it to the clianged condition of the country. But all their eliorts having proved abortive, aud a dominant sectional majority having clear- ly indicated its purpose to trample on the rights of the Southern States, no alternative was left to them but to seek relief from oppression, by separation. A similar necessity of conforming our institutions, to the growth of new relations and interests, which are constantly ari- sing in the progress of society, requires that changes should be made, from time to time, in our State Constitution. As Virginia is now about to commence a new era in her history, it is impor- tant that her organic law should be so framed as to guard her citizens, effectually, against the dangers of oppression on the one hand, and anarchy on the other. Governments are instituted for the protection of the rights of persons and pro])crty; and any system must be radically defec- tive, which docs not give ample security to both. The great interests of every conununity may be classed under the heads of labor and capital, and it is essential to the well-being of society, that the proper equilibrium should be established between these important elements. The undue predominance of either, nnist, eventually, prove destructive of the social system. Capital be- longs to the few — labor to the many. In those systems in which capital has the ascendency, the govermnent must, to some extent, partake of the chnracler of an oligarchy; whilst in those in which labor is predominant, the tendency is to what Mr. John Randolph graphically described as ''the despotism of king num- bers." It is the ollice of enlightened statesmanship to secure to each its appropriate inlltience, but to give the absolute control to neither. Tlic political coudition of the Northern States presents a stri- [Doc. No. 33.] ^ Icing illustration of the evils incident to the preponderance of the element of labor. In the early periods of their history, these evils were not so apparent as they haA^e since become. Their popnlation was sparse, and the western territories afforded a con- venient outlet for their restless citizens; labor was in demand at high wages; property was easily acquired, and consequently the line of demarkation between labor and capital was not strictly drawn, becanse the laborer of to-day might readily become the capitalist oT to-morrow. But within the last twenty years, a marked change has taken place in the North. Popnlation has become dense, and ihc safety-valve afforded by emigration to the western territories has been greatly obstructed. Waives have not kept pace with the cost of subsistence, and the difficulty of acquiring property has increased. The tendency of this new condition of things has been, to divide society into two distinct classes, and to array tbe one against the other. This tendency to a conflict between labor and capital has already manifested itself in many firms, comparatively harmless, it is true, but neverthe- less, clearly indicative of a spirit of licentiousness which nnist, in the end, ripen into agrarianism. It may be seen in the sys- tem of free schools, by which the children of the poor are edu- cated at the expense of the rich; in the various forms of exemp- tion, and homestead bills; in the popidar cry of '' lands for the landless," and 'Miomes for the homeless;" in Fourierism and communism; in the habitual disregard of the ordinances of reli- gion, and of the institution of matrimony; and more distinctly, in the form of abolitionism. The radical principle of abolitionism is agrarianism. It is a war on property, under the mask of simulated philanthropy. The property selected as the object of attack is held exclusively in the Southern States, and by a comparatively small class of citizens. Ilcncc it was supposed to be the most defenceless. But this is only the beginning of the contest. It is a war on the outposts of capital, which will soon be followed by more for- midable assaults on the owners of land and other species of pro- perty. History teaches that when '^numbers," unchecked by suitable constitutional restrictions, have the control, agrarianism or despotism must soon follow. It is notorious, that already, in most of the Northern States capital is forced to obtain temporary security, by paying tribute to labor. Money constitutes an important element in all their elections. Bribery of voters is a matter of every day occurrence. Preparatory to every political contest, large sums of money are subscribed by capitalists, or exacted by levies on office holders, for the purpose of corrupting the voters; and the journals of the Federal Congress disclose the disgraceful fact, that Northern members of that body have sold their official votes for money. 6 [Doc. No. 33.] But this system of profligacy and corruption can only serve to postpone, for a time, tiie <' irrepressible contlict," which, under their forms of government, must eventually ensue between labor and capital. The masses will not be slow to learn that the power is in their hands, and they will not scrnple to use it for their own advantage. They will not be content with the bribes lavished by unprincipled partisans, but, under the lead of graceless dema- gogues, they will act on the assumption that "all property is robbery," and that "the greatest good to the greatest number" requires the division of property among the down trodden mil- lions. The agencies by which these mischievous fallacies may be rendered potential, are, universal suffrage and the election of all officers by the direct vote of the people. The f )rmcr gives a controlling power to men who have the least interest in the com- uuinity, and the latter renders that power effectual, by giving direction to the legislation and administration of the government. In the opinion of your connnittee no system of govermuent can afford permanent and effectual security to life, liberty and property, which rests on the basis of unlimited suffrage and the election of officers of every department of the government by the direct vote of the people. The tendency of such a system is, to demoralize the masses; to encourage the habit of office- seeking; to Ulster corruption at the polls, and to place unworthy and incompetent men in positions of trust and responsibility. These, however, are the vital principles of the social organiza- tion of the North, and, as before stated, their bitter fruits are already in a course of rapid development. In the Southern States more conservative and rational princi- ples still prevail. This is due, mainly, to the institution of slavery, Avhich constitutes a partial restriction on the right of suffrage. In the North, men of every class and condition of life are entitled to vote. In the South, all who are in a conditiou of servitude are necessarily excluded from the exercise of politi- cal privileges, and the ])ower of the country is wielded by the more intelligent classes, Avho have a permanent interest in the "well-being of society. Slavery also constitutes an effectual barrier against that ten- dency to antagonism between labor and capital, which exists in the North. There, capital is the casual employer of labor, and is interested in diminishing its Avages. Here, capital is the owner of labor, and, naturally, seeks to enhance its rewards. Virgima is now in the midst of a revolution, the results of which no human sagacity can accurately foresee. It is our duty, however, to meet the crisis with all the prudence, wisdom and conservatism that we can command, and to guard, as far as prac- tciablC; against every probable danger. [Doc. No. 33.] 1 It seems now to be generally conceded, that the framers of the present Constitntion, made too wide a departure from the con- servative principles which were cherished by our revolutionary fathers. Smittcu by a desire to follow in the footsteps of North- ern politicians, they incorporated into our organic law many of the i'atal errors which overthrew the Federal Government, and must, in a few years, lead to the downfall of the whdle fabric of Northern society. They have engrafted on our Constitution those JXorthern ideas of unlimited suffrage and universal popular elections, which, as has been already shown, are rapidiy driving the Northern States to agrarianism. The dissolution of our political connection with the old Union, has etfccted material changes in the relations of Virginia, which should be maturely considered in reviewing her fundamental law. Under the old system, she was in the centre of the Union. In the new confederation, she will be one of the border States. How far this fact may ailect the institution of slavery within her limits, cannot yet be determined. But, it is the part of prudence to guard against all contingencies. It may be that the slave population will be withdrawn, to some extent, from the Northern and Western portions of her territory, and their place supplied by immigrants from the North, to whom jt Avould not be safe to confide the destinies of Virginia by enabling them, tin'ough the elective franchise, to choose the men who are to frame, expound and administer her laws. In view of this condition of affairs, your committee regard it as vitally important, that tlie Constitution of Virginia should be so amended as to impose wholesome restrictions on the right of suffrage, and to diminish the number of officers to be elected by the direct vote of the people. In regard to the qualification of voters, there has been, from the foundation of the republic, much diversity of opinion. While all concurred in the idea that the voter should have a permanent interest in, and attach- ment to the community, statesmen have differed as to what con- stituted the best evidence of that interest and attachment. Under the Constitution of 1770, the elective francliise was re- stricted to freeholders, on the idea that those who owned the comitry should govern it. In IS30, it was extended to housekeepers and heads of fami- lies, who had paid the revenue tax with which they had been assessed for the next preceding year. At the last revisal of the Constitution, in ISoO, all restrictions, except as to citizenship and residence, were removed, and all white males, above the age of twenty-one years, were allowed to vote whether they had been assessed with, or paid any tax, or not. In the opinion of your committee, this was an unfortunato 8 [Doc. No. 33.] change in the Constitution. It has introduced a large class of irresponsible voters who have but little interest in the Common- wealth, and who do not, in any degree, participate in the bur- thens of taxation, which may be imposed by representatives of their selection. Every consideration of principle and expediency requires that this error should now be corrected. Political rights and duties are reciprocal. Eveiy citizen is entitled to the protection of his government, and as an equiva- lent for that protectiiui, he is bound to defend i\\e government. Protection of individual rights is the consideration paid for the military service of the citizen. But it is, by no means true, that every citizen is entitled to participate in the administration of llic government. Before he cv.n have a just claim to all the rights of a citizen, he must show that he has performed all the duties of a citizen. It is not enough that he shall have per- formed military service in defending the government. That is but one of the duties of a citizen, and for that, he is amply com- pensated by the protection which is afforded to his rights of per- son and properly. The govermnent must he supported by taxes as w(ll as defended by the ujilitnry arm. ]\Ioney is as essential in war as men. Troops must be armed, e(|nip)ied, clothed, fed and paid, as well as miirshalled for the battle-field. The citizen who fails to pay his share of the cost of the government is as much in default as his neighbor, who shrinks from military service. He has not discharged his full duty to his country, and, therefore, has no just ground to complain if he is not allowed to share in the administration of its govermnent. It cannot be dcniwl that it is in violation of one of the great fundamental princijjles of American liberty tliat persons who pay no taxes should be allowed to exercise tlie elective franchise. Our fathers maintained that taxation, without representation, was tyranny. But, of what value is the right of representation if those who substantially lay the taxes pay no portion of them? If irresponsible, non-tax-paying voters select the Legislators who lay the taxes, it is obvious that the result must hu oppression. Under the representative system, the security which the people have against unjust taxation is, in the fict, tliat they can, at pleasure, withdraw the legislative trust from the hands of those who abuse it. But if one class elects the representative and anothor bears the burthen of taxation, this security becomes worthless. These general considerations tend, in the opinion of your committee, to show that the present Constitution of Virgim'a does not provide the necessary safeguards against the abuse of power. Under it, suflrage is almost unlimit(;d, and much the larger number of the ofiicers of governraentare elective, directly, [Doc. No. 33.] 9 by the people. The tendency of these provisions is, to the most hateful of all despotisms — the despotism of an unrestrained numerical majority. If the lessons of history, on this point, needed any confirma- tion, it can bo found in the melancholy spectacle presented by the government from which we have recently withdrawn. We see the President of the United States, whose government is acknowledged to be one of limited powers, backed by an infu- riated and fanatical populace, boldly usurping the right to declare war; to raise armies; to call out the militia; to borrow money; to increase the navy; to invade States; to blockade ports; to sus- pend the writ of habeas corpus; to violate the freedom of speech and of the press; and, in a word, to trample on every principle of constitutional liberty; and instead of being met by stern re- buke and merited impeachment, every new aggression on the Constitution and popular right is hailed with acclamation by those who recognize in him the chosen minister and instrument of ^'King Numbers." Right of Suffrage. In seeking to make a practical application of the general propositions which have been discussed, your committee have encountered many difficulties. A partiality has been expressed by many intelligent citizens for a return to the old freehold sys- tem of qualification of voters. But, to say nothing of the im- practicability of effecting such a complete revolution, your com- mittee are persuaded that the change would not be desirable if it were attainable. There seems to be no good reason why the owners of land should have greater privileges than the holders of any other species of property. Every property qualification is obnoxious to the objection, that the right is made an nicident of the property and not of the person. Your committee, therefore, have declined to recommend any property qualification, but pre- fer that the right to vote should be made dependent on the per- formance of public duty. They, therefore, advise that the Con- stitution be amended so as to authorize every free white male citizen to vote who shall have paid, sixty days before the elec- tion, all taxes, State and Confederate, which may have been assessed against him or his property, for the next preceding year, and also all the levies, county, corporation and parish, with which he is justly chargeable. This liiuitation on the right as it now exists, is in accordance with the princijilcs above stated, and would, in the judgment of the committee, be attended with the most beneficial results, by stimulating all to the discharge of their public duty, and by ex- cluding from this important political right only those who had failed to perform it. 29 16 [Doc. No. 33.] Popular Elections. Material changes seem, also, to be necessary in regard to the selection of various classes of public officers. Under the consti- tution as it now stands, no discrimination is made in the mode of choosing public agents, founded on a consideration of the na- ture of the functions they have to perform. A mistaken desire to propitiate popular favor, rather than a wise and well consider- ed purpose to give security to individual rights, and stability and dignity to the government, seems to have controlled the action of the Convention of 1850. The selection of almost every offi- cer, has been referred to the people, and by shortening theotlicial term, as far as possible, the officers are made dependent on the people. In the oi)inion of your committee, this was a grave error. Popular privileges and public liberty, arc best protected and de- fended, by placing in oflicial stations, men of intelligence, integ- rity, firmness, and wisdom; and that mode of selection is best, which will most effectually accomplish this end. The govern- ment from Avhich we have recently separated, furnishes abun- dant proof that the wisest and best men, arc not always the popular favorites. In determining the mode of selecting officers, it seems to your committee, that some regard ought to be had to the nature of the duties they will be required to discharge. No rule can be pre- scribed which will be free from all objection, but your commit- tee believe, that it would be safe to assume, that all legislative officers, should be elected by the people, but that those who are to fulfil executive, ox judicial trusts, should be chosen by inter- mediate agents. There seems to be good reason for this dis- tinction. Legislation aftects the rights and liberties of the whole people, collectively. Hence those who exercise legislative pow- ers, should be elected by the direct vote of the people, and be dependent, for their continuance in office, on the will of the peo- ple. But judicial and executive officers, being entrusted with the duty of expounding, and administering the public will, as expressed through the legislature, and in applying the law to individual cases, have functions to perform, which do not con- cern the people at large, and ought not to be aflected by their wishes. After laws are passed by the Legislature, (which speaks for the ])eo[>I(^), rights accrue to, and penalties are incurred by, individuals, which ought to be fearlessly and faithfully executed, without regard to the wishes of a majt)rity of the people. A judi- cial officer, who would be influenced by po|)ular clamor, in the discharge of his appropriate functions, would jusdy incur jaiblic contempt. So also, an executive officer, who would fail to en- force a law, because it was unpopular, would merit the severest [Doc. No. 33.] 11 condemnation. The responsibility of these classes of oflicers, is, not to the people, directly, and therefore there is no good reason why they should be chosen directly by the people. All experi- ence proves that the only class of public servants, who can be held to a direct and practical responsibility, by the people, are those who exercise legislative functions. Tlie people can, and do, judge correctly, of the wisdom and expediency of a general law, but it is not to be expected, that they would form an enlight- ened opinion, in regard to the judicial exposition, or executive application of it, in particular cases. The former, requires only the exercise of sound judgment, and discriminating conmion sense; the latter, demands legal training, familiarity with prece- dents, and a general knowledge of the principles of judicial de- cision, and executive action. The one involves the considera- tion of the law in its general aspects; the other recpiires a mi- nute investigation of individual cases, which the public, will rarely, if ever, be either disposed, or competent to make. Your committee are aware, that there is something captivating to the self love of the people, in the idea of electing their own officers of every grade, and many will doubtless be found, who will seek to persuade them, that it is essential to their freedom, that they should continue to do so. Parasites, are always to be found around the fountains of power. In monarchies, they ex- hibit themselves as courtiers; in republics, as those who assume to be, the peculiar friends of the people. Intelligent men, how- ever, will perceive, that even under our present Constitution, the people, really, have but little to do with the election of the higher classes of officers. The power to elect exists more in name than in fact. The peculiar friends of the people, take care to relieve them of that trouble and responsibility. The difficulty of making choice of suitable candidates, arising from a want of knowledge, by the people, of the character and qualifications of aspirants, compels a resort to nominating con- ventions. These conventions, substantially, make the elections, and leave to the |>eople the comparatively unimportant function, of ratifying, what has been done for them, by a body of irre- sponsible, and often untrustworthy men. It was through the agency of such an assemblage that the present Executive of" the United States was imposed on the country — and your committee doubt if the ingenuity of venal politicians, could have devised any other, by which such a mischievous result could have be^n accomplished. As a general rule, it would be much safer for the people, to elect, in the mode prescibcd bv law, representatives, in whose ability, integrity, and patriotism, they could confide, and leave to them the duty, not merely of framing the laws, but also, of selecting the higher officers, to expound and execute them. 12 [Doc. No. 33.J Election of Governor. In rcgiird to tlie best mode of electing the Governor, some di- versity of sentiment lias existed among the members of tlie committee. The majority incHne to the opinion that he should be elected by the direct vote of the people, as now provided by the Constitution. The minority believe it Avould be better to re- turn to the ancient mode of electing by the joint vote of the General Assembly. At the time the election of Governor was referred to the peo- ple, it was, probably, not in the contemplation of any one that candidates would canvass the State to obtain votes for an oUice which had been filled by Ilcnry, Jeflerson and JMonroe. It was supposed that public opinion would concentrate, without diffi- culty, on some distinguished statesman, and that, by the spon- taneous action of the people, without solicitation on his part, he would be elevated to the chief magistracy. But, as this expec- tation lias proved delusive, and the practice of canvassing ac- tively for the office, has become too firmly established to be dis- regarded, a portion of your committee believe that almost any change would be beneficial Avhich Avould relieve the Common- wealth of an evil of such magnitude. It will be generally conceded that the Governor of Virginia should be a man of mature age, of enlarged experience, of varied attainments, of calm wisdom, of unsullied purity and of manners and deportment calculated to command universal resjiect. The minority of the committee believe that the General As- sembly of Virginia, regularly elected under the authority of law, representing the whole Commonwealth, and acting under the sanctions of an official oath, would be more likely to make a wise selection of a Governor than an excited convention of irre- sponsible men, selected and convened for partizan purposes, and restrained by no sense of responsibility to the constituent body, nor by the obligations of an oath. With such a convention, availability for an active and successful canvass, would be looked to in ])relbrence to those more solid qualifications which were the tests of fitness in the earlier and better days of the Republic. Election of Ju(l<^cs and Tenure of Office. There seems to be a general concurrence of sentiment in all parts of the Commonwealth, that in all judicial elections party ctknsiderations should be disregarded. 'J'lie ermine of justice should never be soiled by the dust of partizan conflict. Judges should be selected exclusively with regard to their purity of character and judicial qualifications; and, when chosen, they should be elevated above every influence which might tend to bias their judgment between parties litigant. Their tenure of office should be such as to make them independent of popular I [Doc. No. 33.] 13 caprice. An upright and independent judiciary is the great bulwark of constitutional liberty. It often becomes the duty of Judges to decide causes in which the sentiment of an excited conmiunity is arrayed against a single friendless individual. No temptation should be held out to them to swejvc from the path of justice by appeals to their hopes of reelection or fears of defeat. Human nature is weak, and no class of men should be placed in a position in which their personal interests may come into conflict with the impartial discharge of public duty. Prior to the English revolution of 1688, .fudges held their offices during the pleasure of the Crown. As a natural conse- quence, they were too often the pliant tools of arbitrary power. After the revolution had been accomplished and the principles of constitutional liberty established on a firm basis, the judicial tenure was changed to <^good behavior," and from that hour to the present, an independent judiciary has been the palladium of British liberty. The same considerations which rendered an independent judiciary essential to freedom in England, apply with equal force in Virginia. It is true that the people are sovereign here, but it often becomes as necessary for Judges to annul the unconstitu- tional acts of the Legislature, representing the popular will, or to resist the clamor of an excited people, as to maintain a manly stand against the usurpations of a tyrant. Your committee, therefore, recommend that the tenure of all the Judges be enlarged to '' good behavior." Under the Constitutions of 1770 and 1830, Judges of the Court of Appeals and Circuit Court' were elected by joint vote of the General Assembly. By the present Constitution, it is provided that they shall be elected by the direct vote of the peo- ple in sections and circuits arranged by the Legislature. Experience has shown that both these modes of selecting Judges are liable to grave objections. In times of high political excitement, it has been found impossible to exclude party con- siderations from judicial elections, whether made by the Legis- lature or the people. Your comnnttee, therefore, reconnuend that both these modes of ap])ointmcnt shall be discarded, and that, hereafter, all Judges shall be nominated by the Executive, and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. This mode of appointment scrured to the late Federal Govern- ment an able and faithful judiciary, and it has recently received the sanction of the framers of the Constitution of the Confederate States. Justices of ihn Peace — mode of Appointment and Tenure. The duties of jutices of the peace are of a mixed nature, partaking, in some degree, both of a legislative and judicial 14 [Doc. No. 33.] charartcr. They are required to impose county taxes and to ap- projiriatc county revenue, as well as to govern the local police and administer justice. In view of these facts, there was a dilier- ence of opinion in the committee in regard to the mode of ap- pointment and the tenure of oljicc. Some members preferred the system which prevailed under the Constitutions of 1T7G and 1830. They contended that that system iiad been approved by the experience of three-quarters of a century, during all which time, it gave to the (Jonmionwealth an upright, able, intelligent and independent magistracy, which executed the laws fearlessly and faithfully, and managed the county finances Avith integrity and economy. A majority of the conunittee, however, preferred the system of electing justices by the peoj)le for a term of years; but all con- curred in the opinion that the present term is too short, and that it should be extended to six years. Should ])roj)er limitations be imposed on the right of sulTrage, it is hoped diat the elective system may prove more satisfactory in its practical operations under this mode of selection than it has been under the present Constitution. Mayors, Recorders and Aldermen. In view of the peculiar character of the population of our cities and large towns, many of whom hold but little of those kinds of property which have to bear tlic burthen of taxation, and a large number being mere temporary sojourners, your com- mittee are of the opinion that the public interests would be pro- moted by withdrawing the election of mayors, recorders, ser- geants and other ministerial officers from the people and referring it to the Common Councils, elected by the popular vote. The council, deriving its existence from, and being dependent on the peo])le, will have every inducement to consult their true interests, and being a select body, generally of intelligent and responsible men and permanent residents, will linve better opportunities of informing themselves of the qualifications of candidates than the public at large, and can, therefore, make wiser selections of officers. Other considerations, which will hereafter be adverted to, lend additional force to this recommendation. Election and Tenure of Office of Sheriffs, Sergeants, Clerks, Commonwealth's Attorneys and other Ministerial Offices. In the judgment of your committee it was a wide departure from the true- printnplesof representative republican government, to require that ministerial oflicers, such as sheriffs, clerks, attor- nies fijr the Commonwealth, commissioners of the revenue, con- stables, &c., should be elected by the direct vote of the people. [Doc. No. 33.J U The multiplication of elections is of itself a serious evil. The time lost in attending the elections, is a matter of no small im- portance to the conmiunity. But there are other evils attending the system, of a much more serious character. Among these are the tendency to demoralize and corrupt the voters; the increase of the number and greed of candidates for small offices; the in- auguration of a corrupt system of electioneering; the encourage- ment of dissipation and idleness, and a disposition on the part of many to live on the emoluments of office, instead of by the earnings of patient industry; — the sacrifice of independence of thought and manly feeling; a pliant subserviency to popular ca- price; and the fdling of positions of trust and responsibility , with unfaithful and incompetent men. Public offices, instead of being looked upon by voters, as public trusts, to be conferred on the most worthy, are too often regarded as rewards or gratui- ties to be bestowed on popular favorites, without reference to their capacity to discharge the duties. Officers thus elected, nat- urally feel themselves under obligations to those who supported them, and, not unfrcquently, discharge their debt of gratitude, out of the public treasury. Ministerial officers operate directly on the people, and it is ex- pecting too much from human nature, to suppose, that they will not discriminate between those who favored and those who op- posed their election. It will not be denied that, since this class of officers have been made elective by the people, the laws have been less rigidly enforced, and the public interests less faithfully guarded. To illustrate this proposition, your committee need only refer to the shameful delinquency of sherilTs, clerks and other officers, in regard to the public revenue. Under the old system of se- lecting these officers, a defalcation was a matter of rare occur- rence, but under the system of popular elections, as will be seen from the records in the office of the 1st Auditor, there are but twelve counties in the Commonwealth, in which sheriffs have not been defaulters! In this way, vast losses have accrued to the revenue, and the people of those counties which have not been delinquent are required to contribute to make good the de- ficiency occasioned by the default of others. The increase in the number of defaulting clerks, is almost in the same ratio, and demands, with equal emphasis, the applica- tion of a suitable corrective. The elective system has worked quite as unfortunately, in re- gard to Commonwealth's attorneys. This office requires, for the efficient discharge of its duties, talents and attainments of a pe- culiar character. They can be understood and appreciated only by those who are familiar with the administration of justice. It is no disparagement of the intelligence of the people, therefore, 16 [Doc. No. 33.] to say, that it is inexpedient to refer to them the election of an attorney. They cannot judge of his capacity to frame an in- formation or indictment, or to fulfd other duties involving famili- arity with lo£Tid technicahlios. It lias often happened, therefore, that the jieopje, forming a mistaken estimate of the ollice, have elected men utterly incompetent to discharge its duties. The consequence is, criminals escape just punishment, unless the court, or private parties, obtain the assistance of a competent lawyer, to assist the official representative of the Common- wealth. Constables. The complaint is general throughout the Commonwealth, that under tlie present system, this class of ofiicers are negligent and inoiricient. Tiie parlies who feel most interest in the elec- tion of constables, are those on whom they will be most likely to be required to exercise their functions. It is their interest to select those who will be most lenient, and accordingly, in many counties, it has been impossible to procure the services of vigi- lant and prompt men, in the olfice of constable. Your committee are of the opinion that the election of sheriffs, sergeants, clerks, attornies for the Commonwealth, constables, surveyors and commissioners of the revenue, should be with- drawn from the people and confided to the courts. They should hold their offices for a term of years, but be removable at the pleasure of the court. They should be reeligible from term to term, indefinitely, Avith the single restriction that no officer en- trusted with the collection or disbursement of any public money belonging to the Commonwealth or his county, shall be reeligible unless he shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has ho- nestly and faithfully accounted for the same according to law. The effect of this provision will be to stimulate officers to the prompt and efficient discharge of their duty, by the hope of re- taining their offices; to secure to the public vigilant and effec- tive agents in every ministerial office, and to lighten the burthens of taxation by saving large sums of money which are now annually lost to the treasury. Should these amendments, to the Constitution receive the sanction of the Convention and be ratified by the people, your committee cherish the confident hope that public liberty and private rights Avill be established on a sale and permanent foundation. [DOC. NO. XXXIV.] • HEPOKT OF THE 001^MITTE3E3 ON ELECTIONS. 30 tDoc. No. 34.] REPORT. The Committoe of Elections Report to the Convention : That John N. Hendren, of the county of Augusta, has been duly elected a member of the Convention to fill the vacancy oc- casioned by the resignation of John B. Baldwin. That William G. Brawner, of the county of Prince William, has been duly elected a member of the Convention to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Eppa Hunton. That John B. Young, of the county of Henrico, has been duly elected a memi^er of the Convention to fill the vacancy oc- casioned by the resignation of Williams C. Wickham. That Thomas J. Randolpli, of the county of Albemarle, has been duly elected a memljer of the Convention to fill the va- cancy occasioned by the death of Valentine W. Southall. The Committee further report that the Convention failed to provide, at its last session, a method by which elections to fill vacancies existing in the Convention, should be held, in cases ■where such elections could not be held in the proper counties by reason of their occupancy by the public enemy, although the Convention did provide for such contingency in the case of elec- tions for Electors for President and Vice President of the Con- federate States and of elections for members of the Confederate Congress, that after the adjournment of the Convention, the Governor of the State issued his proclamation (which the Com- mittee deem advisory) authorizing the soldiers in camp and other citizens driven from their respective counties by the public enemy, in which counties no poll could be opened for members of the Convention, by reason of such counties being thus in the possession of the public enemy, to vote at the different camps in the Strttc where elections were authorized to be held by order of the Convention for electors and members of the Con- federate Congress, and also at the court houses of the respective counties (not in possession of the public enemy) where such citizens sojourned for the time being, and at such elections to cast their votes for members of the Convention as though they were voting in their respective counties. Under this j)rocIania- lion an election was had to fill vacancies in the Convention, oc- casioued by the expulsion of Campbell Tarr, Chester D. Hub- r- [Doc. No. 34.] bard, James Biirley, Marsliall M. Dent, William G. Brown, James C. McGrew, Ephraim 13. Hall, John S. Burdett, John 8. Carlile and John J. Jackson. The election was held chiefly in the different camps occupied by Virginia soldiers; alihougb some of the citizens thus driven from their homes voted at the court liouse in the city of Richmond, at which place six votes only were cast and they were all from the county of Marion, and none of them were cast for the candidate who received the largest number of votes. The Committee regard it as important that the loyal citizens of the various counties of the State in which these vacancies existed by the expulsions aforesaid, should be represented and heard in the Convention, as the action of the Convention will 60 materially affect the rights and interests of the people of the counties albresaid in conunon with all other portions of the State, proposing, as it does, to change and modify the organic law of the State and to transact other important business mate- rially affecting their welfare and interests in the future. It seems to the Committee that it is eminently proper that the loyal citizens of disaffected portions of the State should enjoy their fullest rights as citizens, and not be deprived thereof either by the disloyalty of some or by the presence and power of the pub- lic enemy, and the Convention seems to have very properly re- cognized this principle in its provisions for voting in such cases for Electors for President and Vice President of the Confederate States and for members of Congress. It seems to the Commit- tee that the failure on the part of the Convention to make a simi- lar provision for voting for members of the Convention arose from inadvertence, especially as the expulsions took place after the propriety of such votes had been thus recognized, and the Committee can see no reason why these citizens and soldiers thus recognized as competent and qualified to vote for electors and members of Congress should not be equally qualified to vote for members of the Convention. Had the votes thus cast in camp by the loyal citizens only been cast in their respective counties, even though the disaffected refused to vole, no ques- tion could be raised as to the legality of the election, and they were prevented from tlius voting only by their being in the ser- vice of their country and by the occupation of their homes by the public enemy. The elections were held by commissioners appointed in the same manner as the commissioners to conduct the elections of electors and members of Congress were ajipointed. While the committee regard these elections thus held under the proclamation of the Governor as irregular in the single fact only that the places of voting were thereby increased to conform to the necessities of the voters, yet the committee are of opinion, [Doc. No. 34] ^^ under the circumstances, that the elections should be recognized and confirmed by the Convention as contemplated by the terms of the proclamation of the Governor. The committee fnrther report, that at the elections held as aforesaid, Joseph H. Pendleton, of the county of Ohio, received a majority of the votes cast to supply the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion of Chester D. Hubbard, former delegate from said county of Oiiio. That Joseph D. Pickett, of the county of Brooke, received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion of Campbell Tarr, formerly delegate from said county of Brooke. That Jefferson T. Martin, of the County of Marshall, received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancy occasioned by tho expulsion of James Burley, formerly delegate from said county of Marshall. That Stephen A. Morgan, of the county of Marion, received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion of E. B. Hall, formerly delegate from said county of Marion. That Jonathan M. Heck, of the county of Monongalia, re- ceived a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion of Marshall M. Dent, formerly a delegate from said county of Monongalia. That Robert E. Cowan and C. J. Pindall Cresap, of the county of Preston, each received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancies occasioned by the expulsion of William G. Brown and James C. McGrew, formerly delegates from said county of Preston. That John A. Robinson, of the county of Taylor, received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion of John S. Burdett, formerly delegate from said county of Taylor. That William P. Cooper, of the county of Harrison, received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion of John S. Carlile, formerly delegate from said county of Harrison. That Edward D. McGuire, of the county of Wood, received a majority of the votes cast to fill the vacancj occasioned by the expulsion of John J. Jackson, formerly delegate from said county of Wood. The Committee further report that since the adjournment of the Convention, Jolui N. Hughes, a delegate from the counties of Randolph and Tucker, has departed this life, (having been killod at Rich ^Mountain,) and an election was held under a pro- clamation of the Governor in the same manner as in the forego- ing instances, the counties of Randolph and Tucker being in 6 [Doc. No. 34.] like manner in the possession of the pubhc enemy on the clay of the election. Jacob Marshall received a majority of the votes cast to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of said John N. Hughes, late a member of this body. The Committee have no returns of votes taken to supply tlie vacancies existing in the counties of Tyler and Doddridge and Hancock, occasioned bv the expulsion of the members from these counties, and they are not as yet informed that any such elections were held. In consideration of tlie matters stated in the premises, the Committee have come to tlie following conclusion, wbich they respectfully submit for the consideration of the Convention, viz: Resolved, That Joseph H. Pendleton, Joseph D. Pickett, Jefferson T. Martin, Jonathan M. Heck, Robert E. Cowan, C. J. Pindall Cresap, Stephen A. Morgan, John A. Robinson, Wil- liam R. Cooper, Edward D. McGuire and Jacob Marshall be and are hereby entitled to seats in the Convention as members thereof. The Committee ask to be discharged from the further consi- deration of the case of Waitman T. Willey, as the Convention has already acted thereon. A. F. HAYMOND; Chairman. [DOC. NO. XXXV.] MESSAGE FROM THE EXECTTIVE OF THE COMiMO^J WEALTH, WITH ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS, SHOWING THE JIILITARY AND NAVAL I'R EPA RATIONS FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, 31 [Doc. No. 35.] a MESSAGE. Executive Department, ) June 17, 1801. \ Geiitleynen of the Convention: Justice to the Executive, and those Avho have been associated with him in the administrati(jn of the State Government, imper- atively demands that a full detail of all that has been done, shall be submitted to the (convention, in order that it may have a place upon the public records and thus go down to posterity. The present is an occasion of deep interest and importance in the his- tory of the State, and I trust, therefore, that this detail of facts, sustained by proofs that cannot be gainsaid or controverted will not be considered either as untimely or ont of place. In my inaugural message, I embraced the opportunity to advise the "General Assembly," that it was their '■'■ duty to place the State in such a condition that she will be prepared at all times, and upon the shortest notice to protect her honor, defend her rights, and maintain her institutions against all assaults of her enemies. With this view, 1 recommend a careful revision of the militia law; and in this connection, I suggested that munitions of war be procured and provision be made for the organization of an efficient military staff." I recommended at the same time, the passage of a bill '^ for the organization of a brigade of min- ute men," and furnished the draft of a bill for the accomplishment of this object. On the 31st day of January, 1860, the General Assembly passed '' an act making an appropriation of one hundred and eighty thousand dollars to purchase such arms, equipments and munitions as may be required for the immediate use of the State." This sum was to be expended under the direction of a Commission, to be appointed by the Executive, and consisted of Col. P. St. Geo. Cocke, Maj. Geo. W. Randolph and Col. F. H. Smith, who were appointed immediately after the passage of the act, and entered upon the discharge of their duties. No men were ever more prompt and faithful in the performance of a pub- lic duty, and their action received the approval of the General Assembly. Cut of this appropriation, thirteen rifle cannon, five thousand percussion muskets, revolvers, cavalry sabres, fifty thou- sand pounds of powder and other articles were purchased. The entire sum was expended, as will fully appear from the report of Maj. Randolph, made to the General Assembly on the 1st day of April last; and herewith transmitted. (Appendix A.) 4' [Doc. No. 35.] By an art passed January 29th, 1861 , it was made the duty of the Colonel of Ordnance, under direction of the Governor, to procure the necessary arms, equipments and munitions of war, for thedeffMice of the State. He is authorized, also, to contract for tlie mamifacture of equipments and nninitions, and to buy materials therefor, and to contract for ahering and improving can- non and small arms, and to purchase machinery and materials therefor. The act appropriates ,9800,000 to accomplish these jnirposes. Col. Charles Dimmockwas nominated to the Senate, and confirmed as Colonel of Ordnance, and innnediately entered ujxin the discharge of his duties. His report herewith trans- mitted (Ap])endix 13) will show what was done under this act. liy the same act the Governor is authorized to employ an Engi- neer, to plan and construct coast, harbor and river delcMices, and to execute the same if approved by the Governor. For this po- sition Col. Talcott was selected, and he has been most industri- ously and energetically employed in the discharge of his important duties. The act also provided for the construction of three ar- senals in dilferent sections of the State, and for the pnrposes mentioned in this paragraph, the sum of S'-OO.OOO was appropri- ated. Under this act the amounts ai)propriated could not be raised in the usual mode, by the sale of State bonds; the bonds having depreciated twenty per cent, or more, and our law prohibiting their sale at less than their par value. Hence an act was passed on the 14th day of Marcli thereafter, authorizing the issue of one million of dollars of treasury notes. This act authorized the Governor to direct the Auditor to borrow for the State, from time to time, the sum aforesaid and to issue treasury notes therelor. Under this act the banks were authorized to discount or pur- chase such treasury notes. The Convention subsequently, by an ordinance passed April 30th, 1861, authorized the Governor to raise for the defences of the State, by treasury notes, a sum not exceeding two millions of dollars. These notes are made; ))ayabl(^ to bearer, and are re- deemable one year after their dates, and when paid, are to be cancelled and re-issues are authorized for a like amount. In less than one week after the passage of the ordinance of secession, the Navy Department was fully and etiectively organ- ized, and the rei)ort of Capt. J3arron, the oUic.er in charge, (which is herewith transmitted and will he limnd in Appendix C,) shows how much has been done in an incredibly short time. The Slate has had full \vork for all the ollicers, seamen and marines embraced in this organization, and all, so far as 1 know or believe, have worked laboriously, cheerfully and elfectively. Hesides the laborious work of removing the heavy guns and other munitions from the Navy Yard to the various points on our river at whiijh the bultgries arc located; wc havg had lo construct [Doc. No. 35.] 5 the gun carriages and to provide the necessary fixed ammuni- tion for the batteries Those batteries are in good working order and are effectively manned. The fact that these guns weigh from five to ten thousand pounds each, with transportation es- sentially by land, will show the amount of labor required to get them in position. Besides, the steam frigate Merrimac, which had been sunk by the Federal authorities and burned to the water's edge when they deserted the Navy Yard, has been raised and is now in the naval Dry Dock undergoing repairs. An effective battery has been placed on board the frigate United States and the Navy Yard itself is well prepared for vigorous defence. At Richmond the steamer Yorktown has been nearly completed, as a war steamer, Sy and a steam tug bought by the State has been completely fitted up. These will soon be ready to cooperate with the other mili- tary operations and will be prepared to render efficient service. Frovisonal Army. — Appointments in the higher grades were confined to retired officers of the army who had left the service of the United States. To carry into immediate effect the provi- sions for recruiting, appointments were made of a number of first and second lieuteiiauts. nearly one half of wdiom are graduates of the Virginia Military Institute, and they have been distributed throughout the state on recruiting service. It is now satisfacto- rily ascertained that while the volunteer organization is so ac- tively pressed, as it now is, in our State, it is impossible to raise the ten thousand men proposed by the ordinance. One regi- ment perhaps may i)e raised. To give employment to the young officers, the commanding general has made good use of them iu organizing and drilling the volunteers as they were received at the various camps of instruction. As many of them as may be required for this and the engineer service, may be retained with advantage until their services shall be no longer necessary — the remainder might be disbanded after organizing the companies already recruited. The report of Major General Lee is herewith transmitted, and I commend it to the attention of the Convention. It presents information that cannot fail to be interesting and instructive, as it shows the progress of our military matters since the ordinance of secession was passed. (Appendix D.) The Harper's Ferry machinery and the disposition made of it, was the subject of a previous communication and to that and the accompanying paper I refer. I transmit a copy of the proclamation turning over the military power of the State to the Confederate States. The terms are satisfactory, I believe, to both sides. (Appendix E.) The intercourse between the Council and the Executive has been of the most agreeable character. The journal, regularly e [Doo. 1^0. 35.] kept, will show that their action has been characterized by a re- markable unanimity, and it is a source of satisfaction to me to know that I liavo rarely felt constrained to dissent from their advice. Their services have been appreciated by me and should be appreciated by the State. The rule which has regulated me in making appointments was to ascertain, in the first "place, whether the applicant was loyal to the State. If he was loyal, competent and efficient it was all I re(juired. In making my selections I have not regarded old party divisions. Whether a man originally belonged to the one or the other of the old political parties, into which our people liave been divided, was an incpiiry that I thought unworthy of the times. We had a common interest and a common object in defending our state against the assaults of the Federal Govern- ment and my desire was to make our people a unit, if possible, for the successful prosecution of the great work which was be- fore us. I think I can safely allirm that there is not the name of an unfaithful son of the Commonwealth upon the list, and it is cause of congratulation with me to know that they have been confirmed by the council with very general unanimity. No one was objected to, as I am informed, on the score of a want of fidelity to the State. The commissary, quartermaster and medical appointments were made at the earliest practicable moment alter the authority was given, and although some bad appointments were made, (some of which have been removed,) the result has shown great efficiency in all these departments. The paymaster's department has also been organized, and will, I believe, prove as efficient as the others. When the war commenced, I was greatly embarrassed not only from my own want of knowledge in military matters, but also from the want of experienced military advisers, conunanders and an organized staff corps. Under these circumstances, I was called at once to make provision for conunands at the important points of Norfolk, Harper's Ferry, Alexandria and Fredericks- burg. Until Clen. Lee was appointed, I was without the aid and advice of an experienced military man. If 1 have, under these circumstances, made blunders, it is not to be wondered at — the only wonder is that 1 have not committed many more. The Slate has ])aid out under the dirertion of the auditing board from the 31st day of April to the 11th day of June, the following siuns, viz: For the Artny $1,737,950 49 " <' Navy 100,748 49 1,838,698 98 Outstanding allowances not yet presented at the Treasury; will [Doc. No. 35.] ^ add $100,000 to this sum. (Appendix F.) On the firstof July, we will be required to raise $1,800,000 to pay our troops now in the field. Besides all these difficulties to encounter and overcome, the Executive, bv law and by ordinances of the Convention, has been compelled to provide the means necessary to meet the ex- penditures incident to such important movements and to the ex- ertion of such extraordiuary power. At the time when the ordi- nance of secession was passed, there was in the treasury to the credit of the commonwealth, the sum of $384,005 25, and from that period to this, the entire amount received from the revenue of the State is about $321,(31 7 75, making ^706,223 to meet the ordinary expenses of government and the extraordinary expenses of the war. The actual sum expended for the war alone, has been nearly two millions, and the sum necessary to meet the liabilities incurred, and not yet presented for payment, will be nearly two millions of dollars additional. To meet these expenditures, the General Assembly had au- thorized the issuing of treasury notes to the amount of one mil- lion of dollars. For this purpose the Auditor of Public Accounts had made arrangements to have the treasury notes engraved at the North, but when the plates were ready for delivery, they were seized by the (jJovernment of tlie United States. This occa- sioned delay in the execution of the notes and rendered it neces- sary to contract for engraving new plates here, in the city of Richmond, which could not be executed until within a few days past. Subsequently the Convention authorized the issue of two mil- lions more of treasury notes, and both the law of the Legisla- ture and the ordinance of the Convention authorized the banks to receive these notes and to discount upon them. Under this authority there has been raised from the banks, by giving temporary notes, payable in July, the amount of §>l,854,500, which, with the amount in the treasur)-, has real- ized the sum of $2,500,723 and the government has been able to meet every engagement of the Counnonwealth, so far, with the currency of the State, promptly. No creditor having to wait longer than necessary to audit and settle his accounts. A suuunary of the operations of the Executive Department siure the ISth of April, 1801, shows the following results : 1 . The Navy Yard and Harper's P^erry arsenal, cajitured with- out the loss of a single life, and securing to the State pro- perly, estimated in its intrinsic value, at from $25,000,000 to $;,3(»',(M>0,000. 2. Upwards of 40,000 volunteers have been drawn from their peaceful pursuits, and some of them from the most distant parts of the State — have beeu instructed in the most elementary ex- 8 [Doc. No. 35.] ercises of the soldier ; have been armed, equipped and supplied with evorv' necessan'^ for active service in the field, and are now ready to defend the honor and maintain the liberties of the Stale. .3. A navy department, hitherto unknown to our State or- ganization, has been thoroughly and elfectively organized. Na- vy batteries, numbering upwards of 320 pieces, and heavy ord- nance, varying in weight from 5,000 to 10,000 pounds, have been established, the gun-carriages for the most part made, and the anmnuiition prepared, while upwards of 120 ))ieccs of heavy ordnance have been forwarded to other States of the Southern Confederacy. 4. The various staff corps, embracing commissarv, qnarter- niaster, medical and engineer departments, have been organized under ordinances passed since the 20th April, ISGl , and their ciiiciency has not only contributed to the promj)tness and com- jileteness of the preparation which has enabietl us to put so large a f(trce from our own State into the field, but to ficilitate the movements and elilcieiicy of most of those who have come to our aid from the other States of the Confederacy. 5. And, finally, these results have been reached in due regard to an economical expendituie of the public money. The stores and other property, purchased for the military operations, have been paid for, as they were liought, and thus tlie credit of the Slate has been fully sustained. It is due to truth and justice that I should here record, in this recapitulation, my high appreciation of the industry, judgment and professional skill which have marked the conduct of the distinguished oflicer who has been called by me, with the unani- mous ajiproval of the Convention, to conduct the military and na\al operations of A'irginia. From every principle of duty and patriotism, the executive department of the State has felt called upon to cooperate cor- dially and heartily with the government of the Confederate Slates, and the ])olicy which has controlled my action heretofore, will continue to regulate it. The great interests at stake demand the s\irrender of all questions of a subordinate character, in a vigorous and united ellort to maintain the conunon rights of the South. Nothing will l)e left undone to advance the interests of all, and the candor, frankness and sincerity which have been cxbibiied by ilie President, assure me that harmony and concert of action will be the result. lie duly appreciates the importance of the occasion, and his courage, prudence and military expe- rience M'ill exert a salutary infbience in directing and controlling the military movements, now in progress for tlie protection of Virginia and the South. And finally, I communicate herewith; orders issued to Gene- [Doc. No. 35.] § rals Carson, Taliaferro and Haymond, and also a letter acknow- ledging the receipt of General Harper's report of operations at Harper's P^erry. General Harper was placed in charge of the expedition against Harper's Ferry, and I regret that the orders given to him, on the 17th day of April last, have been mislaid. These orders show that I acted with the promptness and decision due to the occasion. General Harper's report will be found with these orders. (Appendix G.) Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. 32 I [Doc. No. 35.] Itr ISSUES FROM RICHMOND ARMORY Frotn April 1st to June, 13th, 1661. Captain Wyatt M. Elliott — 1st Regimerit Virginia. 100 Cartridge Boxes, 60 Bayonet Scabbards, 30 Cap Boxes, 10 Rifle Muskets, 10 Sets Accoutrements, complete, 10 Cartridge Boxes, 10 Cap Pouches, 2,000 Cartridges. Captain D. Dodson — 39/^ Regiment Virginia, 75 Bayonet Scabbards, 1,000 Cartridges, 1,200 Caps. Captain Wm. H. Jarvis — 39;A Regiment, 70 Cartridge Boxes, 70 Bayonet Scabbards, 70 Cap Boxes, 70 Sets Plates, 300 Yards Webbing. Captain J. P. May — 39^A Regiment. 4 Cartridge Boxes, 4 Bayonet Scabbards, 4 Cap Pouches, 4 Sets Plates, 20 Yards Webbing. 12 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain R. D. Baskerville — 9S/A Regiment, 50 Altered Percussion Muskets, 50 (.'artridge Boxes, 50 Bayonet Scabbards, 60 Cap Pouches, 50 Sets Plates, 260 Yards Webbing. Captain Bukeley — Per J. R. Anderson. 45 Flint Muskets. Captain J. G. Griswold. 55 Altered Muskets, 55 Cartridge Boxes, bo Bayonet Scabbards, 55 Cap Pouches, 55 Plates, 300 Yards Webbing, 4 Hall Carbines. To Colt's Armory. 150 Colt's Rifles, 70 Colt's Carbines. Captain J. Q. Nadexbouscii — Martinshurg, 80 Rifle Muskets, 80 Cartridge Boxes, 80 Bayonet Scabbards, 80 Cap Boxes, 60 Sets Plates, 450 Yards Webbing, 1,000 Cartridges, 1,200 Caps. Captain J. C. Luck — Pittsylvania County. 1 Rifle and Equipment, 50 Breast Plates, yO Yards Webbing. Captain R. O. Hammond — Sussex. 50 Cartridge Boxes, 00 Bayonet Scabbards, [Doc. No. 35.] 1^ 50 Cap Pouches, 50 Sets Plates, 300 Yards Webbing, 600 Cartridges, 1,000 Caps. Captain W. T. J ones^ Gloucester. 1,000 Catridges, 1,200 Caps. Captain J. S. LxsGHORSE—Lyjichburg. 60 Cartridge Boxes, 60 Bayonet Scabbards, 60 Cap Pouches, 60 Sets Plates, 300 Yards Webbing, 600 Cartridges, 1,000 Caps, 200 Flint Muskets, 200 Sets of Accoutrements, complete, 60 Saddle Holsters, 60 Carbine Slings, 27 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 27 Cap Pouches, 40 Cavalry Sabres, 40 Belts and Plates. Captain Drake. 60 Whitney's Pistols, 50 Waist Holsters, 500 Cartridges and Caps. J. B. Williams, 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain Archer — Richmond Home Guard. 40 United States Flint Muskets, Colonel W. Baylor — Stauntoji, 1,.500 Cartridges, 2,000 Caps. 14 [Doc. No. 35.] Major J. Croprew — Norfolk, 25 Altered Muskets, 25 Sets of Accoutrements, 70 (3 ]>ouuder fixed shot, 28 6 pounder Canister. Captain \V. 13. Bali- — Chesterfield. 8 Cavalry Sabres and Belts, 8 Whitney's Pistols and Equipments. 58 Waist Holsters. W. E. Taylor. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain A. Koixer — Augusta. 60 Cartridge Boxes, 60 Cap Pouches, 50 Sets Plates, 300 Yards Webbing. L. T. Moore — Winchester, 2,000 Cartridges, 2,000 Caps. Captain Doyle. 60 Cartridc:e Boxes, 300 Yards Webbing. J. G. Imboden, 28 6 Pounder Shot, 28 << '' Canister, 70 " <' Shot, 28 <' " Canister. Captain R. M. Cary — \st Regimeiii, 53 Rifle Muskets, 63 Cartridge Boxe.s, 53 Bayonet Scabbards, 63 Setts Plates, 300 Yards Webbing. [Doc. Ko. 35.] Wm. Haymes — Halifax. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. John A. Hexley. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain S. Garlaxd, Jr. — L/ytichhurg . 20 Altered Muskets, 20 Cartridge Boxes, 20 Bayonet Scabbards, 20 Cap Pouches, 20 Sets Plates, 120 Yards Webbing. Captain Cabell — Richmond. 1,000 Cartridges. Colonel M. McKennie— C/tar/o^/e^uiV/e. 2.000 Cartridges, 2,500 Caps. Captain R. O. Whitehead. 50 Altered Percussion Muskets, 50 Cartridge Boxes, 50 Bayonet Scabbards, .50 Cap Boxes, 50 Sets Plates, 300 Yards Webbing. Captain O. J. Wise — Richmond. 80 Cartridge Boxes, 80 Bayonet Scabbards, 80 Cap Pouches, 80 Sets Plates, 450 Yards Webbing, 20 Flint Muskct5, 20 Accoutrements, 20 Original Percussion Muskets. R. Connelly — Nottaway counti/. 1000 ( "arlridgcs. 1200 Caps. 16 [Doc. Ko. 35.] Captain D. Kemper — Alexandria. 34 Artillery Sabres, 34 Sabre Holts and Plates, 3 Lanyards, 2 Prolouges, 8 Bricoles, 4 Haversacks, 4 Tube Ponclies, 6 Sets Artillery Harness, 4 Priming Wires, 4 Thumb-stalls. J. E. Scott. 1000 Cartridges, 1200 Caps. Captain M. D. Ball — Fairfax. 50 Sabre Belts, 50 Sabres. Captain Drake — Winchester. 500 Cartridges, 600 Caps. Captain B. Garlick — New Kent. 2 Iron Cannon, 50 Flint Muskets, 200 Extra Flints, 250 Sets Accoutrements, 280 Yards Webbing. Major D. A. Weisiger — Petersburg. CO Flint Muskets, CO Sets Accoutrements, 30 Sets Accoutrements Enfield Musket. James W. Allen — Charlcstown. 10,000 Cartridges, 12,000 Caps. Captain Vickery — Norfolk. 2 Prolouges 4 Priming Wires, 1 Worm and Stair. 33 [Doc. No. 35.] 17 Captain R. Taylor — Norfolk. 25 Altered Muskets, 25 Sets Accoutrements. Captain Bradford. 75 Sets Accoutrements. T. T. Cropper — Richmond, 4 Rifle Cannon, 1 Iron Six-pounder, 50 Flint Rifles, 50 Sabres, (no scabbards.) Captain Authur — Sufolk. 50 Altered Muskets, 50 Sets Accoutrements, complete, 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain Watkins — Isle of Wight. 50 Full Sets Accoutrements. Captain H. T. Owexs — Nottoway. 50 Full Sets Musket Accoutrements. Colonel P. T. Moore — Richmofid. 43 Rifled Muskets and Accoutrements 200 Yards Webbing. Captain John Welsh — Madison. 50 Cap Pouches, 30 Altered Muskets, 30 Sets Accoutrements, ISO Yards Webbing. Captain II. R. Johnson — CujJiberland, 60 Cap Pouches, 800 Cartridges, 1000 Caps. 18 [Boc. Ko. 35.] Captain William J. GreExV — Stafford. 60 Cap Boxes. Slote, 160 United States Flint Muskets. Captain R. A. Booker — Pnnce Edward. 80 Sets Accoutrements, 400 Yards, Webbing. Captain W. W. Cogbill — Chesterfield. 50 Virginia Altered Rifles, 50 Sets Accoutrements, 2G0 Yards Webbing, 10 Cartridge Boxes, 40 Flint Muskets, 40 Bayonet Scabbards. Captain Walker — \lWi Regiment, Richmond. 71 Cartridge Boxes, 71 Cap Pouches, 71 Sets Plates, * 30 Bayonet Scabbards, 400 Yards Webbing, 4 Six-Pounder Iron Rifles, 4 Cartridges and implements complete, 75 New Cavalry Sabres and Belts. Captain E. C. Robinson — Norfolk. 200 United Stales Flint Muskets, 250 Extra Flints, 5,000 Cartridges, 0,000 Caps. C. F. Suttle — Alexandria. 100 Flint Muskets, 100 Old Cartridge Boxes, 40 Old Belts, 1,000 Cartridges and Caps. [Doc. No. 35.] 19 Captain Charles Smith — Northampton, 4 Six-pounder Iron Guns, 4 Six pounder Carriages complete, 4 Sets Wheel Harness, 4,000 Cartridges, 5,000 Caps, 28 Fixed Shot, 75 Tubes, 28 Fixed Canister, 2 Barrels Powder, and 100 six-pounder shot, Colonel J. J. Hodges — Portsmouth. 90 Full Sets Rifle Accoutrements, 30 Altered Musitets and ditto, 600 Yards Webbing. John S. Barbour — President of Orange and Alex. Rail Road. 20 Altered Muskets, 20 Sets Accoutrements, 40 Whitney's Revolvers and Moulds, 40 Waist Kolsters Belts and Plates, 700 Cartridges, 900 Caps. Telegraph Operators. 8 Whitney's Revolvers and Moulds. B. B. Douglass — King William. 50 New Cavalry Sabres, 50 Belts and Plates, Captain L. H. Dance — Henrico. 50 Virginia Flint Muskets, 50 Sets Accoutrements, 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain W. H. Etheridge — Norfolk, 50 Fhnt Muskets, 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps, 60 Sets Accoutrements, 20 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain W. H. Gordon — Richmond. 90 Plates. Captain Charles B. Tebbs — Loudoun. 40 Sets Accoutrements, 250 Yards Webbing, 1,000 Cartridges, 1,200 Caps. E. L. Brockett — Petersburg. 200 Flint Muskets, 1,000 Cartridges, 2,000 Caps. 50 Full Sets Accoutrements, 290 Yards Webbing. Captain F. W. Cox — Tappahannock^ 35 Cartridge Boxes, 35 Cap Pouches, 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain A. J. Snyder — Tappahannock. 50 Altered Muskets, 50 Sets Accoutrements, 290 Yards Webbing, GOO Cartridges, 700 Caps. Williams, Peters &. Co, 8 Colt's Revolvers, 4 Moulds, 8 Screw-Drivers. Captain W. W. Weisiger — Chesterfield. 100 Flint Muskets, i,000 Cartridges. [Doc. No. 35.] 2X Captain S. S. Wii.uams— Woodstock, 60 Altered Virginia Rifles, 60 Sets Accoutrements, 300 Yards Webbing. Captain W. Robertson— ^ome Guard, Richmond, 160 Virginia Flint Muskets, 52 Virginia Sabre Blades. Captain R. S. Archer. 300 Flint Mqskets. Captain G. M. Waddill— CAar/es City. 35 Virginia Flint Muskets. Captain \Vm. H. Dul any— Fatr/aar. 65 Virginia Flint Muskets, 65 Sets Accoutrements; 350 Yards Webbing. Captain E. L. Wharton— i2icA7?io?irf. 60 Flint Muskets, 50 Sets Accoutrements, 50 Extra Flints. General D. Vivoo'LES— Fredericksburg, 1,000 Virginia Flint Muskets, 1,000 Extra Flints, 1,000 Lbs. Lead, 1,000 Flint Muskets, 1,(X)0 Extra Flints, 20,000 Caps, 2 24 Pounder Howitzers Cavalry Sabres and Belts, 9 Adams' Pistols and Holsters, Gl Cap pouches, 1 Pair Holsters. Officers Virginia Navy. 6 Whitney's Revolvers and Holstersj 6 Waist Belts and Holsters. [Doc. No. 35.] 25 Captain J. F. Kent — Wythe. 12 Altered Muskets, 12 Cartridge Boxes, 12 Ba_yonet Scabbards, 12 Cap Pouches, 14 Sets Plates, 90 Yards Webbing. Captain J. W. Atkinson — Henrico. 33 Altered Muskets, 33 Cap Boxes, 33 Bayonet Scabbards, 33 Cartridge Boxes, 33 Sets Plates, ISO Yards Webbing. Colonel Wm. G. Pollard — Ki?ig William. 50 Flint Muskets, 50 Cartridge Boxes, 50 Bayonet Scabbards, 50 Sets Plates, 288 Yards Webbing, Captain Boykin — Western Virginia. 200 English Flint Muskets, 200 Extra Flints. Colonel John McCausland — Puttiam County. 500 English Flint Muskets, 600 Extra Flints, 4 Six-pounder Iron Guns, 8 Axle Boxes for do. 56 Six-pounder Shot, 42 Six-pounder Spherical Case, 14 Six- pounder Canister, 10,000 Cartridges. Captain John Fife — Putnam. 60 Altered Muskets, 60 Cartridge Boxes, 50 Bayonet Scabbards, 50 Cap Pouches, 60 Sets Plates, 280 Yards Webbing. 34 26 [Doc. No. 35.] S. C. Robinson — Richmond. 750 Flint Muskets, (to be altered to percussion.) Captain Peyton — Richmond. 4 Six- pounder Iron Cannon. Colonel O. S. Taylor — Alexandria. 200 Flint MusketS; with extra flints. Captain S. H. Leto-her — Harper's Ferry. 80 Cartridge Boxes, 80 Cap Pouclies, 25 Waist Plates, 90 Yards Webbing. Captain F. C. Ciioate — Portsmouth. 25 Altered Muskets, 25 Cartridge Boxes, 25 Bayonet Scabbards, 25 Cap Pouches, 25 Sets Plates, 1 SO Yards Webbing. Captain E. S. Blamire — Portsmouth, 80 Flint Muskets, 80 Bayonet Scabbards, SO Sets Plates, 360 Yards Webbing, 80 Cartridge Boxes. Steamer Yoi'ktown. 30 Flint Muskets, 30 Old Sabres. Captain S. S. Weisioer — Amelia. 6 New Sabres, Belts and Plates, 20 Adams' Revolvers, 20 Holsters, 7 Extra Waist Plates. [Doc. No. 35.] 27 Captain J. R. Tucker — Richmond. 2 Eight-inch Guns, (Navy Department.) Captain W. F. Ly^cu— Potomac River. 2 Eight-inch Guns, (Navy Department.) Captain P. N. Hale — Grayson. 80 Harper's Ferry Rifles with sword Bayonets, 80 Cartridge Boxes, 100 Bayonet Scabbards, 100 Cap Pouches, 100 Waist BeUs and Frogs, 100 Waist Plates, 90 Yards Webbing, 10 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 10 Cartridge Boxes, Webbing. Mr. Pannell — Petersburg. 20 Cavalry Sabres and Belts, 20 Cavalry Pistols. Colonel C. E. Tompkins — Kanawha. 400 Pounds Lead, 40 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 40 Cap Pouches, 80 Hall's Carbines, 80 Carbine Slings, 120 Waist Plates, 80 Cartridge Boxes, 120 Powder Flasks, 90 Pouches and Belts, 400 Flints, 5 Whitney's Revolvers, 10 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 30 Altered Rifles, 70 United States Flint Rifles, 100 Extra Fhnts. Captain J. W. CooK—Bcllfield. 4 Six-Pounder Iron Guns, 28 [Doc. No. 35.] James D. Brown. 4 Boxes Muskets — 80. Captain Spencer — Charlotte Court-House. IG Cartridge Boxes, 68 Cap Pouches, 68 Belts and Frogs for Sword-Bayonets, 10 Plates. Captain W. P. Wilson — Norfolk. 30 United States Cavalry Sabres, 30 United Suites Belts and Plates. General Johnston. 3 Whitney's Pistols, 3 Bullet Moulds, 3 Holsters. Captain F. J. Boggs — Richmond. 63 Original Percussion Muskets. Captain Henry D. Dickinson — OldlDominion Guard, 21 Original Percussion Muskets, 2 Cartridge Boxes, 51 Cap Pouches, 51 Bayonet Scabbards, 90 Yards Webbing. Dr. R. L. Nicholson — Middlesex. 100 Flint Muskets, with extra flints. David Edmondson, . 1 Altered Musket, 1 Cartridge Box, 1 Cap Pouch, 3 Bayonet Scabbards, 6 Wipers, 6 Breast Plates, 12 Screw- Drivers, 4 Waist Plates. [Doc. No. 35.] 29 Camp Hermitage — Colonel Gilham. 40 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 101 Original Percussion Muskets, 774 Altered Percussion Muskets, 274 Flint Muskets, 10,000 Musket Cartridges, 3,000 Rifle Cartridges, 500 Percussion Muskets, 500 Bayonet Scabbards, 250 Cartridge Boxes, 1,000 Yards Webbing, 375 Cartridge Boxes, 400 Cap Pouches. Camp Ashland — Colonel Ewell. 31 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 108 Original Percussion Muskets, 33,000 Musket and Rifle Cartridges. Camp Mercer — Colonel D. Ruggles. 2,000 Flint Muskets, 38,000 Musket and Rifle Cartridges, 500 Cartridge Boxes, 1,000 Percussion Muskets, 20,000 Caps, 20,000 Cartridges, 300 Pounds Blasting Powder, 400 Pounds Cannon Powder, 800 Pounds Lead, 4 Six-jioundcr Brass Guns, 4 Six-pounder Gun Carriages, 8 Sponges and Rammers, 8 Hand Spikes, 4 Lint Stocks, 4 Port- fire Stocks, 4 Gunner's Gimblets, 4 Haversacks, 4 Priming Wires, 4 Port- fire Cases, 4 Thumb Stalls, 4 Tube Pouches, 6 Water Buckets, 4 Sponge Buckets, 6 Tar Buckets, 30 . [Doc. No. 35.] 4 Caissons, 66 Fixed Shot, 14 Canister, 42 Spherical Cases. Alexandria— Cohnel P. St. Geo. Cocke. 4 Rifle Cannnn, complete, 3,200 Fhnt Mnsl>ets, 400 Rounds for Riflnd Cannon, 120 Rounds for .Six-pounder Cannon, 92,600 Musket and Rifle Catridges, 500 Orig. Percussion Muskets,! 500 Flint Lock Muskets, lr„inr.>^^r r u 20,000 Cartridges, ^Culpeper, C. H., 11,000 Caps. J Lynchburg — Colonel D. H. Langhorne. 200 Flint Muskets, To Mayor of Danville, XOO Flint Muskets. To Mayor of Petersburg. 200 Flint Muskets. Fort Pou-hatan— Colonel John R. Wilson. 350 Flint Muskets, 18,000 Musket Cartridges. Williamsburg — Colonel B. S. Ewell. 250 Flint Muskets, 8,000 Musket Cartridges, 400 Original Percussion Muskets, 5,000 Rounds Ammunition. Norfolk — Colonel Walter Gwynn. 4 Rifle Cannon, complete, 100 Harper's Ferry Riiies with sword Bayonets, 1,000 Altered Muskets, 1,530 Flint Muskets, 30 Cavalry Subres, [Doc. No. 35.] 31 200 Rounds for Rifled Cannon, 77,000 Musket and Rifle Cartridges, COO Cap Pouches, 1,000 Waist Belts, 660 Breast Bolts, 4,000 Yards Webbing. Camp Jcffersoji, Charlottesville — Colonel Wm. H. FuY. 74 Altered Muskets, 6,000 Musket Cartridges. Staunton — M. J. Harman. 100 Virginia Altered Percussion Rifles, 600 Altered Percussion Muskets, 6,000 Musket Cartridges. Lceshurg — General Eppa Hunton. 320 Original Percussion Muskets, 10,000 Musket Cartridges, SO Original Percussion Muskets, 3,000 Cartridges, 3,300 Caps, I Keg of Powder. Washington County Volunteers — Colonel W. E. JohxsoJ/. 500 Altered Percussion Muskets, 6,000 Musket Cartridges. Ilarpcr'^s Ferry — Colonel Jackson. 2,000 Altered Percussion Muskets, 2 Twelve-pounder Field Howit25crs,7 n^^c 6 Six pnunder Guns, ji" ' 210 Rounds for Howitzer, 620 Rounds for Six poiiiider, 78,000 Musket and Rifle Cartridges. Western Virginia — Colonel Boykin. 200 Flint Muskets. Kanawha r«//ry— Colonel C. Q,. Tompkins, Commanding. cO Harper's Ferry Rifles, 30 Altered Percussion Rides, 32 [Doc; Ko. 3o.] 70 Flint Rifles, 80 Hall's Carbines, 600 Flint Mnskots, 5 Whitney's Revolvers, 50 Altered Percussion ^luskets, 4 Six-pounder Iron Cannon, (without carriage or implements,) 10,000 Musket and Rifle Cartridges, 110 Rounds Fixed Ammunition for Six-pounders. W. S. JoYNEs — President Petersburg Rail Road. 100 Flint Muskets. Captain W. Collixs — Halifax Court House. 60 Cavalry Sabres and Belts. Captain Rogers — Alexandria. 2 SixpouHder Brass Guns, complete, 1 Caisson Wagon. Captain Latham — Lynchburg Artillery. 94 Cavalry Sabres and Belts, 4 Water iiuckets, 8 Tar Buckets, 1 Priming Wire, 225 Six-poiuider Shot, 180 Ditto Spherical Case, 45 Canister, 630 Friction Tubes, 4 Lanyards, 18 Yards Slow Match, 27 Port-fn-eSj 4 Fuze Cutters, 4 Caissons, 4 Sets Artillery Harness, complete, 4 Saddles, 4 Bridles, 4 Sponge Buckets, 4 Tin Buckets. Captain Tuigg — Montgomery County. 84 Altered Muskets and Equipments. [Doc. No. 35.] 33 Captain James A. Walker — Pulaski County. 78 Altered Muskets and Equipments. Captain J. S. Langhorne — Lynchburg. 40 Cavalry Sabres and Belts. Captain J. W. Atkinson — Henrico County, 83 Altered muskets and Equipments, Colonel Charles Smith — Northampton. 4 Iron Six-pnnnder Field Guns, (with carriages and implements complete,) 100 Rounds Fixed Ammunition. B. B. Douglas — Ki7ig William County. 50 Cavalry Sabres. Captain A. J. Sydnor — Tappahannock. 50 Altered Muskets, 600 Cartridges and Caps. Captain W. W. Weisiger — Manchester. 100 Flint Muskets. Captain S. S. Williams — Woodstock. 60 Virginia Altered Rifles. Home Guard — Richmond. 160 Flint Muskets. Captain R. S. Archer — Richmond. 300 Flint Muskets. Captain E. L. Wharton — Richmond County, 60 Flint Muskets, 1,000 Cartridges. 35 34 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain P. N. Hale — Grayson County. 90 Harper's Ferry Rifles, withS word Bayonets and Equipments, 3,500 Cartridges and Caps. J. W. Cook— Bell/icld. 4 Six-pounder Iron Guns, to he mounted. Captain F. J. Boggs — Rkhmoyid. G3 Original Percussion jMuskets and Equipments. Colonel W. T. Jones — Gloucester County. 60 Flint Muskets, 20 Original Percussion Muskets aild Equipments. 7,800 Cartridges and Caps. Captain Latham — Lynchburg Artillery. 4 Six-poundcr Brass Guns, complete, 4 Sets Artillery Harness, 200 Rounds Six-pounder Guns. Captain Kemper — Culpepcr Court House. 5 Sets Artillery Harness, 2 Prolouges, 4 Haversacks, 8 Bricoles, 4 Tube i^uches, 4 I^riining Wires, 4 Thumb Stalls, 200 Rounds Fixed Ammunition. Colonel W. G. Pollard— 7u«o- William County. 50 Flint Muskets and Equipments. 1 Captain Peyton — Richmond. 4 Six-pounder Brass Guns, to be mounted. T. C. Jordan — Bedford County. 4 Six-pounder Iron Guns, to be mounted. [Doc. No. 35.] 35 L. S. Marye — Richmond. 4 Six-pounder Brass Guns, to be mounted, Captain H. C. Cabell — Richmond, 4 Caisson Wagons, 8 Sets Artillery Harness, 320 Rounds Fixed Ammunition. To Steamer Yorkiown. 30 Flint Muskets, 30 Old Swords, 1,000 Cartridges. Captain S. S. Weisiger— ^me/ia Court House, 6 Cavalry Sabres and Belts, 20 Revolvers and Holsters. Captain Henry D. Dickinson. 51 Original Percussion Muskets and Equipments. 2,600 Cartridges and Caps. Dr. R. L. Nicholson— MW/ese^ County. 100 Flint Muskets, 5,000 Cartridges. Captain T. P. Mathews— Richmond, 69 Flint Muskets, 2,000 Cartridges. Captain W. H. Biggs — Jamestown, 30 Original Percussion Muskets, 1,000 Cartridges for Muskets. Major W. W.Townes — Petersburg, Va. 10 Original Percussion Muskets. Captain Garxett — Westmoreland Cou7ity, Va. 64 Cavalry Sabres and Belts. 36 [Doc. No. 35.] John M. Gibbs, Esq. 10 Pounds Cannon Powder. Captain A. Lybrock — Richmond. 74 Harper's Ferry Rifles, with Sword Bayonets,, 74 Waist Belts. Captain Tabd — York River j Va.. 33 Hall's Carbines. Colonel Terrett — Alexandria. 1 Keg Blasting Powder, 300 Altered Percussion Muskets, 2i,000 Cartridges for Muskets. Colonel J. E. B. Stuart— iiTar^er'* Ferry , Va, 10 Swords, T,600 Cartridges. Colonel J. A. Early — Lynchburg, Va, 1,000 Original Percussion Muskets, 1,000 Altered ^^ " 1,000 Flint-lock " 60,000 Cartridges for '^ Lieut. Col. John McCausland — Charleston, Kanawha, Va. 4 Sets Harness, 6,000 Cartridges. Colonel D. H. Hill— A^. C. Volunteers, Richmond. 22,000 Cartridges, 26 Wipers and Screw-Drivers, 3 Bayonets, 11,500 Cartridges. Colonel Tom. P. August — Richmo7id, 685 Yards Webbing, 25 Altered Percussion Muskets, 3 Ball Screws, 25 Screw-Drivers, 25 Wipers, 20,400 Percussion Musket Cartridges, 7,440 Rille Cartridges. [Doc. No. 35.1 S^r Captain Shields — Howitzer Battery. 8 Priming Wires, 4 Lint Stocks, 4 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Port- fire Cases, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Handspikes, 1 Tar Bucket, 4 Sponge linckets, 1 Prolouge, 8 (liunner's Gimlets, 2 Tube Pouches. Captain J. C. Harwood — Jamestown, Va. 12 Altered Percussion Muskets, 90 Yards Webbing, 12 Bayonet Scabbards, 1,000 Musket Cartridges. Colonel E. K. Smith — Blississijjpi Volunteers, RicJmiond. 11 Harper's Ferry Rifles, 2 Altered Percussion Muskets. Colonel S. Garland — Manassas Junctmi, Va, 2 Kegs Cannon Powder, 4,600 Rifle Cartridges, 2,000 Pistol Cartridges. Colonel DeRussy — Yorktown, Va. 15,000 Musket Cartridges, 6,000 Rifle Cartridges. General Boniiam, S. Carolina Volunteers — Manassas June. Va. 400 Original Percussion Muskets, 10,000 Cartridges for Muskets, 15,000 Cartridges Cal. 69. Colonel Wm. B. Bate — Old Fair Grounds, Richmond. 40 Rifle Muskets, 1,600 Cartridges for ditto. 38 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain Hays — Moorcfieldy Hardy County. 109 Virginia Rifles, 1 Keg Powder, 4 Bars Lead. Captain Wm. J. Hoke — Yorktowny Va. 11,420 Rifle and Musket Cartridges. Captain L. L. Lomax, for Colonel Chilton — Ashland. 30 Cavalry Sabres, 52 Sabre IBelts and Plates, 47 Artillery Sabres, 07 Artillery Belts and Plates, 93 Sharp's Rifles, 4G Cavalry Musketoons, 72 Cav^alry Revolvers, ('extra stocks,) 43 Navy Revolvers (Adams',) 20 Cavalry Flnit Pistols, 10,000 Cavalry Pistol Cartridges, 10,550 xMusketoon and Rifle Cartridges. Lieut. Henderson — Richmond. 250 Cartridges. Colonel W. E. Jones — Abingdon^ Va. 2,500 Cartridges, 2,500 Cartridge's , 113 Cavalry Sabres, 113 Cavalry Belts, 50 Waist Plates, 120 Flint Pistols, 300 Extra Flints, 46 Pair Saddle Holsters. Colonel P. T. Moore — Richmond. 18,000 Cartridges. Major Randolph — Hoicitzer Battery, Richmond, 24 Canister, (Navy Howitzer,) 120 Spherical Case do. 70 Shell do. 270 Friction Tubes, 145 Rifled Howitzer Shot (fixed,) 105 Friction Tubes, b Sets Artillery Harness (complete.) [Doc. No. 35.] 89 Captain Brown — Of Howitzer Battery. 112 Shell, 145 Friction Tubes, 1 Six-pounder Iron Gun, (Rifle,) 1 Caisson for same, 2 Sets Artillery Harness, (complete,) 3 Wagon Caissons for Navy Howitzer, 112 Rounds Six-pounder Ammunition for Iron Rific, 145 Rounds Six-pounder Ammunition for Brass Ritic, 120 Rounds Twelve-pounder Ammunition for Navy Howitzer, (Spherical Case,) 70 Rounds Twelve ponnder Annnunition for Navy Howitzer, (Shell,) 24 Rounds Twelve- pounder Ammunition for Navy Howitzer. (Canister,) 115 Charges Powder Six-pounder Rifle Gun, Iron, 145 Charges Powder Six-pounder Rifle Gun, Brass, 6S0 Friction Primers, 32 Yards Slow Match, 20 Port-fires, 2 Sponges and Rammers, Iron Rifle Guns and Covers, 2 Handspikes, 2 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, 1 A'ent Punch, 2 Thumb Stalls, 1 Prin)ing Wire, 2 Lanyards, 1 Worm and Staff, 1 Sponge Bucket, 1 Prolniige, 1 Tar Bucket, 2 Water Buckets, 1 Gunner's Pincers, 1 Tow Hoolc, * 1 Pendulum Haussc, 1 Gunner's Gimlet, 1 Fuze Gauge, 20 Halters, 6 Saddles, Colonel WiLLiAMs~.Vcr//i Carolina Volunteers* 35,000 Cartridges. 40 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain W. T. Tauafebro. 1,000 Cartridges. Major Cab ELI, — Confederate States Army. 11,000 Cartridges. Captain R. A. Tompkixs — Richmond Sharp Shooters. 39 Harper's Ferry Rifles v/itli Swnrd Bayonets, 30 Harper's Ferry liiflcs witliout Sword Bayonets, 75 Leather Waist Belts, 75 Waist Plates, 75 Cartridge Boxes, 75 Cap Poiiclies, 39 Sword Scabbards, 39 Sword Frogs. Captain Frederick J. Boggs — Richmond. 1/5 Original Percussion Muskets, 90 Yards Webbing. Lieutenant Croswell — Accomac County. 60 Virginia Flint Muskets, 75 Extra Flints. General WilllajvI H. Richardson. 1 Original Percussion Mueket, 1 Cartridge Box, 1 Cap Pouch, 1 Waist Belt and Plate. S. H. DeBow — Richmond. So Sheets of Copper, Colonel J. B. Magruder — Yorktown, Virginia. 2 Twelve Pounder Brass Guns, 2 Twelve Pounder Carriages, 2 Twelve Pounder Caissons, [Doc. No. 35.] 4 Sponges and Rammers^ 4 Handspikes, 2 Linstocks, 2 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Thumb-stalls, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Haversacks, 2 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 44 Called for but not issued. Captain R. C. Stanard — Randolph's Howitzers — Riclmiond. 1 Rifle Parrot Gun, 1 Carriage complete, 2 Sets Four Horse Harness complete 2 Sponges and Rammers, 2 Handspikes, 1 Lint Stock, 1 Port-fire Stock, 1 Port-fire Case, 1 Prologue, 1 Haversack, 1 Tube Pourh, 1 Thumb-stall, 1 Gunner's Gnrilet, 1 Priming Wire, 2 Water Buckets, 1 Sponge Bucket, 1 Tar Bucket, 1 Caisson complete. 100 Rounds Fixed Ammunition. Captain Shumaker — Richmond. 4 Six-pounder Brass Guns, 4 Six pounder Carriages (complete,) 8 Sponges and Rammers, 8 Sponge Covers, 8 Trail Hand Spikes, 4 Lint Stocks, 2 Womis and Staves, 4 Port-Fire Stocks, 4 Leather Water Buckets, Called for >but not is- sued. ^ [Doc. No. 35.] 4 Spniif^e Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, Called for 4 Prologues, U„t not is- 4 Gunner's Gimlets, ( sued. 4 Priming Wires, I 4 Thumb Stalls. J U J. R. Anderson & Co. 20 Flint Muskets. General Boxham — Manassas Junction. 15,000 Cartridges, 10,000 Caps. Colonel GiLHAM — Camp Lee. 10,000 Cartridges. Captain JoiinT. 'Ellis— Charlottesville. 77 Flint Muskets, 2,500 Cartridges. Captain John A Re a — Charlottesville. 60 Flint Lock Muskets, 2,000 Cartridges. Captain Bennett Taylor — Charlottesville. 60 Flint Muskets, 2,000 Cartridges, 11 Flint Muskets, 70 Cartridge Boxes. Colonel Magruder — Yorktown. 48 Rounds Army Howitzer Spherical Casc^ 36 Rounds Army Howitzer Shell, 12 Rounds Army Howitzer Shut, 56 Six-pounder Shot. 42 Sin-pounder Spherical Case, 14 Six-pounder Canister. Captain William H. Early — Black Walmit Dragoons. 15 Sabres, 15 Pistols. [Doc. No. 35.] 43 Captain Jonbs. 4 Sabres, Captain Pemberton — Norfolk. 350 Six-pounder Shot, 196 Six-pounder Spherical Case, 66 Six-pounder Canister, 60 Shell Fuzed and Filled. Captain Leftwich — Richmond. 21 United States Rifles, 270 Yards Webbing, 16 Cartridge Boxes, 16 Waist Belts. Captain J. W. Puller — Gloucester Point. 1,000 Pistol Cartridges. Colonel Taliaferro — Gloucester Point. 250 Waist Belts, 9,000 Cartridges. General Johnson — Harper'^s Ferry. 100,000 Cartridges. Captain R. T. Ellett — West Point. 66 Flint Muskets, 1,000 Cartridges, Captain Hood — Ivy Station, N. ^^ P. R. R. 100 Flint Muskets, 4,000 Cartridges, Captain Cunningham — Aquia Creeks 2,000 Cartridges, 2,400 Caps, n^l 44 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain C. S. Smite — Yorktown. 182 Six-pounder Shot, 98 Six-pouiidcr Spherical Case, 20 Six-pouiider Canister, .56 Twelve-pounder Spherical Case,, 30 Twelve- jiounder Shell, 4S0 Friction Primers, 4 Powder Flasks, 6 Yards Slow Match, 30 Port-fires. Captain Stanard — Richmond, 2 Barrels Powder. Captain Minor — Navy Department, 15 Barrels Cannon Powder, 20 '* '* " 30 'f " " 30 '^ '' ^' Mr. Van Pelt — Petersburg. 1 Caisson, 1 Box Wagon Harness. Captain Schaffer — Manassas Junction^ CO Flint Mnskots, 3 Artillery Sabres, GO Cartridge Boxes, 60 Baynot Scabbards, 360 Yards Webbing, 60 Breast Plates, 00 Waist Plates. General Lee and Staff. 10 Whitney's Revolvers. Captain W. Adams — Richmond, 9 Sabres, 9 Pair Pistols, 9 Holsters, 360 United States Cartridges. [Doc. No. 35.] 45 Major CnivTON— 'Ashland. *> 2,000 Pistol Cartridges. Captain VV. R. Aylett — Wesi Point. 60 Flints, 15 Muskets Complete, 15 Cartridge Boxes aijd Belts, 15 Bayonet Scabbards and Belts, 15 Waist Belts, 60 Waist and Breast Plates, 2,500 Cartridges. Colonel August — Yorktown. 250 Cartridge Boxes, 250 Cap Pouches, 250 Waist Plates, 1,300 Yards Webbing, 1,500 Percussion Musket Cartridges, 1,840 Minnie Musket Cartridges, 2,400 Enfield Musket Cartridges, 3,200 Harper's Ferry Rifle Cartridges. Major M, G. Harman — Staunton. 50 Double Barreled Shot Guns,] 5,000 Caps, 10,000 Fhnt Cartridges, 2 Kegs Rifle Powder, 10,000 Musket Caps. A. B. Evans — Urbanna. 2 Iron Six-pounder Cannon, not mounted, Equipments, and 56 Rounds Ammunition. Captain Fletcher — Accomac. 60 P^lint Muskets, 1,000 Cartridges, 60 FUnls. Captain Rice 4 Brass Guns and Carriages, complete. 4Q0 Rounds Ammunition and Equipments. 46 tl^oc. No. 35.] Captain Geddy — James City Cavalry, 50 Pair Flint Pistols, 100 Extra Flints, 50 Cavalry Sabres, complete, 4 Pair Holsters, 2 Pair Moulds, 20;000 Pistol Cartridges. Major Randolph — Richmond. 2 Spare Poles. Major Cabell — Richmond. 75,000 Cartridges. Colonel D. H. Hill — Yorktown. 6,000 Ball Cartridges. Colonel William Gilham — Richmond, Virginia, 2,000 Pistol Cartridges, 2,500 Caps, 18 Flint Pistols, 9 Holsters, 9 Belts and Plates. Colonel Pbeston. 1,000 Pounds Lead, 6 Bundles Cartridge Paper. George E. Croswell. 50 Double Barrell Guns, 5,000 Caps. Hon. William Smith — Warrenion, Virginia. 1,600 Cartridges. General Kirkpatric 10,000 Musket Caps, 1,000 Flints. Captain Salmon — Harj)cr^s Ferry. 50 Cartridge Boxes, 3,200 Cartridges. [Doc. No. 35.] 47 Colonel J. F. Thomas. 250 Sets Belts, 250 Belt Plates, 250 Cartridge Boxes, 5,000 Cartridges, 5,500 Caps. Colonel Doles. IfO Cartridges, 30,000 Cartridges and Caps, 1,000 Yards Webbing. Captain Bennett — Harper^ s Ferry. 50 Belt Plates, 50 Cartridge Boxes, ^ 3,700 Cartridges, 250 Yards Webbing. General Benjamin Huger — Norfolk, 15,000 Musket Caps, 25,000 Musket Caps. Captain Wm. H. "QtnGGB-^ Jamestown, 78 Cartridge Boxes, 78 Belts, 2,000 Enfield Cartridges, 1,000 Musket Cartridges. Colonel J. G. Hodges — Jamestown Island* 1,500 Musket Cartridges, 1,500 Harper's Ferry Rifle Cartridges. Captain Lybrock — Richmond. 12 United States Percussion Rifles, 12 ?latc3, 12 Y?rds Webbing, 12 Cartridge Boxes, 12 Cap Pouches. Captain CAnri^—Rectortown, 70 Cartridge Boxes, 350 Yards Webbing. f.-wfiy. 48 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain J. M. Macon — Jiichmond. 90 Cartridge Boxes, 90 Plates, 450 Yards Webbing. Major GoRGAS — Ordnance Department. 15,000 Musket Cartridges and Caps, 4,000 Cartridges, (Cal. 68) 1,000 Flint Muskets. Major Chilton. 61 Sabres and Belts, 11 Flint Pistols. Captain J. V. Scott— Zuni Station N. ,y P. JR. R. 86 Cartridge Boxes, 600 Yards Webbing. Colonel Moore — Richmond. 200 Cartridge Boxes. Colonel Cocke — Alexandria. 400 Cartridge Boxes, 25,000 Flint Cartridges, 10,000 Caps. Captain Shumaker — Richmond. 1 Six-pounder Rifle Gun, Burton's pattern, and Carriage complete, 3 Six- pounder Brass Field Guns, and carriages complete, 4 Six-pounder Caissons, complete, 204 Rounds Six-pnundcr Shot Fixed, 234 ilounds Six-pounder Spherical Case Fixed, 60 Rounds Six j)ounder Canister, 4 Powder Flasks, 4 Sets Artillery Harness, 200 l^ounds Rifle Piece, 40 Halters, 6 Artillery Sabres, 4 Prolouges, "^ 4 Haversacks, [Doc. No. 35.] 49 8 Tube Pouches, 4 Port- fires, 5 Thumb Stalls, 4 Priniin? Wires, 4 Chinner's Gimlets, C30 Friction Primers, 42 Port-fires, 60 Yards Slow Match, 4 Fuze Cutters, 200 Primiug Tubes, 5 Lanyards. Captain H. A. Herbert — Greenville Guard. 10 Screw Drivers, 45 Worms. Colonel James F. Fagan — Fredericksburg. 20,000 Percussion Caps. Colonel Wm. B. Bate — Camp Jackson. 25,000 Percussion Caps. Lieutenant Jones — Jamestowii. 2 Twelve-pounder Iron Guns, without carriages, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 2 Haversacks, IS Boxes Six-pounder Shot, fixed, 12 Boxes Six-pounder Spherical Case, fixed, .3 Boxes Six-pounder Canister, fixed. 300 Friction Primers, 3 Lanyards, 60 Yards Slow Match, 32 Port fires, 2 Powder Flasks, 2 Port-fire Cases, 2 Thumb Stalls, 4 Priming Wires. 4 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Fuze Cutters. General Hexry A. Wise — Richmond, 2,00(» Flint Muskets, I Box Flints, 50,000 Cartridges, [Doc. No. 35.] 10 Bags Buckshot, 2 Si x-poundcr Brass Guns and Carriages,completej 2 Six ponnder Caissons, complete, 2 Haversacks, 2 Portfire Cases, 2 Tube Pouches, 4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Prolouges, 8 Bricoles, 14 Boxes Fixed Six-pounder Shot, 11 <' <' «' Spherical Case, 3 " <' " Canister, 4 Lanyards, 2 Fuze Cutters, 28 Yards Slow Match, 28 Port-fires, 2 Powder Flasks. Governor Floyd. 1,000 Flint Muskets, Captain Kemper — Manassas Junction. IG Boxes Six-pounder Shot, 14 Boxes Six-]iouiider Spherical Case, 4 Boxes Six pounder Canister, 4 Powder Flasks, 34 Port fires, 510 Friction Primers, 51 Vaids Slow Match, 37 Boxes lor I'acki ng, 3 Sets Wagon Harness. Major Johnson — Ashland. 4,000 Cartridges. Colonel Wm. B. Taliaferro. 16,000 IMusket Cartridges with Caps, 3,000 Harper's Ferry Rille Cartridges, 351 Cartridge Boxes and Belts, 925 Yards Wehbing, 108 Waist Plates. [Doo. No; 35.] Colonel S. V. Fulkerson, 15,000 Musket Cartridges and Caps, 490 Cartridge Boxes and Belts. Major Nat. Tyler. 20,000 Cartridges, 298 Cartridge Boxes and Belts. Governor Harris— Tennessee. 1 Box Sheet Copper. Captain Ball — Chesterfield. 70 Cartridge Boxes, 4,000 Cartridges, 2,500 Claps, 25 Cones. Captain Wickham — Henrico. 58 Cartridge Boxes, Captain J. G. Cabell. 68 Cartridge Boxes, 2,000 Pistol Caps, l,5ii0 Pistol Cartridges, 1,500 Pistol Caps. Captain Payne — Black Horse Company. 91 Cartridge Boxes, 1,500 Pistol Caps. Captain Harrison — Goochland Troop. 50 Cartridge Boxes. 2,000 Pistol Caps. % Captain W. M. Thornton — Prince William. 72 Cartridge Boxes, 2,000 Caps. Captain Wm. H. Briggs — Jamcsiown. 70 Cartridge Boxes, 70 Waist Bells and Plates. "» 52 [Doc. No. 35.] A. C. KiNCAiD — Braxton Court House. 300 Flint Muskets, with extra flints. Captain R. A. Caskie— Wise Legion. 67 Altered Rifles, 8 Original Percussion Rifles, 75 Virj;inia Sabres, 75 Cartridge Boxes and Belts, 5,000 Harper's Ferry Rillc Cartridges. Captain T. W. W. Davis — Gloucester Point. 1,000 Musket Cartri<]gos, 1,000 Harper's Ferry Rifle Cartridges. Captain Rotster — Gloucester Point. 1,000 II. F. Rifle Cartridges. General R. S. Garxett — Staunton. 250 Pounds Rifle Powder, 2,500 Cartridges (flint,) 2,500 Cartridges (percussion,) 20,000 Caps, 48 Yards Slow Match. • Colonel George H. Territt — Alexandria^ 500 Cartridge Boxes, 810 Yards Webbing. Captain Isaacson — Washington Artillery. 12 Lanyards, 8 Tube i'ouclies, 10 llamos Hooks. Sent to Charlottesville ) Virginia, 1 Six-pounder Iron Gun, 1 Twelve-pounder iron Gun. Colonel A. P. Hill — Harper^ s Fcrnj. 40 Cartridge Boxes, [Doo. No. 35.] Captain Collins — Williavisburg. 2,600 Pistol Cartridges, 1;S00 Percussion Caps. Captain Stanard — Richmond. 4 Riding Saddles. Captain Edmund Ruffin, Jr. — Prmce George, 5,000 Pistol Cartridges, 5,000 Pistol Caps. General W. Gwynn — Norfolk. 1,000 Flint Muskets, 3,000 Extra Flints, 80 Flint Muskets, 100 Extra Flints, 4 Lock's Rifle Cannon, 4 Tangent Scales, 4 Vent Pouches. Colonels Preston and Heth. 1 Sabre and Belt, 2 Revolvers and Holsters. T. C. Jordan — Liberty , Bedford County. 4 Iron Six pounder Guns. Major B. S. Ewell — Williamsburg. 250 Flint Muskets, 300 Extra Flints, 600 Cartridge Boxes, 24,000 Cartridges, 600 Belts and Plates, 2 Six-pounder Brass Guns and Carriages, com- plete, 2 Six-pounder Iron Guns and Carriages, complete, 50 Boxes Six-poundcr Shot, fixed, 12 Boxes Six-ponnder Spherical Case, fixed, 2 Boxes Six- pounder Canister, fixed, 4 Powder Flasks, 585 Fririion Tubes, 39 Portfires, 54 [Doc. No. 35.] 78 Yards Slow xMatch, 4 Fuze Cutters, 5 Lauyards, S Thumb Stalls, 4 Priming Wires, 4 Haversacks, 4 Tube Pouches, 4 Port-fire Cases, 4 Prolouges, 16 Bricoles, 4 Gunner's Gimlets, 4 Water Buckets. Captain L. S. Marye — Richmond. 4 Six-pounder Brass Cannon, to be mounted. Captain H. C. Cabell — Richmond. 3 Caisson Wagons, 28 Port-fires, 8 Yards Slow Match, 4 Canisters Rifle Powder, 4 Thumb Stalls, 8 Haversacks, 4 Tube Pouches, 4 Prolouges, 8 Bricols, 4 Priming Wires and an extra Pole. Colonel W. T. Jones — Gloucester. 60 Virginia Flint Muskets, 15 Original Percussion Muskets, 15 Cartridge Boxes and Belts, 15 Bayonet Scabbards, 15 Cap Pouches, 15 Sets Belts and Plates. Major J. P. Wilson — Fort Powhatan. 200 Flint Muskets, 200 Extra Flints, 25 Flint Muskets, 50 Flints, 2,500 Cartridges. Colonel Jackson — Harpefs Ferry* X;000 Altered Muskets, [Doo. No. 35.] 5S Colonel Philip St. Geo. Cocke — Alexandria. 3,000 Flint Lock Muskets, 2,000 Extra Flints. Lieutenant Colonel Pegram — Richmond. 2 Six-pounder Brass Guns, 1 Parrot Rifle, I Burton Rifle. Captain Forrest — Norfolk. 60 Flint Muskets. Colonel Preston — Virginia Military Institute. 8 Six-pounder Brass Cannon. Colonel P. T. Moore— Rich?no7id. 9,000 Cartridges. 20,000 Caps. Captain Griswold — Richmond. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain M. H. Watkins— /5/e of Wight. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain B. W. Tali^ky— Hanover. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain J. W. Atkinson — Hc?irico. 200 Cartridges, 300 Caps. Captain C. H. Harrison. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. [Doc. No. 35.] Colonel Garlick. 500 Cartridges, COO Caps, 2S Fixed Shot, 28 Fixed Canister, 75 Friction Tubes. Captain J. G. Hodgers. 700 Cartridges, 900 Caps, 56 Fixed Shot, 14 Canister, 28 Shrapnel, 75 Friction Tubes. Captain J. F. Chalmers — Isle of Wight. 2S Fixed Shot, 28 Canister. Captain John Q. Marr — Fauquier. 1,000 Cartridges, 1,200 Caps. Captain William J. Green — Stafford. 1,200 Cartridges, 1,400 Caps. Captain R. L. Walker — Richmond. 100 Fixed Shot Rifle Cannon. T. T. Cropper. GOO Cartridges, 700 Caps, 28 Fixed Shot, 28 Fixed Canister, 75 Friction Tubes. Captain W. W. Thornton — Prince William. COO Cartridges, 700 Caps. [Doc. No. 35.] 51 General Willtam B. Taliaferro — Norfolk. 21 Rounds Rifle Cannon, 60 Friction Tubes. Colonel John H. Richardson — Richmond. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain Chamblers — Sussex. 360 Cartridges, 400 Caps, 1 Pound Powder. Captain Potts — Pritice Edward. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. ^ Captain M. Burkes — Tappahannock. 1,000 Cartridges, 1/200 Caps. Captain R. S. Carthorne — Tappahannock. 1,000 Cartridges. General Harper — Harpcfs Ferry. 11,000 Cartridges, 13,000 Caps. Captain J. Harrison. 1,000 Cartridges. Captain B. Hall. 3,500 Cartridges, 4,000 Caps. Captain H. D. Dicki.nson 2,600 Cartridges; 3,000 Caps. 3S % [Doc. No. 35.] General Walter Gwynn. 200 Rounds Rifle Cannon. Doctor R. L. Nicholson — West Point. 4,600 Cartridges, 6;000 Caps. Colonel E, H. McDonald — Hampshire, 2,000 Cartridges, 2,300 Caps. Colonel W. T. Jones. 5,000 Cartridges, 5,000 Caps. Captain Hunter — Georgia Troop. 40,000 Cartridges, 45,000 Caps. Colonel C. d. Tompkins — Kanawha. 4,600 Cartridges, 5,000 Caps, 80 Fixed Shot, 500 Flints. Captain R. L. Walker — Fredericksburg. 58 Fixed Shot, 28 Canister, 158 Shells, 200 Friction Tubes. Major J. P. Wilson — Fort Powhatan. 3,000 Cartridges, 3,500 Caps, 6,000 Cartridges. Captain J. H. Garnett — Mathews. 600 Cartridges, 660 Caps. [Doo. No. 85.] 50 Captain E. T. Blamire — Portsmouth, 3,000 Cartridges, 100 Points. Steamer Yorktown. 1;000 Cartridges, 50 Flints. Captain S. S. Weisiger — Amelia. 1,200 Cartridges, 1,250 Caps. Major General Gwynn — Norfolk. 25,000 Cartridges, 15,000 Caps. Captain Fife — Putnam. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Captain Boykin — Western Virginia. 2,400 Cartridges. Captain Kemper — Culpeper. 16,000 Cartridges, 17,600 Caps, 28 Fixed Shot, 28 Canister, 75 Tubes. Major B. S. Ewell — Williamsburg. 8,000 Cartridges, 300 Flints. Colonel A. S. Taylor — Alexandria, 10,000 Cartridges. Captain Lay — Powhatan, 1,200 Cartridges, 1,200 Caps. 60 [Doc. No. 35.] J. P. May — Petersburg, 5,000 Cartridges, 5;5U0 Caps. Captain J. F. Kent— TF^Mc. 600 Cartridges, 700 Caps. Colonel Cocke — Alexandria. 2,600 Cartridges, with Caps. Colonel John McCausland — Putnam, 5,000 Cartridges, 16 Fixed Shot, 4 Canister, 30 Tubes. Captain W. T. Jones — Gloucester, 2,200 Cartridges, 2,400 Caps, 42 Fixed Shot, 5(3 Canister, 4 Lanyards, 400 Flints. Eli Phlegar & Co. — Christiansburg , 600 Cartridges, 100 Flints. Captain George S. Patton — Kanawha, 2,000 Cartridges, 2,200 Caps. Captain B. J. Wiialton — Louisa, 600 Cartridges. Captain R. M. Cary — Richmond, 2,000 Cartridges, 2,200 Caps, [Doo. No. 53.] ei. Captain Rodgers — Alexandria, 100 Canister Shot, 100 Blank Cartridges, 150 Tnbes, 4 Lanyards. General Ruggles— JPrecfencArsiMr^. 10,000 Cartridges, 500 Flints, 100 Rounds for eight inch Columbiad. Colonel L. C. Finney — Accomac, 5,000 Cartridges, 2,000 Caps, 42 Fixed Shot, 56 Canister, 3 Lanyards, 175 Flints. Colonel George A. Baily — Carter^s Wharf. 1,000 Cartridges. Captain E. L. Wharton — Westmoreland, 1,000 Cartridges. General Cocke — Alexandria, 100 Rounds for eight inch Columbiad. Colonel Taylor — Gloucester, 2,600 Cartridges, 2,200 Caps. Captain G. A. Hudgins — Elizabeth City, 1,000 Cartridges, 50 Flints. Major G. W. Randolph — Richmond, 60 Howitzer Shells, 24 Canister, 108 Shrapnels, 350 Tubes. 65 [Doc. No. 35.] Captain H. C. Cabell — Richmond. 82 Fixed Shot, 56 Canister, 42 Shrapnels, 200 Tubes. J. A. ExGLisH — Fredericksburg y Va, 2,000 Cartridges, 2,100 Caps. Captain Wyatt M. Elliott — Richmond. 800 Cartridges, 1,000 Caps. Captain R. S. Archer — Richmond. 2,000 Cartridges. Captain M. Vaden — Charles City. 1,000 Cartridges, 1,000 Caps. Captain M. P. Todd— Acw Kent. 1,000 Cartridges, 1,000 Cans. Captain Taylor — Surry. 1,000 Cartridges, 1,000 Caps. G. M. Waddell. 600 Cartridges. Captain W. W. Weisiger — Chesterfield, 1,000 Cartridges. Captain Z, S. Magruder — (Henrico.) 1,000 Cartridges, 1;^00 Caps. [Doo. No. 35.] Colonel Barney — Norfolk. 11 Boxes Ammunition; (for 24 pounder howitzer.) Captain R. Douthat — Oharles City, 1,000 Cartridges, 1,000 Caps. Joseph Mayo — Mayor of Richmond. 600 Cartridges, 100 Flints. [Doc. No. 35] 65 (APPENDIX A.) RrCHMOND, April 1, 1861. Sir: I liave the honor to rer.eiv^e, through the clerk of the Ilonseof Delegates, a resolution adopted on the 9th ult., request- ing "the Armory Commissioners to report the amount of bonds they obtained from the Board of Public Works, under the provi- sions of the act appropriating five hundred thousand dollars to repair the armory and to purchase arms; whether they sold the bonds; and if so, whether at par, or at what discount; and also to render an account of their expenditures; and for what purpose, giving the items and prices; and if they received the whole five hundred thousand dollars of State bonds, what part thereof has been expended, and what disposition have they made of any part thereof not expended." The Commissioners have received no State bonds whatever. They have certified accounts to the Board of Public Works, and have requested them to pay such accounts. The means for do- ing so were obtained by sale of the bonds of the State at the Treasury for their par value. The purchasers of the bonds were contractors who had sold arms to the State, or persons who had advanced money to con- tractors and others; and they, as already reported indemnified themselves for losses, by charging enhanced prices. Tlie ac- count to be rendered before the Board of Public Works, under a f()rmer resolution of the House of Delegates, will show the amount so charged. I regret that my attendance on the Convention has prevented me from furnishing a statement of this account as requested. The vouchers are ready to be submitted to the Board of Public Works, and the account, when stated, will be placed in the hands of the clerk of the House of Delegates. Three hundred and twenty thousand dollars were appropri- ated for the armory, of wliicli a little upwards of ten thousand dollars have been expended. The appropriation for the purchase of arms was one hundred and eighty thousand dollars, and the contracts made will require it all. As yet, however, the amount expended is about one hundred and fifty-lour thousand dollars. I have the honor to be, Your most ob't servant, GEO. W. RANDOLPH. Hon. Speaker House Delegates. 40 66 [Doc. No. 35.] (APPENDIX B.) JGl.f Ordnance Department, Richmond, Jmio 15, ISGl. His ExciUenc]/, John Letciikr, Governor of Virginia: Governor, — I have the honor to hand you an abstract of issues made from the armory in this city, from the 1st of April to the 14th of June of this year, both days inchisive. I assume the 1st of April, because that was about the date when I commenced n)y duties as colonel of ordn;ince, and the 14th of June, because on that day the duties of the ordnance department were divided between the chief of ordnance of the Confederacy and myself Your Excellency will remember, that I had no authority, nor was there any appropriation for the purchase of arms, munitions or machines of war, until a iaw days prior to the act of seces- sion. That as soon as I was authorized, and had the means to purchase, I sent Mr. Adams, the Master Armorer, to the North with bills of credit to procure such essentials as percussion cap machine, bullet machine, sabres, pistols, carbines and other ar- ticles in which the State was deficient; and that the announce- ment of the State's secession following so soon after his leaving liere, caused him to ftil in obtaining even one single article, and that he only was enabled to return here bv disguising himself, and making his way as a common laborer seeking work. Being thus deprived of tlmse labor-saving machines, I have had to resort to the human hands, and with but limited and crude materials to prepare our troops for the field; and as these troops took the field rapidly, and as the operatives employed in the various preparations of amnuinition, gun-carriages, »fcc., were entirely uiiaccpuuntcd with the work. I hope the result will be satisfactory. Alter consulting with you, at the commencement of difll'^ul- ties, I made preparation for 15,000 men, as the probable number that Virginia would be called upon to place in the field. I have, however, actually made up and issued ammunition to the amount of forty rounds to a man, for 50,000 men, — have issued 43,058 muskets, carbines and rifles, and 115 pieces of artillery, (of which fifty had to be mounted complete in this city, with eighty- sets of artillery harness for four horses each,) Avith a due propor- tion of ammunitiou to each piece, supplying out of the above many of the troops from others of the Confederate States. [Doc. No. 35.] 67 1, yesterday, turned over to the ordnance department of the Southern Confederacy, a laboratory with machines, fixtures and hands capable of turning out 75,000 rounds of anmiuiiition daily, and 9,894 rounds of artillery ammunition, and 114,400 rounds of infantry ammunition ready for immediate issue. I am sir, very respectfully, C. DIMMOCK, Colonel of Ordnance of Virginia. INVENTORY OF ISSUES From the Virginia State Armory from April 1, 1861, to June 14, 1861, inclusive. 9,233 Cartridge Boxes, 4,842 Bayonet Scabbards, 5,123 Cap Pouches, 9,500 Belts and Plates, 275,000 Yards of Webbing for Belts, 2,054 Ritles and Carbines, 562 Pistols, 1,813 Sabres, 25,850 Flint Muskets, 11,636 Altered i'ercussion Muskets, 4,118 Original Percussion Muskets, 1,540,850 Cartridges for Small Arms, 1,540,850 Caps for the same, 53 Iron Cannon, six and twelve pounders, 39 Brass Cannon, six and twelve pounders, 14 Rifle Cannon, six pounders, 9 Howitzers, twelve pounders, 6,000 Fiiction Tubes, 11,258 Rounds Fixed Ammunition for Artillery. Of the artillery, fifty pieces were mounted in this city. Ammunition on hand in the Labnratonj , turned over on the 14/A instant to the Southern Confederacy, 1,000,000 Percussion Caps, 9,894 Hounds of Anmiunition for Artillery, 114,400 Rounds of Ammunition for Infantry. C. DIMMOCK, Colonel of Ordnance of Virginia. P. S. — In addition to the above issues, about 13,000 muskets and rifles have been issued from the Virginia Military lustiiutej G8 [Doc. No. 35.] also, two six-pounder bronze cannon, two twelve pounder how- itzer, four six-pounder brass pieces, (cadets battery,) one Parrott rifle cannon, eight sets of artillery harness, 20,000 musket car- tridges, 9,000 pounds rifle, musket and cannon powder, and 250 rounds of artillery annnuuition. CD. [Doc. No. 35.] 69 (APPENDIX C.) Office of Naval Detail and Equipment,") Richmond, June 10, 1861. 5 Sir, — I have the honor to infiirm your Excellency that the important duty of the naval defences of the rivers of Virginia, was assigned to the ofiicers of the Virginia navy, on the 23d of April last. A few days previous, the magazine, at Norfolk, with upwards of three hundred thousand pounds of powder, and a large num- ber of shells, was captured by Lieutenants Pegram, Sinclair and Jones. This daring and unauthorized attack, placed at the dis- posal of the State an amount of ammunition it would be difficult to supply, and with the cannon taken at the Norfolk yard, afforded all the materials needed for the batteries. The rivers of Virginia being undefended, and exposed to at- tack, it is due to the naval officers of Virginia to say, that they went to work to defend them, with zeal proportionate to the ne- cessities of the case. Heavy cannon were mov^ed to their des- tinations with dispatch ; ammunition and projectiles provided; men instructed, and every other preparation made to repel an opposing forre. In erecting the batteries at Sewell's Point, at Pig's Point, at Aquia Creek, and at Gloucester Point, they were attacked by armed steamers. In each case the enemy were repulsed, and the works continued and finished, in spite of their fire. The works on the Elizabeth, James, York and Rappahan- nock rivers, are so far completed as to justify the belief that they will be able to drive off any naval force that the United Slates Govcrmnent can bring against them. On the Potomac river, batteries have been erected at the ter- minus of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Kail Road on Aquia Creek. In their incomplete state they were attacked, three times, by a superior force, and in each case Captain Lynch repulsed the enemy's steamers, with considerable loss. If the attack should be renewed, Captain Lynch is now prepared to strike a more serious blow. The connnand of the steamer Teaser, lias been assigned to Lieutenant Rochelle. Two 32 pound guns have been placed upon her, and she is now employed on the defences of James river. Captain J. R. Tucker is fitting out the steamer Yorktown, 7p [Doc. No. 35.] with as heavy a hattery as she will bear. Slio will be ready by the 1st of July, and will be a valuable auxiliary to the defences of James River. A howitzer batter}'-, of six guns, has been organized by Lieu- tenant Parker. Four of the jiieces are now mounted; the drill of the men is perfect, and this battery will he valuable, wheth- er employed in the field, or in the defences of Richmond. The frigate Merrimac lias been raised, and is now in the dry dock at iS'orfolk. The other sunken ships will be raised as soon as the dock is ready to receive them. The enclosed list, marked (A,) will .show the number and calibre of the cannon at the various batteries; and that marked (B,) the number and calibre sent to the other States of the Con- federacy. i ani; very respectfully, Your obedient servant, S. IVVRON; Captain. [Doc. Ko. 35.] Tl (APPENDIX D.) HEADQUARTEnS OF THE VlROtMA PoRCES,") Richmond, .June 15, I SGI. ) His Excellency, John Letcher, Governor of Virginia: Sir, — Agreeably to your request, I suhinit a statement of the mihtary and naval preparations for the defence of Virginia, from the period of her separation from the United States Government, to the date of transfer of the military operations of the State to the Confederate Government. Arrangements were made for the establishment of batteries to prevent the ascent of onr rivers by hostile vessels. As soon as an examination was made for tlie selection of sites, their con- strnctioii was begun, and their armament and defence committed to the Virginia navy. Preparations were also begun to receive into the service of the State, volunteer companies, and for organizing, arming and eqm'pping them. Mustering officers were appointed, rendezvous estalilished, and provision made for tlieirsnl)sisience and shelter. The primary estimate of the number of troops, of all arms re- quired, based upon tlie pitints to be defended, amounted to .51 ,000 men. Tlie estimated quota of each portion of the State has been furnished, except from the western section. Arrange- ments were tnade fir calling out volunteers from the western sec- tion at the same time, and in the same manner as from the eastern section, but as yet it has been feebly responded to. Complete returns from the troops in the field have not, and, from the nature of things, cannot fir some time be received. IJut from the best sources of information witliin onr reach, the number of Virginia troops is about 3-5,000 men. This amount probably falls below the real number, l()r, referring to the report of the colonel of ordnance, it will be seen that he has issued 2,0.')4 rifles and carbines, and 41,604 muskets, in addition to pistols and sabres to the eavalry. Thirteen thousand arms have also been issued from Lexingtou, making a total of yG,6.38. Seven thousand of tliosc from Lexington, and several thousand from the arsenal at Richmond, have been issued to troops from other Slates, but many of the Virginia companies, supposed to be about .*),000 men, were armed, when received into the ser- vice of the Slate. Should the number of armed companies from othor States not differ materially from the ntmibcr of armed com- panies of the State, the number of Virginia troops in the field may be assumed to be about 40,000. 72 [Doc. No. 35.] When it is remembered that this body of men was called from a slate of prof )Uiul peace to one of nnex]-»erted war, you will have reason to ronnncnd the nlaoriiy with whioh they left their homes and families, and prepared themselves for the defence of the S(ate. The assemliling of the men, however, was not the most dif- ficult operation. Provision for their iustruciion, subsiotencc, equipment, clothing, sheUer and transportation in the field, re- quired more time and labor. The carriages of the guns for river, land and fiekl service, had to be made, with the necessary implements, caissons, battery wagons, Arc. One hundred and fifteon guns for field service have thus been provided, from wliich twenty li^dit batteries, of four guns each have been furnished with the requisite horses, harness, «fcc 115 For the defence of James River; two batteries and two steamers have been [)rovided, mounting alt<^gether 40 guns, varying in calibre from 32 pounders to 8 and 9 inch Colum- biads. Arrangements are also in progress for mounting sixty guns of (lilferent weights in the defences around Rich- mond, and a naval battery of six 12-pound Howitzers is in process of organization 40 On York River three batteries have been constructed, mounting thirty guns, of calibres similar to the guns on James River 30 Sites for batteries on the Potomac have also been selected, and anangemenis are in progress for their construction. But tlie entire, command of that river beiu? in possession of the United States Govermnent, and a larger force required for their security than could be devoted to that purpose, the batteries at Aquia CrecJc have only been prepared. Twelve guns are in j)osition there 12 On the Ra])paliannock River a four gun battery of 32- ponnders and eight inch Columbiads has been erected 4 Six batteries have been erected on tjie Elizabeth River, to guard the approaches to Norfolk and the Navy Yard. They mount 85 32-pounders and S and 9 inch Columbiads g5 To prevent the ascent of the Nansemoud River and the occupation of the Railroad from Norli)ik toRicJiniond, tlirec batteries have been constructed on t.'iat river, which will mount 10 guns 19 The frigate I'^niled States has been prepared for a school shij), and provided with a deck battery of 19 32-pounders and 9 inch Columbiads for harbor defence 19 324 The frigate Merimac has been raised and is in the dry dock, [Doc. No. 35.] 73 and arrangements are made for raising the Germantown and Ply- mouth. In addition to the batteries alreadydcscribod,otlicr works have been constructed for their land defence, exceeding in many in- stances the work on the batteries themselves. An cxtensiv^e line of field works has been erected for the security of Norfolk, on the side toAvards the bay. Redoubts for the same purpose have been constructed at Jamestown Island, Gloucester Point, York- town, and across the neck of land below Williamsburg. I have confined myself to a general narrative of operations, and for the detail, refer you to the reports of the several chiefs of staff. I ani; Governor; very respectfully. Your obedient servant, ROBERT E. LEE, General Commanding. 41 [Doc. No. 35.] 15 (APPENDIX E.) BY THH: governor of VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. The delegates of the people of Virginia, in Convention assem- bled, having by their ordinance, passed April 25, 1S61, adopted and ratified the Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America, ordained and estahUshed at Montgomery, Alabama, on the 8th day of February, 1801, and the State of Virginia having been, by an act of the Congress of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States, passed May 7^ 1861, admitted as a State into the Confederate Govern- ernment, and the President being, under the Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States, the com- mander-in-chief of the army and navy of the Confederate States, and of the mihtia of the several States when called into the ser- vice of the Confederate States. Now, therefore, I, John Letcher, Governor of the Common- monwealth of Virginia, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, do hereby transfer to the anthorities of the Confederate States, by regiments, all the volunteer forces which have been mustered into the service of Virginia, and do order a like transfer to be made by regiments, battalions, squad- rons and companies of all volunteers, or militia, as the same shall be formed and their services may be required. I further hereby transfer to the authorities of the Confederate States the command of all the officers, seamen and marines of the Provisional Navy of Virginia for service in the Confederate States. I do further order that all officers of the Virginia service now on duty in any of the departments of the stalf, continue to dis- charge their respective functions under the direction and control of the President, until otherwise ordered; and that all quarter- master, commissary and medical stores belonging to the State and in charge of said ofli^ers, be turned over for the use of the Confederate States, upon proper receipts for the articles turned ovor, to be firwarded to the accounting nlli:er fir settlement. All monies in charge of any of the deparltnents will be forthwith returned into the treasury of the Stale. 76 [Doc. No. 35.] I do further order the provisional army of Virginia to respect and obey all lawful orders emanating from the President, or those commanding under his authority; and that the same may be incorporated, in whole or in part, into the provisional army of the Confederate States, at tlie pleasure of the President. I do further authorize the use of all public property, munitions of war, 6cc., captured from the United States, the machinery at Harper's Ferry excepted, by the President or those acting under his authority, for the common defence. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the State, at Rirhmoud, this sixth day of June, A. D. ISOl, and in the eighty-fifili year of the Commonwealth. JOHN LETCHER. By the Gm-ernnr: George W. Munford, Secretary of the Cofmnonicealth, [Doc. No. 85.] 77 (APPENDIX F.) Executive Department,") June 14, 1861. y To His Excellency^ John Letcher, Governor of Virginia: Sir, — The amount actually paid out of the State Treasury, from the 3 1st of April to the present date, hy orders of the Board, appointed to audit military aud naval claims, is as follows: For the Army $1,737,950 49 For the Navy 100,748 49 Total $1,838,698 98 Besides this there are outstanding allowances not yet present- ed at the Treasury, which will probably amount to $100,000 additional. These amounts do not include pay of the officers and men, the pay rolls not having yet been presented or made out. The Paymaster-general estimates the amount necessary for pay alone, to the 1st of June, at $1,000,000, for troops now in the field. Additional forces now called out will require more. He also estimates that there will be required, for commutation for clothing of the troops, and commutation for flirage for officers, the sum of §841,000. Total required, $3,679,698 98. GEORGE W. MUNFORD, Secretary of the Commonwealth. [Doc. No. 35.] W (APPENDIX G.) DivisiOxN Headquarters, ") Harper's Ferry, April 19, 1861. y General^ — I beg to communicate through you to Governor Letcher, that I am forwarding to Winchester, with all despatch possible, the arms atid machinery at this place, retaining only such of the arms which are complete, and rescued from the burn- ing as are thought necessary to equip the troops, imperft;ctly armed as they rame in. There are now about thirteen hundred men here, and I expect reinforcements to the number of five hun- dred in a few hours, and I have information of about a thousand now on the way. It is estimated by a number of the workmen lately employed in the armory, who presented themselves to me to-day as a committee, that it would take several months to re- move the machinery and other public property from this point, but I find they are much disaffected, being property holders, and therefore disposed to exaggerate the difflculiies. I hope, how- ever, that the interview impressed them with different views of their own interests, that their labor which was their support, was their most valuable interest. They will be needed wherever their works may be removed. This 1 believe will induce them to aid heartily in the purposes designed by the Executive. If authorised to give them assurance of employment, it would re- lieve me of some difficulties, and probably promote the public interest. The armory at Richmond could be put in operation at once. I make these suggestions for the consideration of the Governor. The inf^irmation I have received in regard to the condition of affairs in Maryland, and especially the city of Baltimore, added to the appearance of men on the mountain on the Maryland side, commanding this place, induced me this morning to send an officer to the high' sheriff of the county, notifying him of my distress to, and of my unwillingness to trespass UfX)n the soil of our sister State, unless compelled by necessity, requesting him to call out the militia to maintain their neutrality. My messen- ger has not yet returned, and < ircumstances have since come to my knowledge which impelled me to order a company to occupy the heights during the night. My labors have been so incessant during the day that I cannot communicate more freely at |>reseiit. 80 [Doc. No. 35.] ! a despatch from John W. G uid Ohio Rail Road. Very respectfully, your obedient servant KEXTON H. Major General Coi Brig. Gen. W. H. Richardson, AdJ't General, Va. I enclose a despatch from John W. Garrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. KEXTON HARPER, Major General Commanding. [Doo. No. 35.] 81 Division Headquarters, ) Harper's Ferry, Nov. 20, 1861. j" Dear Governor, — I have addressed you officially through the Adjutant General, and I only wish to say to you here, thai you know me, and that 1 ninst necessarily be allowed to act to a great extent upon my own jndgaient, as to what is required by the exigencies of my position. Yon have honored me with a high trnst, involving great responsibilities, and 1 will rely upon you for all needful support. The influences aronnd me at Winchester, I found to be so unfriendly that I determined in a few hours to remove my Head- f^uarters to Charlestown. But one company had arrived which I took with me, and left orders with an officer directing the troops as they came in to report to me at that place. The use of the telegraph was denied me by the operator, and the President of the road saying he was unable to get another operator, 1 closed the office, tn prevent its being used against me. I do not doubt, however, that the mischief was done by theoperator, even before my messenger returned, and that the commanding officer of the post was informed of my movements. In haste, yours truly, KENTON HARPER, Major General Coimnandi?ig. His Ex'cellency, John Letcher, Governor. 42 [Doc. No. 35.] 83 [COPY.] GeXERAL HEADQUARTERg, Adjutant General's Office, April 17, 1861 • I Brigadier General James H. C arson, I6th Brigade: Sir, — You will issue instant orders to the volunteer force of your brigade, to hold itself in readiness for service at a moment's warning, and snpport any movement that may be made by the State troops, upon the Arsenal and works at Harper's Ferry. They will probably be joined by the volunteers of Augusta and Rockingham, &c. If necessary, you will assume the command of the entire force. By order of the Commander-in-Chief. WM. H. RICHARDSON,^. G, [Doc. No. 35.] 85 [COPY.] General Headquarters, Adjutant General's Office, April 18, 1861 ■ \ Gejieral Thomas Raymond, Ooinmandijig 2d Division: The Governor directs that you give orders to the volunteer corps, in your Division, to be ready for service at a moment's notice, and to the Brigadier Generals to be prepared for service. That you take measures effectually to prevent the passage of the Federal or any other troops from the West, Eastward on the Bal- timore and Ohio Rail Road. The Brigadier Generals of your Division are Buckner Fairfax, Preston, 10th Brigade; James H. Carson, Frederick, the 16th; James Boggs, Pendleton, 18th; C. B. Conrad, Gilmer, 20th; John J. Jackson, Wood, 23d; and Bushrod W. Price, Marshall, 24th; and to them, your orders should be addressed, promptly. By command. WM. H. RICHARDSON, A. G, [Doc. No. 35.] 8t [COPY.] General Headquarters, ) Adjutant General's Office, April IS, 1861. \ Gen. Wm. B. Taliaferro, Commanding Aih Division: Sir, — You will forthwith take command of the State troops, which are now or may be asseml)led at the City of Norfolk. Your immediate presence there is necessary. By command. WM. H. RICHARDSON; A. G. [Doc. No. 35.] 89 [COPY.] General Headquarters, ) Adjutant General's Office, April 22, 1861. j" Major Gejwral Kejstos Harper: Sir, — The Governor lias received yonr report and desires me to convey to you his approval of your proceedings. He directs me to inform you that a portion of your force will be probably required at Alexandria, in which case you will meet the requisi- tion of Gen. Phihp St. George Cocke, who is in command at that point. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, WM. H. RICHARDSON, A. G. 43 [Doc. No, 35.] 91 (A.) , NAVAL DEFENCES OF VIRGINIA. JAMES RIVER. Captain H. H, Cocke — Commanding Officer. Fort Powhatan — Lieutenant C. St. George Noland. 6 Thirty-two pnimders of 51 cwt. 2 Tliirt3^-two pounders of 27 cwt. 2 More thirty-two ponnders of 27 cwt., and two more thirty- two pounders of 51 cwt. are to be sent for this battery, Jamestown Island — Lieutenant Ap C. R. Jones. 3 Nine-inch guns of 9,090 pounds. 6 Thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. 9 Eight-inch army columhiads. 2 Twelve pounder army guns. Steam Tug " Teaser"*^ — Lieut. J. H. Rochelle, Commanding, 2 Thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. Steamer ''Yorktown,^^ preparing at Richmond-^ Commander John R. Tucker. Will mount t Ten-inch pivot gun of 12,000 pounds. Will mount 1 Sixty-fiur pounder ditto, of 105 cwt. Will mount 6 Eightifich broadside guns of 63 cwt. Two more eight-inch guns can be mounted on this vessel and will be ordered. Arrangements are now being made for mounting sixty guns of diffcretit calibres and weights, for the defences of the city of Richmond. We are now organizing a Naval battery of sijc twelve pounder Howitzers, f >ur of which are now completed. They are preparing under the immediate superintcudance of Lieutenant William H. Parker. 92 [Doo. No. 35.] YORK RIVER. Captain W. C. Whittle— Commanding Officer. * West Point — Commander Wm. Leigh. 2 Nine inch guns of 9,000 pounds, 1 Thirty-two pounder of 61 cwt. 4 Thirt)'-iwo pounders of 33 cwt. are to be sent for this battery, Gloucester Point — Commander T. J. Tage. 8 Nine inch guns of 9,000 pounds, 2 Thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. 1 ^J'hirty-two pounder of 33 cwt. 1 Thirty-two pounder of 27 cwt. 5 more thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. are to be sent for this battery. Yorlctown — Commander J. L. Henderson. 2 Eight inch Army Cohimbiads, 4 Eight inch Army liarbette guns. (Note. — Two more eight inch guns are to be sent for this bat- tery.) POTOMAC RIVER. Captain W. F. Lynch — Commanding Officer. Aquia Creek. 2 Eight inch guns of G3 cwt. X Parrott Rifled Field Piece, (Walker's company.) Potomac Creek — Lieut. Wm. Taylor Smith, 2 Thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. Hill Battery, near to the right of Aquia Creek — Lieut. Charles C. SiMMS. 2 Eight inch Army Columbiads on Barbette carriages. Simms'' Point, near to the left of Aquia Creek. 1 Eight inch gun of 03 cwt.,") ^ , , batterv 3 Parrott RiflQcl Field Pieces. |^^^^^^^^*^ Dattery. [Doc. No. 35.] 93 Potomac Oreek Bridge — Coimmnider R. D. Thorburn. 1 Eight inch gun of 63 cwt. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER. Captain R. G. Robb — Commanding Officer. Lowry^s Point — Lieut. Henry C. Lewis. 2 Eight inch Army Cohimhiads, 2 Thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. Note. — Three eight inch guns of 63 cwt. have been ordered to be prepared at Norfolk for the naval defences of the Rappa- hannock. HARPER'S FERRY. Lieut. Chas. M. Fauntleroy. 2 Thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. ELIZABETH RIVER AND VICINITY. Fort Norfolk — Commander A.. Sinclair. 12 nine-inch guns of 9,000 pounds, 4 thirty-two pounders of 51 cwt. Fort Nelson — Naval Hospital — Camm^nder Charles F. McIk- TOSH. 2 eight-inch guns of 55 cwt. 8 thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. 6 thirty-two pounders of 51 cwt. Orariey Island — Commander Wm. McBlair, 1 ten-inch pivot gun, '\ Arrangements have been 10 eight-inch guns of 63 cwt. (made for mounting thirty 6 eight-inch guns of ho cwt. (guns in all. 4 thirty-two pounder guns of 51 cwt. J Busli's Bluff — Boatswain Young, volunteer, 5 thirty-two pounder guns of 42 cwt. 94 [Doo. No. 35.] Pinner^s Point — Tjkut. George W. Harrison, 6 thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. 3 thirty-two pounders of 51 cwt. 3 thirty-two pounders of 42 cwt. SewaWs Point — Commajider Wm. Lewis Maury. 6 nine-inch guns, ~^ Arrangements have been 2 thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. >made for mounting not 2 thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. 3 ^^^^ than 20 guns. LamherVs Point — Lieut. John S. Taylor. 6 thirty-two pounders of 59 cwt. Barretts Point — Lieutenant J. Pembroke Jones. 6 Thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. Town Point. Number and calibre of guns not reported. Arrrangements have been made for mounting five guns. Pig''$ Point — Commander R, B. Peguam. 4 Eight inch guns of 55 cwt. 4 Thirty-two pounders of 42 cwt. FVigate '^United States''^ — Receiving Ship ^ Commander H hob, R. ROOTES. Spar Deck, 3 nine inch guns of 9,000 pounds, Gun Deck, IG thirty-two pounders of 51 cwt. In addition to preparing this vessel, as a school ship for drill- ing the men, she has been provided with the above armament for the defence of the yard and the gun park, at St. Helena. The frigate <'Merrimac" has been raised, and is now in Dry Dock, at Norfolk. She is valued, in her present condition, at not less than $250,000. Arrangements are now being made for raising the sloops of war ''Jamestown" and ''Plymouth." Office of Naval Detail and Equipmrnt, Richmond; Ya.; June 10; 1801. [Doo. No. 35.] W (B.) LIST OF G-UNS Se7it from the Norfolk Navy Yard to North Carolina, Tennessee j Louisiana and Georgia. NORTH CAROLINA. 2 Thirty-two pounders of 42 cwt. 4 Thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. 4 Twenty-four pounders of 31 cwt. 20 Thirty-two pounders of 61 cwt. 10 Thirty-two pounders of 57 cwt. 10 Thirty-two pounders of 46 cwt. 10 Eight-inch guns of 63 cwt. 20 Thirty-two pounder carronades 17 or 18 cwt. 80 Guns. TENNESSEE. 10 Thirty-two pounders of 42 cwt. 32 Thirty-two pounders of 61 cwt. 42 Guns. 10 Forty-two pounders of 70 cwt. were also sent from Rich* tnond. LOUISIANA. 8 Eight-inch guns of 63 cwt. 1 Nine inch gun of 9,000 pounds. 8 Thirty-two pounders of 33 cwt. 4 Thirty-two pounders of 27 cwt. 21 Guns. GEORGIA. 2 Thirty- two pounders of 27 cwt. [DOC. NO. XXXVL] SUPPLEMENTAL MESSA.aE FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, SHOWING THE MILITARY AND NAVAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEFE^XE OF THE STATE OF VIRGLNIA. 44 [Doo. No. 36.] MESSAGE. Executive Department, November 16, 1861. Gentlemen of the Convention: On the 17ih day of June last, I transmitted to ynu a commu- nication, accompanied by sundry documents, intended to show what Virginia had done in the way of preparation, and also what she had dime in aiding the successful prosecution of the war in ■which we are now engaged. In this snpplerrient to that com- munication, I propose to continue the history and to bring dowa her action to the present time. This course is rendered neces- sary in consequence of the fact that evil-disposed persons in our midst, claiming to be Virginians by birth, have misrepresented facts and distorted truth, with a view of injuring the public authorities in popular estimation, and disparaging the efforts made by the Commonwealth to advance the common cause. The authorities are content with a reference to the record, and by that, they are wilhng to allow Vu'ginia to be judged, and her claims to prompt, patriotic and efficient action to be decided. The paper herewith transmitted from the Ordnance Depart- ment of the Stale, under the energetic and intelligent adminis- tration of Col. Dimmock, will show the issues of arms, equip- ments and munitions of war, since the 14ih day of June last, to the present time. This report completes that branch of the his- tory of the operations of the State, and to it any Virginian can refer with the proudest satisfaction. (See Appendix G.) The amount expended by the State for war purposes since the secession of Virginia, exceeds six millions of dollars. Every demand against her has been promptly considered and disposed of by the Auditing Board, and it is a source of infinite satisfac- tion to me to know, that every demand has been paid on presen- • tation at the Treasury. The Auditing Board are especially de- serving of the thanks of the Convention for the zeal, industry and faithfulness with which their onerous and important duties have been discharged. An ordinance of the Convention, passed April the 17th, 1861, instructed the Executive to ''invite all efficietU and worthy Vir- 4 [Doc. No. 86.] ginians and residents of Virginia, in tlic army and na^T of the United States, therefrom, and to enter the service of Virginia, assigning to tliem such nmk as will not reverse tlie relative rank held by them in the United States service, and will, at least, be equivalent thereto," And by an ordinance passed April the oOth, 1801, yon extended the invitation to "officers in the revenue ser- vice and cnast survey service of the United States." In accor- dance with the instructions contained in those ordinances, invi- tations W(!re extended by me to the several classes of officers there- in referred to, and many have presented themselves — have been accepted and assigned to positions in the Virginia service. When the Convention was agreed upon between the State and the Con- federate Government, no provision was made for these officers, and the consequence is that some officers of each of these classes hold no commissions in the Confederate service. They are of course receiving tlieir pay regularly from the State treasury. As your ordinances have pledged the faith of Virginia to provide for these officers — a pledge given under the most solemn circum- stances — I feel persuaded that it will be redeemed. I bring the matter to your attention for such action, as in your wisdom, may be deemed proper. It is important that some action shall be taken at the earliest moment to put down the growing evil of extortion, almost uni- versally prevalent throughout the State. I desire that all branches of business shall be fairly and justly remunerative; that the farmer, the merchant, the mechanic, shall receive good profits on whatever they may have to sell. The questioir is no longer one of fiir profit, but it has become a question of how much can be extorted Cor a necessary article from the people. All things necessary for the comfort and support of the volunteers, who are exposing themselves in the public service and risking their lives and health in defence of our honor and independence, have been run up to an almost incredible price. All things necessary for the comfort and support of their families, are run up iti the same way. Unless something shall be done by yon speedily to strangle this evil of extortion, a vast deal of suifering, will be entailed upon the country. When the Legislature assembles much of the mischief will have been done, and hence my appeal to the Convention to interfere. The volunteer who receives only eleven dollars per month for his services, cannot afford to supply his tlimily witli salt at from twenty to twent\'-five dollars per sack, and shoes, clothing, &c., in like proportions. Men who are neither contributing physical nor pecuniary aid to the prosecution of the war, should not be allowed to reap exorbitant profits. 1 suggest, therefore, with great respect, that this subject should claim early consid,eratiou. [Doc. No. 36.] 5 The terms of service of most of our volunteers will expire in the months of April, May and June next, and 1 call your atten- tion to the fact, that some action on your part may be tai^eii to supply tiieir [)laces. The war must be fought out, and to do so successfully we must keep up our army and provide for its con- tinuance ill the field, until our independence is fully recognized by our old associates under the Federal Government. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER, [Doc. No. 36.] (APPENDIX G.) Retui-n of Issues of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, Small Anns and Ammunition, c^'c, from Virginia State Armory j beginning \Uh June, and ending \st November, 1861. June 14, 1861. Major Harman — Staunton, for Govertior Wise. .50 Virginia Flint-lock Muskets, 434 Virginia Sabres, 434 Belts for same. June 14, 1861. Colonel B. S. Ewell — Williamsburg. 4 Six-pounder Iron Guns, mounted, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Hand Spikes, 2 Worms and Staves, 4 Lint Stocks, 4 i*ort-fir(3 Stocks, 4 Prolouges, 4 Water Buckets, 4 Tar Buckets, 4 Sponge Buckets^ 16 Bricoles, 8 Haversacks, 4 Port-fire Cases, 4 Tube Pouches, 8 Thumb Stalls, 4 Priming Wires, 4 Gunner's Gimlets. June 15, 1861. Captain Kfmper — Artillery, Manassas Junctioii. 4 Six-pounder Caissons, 4 Water Buckets, 4 Tar Buckets. 8 [Doc. No. 36.] JunelT, 1S61. Lieut. Alston, C. S. A. — Baptist College, Richmond. 25 Fliiit-lork Muskets with Bayonets and Scab- bards, 25 Cartridge Boxes and Belts. to June 17, 1861. Captain Saunders — Confederate States Laboratory. 4 Priming Wires, 8 Thumb Stalls. June 17, 1861. Colonel Preston — Virginia Military Institute. 1 Elevating Screw. June 17, 1861. Colonel Conn. 200 Rifle Flints, 200 Old Virginia Rifles. June 17, 1861. Captain John Taylor — Hazlewood Volunteers, Camp Howy, Culpeper Court House. 62 Bayonet Scabbards, 62 Percussion Muskets, 62 Cartridge Boxes, 62 Cartridge Box Belts, 62 Waist Plates. June 18, 1861. Captain Frobel — Wise Legion, Louisa Court House. 64 Flint-lock Pistols, 64 Extra Flints, 50 Sabres, 60 Sabre Belts. June 18, 1861. General Beauregard — Manassas. 6 Tangent Scales. [Doc. No. 36.] .fir June 18, 1861. .', Major Harman — Staunton, for General Wise. 1 Six- pounder Caisson, 1 Water Bucket, 1 Tar Bucket. June 19, 1861. Captain Briggs — Greenville Guard, Jamestown, 80 Cartridge Boxes and Belts, 80 Waist Plates and Belts. June 19, 1861. Captain J. W. Timberlake — Greenwood Depot, Albemarle Rangers, of Alhemaiie County. 10 Virginia Percussion Rifles, 10 Tnited States Percussion Pistols, 64 Sabres and Belts. June 19, 1861. Major Randolph — Yorktown. 12 Lanterns, 12 Water Buckets, 12 Tin Buckets, 6 Halters, 1 Swingle-tree, 4 Spare Poles, 1 Hames, 1 Four-horse Set Artillery Harness. June 20, 1861 Captain Marye — Hamdcn Artillery, Richmond. 4 Six-ponnder Brass Camion , mounted, 4 Water Buckets, 4 Sponge Buckets, 4 Tar Buckets, 4 Prolouges 16 Bricoles, 8 Hand Spikes, 8 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Lint Stocks, 4 Port- fire Stocks, 4 Six-pounder Caissons, 4 Water Buckets, 4 Tar Buckets, 4 Four horse Seta Artillery Harness, without Halters. 45 10 [Doc. No. 36.] June 21, 1861. jI Captain Hollixs — Fredericksburg. 135 8abres, 15 kSabres and Belts. June 24, 1801. Captain Scott — Provisional Army.' 1 Pair Percussion Pistols and Holsters, (loaned.) June 21, 1861. Bishop PoLK — Nasliville ,^ Tennessee. 18 Six-pounder Iron Cannon, not mounted, 2 Twelve-pounder Iron Cannon, not mounted. June 24, 1861. Colonel Blanton Duxcan — Care of Assistant Quartermaster Kixci, Winchester. 300 Cartridge Boxes and Belts, 300 Cap Pouches and Belts. June 24, 1861. Captain Kirby — Wise Legion Artilleri/. 32 Artillery Sabres. June 25, 1861. General Garnett — Care of Major Harman, Staunton. 2 Six-pounder Tron Cannon, mounted, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Hand Spikes, 2 Lint Stocks, 1 Worm and Slaves, 1 Port- fire Stock, 2 Prnloiifrps, 2 Tar JBuckets, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Sponec Buckets, 8 Bricoles, 4 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Port-fire Cases, 4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Vent Pouches, 4 Four-horse Sets Artilleiy Harness. [Doc. No. 36.] - 11 June 25, 1861. Colonel Radford — Maiiassas Junction. 36 Virginia Sabres and Bolts, 27 United State Cavalry Sabres and Belts. June 25, 1861. Major ToMLiN — West Point. 2 United States Percussion Pistols, 1 Pair Cavalry Holsters. June 25, 1861. General Beauregard — Manassas. 6 Tangent Scales. June 25, 1861. Captain Mayre — Haniden ArtiUery, of Richmond. 16 Halters. June 25, 1861 . Captain Kirby — Wise\Legio7^ ArtiUenj. 33 Old Virginia Sabres. June 27, 1861. Captain Isaacson — Washington Artillery, of New\Orlcans. 3 Four-horse Sets Artillery Harness, complete. June 27, 1861. Lieut. Col. EwELL — Fort Magruder, near Willia?nsburg. 2 Twelve-pounder Iron Guns, mounted, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Hand Spikes, 2 Lmt Stocks, 2 Port- fire Stocks, 2 AVater Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 2 Prolouges, 8 Bhcoies, 12 [Doc. No. 36.] Lieutenant Colonel Ewell — Continued. •(•. 4 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Portfire Cases, 1 "Worm and Stave, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Cunner's Gimlets, 2 A ent Punches, 4 Tlmml) Stalls, 2 Twelve-pounder Caissons, 2 Water P)Uckets, 2 Tar Buckets. June 26, 1861. Cpptain DooLKv — Montgomery Guard, 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers, Manassas Junction, 25 Cap Pouches without Belts. June 29, 1S61. Captain Kirby — Wise Legion, Artillery, SO Halters. July 1,1861. Captain Kiunv — Wise Legion, Artillery, 10 Four-horse Sets Wagon Harness, 9 Riding Saddles, 9 Bridles. July 1,1861. Captain Brext — Fluvanna Artillery, Baptist College. 2 Six-pounder Iron Cannon, mounted, 4 Hand Spikes, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 1 Worm and Stave, 2 Lint Storks, 2 l*ort-firc Stocks, 2 Prolougcs, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 8 Bricoles, 4 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, [Doc. No. 36.] 13 Captain Brent — Continued. 2 Port- fire Cases, 4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Vent Punches, 2 Gunner's Gimlets. July 1, 1S61. ]\Iajor Walton — Washington Artillery, of New Orleans. 1 Travelling Forge, 1 Battery Wagon. .Tuly2, 1S61. Captain Thomas G. Pollock — Wise Skirmishers, Letrisburg. 41 Virginia Flint Lock Rifles, 12 A^irginia Percussion Lock Rifles. July 2, 186L Major Randolph — Yorktown. 6 Six-pounder Caissons. July 2, 186L Captain W. E. Tanner — Tredegar Battalion. 20 Virginia Flint Lock Muskets. July 2, 186L Captain Brent — Fluvanna Artillery. 2 Six- Pounder Caissons, complete, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets. July 2, 1861 Lieutenant Maury. 1 Sabre Scabbard and Belt. July 2, 1861. Lieutenant Smith — Confederate States'' Laboratory. 500 Barrels Cannon Powder. 14 [D3C. Xo. 36.] July 3, 1S61. Captain P. B. Stanard — Thomas Artillery. 2 Tar Buckets, 6 Haversacks, 1 Tube Pouch, 1 Port-firc Case, 16 Bricoles, 8 Thumb Stalls. Julys, 1S61. Captain Marye — HajJiden Artillery, S Haversacks, 3 Tube Pouches, 8 Thumb Stalls, 4 Priming Wires, 5 Gunner's Gimlets. July 3, 1861. Capt. Isaacson — Washington Artillery, of New Orleans. 2 Six-pounder Hand Spikes, 2 Worms and Staves, 1 Tar Bucket, 4 Prolouges, 8 Haversacks, 5 Tube Pouches, 20 Thumb Stalls, 6 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Priming Wires. July 2, 1861, to Augusts. Captain Andrews — Marylatid Artillery. 1 Twelve-pounder Brass Howitzerj mounted, 2 Hand Spikes, 1 Worm and Stave, 2 Sponges and Rammers, 1 Port-fire Stock, 1 Lint Stock, t l^rimiiig Wire, 1 Vent Punch, 1 Gunner's Gimlet, 1 Tow Hook, 1 Tar Bucket, 1 Sponge Bucket, [Doc. NoJ36.] 15 Captain Andrews — Continued. 1 Regular Caisson, 1 Spare Wheel, 1 Spare Pole, 1 Tar Bucket, 1 Twelve-pounder Brass Rifle Gun, mounted, 1 Worm and Staff, 1 Twelve-pounder Light, Brass, Smooth-bore Gun, mounted, 1 Worm and Stafl", 4 Hand Spikes, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 2 Port-lire Stocks, 2 Lint Stocks, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Vent Punches, 2 Tow Hooks, 2 Tar Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 2 Regular Caissons, 2 Spare Wheels, 2 Spare Poles, 2 Tar Buckets, 1 12- pounder Smooth-bore Brass Gun, mounted, 1 Worm and StalT, 2 Hand Spikes, 2 Sponges and Rammers, 1 Port- fire Stock, 1 Lint Stock, 1 Tar Bucket, 1 Sponge Bucket, 1 Tow Hook, ] Gunner's Gimlet, 1 Priming Wire, 1 Vent Punch, 1 Caisson, (Regular,) 1 Tar Bucket, 1 Spare Wheel, 1 Spare Pole, 1 Twelve-pounder Brass Howitzer, mounted, 2 Sponges and Rammers, 2 Hand Spikes, 1 Worm and Staff, 1 IMrt-fire Slock, 1 Lint Stork, X Tar Bucket, 16 [Doc. No. 3G.] Captain Andrews — Continued. 1 Sponge Hucket, 1 Priming Wire, 1 Gunner's Gimlet, 1 Vent Puuch, 1 Tow Hook, ] Regular Caisson, 1 Spare Wheel, 1 Sparc Pole, 1 Tar Bucket, 1 'I'welve-pounder Brass Howitzer, mounted, 2 Hand Spikes, 2 Sponges and Rammers, 1 Worm and Staff, 1 Port- fire Stock, 1 liint Stock, 1 Tar Bucket, 1 vSponge Bucket, 1 Priming Wire, 1 Gunner's Gimlet, 1 Tow Hook, 1 Regular Caisson, 1 Spare AVIieel, 1 Spare Pole, 1 Tar Bucket, Julys, 1861. Captain Cabell — Fayette Artilleri/, Gloucester Point. 4 Spare Poles. July 3; 1861. Captain Brent — Fluvanna Artilleri/. 2 Six-pounder Caissons, (complete,) 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets. July 5, 1861. Captain Harrow — lOth Regiment Va. Militia, Fredericksburg* July 4, 1861. 50 Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets. George E. Taylor. 1 Pair Percussion Pistols, (loaned,) 1 Old Sword, 1 Pair Cavalry Pistolsi [Doc. No. 36.] July 5, 1S61. Captain Brent — PluvannalArtillery . 2 Six-pounder Iron Guns, (mounted;) 4 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Hand Spikes. 2 Lint Stocks, 2 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Prolouges, 8 Bricoles, 2 Tube Pouches, • 2 Port-fire Cases, 4 Haversacks, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Vent Pouches, 2 Gunner's Gimlets ) 4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets. July 5, 1861. 17 Navif Bureau. 100 Barrels Cannon Powder. July 5, 1861. Major Walton — Washington Artillery, of New Orleans. 9 Four-horse Sets of Artillery Harness, complete. July 5, 1861 . Major Meeims — Letcher Guard, I8th Georgia Regiineni. 1 Pair Cavalry Holsters. July 8, 18G1. General Garnett — Care of Major Harmany Siau?iion. 2 Six-pounder Iron Guns, mounted. 4 Hand Spikes, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 2 Lint Stocks, 2 Port -fire Stocks, 1 Worm and Staff, 2 Prolouges, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 46 18 [Doc. No. 36.] General Garxett — Continued. 2 Sponge Buckets, 8 Bricoleo, 4 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Port-fire Cases, 2 Gunner's Gimlets. 2 Vent Pouches, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Six- pounder Caissons, 2 Tar Buokflts, 2 Water Buckpts, 2 Four-horse Sets Artillery Harness, 2 Four-horse Sets Wagon Harness, 2 Spare Poles. July 9, 1S61. Captain Andrews — Maryland Artillery. 1 Travelling Forge and Implements, 1 Battery Wagon and Implements. July 6, 16S1. Captain Kirby — Care of Major Harfna7i, Siaufiton. 69 Horse Brushes. July 9, 1861. General Magruder. 1 Battery Wagon, 4 Sets Wagon Harness, (four Horses t6'Set.) July 9, 1S61. July 9, 1861. Captain Kirby. 4 Four-horse Sets Artillery Harness. Lieutenant Smith — Kirby Ai'tillery. 1 Sabre and Belt. Lieutenant Pairo — Kirby Artillery. 1 Sabre and Belt. [Doc. No. 36.] 19 July 10, 1861. General Johnston — Winchester. 1,200 United States Flint Lock Muskets and Bayo- nets. July 10, 1861. Captain Neblett — Pig^s Point. 100 United States Flint Lock Muskets, 100 Cartrida:e Boxes, 600 Yards Webbing, 100 Bayonet Scabbards, 100 Waist Belts, 400 Flints. July 10, 1861. Captain P. B. Stanard — Thomas Artillery. 1 Pendulum Hausse and Bracket. July 10, 1861. July 10, 1661. General Magruder — Yorktowyi. 2 Twelve-pounder Iron Guns, mounted, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 2 Worms and Staves, 4 Hand Spikes, 2 Prolouges, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 8 Bricoles, 4 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Port-fire Cases, 4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Vent Punches, 2 Gunner's Gimblets, 2 Lint Stocks, 2 Port-fire Stocks. General Johnston — Wifichcster. 1 Travelling Forge. 20 [Doc. No. 36.] Captain P. G. Coghlan. 1 Sabre and Belt. Captain Baldwin. 1 Sabre and Belt. July 11,1861. Captain Guy — Goochland Artillery, Baptist College, 4 Six-pounder Iron Guns, mounted, 8 Sponges and Rammers, 8 Hand Spikes, 4 Prolouges, 2 Worms and Staves, 4 Lint Stocks, 4 Port-fire Stocks, 4 Water Buckets, 4 Tar Buckets, 4 Sponge Buckets, 16 Bricoles, 8 Haversacks, 4 Tube Pouches, 4 Port-fire Cases, 8 Thumb Stalls, 4 Priming Wires, 4 Gunner's Gimlets, 4 Vent Punches. July 11,1851. Colonel Pryor — Ca7np Cook, near Smithjicld, Isle of Wights 300 Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets, 900 Flints. July 11,1861. Capt. T. J. Epps — 415/ Regiment Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk. 75 Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets, 300 Flints. July 11,1861. General Wise — Care of Major Hannan, Stau7itofi, 250 Cartridge Boxes, 100 Bayonet Scabbards, 200 Waist Plates, 600 Yards Webbing. [Doo. No. 36.] 21 July 12, 1861. General Magruder — Yorktown. 2 Twelve-pounder Caissons, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckts. July 12, 1861. Colonel Hodges — Jamestoion Island. 250 Bayonets. July 13, 1861. Colonel Samuel Jones — Ordnance Office, Manassas, 1,000 Virginia Flint Lock Muskets, 1,000 Bayonets, ],000 Flints. ^ulyl2, 1861. General Magruder. 1 Travelling Forge and Implements, 1 Four-horse Set Artillery Harness. July 15, 1861. Captain Guy — Goochland Artillery, Baptist College. 361 Virginia Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets, 361 Extra Flints. July 17, 1861. General Magruder — Yorktowji. 2 Twelve-pounder Iron Guns, mounted, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Hand Spikes, 1 Worm and Staff, 2 liint Stocks, 2 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Prolougcs, 8 Bricoles, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 4 Haversacks, 22 [Doo. No. 36.] General Magruder — Continued. 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Port-fire Cases, 4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Priming Wires, 2 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Vent Punches, 2 Caissons, , , 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets. July 17, 1861. Major Harman — Staunton. 120 Percussion Muskets and Bayonets. July 18, 1861. Major Ward — Fort Lowry, Tappahannock . 80 Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets, 300 Extra Flints. July 19, 1861. Captain T. C. Jordan — Commanding Officer, Jdjnestown Island. 100 Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets, 200 Extra Flints. July 19, 1861. Navy Department. 100 Barrels Cannon Powder. July 19, 1861. Captain Sands — Henrico Artillery, Jamestown Island. 3 Six-pounder Iron Guns, mounted, 1 Six- Pounder Iron Parrott Gun, mounted, 4 Caissons, 8 Sponges and Rammers, 8 Hand Spikes, 4 Prolouges, 4 Lint Stocks, 4 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Worms and Staves, 8 Water Buckets, [Doc. No. 36.] 23 Captain Sands — Continued. 8 Tar Buckets, 4 Sponge Buckets, 1(5 Bricoles, 8 Haversacks, 4 Tube Pouches, 4 Port-fire Gases, 8 Thumb Stalls, 4 Priming Wires, 4 Gunner's Gimblets, 5 Four-horse Sets Wagon Harness. July 19, 1861. Captain Guy — Goochland Artillery . 4 Tangent Scales, 2 Spare Poles. July 22, 1861. Confederate States Ordnance Store — Captain Saunders. 1 Prolouge. July20, 1S61. Captain Leftwich — Jamestown. 1 Dozen Musket Cones. July 23, 1861. Captain Kirby — Wise Legion. 1 Twelve-pounder Iron Howitzer^ mounted, 1 Twelve-pounder iron Caisson, 3 Six-pounder Caissons, 8 Haversacks. 8 Sponges and Rammers, 4 Tube Pouches, 4 Port-fiie Cases, 16 Bricoles, 4 Prolouges, 4 Gunner's Gimlets, 4 Priming Wires, 8 Thumb Stalls, 8 Water Buckets, 8 Tar Buckets, 8 Sponge Buckets, 4 Axes, 24 [Doc. No. 36.] Captain Kirdy — Continued. 4 Shovels, 4 Mattocks, 8 Hand Spikes, 4 Port- fire Slocks, 4 l^int Stocks, 2 Worms and Staves. July 21, 1861. General Magruder. 2 Four-horse Sets Artillery Harness, 3 Foiir-horse Sets Wagon Harness, 2 21 Pounder Iron Howitzers, mounted, 2 21 Pounder Caissons, 4 Haversacks, 2 Port-fire Cases, 2 Tube Pouches, •4 Thumb Stalls, 2 Gunner's Gimlets, 2 Priming Wires, 8 Bricoles, 2 Prolouges, 4 Water IJuckcts, 2 Sponge Buckets, 4 Tar Buckets, 2 Pick Axes, 2 Axes, 2 Shovels. July27, ISCl. Confederate Ordnance Store. 1 Pair Cavalry Holsters. .luly 27, 1861. Captain C. M. Braxtox — FredtricLshurg Artillcnj, cross roads near A(/uia Creel:. 4 Four-horse sets Artillery Harness. July 27, ISGl. Captain Maurv — Confederate States Navij, Nurfullc, 10 Barrels Blasting Powder. July 27, 1861. Captain C. M. Braxton — Fredericksburg Arlilkry, 1 Six-poundcr Tangent Scale. [Doc. No. 36.] 35 July 27, 1861. Captain Andrews — Marylajid Artillery. 8 Four-horse Sets Artillery Harness, 14 Water Buckets. July 29, 1861. Captain Rosser — Wise Brigade. 14 Virginia Cavalry Sabres, 9 United States Cavalry Sabres, Old Belts for same. July 30, 1S61. Colonel Blanton Duncan — Of Kentucky. 2 United States Percussion Pistols, 1 Pair Holsters. August I, 1861. Captain Doyle — 95th Regiment^ Willoughhy'^s Point. 7 JMusketoons, 12 Cavalry Sabres, 8 Percussion Pistols, United States, 4 Pair Holsters. August 2, 1861. General Magruder. 2 24-pounder Iron Howitzers, mounted, 2 TM'enty-four Pounder Caissons, 4 Haversacks, 2 Tube Pouches, 2 Port-fire Cases, 8 Bricoles, 2 Prolouges, 2 Gunner's Gimlets^ 2 Priming Wires, 4 Water Bnrkets, 2 Sjwnge Buckets, 4 Tor Buckets, 2 Axes, 2 Mattorkj!. 2 Shovel 8, 4 Sponges an-l Rainmern, 4 Haud Spikes, 47 26 [Doc. Xo. 3G.] General MAcsunER — Continued. 2 Lint Storks, 2 Port-fire Stocks, 8 Bricoles, 1 Worm and Staff. August 2, 1861. Major Ward — Fort Lowry, Tappahannock. 2 Six pounder Gun Carriages, 4 Hand Spikes, 4 Sponges and Rammers, 2 1/int Stocks, 2 Port-fire Stocks, 2 Water Buckets, 2 Tar Buckets, 2 Sponge Buckets, 4 Haversacks, 2 Port-fire Cases, 2 Tube Pouches, 8 Bricoles, 2 Prolouges, 2 Gunner's Gimlets. 2 Priming Wires. August 2,1 SGI. Gen. Chapman — Lcwishurg^ Virginia, for Co\. Joel McPiierso.v. 860 Virginia Flint Lock Muskets and Bayonets, 640 U. S. Flint Lock Muskets and Baj^onets, 1,500 Extra Flints. August 3, 186 L Captain Rosser — Wise Legion. 36 Cavalry Sabres and Belts, August 3, 1861. Captain Lay — Powhatan Troop, Camp Pickens. 5 Pair United States Percussion Pistols, 5 Pair Holsters, 4 Cavalry Sabres and Belts, August 6, 1861. Col. J. R. Chambliss — Norfolk, \st Regiment Va. Volunteers. 25 Altered Percussion Muskets and Bayonets. [Doo. No. 36.] 27 August 6, 1861 . Captain Wallace — Wise Legion. 67 Altered Percussion Muskets and Bayonets. August 7; 1861. Confederate States Laboratory. 100 Kegs Blasting Powder, 114 Half Kegs Sporting Powder, 100 Quarter Kegs Sporting Powder. August 7, 1861. Colonel S. B. Paul. 1 Cavalry Sabre and Belt. August 7; 1861. Captain Andrews — Maryland Artillei-y. 4 Four-hnrse Sets Artillery Harness, 8 Extra Saddles, 8 Extra Bridles, 20 Extra Halters, 20 Extra Whips, 12 Haversacks, 6 Tube Pouches, 6 Tube Pouches, 6 Port-fire Cases, 12 Thumb Stalls, 24 Bricoles, 6 Prolouges, Augusts, 1861. Captain Andrews. 50 Mop Blankets for Horses. Augusts, 1861. Captain Doyle— 95M Rcginietit, Willoughby^s Poi?it. 3 Bayonets. Augusts, 1861. Captain Rosser — Wise Legion. 12 Flint-lock Cavalry Pistols, 6 Pair Cavalry Holsters. 28 [Doc. Xo. 86.] August 9, 1861. Colonel JoH.v R. Chambliss — 41.7' 4,.096 2,864 8,118 602 8.886 2,8.^8 85,798,168,282 «79 1,704 1,627 4,103 150 1,408 3,892 856 843 644 478.' 2011 671 1 2:i4. 702 2.83 1,604| 1,3.V1 920 885 415 388! 80 218 123 2,470 864 1,227 220 j 966! 193; 496 520l 820 819 1,7.50 1.17 1,2.^ 673: 69 1,192' 671' 1,886 4,.M)7 2,947 10,672 8,8.58 6,696 2,417 8,117 4,167 5,786 9,484 8,.842 8,.570 1,8.38 8,675 5..525 6,142 2,869: 3,00S| 2,3751 5,481 1 8,874 3,5381 8,439 3.872! .8,186 4,996 2,8.561 2,406i .3,314 5.4^»9| 6,495i 2..515 6,384 1 l,019i 8,704l 1.925' 12,6.521 18,.586 .5.6091 18,4to' 19.01.5 10.469 5,79^, 11.8.3.5! 6,374 10,956 17.22.5; 23.643 9,977 4,176 6,.575i 8..529 10.381 5,1.54 7,091 4,364 13,693' .5,ss4 10,1.52 7,.5:-!(l 7.n:12 7,714 8,41 (t 8..565 6,856l K.W>I 12,916 11,04Ni 6,1. 83| 10,17.5; 1,740' S,2>2: 4.949 6,066,425 8,288,595 1 ,8(1,5,827 4,727,.562 4,278,429 3,6.51, 6ft3 2,390,.530 3,018,107 1,324,494 2,.5s5,441 2,263,388 S,.566,777' 1,^2,29.5! b(l.5,3SS 1,926,844| 2,.547,S50 2,465,794 1,174,3.50 1,784,390 1,12.5,320 2,.576,H90 1.293,093 2,94.5,414! 2,271,8021 2,792,995' 1,9.56,1161 2,108,425 2.4s3,49s l,22s,16,5 l,975,72fi 1,HV2,69'/ l,»41..%30l 1.223.142; 1,736,6.54 369,.3.'.0 1.920.894 71.5.420 ° 2 0) C0 2,«48,413 3,413,229 2,216,0'^ 9,196,405 6,878,60S 6,9.80,84.8 3,2.57,595 3,270,814 4,206,4fM; 4,740,6^9 5,492,985 8,0(11,472 2,983,.587 l,294,ni.? 8,7.55,494 8,671,0(X) .5,177,.324 2,462,875 3,066,810 1.727,768 4,999,.560 2,1 73, '300 8,.59.3,118 8,198,127 8,60.5,810 2,654,874 4.672.740 2.'»25,296 1.91H,7'<9 4.(»03,987 4,2.37,102 4.926..5.3.3 2.(»60,94.8 6,727,102 619,312 2,6^6,1 (^ 1.f»6( 1.900 28.727 160,299 8.57,258 188,800,7691 1140,949,893 3,815! 422 10,157 1,028' 8,799 567 24,2871 1,987 744! 120 1,291 4,.532 983 6.028 15.717 10.289 11,699, 87,978 748 1,612 6,262 47,802 4,114 19,2a8 70,619 44,060 215,534 32,641 179,602 427,877 [Doc. Ko. 37.] TABL"E A -Continncd. JUxhiUilinf; the trhilt male persons orer 21 years of a^e, and the fiee Hf_i^o and stavi pnpulalivn of each coitnty and rily in llir state; and the total uhite and free negro and slfirc population; also, the rnltie of real estate and personal propcrltj mrned by resi- dejUx oj each county; arrani^ed by districts. EASTERN VIRGINIA— Piedmont District. COUNTIES. y. AUnrnarlc /iiiflia Anihcrs't A|i)'iiniHt1ox. . . )i,(lfiir.l Jtninswiok ]luckiiit.'li:iiii ... Cmiiiilicll riuirlolte <'uliK-prr Ouiiibirl:ind . . . ViDwtdclle Vauquier Vranklln Fluvanna Jiri-enc (irinrliland JIalifax . Henry J.oudouii Louisa liUnenburg MadUou Mecklenburg... Nelson Nottoway Orange Patrick Pittsylvania . . . Prince Kdward. PowliHtaii Itappuliaiinock. Total. 2,HnO «77; 1,6M9| 3,014i 1,140 l,871li l,!tti4 1,054 1,1!«; «!•!»' l.tW 2,2W 2,73" l.liW tm ^(•.^ 2,477 1,45" 8,irjO 1,430 1146 !it»2 i,r>m ■i:>w> MO i,oot> 1,:J44 3,2NS 1,007 .'.77 1,080 0) V IS o o > 12,206 2,S!t4 7,13tV 4,113 14,.syo 4,!)<.t3 6,(H1 y,740 4,iisl 4,<.)(>4 2,ii4r. 4,<°>4i) 10,46' 13,042 .'),10: . 3,01 i' 3,sl4 n,o 0,7711 l."),o;}o 0,100 4,447 4,3(U 0,777 0.0.'iO 2,270 4,4071 7,1.V.» l.'>,0v!7l 4,0!j!>i 2,.'>b2i 42r.i 810, 2(H> 792i 105i 2.'>7| 22 703| r).vs 308 1,243| .S.39 282 1 93, 900; 121, 9^ is-s! 130] 4.')7 406 399 312 13,910 7,007 0,i>47 4,000 lt»,170 9,148 &,S11 J^,^04 9,230 0,076 6,706 7,071 10.4.\6 0,361 4.994 0,139 14,S97 6,01s 6.499 10,193 7,806 4,897 12,419 0,2)t,S| 0,40S 0,111 2,070, 12.172 7,341 i 6,403 8,620 47,094|210,s79 12,328 23s,690 CITIES AM) TOWNS. Danville . . . Lynchburg. Petersburg. ToUl Aggregates. 804 9«7 2,286 S,rM 1,674' 202 8,791' 3.V) 9,4-84 8,1 M 14,S99| 8,710 1.763 2,710 6,0!i0 10,1.69 5t>,0.60 231,778 10,t>44 24S,849 20,026 10,736 14,310 8,8h9 2,6,00S 14,811 1.6,212 19,2s0 14,409 12,064 9,901 11,920 21.704 20,09S lO.Jk'vS 6,026 10,0,60 20,,')21 12,106 21,772 10,09S 11,9s4 8,n64 20,(KI0 13,016 8,8.30 10,700 9,.3.69 27,0.')0 11,844 S,391 8,860 fS,.672,77o; 2,777,007 8,7l8,96Sl 2,017,834| 7,W0.666 2,587,607 4,ia3,(ei 4,S20,828 4,7.66,209 6,.%60,716 2,727,^01 8,187,8<''6 6,996,727 4.870,091 2,.'>47,226 1,1S6,.N38 2,780,880 7,' 54,009 2,174,Os6l 12,3 12,701 1 4,802,236 2,4.88.714 2,999,957 4,400,900 8,929,080| 2,173,.'.01 4,291,216 1,298,803 7,998,184 8,211,424 8,257,823 8,117,7881 $S,&>4,S2S 7,270,881 6,7.8.6,870 6,09,87» l,9lVl,94s ft,.S4'.Mli7 14,337,U0.s 8,685,273 8,020,790 9,486,805 8,011,602 4>582,565 11,049,808 6,8.62,666 6,101,601 6,800.006 2,S40,M| 14,087,0n 7,108,081 6,.W.,7.6.'5 8,041,UM 407,8974135,646,844!. 1228,073,184 8,689 0,857 18,278 2S,774 496,071 [Doc. No. 37.] TABLE A.— Continued. .Ex/iifti/f?!"" the while male prrf:onft crer 21 years of age, and the free nt^ro and slave pntmlalinn of each cnnDtij and rily in the state; and the total irhite and free negro and slave population; also, the value of real estate and jietsonal properly owned by resi- dents of eachjioiinty; arranged by districts. VALLEY. COUNTIES. s >; 3 4 T) o fe a n ts in H Alleghany Augusta Ualh Berkeley Hotctourt Clarke Praig Frederick Hampsliire . .. Hardy Hiehlanil Jefferson Morgan I'age Pendlefon .... Roanoke KockbriJge.. . Rockingham.. Shenandoah .. Warren 1,249 fi(l3 1,!»01 1(,0' (52fil ];ftTV 2,«>W| i.fir,.-)' 8251 l,Oti!t 773 l,8tii; l.lfis 1,1. ^<>. 2,591, 8,9.%4 2,7v$, (?79 ,6f)>sl ,652 ,wir, ,444 ,707 ,ior. ,077, ,4M ,521 1 ,s,;)(i, ,092 ,fil.3' ,S75, ,S73 ,25,;| ,*4.")| 4951 ,829, ,5s6, 1.S2I 4f.s 2fi9l 30:3 1 64 27 5.31 1 219 27 149 421 526 814 2>il 990 4,70'^ 946 1,6.^X1 2,769 3,875 420 ],.545 1,213. 1,073 402, 1,960 94; S.50| 244' 2,643 8.9*4 2,387 7.53 1,575 6,765 1,3,57.405 2:3,844 14,326,:399 3,676 1.7.32,922 12,.525 5,084, lh3 11,516 4,841.347 7,146 3,837.276 3,5.53 l,058,.5Vj 12,1.5:3 6,840,43S 13,913 7,451,215 9,sC4 3.572. M^ 4,319 1,.5S5,421 14,575 7,4.53,296 3,731 737,.591 8,109 2,-526,274 6,1 (>5 l,fi64..567 8,048 3.9S2.290 17,2.50 7,16,5,272 23,408 10,446,512 13,S96 5.492,286 6,442 2,2^6,0.35 1,5.5(»,77!» 10,(»07,89S ],119,74<> 2.:38(i,448 5,o;3l.!»l» 3,270,8i»4 7.54,^27 5.003,961 2,.V.t4,74»i 2,040.891 99O,40S 4,M5.Ks2 8.51,186 1,. 52.5,881 945,062 3.2.56,182 6,01.5,251 6,6.59.419 2.7.56,68,5 2,17O,40« Total 84,899 170,259 6,058 85,581 210,898 192,942,072 f 68,160,blO TOWNS. 8t aunt on . . . Wlncheiter., Total Aggregateg. 526' 2,8^9 108 6141 8,005 675 1,140 5,894, 783 l,628j 8,800 85,.5:39 176,153 5,»ll' .37,204 219,198 909 714 R,90« 4,394 8 [Doc. No. 37.] TABLE A.-Continued. Exhibiting the \chite male persons over 21 years of age, and the free negro and slare population of each county and city in the state: and the total white and Jree negro and slare population: aho, the ralur of real estate and personal property oicried by resi- dents of each county; arranged tiy districts. TRANS-ALLEGHANY— Southwest. I'ooni.' Ituctianau Carroll 1 Fayette ! 1 Floyd ] 1 Grayson 1 Greenbrier 2 Giles 1 Lee 1 I.0|;Hn Mercer 1 Monroe I 1 Montgomery 1. McDowell I Pulaski Kaleiptli Kussell I 1 Pcott I 2 Smytli I 1 THiewell 1 '\VasliinKlon Wise Wyoming Wythe 846; 477 ,46S ,115 ,351 1 ,3^5 ,24< 2,572 1,4.54 9,422 2,187 1,595 2,415 962 4,186 ^51 2,585 823 1,179 940 1,176 1,0] 1,894 1,«12 2,V5 1,271 1,271 1,235 188 729 9,639 ^ 8,729 4,885 6,425 7,691 2,492 1,761 5.168 8,685 4,442 13,185 8,240 18,787 7,766 12,656 12,936 8,752 12,9ii7 4,470 22, '96 2,926 13,183 8,686 SJOS 4,798 6, 109 5,809 7,800 6,488 1,896 7,064 6,Wl4 6,691 1,552 3,728 10,791 1.35 95 8 104 611 18 24 8' 5 23 58 > 11 .55 179 2,184 83 230 47 386! 40 101 1 2 IH, 126 lOo! 20 J52 13 680 [ 14 1^3 88 f1 112 11 18 12 20 16 819 ... 143 2 10 8 23 79 176 8,959 4,992 5,494 8,020 2,.502 1,787 5,203 3,7.59 4,445 13,790i 8,.306 16,150 8,099 12,721 13,001 9,18.5, 13.0481 4,626 22.422 2,945 13,312 3,9581 6,301 4,9901 6,847 6,382 7,463 6,517 1,428 7,292 6.747 6.703 l,.^^5 8,7.51] 11.046 784,487 828,722 1,493,722 1,000,9S'S 118,187 85,1.58 823,892 846,447 ],<'18,708 2,099,892 4.58.791 2,220,6'.; r, 860,271 1,. 595,0.58 1,054,491 1,164,130 1,814,232 1,462,470 4,476,616 1.57.6'i7 1,4:>7,204 l,f«o,713 l,a54,0.54 645,668 604,475 890,465 879,1.56 807,748 92,612 741,8-9 610,693 878,893 64,000 224,1>81 1,181,079 48,898 255,801 1,027 6,448 868,676 »69,052,170 »3»,232,72 4 2,868,066' 996,9.52 8,066,024 2,186,9?5 401,769 180,364 1,080'445 766,642 2,300,959 5,021,996 1,828,240 8,297,941 2,385,189 8,806,648 8,786,216 2,774,860 8,571,754 1,30.5,6 5 8,53S,904 6.57,306! 2,688,(t76 1,877,S53| 1,5 '8,495 1,76.5,539 1,307,004 714,110 1,841,748 1,721.086 292,380 1,7.50,805 1,066..521 886,4.56; 197.816 683,819 2,.59.5,777 63 10 [Doc. No. 37.1 Recapitulation of Table A. 1 9 8 4 6 6 T DISTRICTS. ^ I. «; o |S£ d & 5 o a 4) > — "3 o H Value of real es- tate. Value of personal estate. Tide-Water 44,060 215,534 32.841 179.502 427,877 496,671 219,198 189,392 202,676 88,300,769 185,545,848 92,942,072 51,910,880 69,052,170 140,949,892 50,050 231,778 lG,044i 248,^9 258,078,184 Valley 85,539 176,153 31,526 168,881 48,893 255,201 5,841 37,204 l,4«6l 19.1125 63,160,810 87,098,506 Northwest 1,027 6,448 82,282,724 Aggregates 210 6681,047,547 57,289 491,028 1,695,814 1437,751,689^ $496,509,616 [DOC. NO. XXXYm.] REPORT OF THE COMinEE OF ELECTIOSS, ON THE CASES OF SHEBRABD CLEMENS, CilLEB BOGGESS AND BENJAMIN WILSON. [Doc. No. 38.] REPORT. The Committee of Elections respectfully submit the following report, as to the loyalty and disloyalty of Caleb Boggess, Sher- rard Clemens and lienjamin Wilson, which was referred to them, viz: The Committee being satisfied, from the evidence of wit- nesses, that Sherrard Clemens and Caleb Boggess are absent from the Convention by reason of disloyalty to the Common- wealth of Virginia, and the Confederate States; therefore, the Committee have come to the following conclusion, viz: Resolved, That the said Sherrard Clemens and Caleb Boggess be and are hereby expelled from this Convention. The Committee have no evidence of disloyalty of Benjamin Wilson, nor to explain the cause of his absence from the Con- vention, and they ask to be discharged from further considera- tion of the case of Benjamin Wilson. A. F. RAYMOND, Chairman, [DOC. NO. XL] ]VI E s s ^ a E FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTING A REPORT OF WM. H. PETERS, COMMISSIONER, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO MAKE AN INVENTORY OF AT THE NAVY YARD, GOSPORT, AND IN AND NEAR PORTSMOUTU, VIRGINIA. [Doo. No. 40.] MESSAGE. Executive Department, November 30, 1861. Gentlemen of the Convention: On the 18th day of this month I sent to your honorable body a communication, supplemental to one sent on the 17th day of June last, in which I stated that I would transmit, so soon as printed, reports of the value of the property captured at the Navy- Yard and Harper's Ferry. The reports are herewith communi- cated. The property is in possession of the Confederate Govern- ment, for use during the war. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [Doo. No. 40.] REPORT. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.,") October 19, 1861. y Si?', — I have the honor to transmit herewith, in compHance with the directions of the department, inventories of all the public property" on this station which was taken on the 2 1st of April, ISGl, in the name of tlie Commonwealth of Vii-ginia. The infirmation embraced in the documents herewith for- warded will be found classified in separate papers, marked A, B, 0, D, E and F. Paper A embraces lists of all the fixed property — such as territory, buildings and other permanent improvements — ships and other ve.ssels, steam engines, machinery, tfcc. &c. Paper B comprises lists, as nearly correct and in as full detail as is practicable, of materials and stores of every description that were on hand in the several departments on the 2lst of April, 1861, when pos.Tession of the station was taken in the name of Virginia. Paper C is a report of expenditures, as near as can be arrived at, of naval supplies during the time the establishment was under the control of the Commonwealth of Virginia, viz: from the 21st of April to the 3Uth of June, 1861. Paper D comprises lists, as nearly correct as is practicable, of materials and supplies of every description that were in the several departments on the 30th of Juno, 1861, when the Con- federate Slates assumed charge and control of the establishment. Paper E is a statement of disbursements by the Common- wealth for purposes connected with this naval station, from the 2lst of April to the 30th of June, 1861. Paper F is a general recapitulation of the value of property at Norfolk and Portsmouth, taken in the name of Virginia on the 2lst of April, 1861; the value of that expended from the 21st of April to the 30lh of June, 1861, and the value of that turned over for the use of the Confederate States on the 1st of July, 1861. To enable the deparnnent to comprehend the extent ol" terri- tory referred to in these reports, its position in the harbor, and the position of the various buildings, I firward also herewith, four separate plans — one (original) of ihe harbor of Norfolk and 6 [Doo. No. 40.] Portsmouth, on which will be found indicated the navy yard, St. Helena, marine hospital at Washington Point, the naval hospital and the magazine at Fort Norfolk; one (a tracing) of plan of the navy yard proper, showing the buildings and other improvements now standing, as well as those that were destroyed by the enemy on the night of the 20th of April, 1861; one (a tracing) of the hospital, and the grounds surrounding it; and a plan (original) of the grounds and improvements at Fort Norfolk. In determining the value of the property enumerated in paper A, I was aided by officers of the Confederate States navy on duty at this post, who, at my request, were directed by Flag Officer Forrest, C. S. navy, to cooperate with me in this duty. Navy Constructor John L. Porter and Master Carpenter James Meads were associated with me in estimating the value of the vessels and wrecks of vessels; Chief Engineers William P. Williamson and M. Q,uinn,the engines and machinery; Master Joiner James A. Williams and Master Mason L. C. Adams, the buildings and other improvements; and Naval Store Keeper R. M. Boykin, the territory. Excepting the last named officer, there was happily no mate- rial difference of opinion between these gentlemen and myself as to the value of the property we were directed to appraise, and we cordially concurred in the reports which accompany paper A, and which will be found numbered from 1 to 7, inclusive. Naval Store Keeper Boykin's valuation of the land within the navy yard enclosure varies very materially from mine. His paper upon th«! subject, as well as my own, will be found among the papers accompanying A, and numbered S. The public buildings and other structures enumerated in pa- per A are, with few exceptions, of the first class. Many of them^ particularly those recently erected, are splendid structures. Among these may be mentioned the foundry, boiler house, powder magazine, ordnance building and provision store. No expense has been spared in their construction. Every means necessary to facilitate thj operations carried on in these several buildings, have been provided. The object of making them thoroughly comj)lete has been fully attained; and for the pur- poses lor which they were designed and for which they are now used, it may safely be said they are unexcelled in any part of the country. The victualing house, not quite finished, will also, when completed, be a first class fire-proof building. This structure was erected under contract, by private individuals, to whom there appears to be due, for materials and labor employed upon it, fifteen thousand one hundred and seventy dollars and twenty- nine cents (.*?<1 5,170 29;) for which they hold properly authenti- cated vouchers. Of this sum there is due to F. W. Parmenter, [Doc. No. 40.] 7 of New York, $1,585 33. This, it is presumed, will be for- feited, under the act of Congress. The remaining claims, viz: one of $4,542 76, in favor of J, E. McWilh'ams, of Portsmouth, Virginia, and the other, of $9,042 20, held by the Bank of Vir- ginia at Portsmouth, will, it is supposed, be presented to the proper tribunal for adjudication. 'J'he naval hospital near Portsmouth is located at the most beautiful and healthy point in the harbor. It is built of free stone and granite, and is capable of accommodating six hun- dred patients. It is provided with every convenience and ap- . pliance needed for the objects for which it was designed. All the necessary dependencies for a first class hospital — such as sur- geon's dwelling, keeper'.** house, cemetery, stables, &c. tfec, are provided; and the grounds are covered with a growth of shade trees. The new custom house at Norfolk, recently finished and occupied, is built of fine hammered granite, and is thoroughly fire-proof The old custom house is a dilapidated building, un worthy of reparation, and valueless, except so far as the old materials may be considered. The marine hospital at Washington Point has been in use for many years. It is a brick building, and has been found amply commodious for the purposes for which it was designed and been appropriated, namely, the accommodation of the sick of the commercial marine of this port. The improvements at <'St. Helena" are few, and of but little value. The dwelling for the keeper's use is a small building, or rather an aggregation of buildings of small dimensions. The coal house there needs repairs, the walls being badly sprung. It is difficult to estimate the value of property destroyed on the night of the 20th of April, ISOl, when the Federal forces, having previously fired the navy yard, evacuated it. The ex- tensive row of buildings on the north front of the yard, con- taining large quantities of manufactured articles and valuable material — such as pivot gun carriages, several full suits of sails for frigates and sloops of war, a very large nun)ber of hammocks and bags, and immense quantities of canvas, cordage, I'cc. t^c, were, with their contents, entirely destroyed. .Ship houses A and B, which were very large wooden structures, the former containing the line of battle ship New York, on the stocks, were also totally destroyed — so also were the buildings used as bar- racks. These latter, liowever, were of but little value. The total destruction of every ship in ordinary at this station, except the fiigate United States, was attempted and in part accomplished. The line of baule ship Pennvsylvania, the fri- gate Columbia and the brig Dolphin were burned to their floor Jieads. The lower bottom timbers and keels only remain, and 8 [Doc. No. 40.] are visible at low water. The frigate Raritan has disappeared ahogether. Whatever is left of her is out of sight in the deep water rhamiel way. The steam frigate Merriniar.k was sunk and burned to her copper line, and down through to Iier berth deck, which, with her spar and gun decks, were also burned. The sloop of war Germantown was sunk and burned to her bulwarks on the port side. The sloop of war Plymouth was scuttled and sunk. No other damage was done her. The old line of bnttle ships Delaware and Columbus were scuiiled and sunk at their moorings. The powder boat was also scuttled and sunk. The frigate United States, a very old ship, and unfit tor repairs, received no damage at the hands of the enemy. She was in no way molested. ]\Iany heavy cannon v ere spiked, and for the time rendered useless; but they have since heen restored. Some had their trunnions hioken off. The small arms (of which there were in the yard 1,329 carbines, 274 rifled n)uskets, 9;")(l naval pistols, and 337 Colt's revolvers) were in part carried olf in the frigate Cumberland, and the remainder brolcon and thrown overboard. The dry dock did not escape attention. Twenty-six barrels of powder (a quantity sufficient to have destroyed the dock and every building at the south end of the yard) were found distri- buted in the culvert on its north side, and across the head of the dock. These barrels were connectod by a train, continuing on to the inner steps at the bottom of the dock, where it is supposed slow matches were placed for ignition at a preiirranged moment. The plan, however, was happily discovered in time to frustrate it. Lieutenant C. F. M. Spotswood, of the navy, to whom the discovery was reported early on the morning of the 21st, promptly directed the opening of the gates, when the dock was flooded, and thus saved from destruction. In reference to the reports embraced in papers B, C and D, it is proper I should remark that they are not so minute and in sucli detail as might be desired. It will be remembered that I entered upon my duties on the 26th of August ultimo, and that my instructions limit me to reports of operations commencing on the 2lst of April, continuing on and ending the 30th of .lune. Large expenditures have been made since the period at which, my reports conclude. The dilficulty, therefore, if not impossi- bility of enumerating every article expended from the 21st of April to the 30th of June, and on hand the 30ih of June (a period of nearly two months anterior to the date of my entrance on duty,) will be readily perceived. Besides, the intense ex- citement pervading this entire community, as well within as M'ithout the navy yard, at the time of its attempted destruction, and for many days thereafter; the momentary calls on this re- pository for every available means of defence against aa appre- [Doc. No. 40.] 9 hended attack from the enemy at this and at other points, and the urgent necessity of a prompt compliance with these calls, was well calculated to, and did prevent the observance of any regular system of registry. I have spared no effort, however, in arriving at as correct results as are practicable under the cir- cumstances; and although the information embraced in the items now under consideration may not be as full and in such detail as the department could wish, the total amounts therein reported may be relied on as nearly if not quite correct. 1 had purposed offering some remarks upon the vast impor- tance to Virginia, and to the entire South, of the timely acquisi- tion of this extensive naval depot, with its immense supplies of munitions of war, and to notice briefly the damaging effects of its loss to the government at Washington; but I deem it unne- cessary, since the presence at almost every exposed point on the whole Southern coast, and at the numerous inland intrenched camps in the several States, of heavy pieces of ordnance, with their equipments and fixed ammunition, all supplied from this establishment, fully attests the one, while the unwillingness of the enemy to attempt demonstrations at any point, from which he is obviously alone deterred by the knowledge of its well fortified condition, abundantly proves the other — especially when it is considered that both he and we are wholly indebted for our means of resistance to his loss and our acquisition of the Gosport navy yard. 1 cannot close this report without a brief reference to the dis- tinguished and veteran officer who presides over and directs this vast establishment; and iji doing so, I avail myself of the occa- sion to make a formal acknowledgment of the distinguished courtesy he has extended to me, and the prompt energy with Avhich he has facilitated my operations in appraising the property on this station. My report, as I have remarked, would be incomplete, did I fail to go beyond this mere personal acknowledgment, and state, that on the 21st of April he took formal possession of the public works at this point, and hoisted the flag of Virginia. On the evacuation and surrender of the yard, Flag Ofiicer French Forrest, thus commissioned by His Excellency, Governor Letcher, assumed command. Since that time, by his prompt exertions, he has evoked order cut of chaos, method out of confusion, and with great labor, reorganized the establishment. I may perhaps be anticipating the work of his bingra])her, when 1 venture the remark, that on the secession of Virginia he promptly resigned the high rank he liad deservedly attained in the Federal navy, and leaving his property to the tender mercies of the Washington Hapsburgs, came to serve the land of his nativity. 55 10 [Doc. No. 40.] To doubt that his sacrifices and services will be remembered by posterity and appreciated bv the Commonwealth, would be to impeach the gratitude of the one and the generosity of the other. This personal tribute, well considered and deliberately written, closes the report which, under your Excellency's instructions, I have had the honor to prepare. With great respect, I am sir, Your obedient servant, WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. His Excelleiicy, John Letcher, Governor of Virgiiiia, [Doc. No. 40.] 11 A. REPORT OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. Report of the Value of La?ids at the Nojfolk Station, taken posses- sion of in the name of Virginia, ofi the 2lst of April, 1861. Navy Yard, proper, containing 86 acres, - 246,000 00 St. Helena, " 38 '' - 12,000 00 Naval Hospital, " 100 « - 20,000 00 Fort Norfolk, « 6 " - 10,000 00 $288,000 00 WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., Sept. 30, 1861. 12 [Doc. No. 40.] REPORT Of the Buildings ajid other Perinanent Improvements within the enclosure of the Navy Yard at Gosport^ St. Helena, Naval Hospital near Portsmouth, Magazine at Fort Norfolk, and other places in the vicitiiti/. No. on plan. Navy Yard : 3. Commandant's Dwelling, - - $20,000 00 2. Commander's Dwelling, - - 15,000 00 1. Surgeon's Dwelling, - - 12,000 00 7. Smithery and its dependencies, - - 60,000 00 6. Iron and Copper Store House, - - 20,000 00 12. Joiner's Work Shop and Timber Store House, 25,000 00 5. Galley Store House and Furniture Rooms, 30,000 00 4. Store House for Provisions and Clothing, 50,000 00 13. Store House for Miscellaneous Stores, - 18,000 00 14. Store House for Miscellaneous Stores, - 35,000 00 17. Timber Shed, in progress, - - 10,000 00 29. Mast House, with Canal, - - 75,000 00 28. Boat House, .... 25,000 00 27. Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 20. Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 25. Cooperage and Store House for Tanks, - 18,000 00 24. Timber Shed, - ' - - - 18,000 00 50. Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 36. Lieutenant and Master's Dwelling, - 20,000 00 48. Timber Shed, - - - - 18,000 00 45. Dry Dock, granite and its appurtenances, 900,000 00 31. Ship House, in progress, - - 30,000 00 Timber Dock, granite, cross walls and piers, 250,000 00 62. Saw Mill House, - - - 15,000 00 84. Tar House, .... 1,000 00 64. Pitch House, No. 1, - - - 2,500 00 39. Boiler Shop and Smithery, No. 2, - 30,000 00 34. Burnetizing House and Block Shop, - 30,000 00 43. Carpenters' Work Shop, - - - 40,000 00 33. Reservoir, containing 200,000 gallons, and guttering, .... 20,000 00 80. Victualing and Provision House, - - -^ • 100,000 00 22. Stables, 20,000 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 13 18. Old Bulding used as offices, - - 500 00 15. Reservoir, containing 124,000 gallons, - 8,000 00 Launching Slips and Quay Walls, granite, 500,000 00 11, Ordnance Building, - - - 100,000 00 Gas Fixtures, - - , - - 7,000 00 A. Remains of Buldings on north front, - 6,000 00 Varnish House, .... 1,200 00 19. Old Smith's Shop, - - - 1,000 00 Watch House, .... 300 00 46. Engine House and Machine Shop and dependencies, - - . 150,000 00 47. Foundry and its dependencies, - - 200,000 00 Pitch House, .... 1^000 00 Paint Mill House, - - . .300 00 3 Iron Landing Cranes, - - 9,000 00 $2,944,800 00 Improvements at St. Helena: Coal House, .... 5,000 00 Shell House, .... 1,000 00 Gun Skids, . - . - 1,100 00 Dwelling House, .... 1,200 00 .f 8,300 00 Improvements at Naval Hospital, near Portsmouth: Naval Hospital and its dependencies, - 600,000 00 Surgeon's Dwelling, - - . 12,000 00 Keeper's Dwelling, .... 1,000 00 Cemetery, ..... 3,800 00 Sea Wall, . . . . . 6,000 00 $622,800 00 Improvements at Naval Magazine, Fort Norfolk: Powder Magazine, first class building, - 67,193 00 Keeper's House, .... 3,800 00 Shell House and Filling House, - . 3,000 00 Reservoir, containing 90,000 gallons, - 5,000 00 Stone Pier and Iron Crane, - - - 52,587 68 Sea Wall, ..... 5,000 00 $136,580 68 14 [Doc. ]S"o. 40.] Improvements at other points: Marine Hospital at Washington Point, including^ site and grounds, - - - 19,000 00 New Custom House at Norfolk, including site, 200,000 00 Old Custom House at Norfolk, - - 7,000 00 $226,000 00 RECAPITriLATION. fC Improi'ements at Navy Yard, - - 2^944,800 00 " St. Helena, - - 8,300 00 « Naval Hospital, - - 622,800 00 « Naval Magazine, - - 136,580 68 other points, - - 226,000 00 $3,938,480 68 WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., Sept. 20, 1861. [Doc. No. 40.] 15 REPORT Of Vessels at the Navy Yard, Crosport, and their Value in the condition they were in oti the 2lst of April, 1661, the day on which possession of the establishment was taken Mi the na/ine of Virginia. Merrimack, steam frigate, - - - 225,000 00 Plymouth, first class sloop, - - - 40,000 00 Germantown, first class sloop, - - 25,000 00 Pennsylvania, line of battle ship, - - 6,000 00 Delaware, line of battle ship, .- - 10,000 00 Columbus, line of battle ship, - - 10,000 00 Columbia, frigate, .... 5,000 00 Dolphin, brig, .... 1^000 00 Powder Boat, .... 800 00 Water Tank, - - - . 100 00 United States, .... 10,000 00 $332,900 00 WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., Sej)t. 20, 1861. 16 [Doo. No. 40.] REPORT Of Steavi Engines and their appurtcyiances; the Machinery, Tools, i^c. i^c. in the several departments of the Navy Yard at Gosport, and their value. Steam Engines: Dry Dock Pumping Engines, 6 Boilers and Pumps, 18,000 00 Machine Shop Engine, 4 Boilers, Shafting, &c. 15,000 00 Saw Mill Engine, Boilers and Machinery, 12,000 00 Block Makers' Engine, Boilers and Fixtures, 5,000 00 Timber Dock Engine, Boiler, Pumps and Paint Mills, .... 3,000 00 Boiler Makers' Engine and Shafting, - 1,000 00 4 Portable Engines, for hoisting, pumping, dec. 4,800 00 1 Dredging Machine, complete, - - 6,000 00 3 Foundry Crane Engines, - - - 1,000 00 Arctic's Engine, - - - - 3,000 00 1 Blacksmith's Engine for blowing and driving Machinery, 3 Flue Boilers, Shafting, etc. 7,000 00 1 Engine in Ordnance Department, Shafting, 6lq,. 2,500 00 Tools in Machine Shop: 2 1st Class Lathes, - - - - 8,000 00 4 2d Class Lathes, ... - 8,000 00 33 3d Class Lathes, .... 13,200 00 1 1st Class Planer, .... 7,500 00 3 2d Class Planers, .... 2,400 00 6 3d Class Planers, .... 2,000 00 1 Boring Mill, .... 2,500 00 4 Shaping Machines, - - - 2,200 00 5 Drill Presses, - - ' - - 2,500 00 1 liolt Cutter, with Taps and Dies, - - 250 00 1 Shot Cleaning Machine, . - - 250 00 2 Gear Cutting Machines, ... 800 00 41 Bench Vices, ... - 200 00 Taps, Dies, Chisels, Hammers, Wrenches, i!tc. 1,200 00 Patterns in Pattern Shop, - - - 5,000 00 Tools in Boiler Shop: 6 Punching Machines, - - - 7,000 CO 8 Spearing Machines, Flanging Clams, &c, 7,000 00 [Doa No. 40.] 17 2 Roller Bending Machines, - - - 1,000 00 1 Drill Press, .... 400 00 Forges, Anvils, Hammers, Reamers, &.c. &c. 200 00 Fixtures and Tools in Foundry: 4 Cranes, ..... 2,000 00 2 Blowers and Pipes, ... 500 00 2 Cupolas, complete, - - - 1,500 00 2 Drying Ovens for Loam and Covers, - 1,060 00 15 Ladles, ..... 570 00 174 Wooden Flasks, - - - 1,218 00 102 Iron Flasks, .... 1.530 00 27 Plates and Core Barrels, - - - 115 00 2 Loam Strikers, .... 900 00 1 Air Fnrnace, .... 4,900 UO 2 Crucible Furnaces, ... 200 00 1 Large Pit, granite, - - - 10,000 00 1 Deep Circular Pit, iron, - - - 5,000 00 260,000 Pounds old Brass and Scrap Iron, - 7,660 00 Fixtures and Tools in Block Makers' and Joiners' Departments : 4 Circular Saws, .... 900 00 1 Coggin Machine, .... 565 00 1 Greer's Patent Cutting Machine, - - 500 00 2 Drill Presses, .... 235 00 2 Lathes, ..... 325 00 1 Scroll Saw, - - - - 175 00 1 Wood Planer, .... 400 00 1 Morticing Machine, ... 45 00 Grindstones, Benches, Hand Tools, (fcc. - 450 00 Fixtures and Tools in Smiths' Shop: 53 Forges, 10,600 00 3 Trip Hammers, - - - - 2,100 00 4 Formers, - - . - - - 80 00 1 Shaft Straightener, ... 200 00 22 Vices, 164 00 7 Lathes, 1,400 00 3 Drill Presses, .... 450 00 1 Shearing Machine, ... 400 00 1 Punching Machine, ... 100 00 Air Piping, .... 2,600 00 HI cwt. Steam Hammer, - - - 1,500 00 1 Fairbanks' Scale, .... 10 00 Bolt Cutting Machine, Taps, Dies, d:c. - 150 00 Fixtures and Tools in Plumbers' Shop, • 700 00 56 18 [Doc. No. 40.] Fixtures and Tools in Ordnance Department 2 Wood Planers, .... 1 Scroll Saw, .... 1 Truck Machine, . . . - 9 Lathes, .... 2 Drill Presses, .... I Circular Saw, .... 5 Grind Stones, .... 1 Planer, . . . - 12 Vices, .... 1 Fairbanks' Scale, - - - • Miscellaneous: S Fire Engines, Hoses and Reels, .3 diving Bells and Air Pumps lor do. 1 Diving Dress, . . . . 1 Pile Cutting Machine, 3 Pile Drivers, .... Rail Road and Cars, WM. H. PETERS, ComV. JSavy Yard, Gosj)ort, Va., Scj)t. 20, 1861. 900 00 190 00 100 00 1,475 00 275 00 130 00 100 00 400 00 84 00 20 00 9,000 00 10,000 00 500 00 200 00 1,200 00 15,000 00 $250,676 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 19 RECAPITULATION Of First Item, or Paper A. Value of Territory, - - - 288,000 00 Value of Buildings and other Improvements 3,938,480 68 Value of Vessels, .... 332,900 00 Value of Engines, Machinery, &c. &c. - 250,676 00 $4,810,056 68 WM. H. PETERS, Co7n'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., Oct. 15, 1861. 20 [Doc. No. 40.] PAPERS RELATING TO, AND TO ACCOMPANY PAPAR A, FROM NO. 1 TO NO. 8, INCLUSIVE. (No. 1.) C. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va. ) September 10, 1861. \ The undersigned having carefully examined and appraised the buildings and other improvements within the enclosure of the Navv Yard at Gosport, in the condition they were in when possession of it was taken by Flag Officer Forrest, in the name of Virginia, ascertain their value to be as folio ws, viz: Commandant's Dwelling, - - - 20,000 00 Commander's Dwelling, - - - 15,000 00 Surgeon's Dwelhng, - - - 12,000 00 Smithery, including Engine House and Coal House, 20,000 00 Iron and Copper Store House, - - 20,000 00 Joiner's Work Shop and Timber Store House, 25,000 00 Galley Store House and Furniture Rooms, - 30,000 00 Store House for Provisions and Clothing, - 50,000 00 Store House for Miscellaneous Stores, . 18,000 00 Store House for Miscellaneous Stores, - 35,000 00 Timber Shed, in progress, - - - 10,000 00 Mast House, with Canal, - - - 75,000 00 Boat House, .... 25,000 00 Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 Cooperage and Store House for Tanks, (fcc. - 18,000 00 Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 Lieutenant's and Master's Dwelling, - 20,000 00 Timber Shed, .... 18,000 00 Dry Dock, granite, .... 900,000 00 Ship House, in progress, - - - 30,000 00 Timber Dock (granite,) cross wall and piers, 250,000 00 Saw Mill House, .... 15,000 00 Tar HousC; 1;000 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 21 Pitch House, No. 1, - Boiler Shop and Sinithery, No. 2, Burnetizing House and Block Shop, Carpenters' Work Shop, Reservoir, containing 200,000 gallons, and glittering, "Victualing and Provision House, Stables, .... Old Building, used as offices, Reservoir, containing 124,000 gallons, Four Launching Slips and Q.uay Walls, granite, Ordnance Building, - Fixtures for lighting yard with gas. Remains of Building on north front, Varnish House, Old Smiths' Shop, - Watch House, Engine House and Machine Shop at Dry Dock, including Boiler House and Stack, Foundry and Stack at Dry Dock, Pitch House at Dry Dock, Paint Mill House, Three Iron Landing Cranes, JAMES A. WILLIAMS, Ma-^ter Joiner, L. O. ADAMS, Master Mason. Wm. H. Peters, Comniissioner on the part of Virginia. 2,500 00 30,000 00 30,000 00 40,000 00 20,000 00 100,000 00 20,000 00 500 00 8,000 00 :, 500,000 00 100,000 00 7,000 00 5,000 00 1,2(0 00 1,000 00 300 00 1.50,000 00 200,000 00 1,000 00 300 00 9,000 00 $2,944,800 00 28 [Doc. No. 40.] (Xo. 2.) C. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, A'a. September 7, 1861. } The undersigned having carefully examined and appraised the buildings and oth<,T improvements within the enclosure of that part of the Naval .Station at Norfolk called St. Helena, ascertain their value to be as follows, viz: Coal House, - Shell House, Ciun Skids, Dwelling House, 5,000 00 1,000 00 1,100 00 1,200 00 $8,300 00 JAMES A. WILLIAMS, Master Joiner, L. C. ADAMS, Master Masoti. Wm. H. Peters, Commissioner on the part of Virgi?iia, [Doc. No. 40.] 23 (No. 3.) !. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va. September 6, 1861. } Tlic nndersigned liaving carefnlly examined and appraised tlie buildings and other improvements at the Naval Hospital near this yard, ascertain their value to be as follows, viz: Naval Hospital, .... 600,000 00 Surgeon's Dwelling, - - - 12,000 00 Keeper's Dwelling, . - - - 1,000 00 Cemetery, .... 3,800 00 Sea Wall, - - - - • 6,000 00 $622,800 00 JAMES A. WILLIAMS, Master Joiner, L. C. ADAMS, Master Mason. Wm. H. Peters, Commissio7icr on t/ie part of Vi?ginia. 54 [Doc. No. 40.] (No. 4.) C. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va. September 9, 1861. } The undersigned having carefully examined and appraised the buildings and c)iher improvements at the Magazine, Fort Norfolk, ascertain their value to be as follows, viz: Powder Magazine a (first class building,) - 67.193 00 Kee|ier's House, .... 3,800 00 Shell House and Filling House, - - 3,000 00 Reservoir, containing 90,000 gallons, - 5,000 00 Stone Pier and Iron Crane, - - - 52,587 68 Sea Wall, 5,000 00 $136,580 68 JAMES A. WILLIAMS, Master Joiner, L. C. ADAMS, Master Mason. Wm. H. Peters, Commissioner on the part of Virgi7iia, [Doc. No. 40.] 25 (No. 5.) C. S. Navy Yard, Gospokt, Va. September 6, 1861. } The undersigned having carefnlly examined the public pro- perty on this station, other than t!iat under the cognizance of tiie navy department, and which, with all other public property in this di.strict, was taken possession of in the name of Virginia on the 21st of April, ISGl, ascertain their value to be as follows, viz: Marine Hospital at Washington Point, including site and gronnds, - - - 19,000 00 New Custom Honso at Norfolk, including site, 200,000 00 Old Custom House at Norfolk, including site, 7,000 00 $226,000 00 JAS. A. WILLIAMS, Master Joiner, L. C. ADAMS, Master Mason. Wm. H. Pr:TF;RS, Commissioner on the part of Virginia. &7 26 [Doc. No. 40.] (No. 6.) C. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, \a.\ September 10, 1861. y Upon an (ixamination of the vessels at this yard, in the con- dition they were in when the same were taken by Fhig OtHcer French Forrest, in the name of Virginia, viz: the 2tst of April, ISOl, we ascertain their value to be as follows, viz: Morrimac, steam frigate, Plynionth, first class sloop, CJorniantown, first class sloop, Pennsylvania, line batlle ship, Delaware, line battle ship, Columbus, line battle ship, Columbia, frigate, Raritan, frigate. Dolphin, brig, Powder Boat, Water Ta!ik, United Stales, 225.000 no 40,(100 00 25,000 00 6,00tl 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 5,000 00 1,000 00 J^OO 00 100 00 10,000 00 8332,900 00 JOHN L. PORTER, A^. C. J AS. MEAD, M. Carpenter. Wm. II. Petkrs, Commissioner on the part of Virgima, [Doc. No. 40.] 27 (No. 7.) C. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va. September IG, 18G1. } The undersigned having carefnlly examined the Engines and their appurtenances, the Machinery, Tools, &c. &.C., in the several departments of this yard, ascertain their value to be as follows, viz: Steam Engines: Dry Dock Pumping Engines, 6 Boilers and Pumps, - - - . . 18,000 00 Machine Shop Engine, 4 Boilers, Shafting, Pnllies, &c. - - - - 15,000 00 Saw Mill Engine, Boilers, and Machinery, - 12,000 00 Block Makers Engine, Boiler and Burnetizing Fixtures, .... 5,000 00 Timber Dock Engine, Boiler, Pumps and Paint Mills, 3,000 00 Boiler xMakers' Engine and Shafting, - 1,000 00 4 Portable Engines for hoisting, pumping, &c. 4,800 00 1 Dredging Machine, complete, - - 6,000 00 3 Foundry Crane Engines, - - - 1,000 00 Arctic's Engine, - - - ^ - 3,000 00 1 Blacksmiths' Engine for blowing and driving machinery, 3 Flues, Boilers, Shafting, ifcc. 7,000 00 1 Engine in Ordnance Department, Shafting, &.c. 2,500 00 Tools in Machine Shop: 2 First Class Lathes, - - - 8,000 00 4 Second do. - - - - 8,000 00 33 Third do. - - - - 13,200 00 1 First Class Planer, - - - 7,500 00 3 Second do. - - - - 2,41)0 00 6 Third do. - - - - 2,000 00 1 Boring Mill (vertical), - - - 2,500 00 4 Shaping Machines, - - - 2,200 00 5 Drill Presses, . . . . 2,500 00 1 Bolt Cutter, with Taps and Dies, - - 250 00 1 Shot Cleaning Machine, - - - 250 00 2 Gear Cutting Machines, ... 800 00 28 [Doc. Xu. 40.] 41 Benrh Vices, .... 200 00 Taps, Dies, Chisels, Hammers, Wrenches, Boring Bars, Blacksmiths' Tools, etc. &c. - 1,200 00 Patterns in pattern loft, - - - 5,000 00 Tools in Boiler Shop: 5 Punching Machines, - - - 7,000 00 3 Shearing Machines, Flanging Clamps and Fnrnaee, .... 7,000 00 2 Roller Bending Machines, - - - 1,000 00 1 Drill Press, .... 400 00 Forges, Anvils, Hammers, Reamers, Tubing Tools, Formers, &c. ifcc. (fcc. - - 200 00 Fixtures and Tools in Foundry: 4 Cranes, . . . . . 2 Blowers and Pipes, 2 (Jupolas, complete, ... 2 Drying Ovens, for loam and cores, 15 Ladles, . . - - . 174 Wooden Flasks, 102 Iron Flasks, . . . . 27 Plates and Core Barrels, - 2 Loam Strikers, .... 1 Air Furnare, .... 2 Crurihle Furnaces, 1 Large Pit, granite, 1 Deep Circiik^r Pit, iron, 260,000 lbs. old Bras^, at 20 cents, - Scrap Cast Iron, .... 900 00 Fixtures and Tools in Block ^Makers' and Joniers' Department: 4 Circular Saws, .... 1 Cogging Machine, 1 Grrer's Patent Cutting Machine, - 2 Drill Presses, .... 2 Lathes, . . . . - 1 Scroll Saw, . . . . 1 Wood I'lancr, . . - - 1 I\Ior:ising Machine, Grindstones, Benches, Hand Tools, &c. Fixtures and Tools in Blacksmiths' Shops: 53 Forges, . . . . - 3 Trip Hammers, . , . . 2,000 00 500 00 1 ,500 00 1,000 00 570 00 1,218 00 1,530 00 115 00 000 00 4,900 00 200 00 10.(100 00 5,000 00 0,700 00 900 00 505 00 500 00 235 00 325 00 175 00 400 00 45 00 450 00 10,600 GO 2,100 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 29 4 Formers, ----- SO 00 1 Sliaft Straishteiier, - - - 200 00 22 Vices, ^. . • - - 104 00 7 Lathes, 1,400 00 3 Drill Presses, ... - 450 00 1 Sheaving Machine, - - - 400 00 1 Punching Machine, - - - 100 00 Air Piping, 2,600 00 1 11 cwt. Steam Hammer, - - - 1;500 00 1 Fairbanks' Scales, - - - 10 00 Bolt Cutting Macliinc, Taps and Dies, (fcc. 6cc. 150 00 Fixtures and Tools in Plumber's Shop, - TOO 00 Fixtures and Tools in Ordnance Bulding: 2 Wood Planers, ... - 900 00 1 Scroll Saw, ... - 190 00 1 Truck Machine, - . - - 100 00 9 Lathes, ----- 1,475 00 2 Drill Presses, - . - - - 275 00 1 Circular Saw, - - . - i:jO 00 5 Grindstones, - - . - 100 00 1 Planer, ----- 40l) 00 12 Vices, 84 00 1 Fairbanks' Scales, - . . 20 00 Miscellaneous: 8 Fire Engines, Hoses and Reels, - - 9,000 00 3 Diving Bells and Air Pumps for do. - 10,000 00 1 Diving Dress, . - - - 500 00 1 Pile Cutting Machine, - - - 200 00 3 Pile Dii vers, . . - - 1,200 00 Rail Road and Cars, - - - - 15,000 00 $250,676 00 WM. P. WHJJAMSON, C'/tiff Engineer C. S. N. J. W. QUINN, Chief Engineer C. S. A. Wm. H. Petkrs, Commissioner 07i the part of Virginia. so [Doc. No. 40.] (No. 8.) Navy Yard, Gosport, Va. September 30; 1861. } Sir J — Naval Storekeeper R. M. Boykin, who was instmcted by you to cooperate witb me in fixing the value of the landed possessions of the government on this station, has handed me a duplicate of his report to you. It appears that we agree as to the value of the Hospital and Fort Norfolk lands: and I am willing to adopt his estimate of the St. Helena lands, viz: twelve thousand dollars ($12,000); but I cannot accept his estimate of the land within the Navy Yard enclosure. Then; is embraced within this area eighty-six acres (86), with a continuous deep water front of 2,020 feet. Water front property in the vicinity of the Yard sells for about one hundred dollars per foot. I assume one-half this sum as the value of the Navy Yard front, conceding to it twenty acres of land, which is amply sufficient for all commercial and mercantile purposes. I thus have 2,920 feet at 850, - - 146,000 00 There remains 66 acres of land, all well drained; and in part paved — I value this at - 100,000 00 Total value of territory within enclosure, $246,000 00 One hundred thousand dollars is about one-half the value of similar land adjacent to the Yard. I am, sir, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, WM. H. PETERS; CowV. J^ag Officer F. Forrest, Commandant Naval Station, Norfolk, [Doc. No. 40.] 31 (No. 8.) — Duplicate, September 30, 1861. Sir, — Agreeably to your order of the 4th instant, I have co- operaled with Mr. Coinniissioner Peters in assessing the vahiB of the landed possessions on this station, wfiich reverted to the State of Vnginia on her secession from the late Federal Union, and respectfully submit the following: In assessing the value of the Hospital and Fort Norfolk lands, I am pleased to say there is no discrepancy. I consider twelve thousand dollars the value of the St. Helena land, and forty- three tliousand the full value of the lands contained within the Navy Yard enclosure. I am, sir. Your obedient servant, R. M. BOYKIN. Flag Officer French Forrest, Commauditig C S. Navy Yard, Gosport. 33 [Doc. No. 40.] REPORT OF ARTICLES ON DAND 21ST APRn., 1861, WHEN POSSESSION WAS TAKEN IN TUE NAME OF VIRGINIA. REPORT Of Oi-dnnnrc and Orflnnnce Stores on hand at the Gnsport Navy Yard on the 2{st April, 1861, when jjossessh/i of it was taken i/i the name of Virginia. 1 ll-inch Columbiad; 2 lU-innli Guns; 52 9-incli Guns; 4 S-iiich 90 cwl. Guns; 4T 8 inch 63 cwt. Guns; 27 8- inch 55 cwt. Guns; 1 8- inch 57 cwt. Gun; 4 64-pounders, of 106 cwt.; 225 .32- pounders, of 61 cwt.; 173 32- pounders, of 57 cwt.; 44 32-pounders, of 51 cwt.; 28 .32-pounders, of 46 cwt.; 82 32-ponnders, of 33 cwt.; 34 32-pounders, of 33 cwt. ; 44 32-pounders, of 27 cwt.; 1 Boat and Field Howitzer, 1,200 lbs.; 2 Boat and Field Howitzers, 250 lbs.; Amounting to 293,346 91 235 61 cwt. Guns, old style; 50 70 cwt. Guns, old style; 44 40 cwt. Shubrick Guns; 63 42-pounder 27 cwt. Carronades; 35 32-pounder 32 cwt. Carronades; Amounting to 160,243 20 34 Breechings, fitted for 10-inch Guns; 42 Breechings, fitted for 8 inch Guns; 46 Breechings, fitted for 32 pounders; 488^ fathoms Breeching Stuff; Amounting to 14^404 96 [Doc. No. 40.] 33 1 11 -inch Carriage complete; 1 10- inch Carriage, complete; 31 9-inch Carriages, complete; 60 8-inch Carriages, complete; 4 64-pounder Carriages, complete; 138 32-poundor Carriages, complete; 1 24-pounder Howitzer Carriage, complete; 3 12-ponnder Howitzers, complete; 1 12poander Field Howitzer, complete; Amounting to 32,140 00 34 3-inch Gnn Tackle, fitted; 24 2i-incli Gun Tackle, fitted; 1(35 2i-inch Gun Tackle, fitted; 338 fathoms Gun Tackle Cordage, 2^ inch; 300 fathoms Gun Tackle Cordage, 3| inch; 450 fathoms Gun Tackle Cordage, 3-inch; 80 fathoms Gun Tackle Cordage, 2|-inch; 340 fathoms Gun Tackle Cordage, 2^-inch; 100 fathoms Gun Tackle Cordage, 2-inch; Amounting to 1,875 66 130 ll-inch Gun Tackle Blocks, double; 715 10-inch Gun Tackle Blocks, double; 165 S-inch Gun Tackle Blocks, double; 109 11-inch Gun Tackle Blocks, single; 504 lO-inch Gun Tackle Blocks, single; 132 8-inch Gun Tackle Blocks, single; Amounting to 6,542 68 15 9-inch Rammers, fitted; 2 10-inch Rammers, fitted; 25 8-inch Rammers, fitted; 22 Oi-inch Rammers, fitted; 6 8-inch Rammer Heads; 3 6^-inch Rammer Heads; 64 Rammer Staves; Amounting to 149 50 9 11-incli Sponges, fitted; 74 9-inch Sponges, fitted; 10-inch Sponges, fitted; 45 S-inch Sponges, fitted; 1 10-inch Sponge Head; 22 8-inch Sponge Heads; 122 6|-inch Sponge Heads; Amounting to 1,206 43 Worms and Ladles, .... y'28 19 154,605 I'ercussion Caps for small arms; 45,490 Musket Ball Cartridges; 4;3bO Musket Blank Cunndges; tfW 34 [Doc. No. 40.] 37,680 Carbine Ball Cartridges; 5,000 Cartridges, Buck and Ball; 31,046 (Jartridges, Pistol Ball; 878 5" Fuses for large Shell; 1,366 10" Fuses for large Shell; 1,462 15" Fuses for large Shell; 54 Fuses for Howitzers; 301 11-inch Stands, Grape; 693 Assorted Stands. Grape; 983 Copper Tanks, 200 lbs., 150 lbs., 100 lbs. and 50 lbs.; Amounting to 17,825 96 282,149 lbs. Cannon Powder; 10,167 lbs. ^lusket I^owder; 250 lbs. Rifle Powder; Amounting to 51,525 85 20,000 Sharpe's Cartridges; 19,246 Balls and Cartridges for Pistols; Amounting to 579 88 40,913 Primers for Cannon; 1,703 Spur Tubes; 10,830 Friction Primers; Amounting to 1,078 19 779 Shells, in boxes, complete, 11 -inch; 237 Shells, bouched, in boxes, 11-inch; 500 Shells, bouched, in boxes, 11-inch; 103 Shells, in boxes, but not loaded, 10 inch; 850 Shells, in boxes, bouched, 10-inch; 1,708 Shells, in boxes and complete, 9-inch; 4,692 Shells, bouched, in boxes, 9-inch; 3,100 Shells, bouched and saboted, 9-inch; 678 Shells, in boxes and complete, 8-inch; 1,015 Shells, bouched, in boxes, 8-inch; 3,565 Shells, bouched and saboted, 8-inch; 76 Sitclls, in boxes and complete, 32-pounder; 31 vShells, bouched, 32-pounder; 1,930' Concentric Shells; Amounting to 56,039 65 1,179 Shot, 64-pounder; 89,774 Shot,::52-pounder; 4 Iron Training Axles, etc.; Amounting to 87,897 06 Ammunition Chests, Spare Article Boxes, Fuso J'ixtractors, Plugs, Packages, Paper, Fuses, Fuses, Reamers, (fcc. 6cc^. - - 922 32 36,170 Percussion Caps, Colt's; 2,263 Old Musket Balls; 2,096 Old Carbine Balls, [Doo. No. 40.] 35 200 Brass Screws for Deck Circles; 1 Set Deck Circles; 4 Pivot Sockets; 4 Covers for Pivot Sockets; T 8-inch Canisters; 9,000 Ball Cartridges for finch Rifles; 14 Packing Boxes; 2 Tenon Saws; 8 Entrenching Shells; 404 Shell Bags; 6 Cast Steel Rakes; 6 Weeding Hoes; 6 Sail Makers' Palms; 411 Battle Axes; Amounting to 1,179 60 88 Ball Moulds; 188 Cartridge Boxes; 209 Waist Belts; 55 Cone Picks; 201 Cones; 283 Screw Drivers and Cone Keys; 50 Wiper Rods; 652 Wipers; 13 Battle Axe Frogs; 90 Musket Bayonets; 279 Scabbards; 12 Ball Moulds; 58 Ball Screws; 63 Upper, 63 Lower and 63 Middle Bands; 254 Cartridge Boxes; 12 Breech Screws; 6 Cartridge Formers; 920 Cones and 39 Guard Screws; 26 Hammers; 15 Locks; 100 Lock Screws; 1,309 Screw Drivers and Cone Keys; 34 Side Screws; 490 Wipers; 89 Band, 104 Main, 94 Sear Springs; 4 Tang Screws; 17 Triggers; 120 Hand Vices; 5 Wire and Tumbler Punches; 1,645 Worms and Scrapers; 7 Ball Moulds; 2 Cartridge Formers; 3G [Doc. No. 40.] 563 Cones; 390 Frogs; 781 ^crew Drivers and Cone Keys; Amounting to 17,343 44 2,111 Pikes; 362 Cones; 396 Flasks; 2S Spring Vices; 448 Ballet Moulds; 431 Cone Wrenches; 31 Bolts; 39 Main Springs; 41 Sear Springs; 30 Hammers; 31 Hands; 27 Triggers; 100 Block Screws; 21 Key Screws; 440 Holsters; 369 Sword Scabbards; 2 Knife Bayonets; 454 lbs. Cut Nails; 1 Hand Bellows; 25 Tin Cases for Cartridge Boxes; 1 Main Spring, Sharp's; 1 Sear Spring, Sharp's; 1 Bridle; Sharp's Rifle; 3 Musket Breeches; 10 Cases for Sharp's Rifle Cartridges; 7 Cod Lines; 500 [ron Bucket Hooks; 19 liOgger Heads; 31 lbs. Sperm Candles; 360 Revolver Carhine Boxes; 1 Sample Guard for Boarding Pike; 6 Rough Boxes; Amounting to 1,236 20 195 Brass Aprons for Locks; 218 Brass Aprons for Breech Sights; 202 Brass Aprons f(ir Reinforce Sightsj 5 Arm Chests; 2 13eds for Trnck Carriages; 8 Blank Books; 2 Pivot Bolts for Heavy Pivot Carriages; 14 Pivot Bolts for Slides for Light Guns; 60 Boring Bills for Cannon; [Doc. No. 40.] 37 6 Boring Bitts for Howitzers; 14 Division Boxes; 253 Passing Boxes; 53 Primer Boxes; 147 Fore Buckets; 35 Ihs. Camphor; 20,3Sl Empty Cartridge Bags; 3,122 Yards White Cartridge Stuff; 2,074ir Yards Bhie Cartridge Stuff; 2,404 Yards Red Cartridge Stuff; 26 Reams Cartridge paper; 10 Copper Charges; 9 Compressors for Gun Carriages; 12 Spring Eprouvettes; 14|- lbs. Sewing Twine; 12 Cans Prussian Blue; 4 Tin Cans; 1 Can Spirits Wine; 37 Gallons Spirits Turpentine; 408 lbs. Red Paint; 55 lbs. Black Paint; 1^ Gallon Linseed Oil; 11 Gallons Fish Oil; 25 Gallons Litharge; 33 Gallons Sperm Oil; 6 Corn Brooms; 434 lbs. Putty; 1 Paint Mill; 4 Gun Covers; 126 Gun Caps; Amounting to 12,647 GO 2 Dismounting Apparatus; 15 Dividers; 10 Elevators for supplying powder; 371 Blue Lights; 417 Port- fires; 298 Rockets; ♦ 27 Powder Flasks; 3 Cups; 2 Flash Pans; 68 Fuse Prickers; 18 Co])per Funnels; 62 Gauges; Shot and Shell; 18 Thick Glass Plates; 30 Shot Gromniets; 7 FusQ Cutlers; 38 [Doc. No. 40.] 8 Shot Tongs; 50 Rocket Staves; 1,29S Tin Boxes; 3S9 Wood Boxes; 1.36 Kegs; .32 Sides Military BulT l.cather; 11 Sides Hose Leather; 16 Sides Bellows I^eather; 19 Sides Harness Leatllfer; 14 Sides Bridle Leather; 1 Side Spanish Sole liCather; 6 Sides Bag Leather; G Rnckskins; 12 Sheepsknis; 2 Shoe Rubbers; 6 Shoe Knives; 9 Saddlers' Hammers; 138 Pounds Beeswax; 5 Sheep Shears; 24 Breeching Caps; 16 Rammer Covers; 84 Fathoms Tarred Marline; 12 Drawer Locks; 9 Claw Hammers; 102 Pounds Tallow; 53 Brass Pad Locks; Amounting to 3,102 37 3 Haversacks; 3 Gallons Lacquer; 3 Ladles; 188 Laviards; 64 Bottle Lanterns; 3 Dark Lanterns; 22 jMuzzle Lashings; 33 Pounds Pulverized Black Lead; 26 Ijinch Pins; • 316 Cannon Locks; 8 Boat and Field Howitzer Locks; 689 Lock Strings; 287 Screws and Nuts; 18 Copper Adzes; 17 Dusting Brushes; 28 Paint Brushes; 46 Dresses; 20 Formers; 8 Copper Funnels, large; 8 Copper Funncls; small; [Doo. No. 40.] 39 1 Knife; 1 Lamp Feeder; 3 Lanterns; lOS Powder Measures; 4 Scissors; 3 Scoops; 18 Magazine Shoes; 14 Screens; 28 Tank Screws; 1 Vice; 2 Powder Scales ; 168 I\mnds Houseline; 404 Pounds 6 Thread Stuff; 18 Sail Needles; 685 Pounds 9 Thread Stuff; 6^ Pounds 21 Thread Stuff; 68 Yards Green Baize; 62 Toggles; Aamounting to 2,835 23 263 Pounds Match Rope; 518 ^latch Staves; 475 Yards Mouslin; 69 Muzzle Bags; 1 Pin for Shackles; 77 Port- fire Staves; 11 Priming Wires for Ships' Guns; 4 Priming Wires for Howitzers; 7 Service Bolts for Pivot Guns; 2 Oi'dinurj'^ Quoins; 64 Choking CAuoins; 9 Rattles for Boarders; 634 Sabots; 4 Compressors and Elevators for Pivot Guns; 19 Compressors and Elevators for Boat Guns; 12 Compressors and Elevators for Howitzers; 5 Screw Plates and Taps, Fuse; 414 Selvidgc Sliearcrs; 1 Passing Box Former; 42 Gnn Scrapers; 8 Shackle Punches; 91 Spare Elevating Screws; 1 Screw Cutter; 25 Elevating Screw Handles; 700 Shell Straps; 62 Hooks, \I Inch Thimbles; 74 Hooks, X Inch Thimbles; 218 Hooks, 8 Inch Tlumbles; 40 [Doc. No. 40.] 12 ramel Hair Brushes; 9 Signal Light Dischargesj 984 Hreerhiiig Castings; 1 Fire Tub; 41 Lock Blanks; 12 Targets; 4 Jk;uss Covers for Pivots; 4 Weights; 29 Inch-sight Bars; 333 Yards Flax Canvas, Nos. 4 and 5; 1 Plate for Bed Elevating Screws; ' Amounting to 5,141 83 261 Breech Sights; 284 Reinforce Sights; 23 Howitzer Sights; 2 Trunnion Sights for Pivot Guns; 102 Sight Thumb Screws; 1 Chain Gun Slitig; 7 Pounds Shoe Thread; 33 Pounds Thrums; 116 Thumb Stalls; 18 9-inch Tompions for Calibres; 33 8-inch Tompions for Calibres; 6 Howitzer Tompions for Calibres; 5 Trail Ropes lor Howitzers; I Trans])orling Truck; 214 Spare Trucks; 10 Division Tubs; 4 Vent Drills; 11 A^ent launches; 6,328 Selvage Wads; 859 Junk Wads; 10?, Pounds Worm Wick; 47 Fuse Wrenches; 4] Pounds Worsted Yarn; 9 Single Sticks; 4,700 Copper Tacks; 5 Sight Bars; 1 ]*ound Steel Tacks; 102 Awls and Handles; 9 Scare hi MS ; 3 Bolts Haven Duck; 1 B<»lt Cotton Canvas; 5,400 Iron Tacks; 11 Wood Axes; 78 Water Cap Wrenches; 10 Mallets for Uuwitzers) [Doc. No. 40.] 41 7 Gauges for Howitzers; 7 Loop Pins for Howitzers; 2 Bars for Howitzers; 70 Tin Canteens for expeditions; 60 Haversacks for expeditions; Amounting to 3,949 70 6 Division Buckets; 3 Boat Boxes; 2 Chamber Gauges; 2 Brass Train Bolts; 2 Brass Desks; 2 .lack Screws; 12 Life Buoy Plates; 13 Drum Cords; 84,24(3 Feet board measure Whiteoak; 2,370 Feet Elm Carriage Timber; Gun Carriage Timber; 107,.503 Pounds Lignum Vitse; 4S Roller Hand Spikes; 12S Ordinary Handspikes; 3 Adjusting Bars; 50 Breecliins Thimbles; 379 Pounds f2- thread Stuff; 94 Forward Sight Screws; 30 Passing Box Hoops; 104 Pieces Hickory; 383 Feet Poplar; 425 Feet White Pine; 1,028 Feet Beech; 1 Gunn(Ts' Quadrant; 2 Copper Heavers; 15 Pounds Woollen Yarn; 3 Pendulums; 2 Gongs; 4 Iron Sight Bars; 15 Reinforce Sight Bars; 257 Reinforce Sight Screws; 56 Reinforce Bolts and iSuts; Amounting to 10,996 03 4 Fifes; 56 Glass Chimneys; 80 Vent Pads; 9 Powder Sieves; 2 Boat Gun F'ixtures; 2 Ring Ganges; 276 R.d Lights; 276 WhiUi Litflils) 69 42 [Doc. No. 40.] 2 Shell Whips; 13 Drums; 1 Brass Breeching Casting; Amounting to 153 86 Libraries, 289 65 §785,781 35 WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., Oct. 10, 1861. [Doc. No. 40.] 48 Miscellarieous Articles on hand 2\st April, I SGI. Miscellaneous Articles in the various Store Houses, in part enumerated as being on Jiand June 30, 1861, in paper, ' 75.3,690 83 To which add expenditures of this class of material from 21st April to 30th June, 48,.396 51 And we have as on hand the 21 st April, as near as can be now approximated, .^802,087 34 Timber and Timber Materials, and Spars, in part enumerated as being on hand June 3()th,lS61, 694,533 11 To which add expenditures of this class of material from the 21st April to June 30th, 27,187 58 And we have as on hand the 21st of April, as near as can be now approximated, $721,711 69 A quantity of Rough Dressed Stone, valued at 9,607 66 A quantity of Rough Stone, 2,422 31 A quantity of Slate, 7,822 17 $19,852 14 Medicines and Medical Stores at Hospital, 6,000 00 Medicines, d:c. at Navy Yard, 675 06 •36,675 06 WM.H. PETERS, Coinr. JS^avy Yard, Gosport, Va., Oct. 10, 1861. 44 [Doc. No. 40.] Boats in Boat Builders' Department j April 21, 1S61. 1 Barge, old, - 1 Cutter, old, I Launch, old, 1 Launch, old, - 1 Cutter, old, 1 Barge, old, ] Launch, old, 1 Launch, fild, 1 Cutter, old, - 1 Cutter, old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Cutter, half finished, - 1 Cutter, old, - 1 Whale Boat, old, 1 Dinghy, new, - 1 Launch, old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Whale Boat, half finished, 1 Dinghy, new, - 1 Launch, old, 1 Launch, old, - 1 Cutter, old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Cutter old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Whale Boat, old, 1 Whale Boat, old, 1 Dinghy, old, 1 Floating Water Engine Boat, old, 1 Launch, old, 1 Cutter, old, 1 Whale Boat, old, 1 Dinghy, old, 1 Gig, old, 1 Gig, old, 1 Gig, old, 1 Cutter, old, WM. H. PETERS, CVmV, Navy Yard, Gosport, Fa., Oct. 10, 186L 100 00 L30 00 500 00 400 00 250 00 200 00 500 ,00 400 00 200 00 200 00 350 00 200 00 150 00 200 00 150 00 .350 00 200 00 200 00 150 00 125 00 150 (K) 000 00 500 00 300 00 250 00 200 00 200 00 150 00 150 00 SO 00 300 00 75 00 SO 00 CO 00 50 00 r^o 00 200 00 150 00 30 00 $8,550 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 45 REPORT Of Provisions, Clothing and Small Stores that mere on hand at the Navy Yard, Gosport, on the 2\st of April, 1861, when possession of it was taken in the name of Virginia. Provisions: 36,855 lbs. Bread, - - - - 1,474 20 1,25S| bbls. Beef, - - - - 20,137 20 8S0| " Pork, . - - - 17,611 10 73i- '' Flour, ... 476 39 6,622 lbs. Rice, . . . . 298 00 10,176 '^ Dried Apples, ... 686 90 6,266 '' Pickles, - - - - 313 30 5,253f '' Sugar, . - - . 433 43 512 'f Tea, .... 174 08 2,878 " Coffee, - - . - 489 26 3,2491 '' Butter, - . - . 942 28 2,011^ *' Cheese, ... - 362 12 1,777 Gallons Beans, - - - 302 09 915^ " Molasses, - - - 366 10 1,196.^ " Vinegar, - - - 179 48 1,170 " Whisky, - - - 362 71 32,800 Pvations Mixed Vegetables, - - 524 80 3,889 Bread Bags, .... 1,. 594 49 Clothing: 457 Pea Jackets, ... - 4,172 41 2,097 Bhie Cloth Round .rackets, - - 13,21110 1,800 Bhie Flannel Jumpers, - - 2,304 00 2,803 Blue Cloth Trowsers, - - 9,810 50 1,021 Blue Satinet Trowsers, - - 2,348 30 2,822 Canvas Duck Trowsers, - - 3,099 20 2,887 Barnslov Shooting Frocks, - - 3,233 44 1,108 Blue Flannel Over Shirts, - - 1,6 1 7 68 l,9h2 " Under Shirts, - - 2,140.56 1,148 " Drawers, - - 1,193 92 12,549| Yards Blue Flannel, - - 5,019 90 3,761^ '' Barnsley Sheeting, - - 2,2'.<4 52 r),109j " Canvas Duck, - - 1,532 85 3.372| " Nankeen, - - - 320 39 1,605 Pair Calf Skin Shoes, - . 2,72b 50 46 [Doc. No. 40.] 1,373 ^' Kip Skin '^ - 5,081 " Woollen Sacks, - 249 ^' Mattresses, with covers, - 2,354 Blankets, 1,1(35 Bine Cloth Caps, 872 Black Silk Handkerchiefs, 350 Seamless Caps, 37 Gutta Percha Jackets, 45 " Trowsers, 38 " Caps, - 46 Extra Mattress Covers, 26 Linen Trowsers, 96 Yards Enamelled Cloth, 935 Yards Burlaps, Small Stores: 14,433 Pounds Tobacco, 6,893 " Salt Water Soap, 125 " Beeswax, 317^ '^ White Thread, 239^ " Black Thread, 594 Pieces Ribbon, 1,396 " White Tape, - 454 " Black Tape, - 108 Spools Cotton, 548 Pocket Handkerchiefs, 217 Papers Needles, 964 Thimbles, 681 .Tack Knives, - 296 Pairs Scissors, 159 Razors, ... 137 Razor Straps, 37 Shaving Boxes, 43 Shaving Brushes, 500 Cakes Shaving Soap, 363 Sr-rub Brushes, 268 Blacking Brushing, - 14 Dozen Eagle Buttons, large, - 126 Dozen F^agle Buttons, medium, 272 Dozen Eagle Buttons, small, 3,054 Dozen D Eye Buttons, 527 Fnie Combs, 420 Coarse Comi3S, 202 Mess Kettles, 165 Mess Pans, 2,004 Tin Pots, 1,685 Tin Pans, 2,059 50 1,575 U 1,145 40 4,307 82 731 20 . 872 00 318 50 148 00 112 50 29 26 24 84 17 42 48 00 149 60 3,319 59 344 65 35 00 269 88 203 57 374 22 34 90 9 08 4 05 65 76 3 26 9 64 156 63 44 40 36 57 19 18 9 62 6 45 15 00 61 71 42 88 3 92 34 02 43 52 30 54 79 05 88 20 202 00 90 75 180 36 168 50 [Doc. No. 40.] 47 9o4 Spoons, . . - - 3,267 Bottles Mustard, 5,568 liottles Pepper, . . . 486 Boxes Blacking, 2,300 Hands Grass, Miscellaneous, or Account Contingent: 10,661 f Pounds Candles, 6 Iron Chests, 743 Sjnall Store Boxes, - 9 Sets Paymasters' Books and Blanks. WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Oct. 10, 1861. 57 24 392 04 256 80 21 87 57 50 2,772 05 185 00 222 90 $123,246 65 48 [Doc. Xo. 40.] REPORT Of Light House Articles ofi hand April 2ist, 1861. In Cape Henry L ight House: 4 100 Gallon Oil Butts, . . - 48 00 ISO Gallons Sperm Oil, . . . 270 00 .3 Mechanical Lamps, second order, - - 15 00 1 Oil Feeder, - - - - 25 1 Rouge Box, - - - 25 8 Burner Brushes, - - - 1 75 6 Machine Brushes, - - - 1 50 1 Dusting Brush, . - - 25 1 Drill and Bit, - - - 1 00 1 Buff Skin, . - . 1 00 8 Linen Towels, . . - 1 50 1 Rod Lamp, - - - 1 00 3 Oil Cans, small. - - - 75 1 Screw Driver, - - - 25 1 Soldering Iron, - - - 50 In Light House Office, Norfolk: 2 Carpets, - - - - - 5 00 .3 Desks, - - - - - 40 00 1 Large Table, - - - - - 10 00 4 Chairs, ..... 4 00 1 Stool, ..... 50 2 Presses, - - - - - 20 00 3 Eight Day Clocks, - - - - 36 00 3 Eii^ht Day Clocks, - - - - 36 00 5 24 Hour Clocks, - - - - 25 00 1 Copying Press and Stand, - - - 10 00 1 Water Cooler and Set Toilet Articles, - 10 00 3 Ink Stands, - . - - . 1 50 1 Coal Scuttle and Fire Set, ... 75 2 Oleometers, - - - - - 10 00 1 Post Ollice Seal, - - - - 2 50 2 Rod Lamps, .... - 2 00 2 Vols, lire's Dictionary, ... 10 00 1 Worcester's Dictionary, - - - 6 00 1 Brant's Encyclopedia, - - - 4 00 1 Lot Li^ht Uuu^^e Blank Books, - - 25 00 [Doo. No. 40.] 49 3 Lithograph Books, 1 Box Charts, 5 Engravings of Lenzes, - - - 1 00 1 8eal Press, - - - - - 3 50 1 Oil Stone, ..... ]0 1 Moasnring Line and 1 Rule, - - - 2 50 Several Books upon various subjects, - - 5 00 1 Lot Stationery, ctn. - - - - 2 50 1 Quafl rant and 2 Hour Glasses, - - 5 00 1 Fountain Lamp and Reflector, - - 5 00 5 Flexible Brushes, .... 50 19 Chimney Brushes, - - - - 4 50 10 Paint Brushes, - - - . 5 00 1 Sash Brush, ..... 25 23 Whitewash Brushes, - - - - 9 50 34 Scrub Brushes, - . - - 4 50 4 Wolf's Head Brushes, - - - 1 00 28 Burner Brushes, . - . . 7 00 22 Hand Dusting Brushes, ... 5 50 35 Swcepiprr Brushes, - - - - 10 50 10 Feather Brushes, - - - - 2 50 18 Ship Scrapers, .... 9 00 5 Slates, ..... ] 50 24 Dozen Litjen Towels, - - - 72 00 9 Buff Skins, ..... 9 00 30 Pairs Scissors, . - - - 7 50 4 Vols. Patent Office Reports, 20 Quires Blank Forms, 7 Coast Survey Keports, Letter Books, Oflice Archives, Correspondence, &c. frrMn 1852 to 1801. 3 Putty Knives, .... 75 1 Extension Table, - - - - 7 50 12 Letter Fortfolios, - - - - 10 00 5 Bottles Ink, - - - - - I 00 9 Large Blank Books, .... 72 00 5 Boxes Yellow Soap, - - - - 14 48 3 Medicine Chests, - - - - 30 00 1 Mortise Lock, .... i qo 1 Saw, 1 Hatchet, 1 Shovel, ... 1 50 2 Spirit Levels, - - - - 5 00 1 (;tird Box, ..... 50 1 Lot First Ordrr Block Cord, - - - 5 00 5 Coils Cotton Block Cord, - - - 10 0() VJ Fog Horns, ..... 50 1 Cot Beadstead, - - . • 5 00 1 Tup aud i>ei of Die*, - - - id 60 60 50 [Doc. No. 40.] Articles in old Custom House: 1 .Tones' Fog Bell, 1 Jones' Fog Bell (broken,) 5 100 Gallon Tin Oil Butts, 11 50 Gallon Tin Oil Ihnis, 3 30 Gallon 1^in Oil Bntts, 2 40 Gallon Tin Oil Butts, 1 Cask Oil, 87 gallons, 1 Cask Oil, IH) gallons, 1 Cask Oil, 79 gallons, 1 Cask Oil, 40 gallons, 1 Barrel Oil, 28 gallons, 1 Butt Oil, 25 gallons, 1 Bull Oil, 15 ijallons, 1 Butt Oil, 90 gallons, 1 Butt Oil, lOOgMllons, 1 Biiti Oil. 10 gallons, 1 Butt Oil, 20 gallons, 1 Buit Oil, 3 gallons, 1 Cask Oil, 05 gallons, 1 Cask Oil, 81 gallons, 1 Cask Oil, 92 gallons, 1 Barrel Oil, 40 gallons, 1 Hutt Oil, 20 gallons, 1 Butt Oil, 25 gallons, 1 Butt Oil, 15 gallons, 1 Butt Oil, 1 00^ gallons, 1 Butt Oil, 25 aallous, 1 Biiit Oil, 20 gallons, 1 Buit Oil, 20gallous, 2,241 Gallons Oil, 3 Brass Hand Pumps, 4 Tin Hand Pumps, - 2,000 Pounds Y(^ll()\v Metal, 1 C/0])per Chirtiupy, 5 Iron Day Maiks, 50 Pounils old Copper, 2,000 Pounds old Wrought Iron, 1 Roiarv Oil Pump and Hose, 10 Oil Cans, 1 Light Boat Wrench, 6 Large Oil Casks, 3 Small Oil Casks, 1 Boat, Oars and Sail, 10 Tin Oil Carriers, 1 Chicken Coop, Amounting to 600 00 100 00 60 00 82 50 22 00 15 00 50 50 00 3,361 7 I 200 00 50 00 25 00 12 50 20 00 30 00 2 00 15 00 6 1 00 50 60 00 8 00 6 00 [Doc. No. 40] 51 7 Tar Prushes, . . . , 1 Lot BnVlcs, . . . , 600 Pounds Wrought Iron Buoy Shackles, 4 Moorina^ Swivels, 600 pounds, 600 Pounds Black Paint, 18 Sheets Copper, . . . . 12 Sheets Yellow Metal, 1 Saw, - - . . , 20 Pounds Putty, .... 1 Lot Pinch Bars and Crow Bars, 2 Piich Pots, ..... 2 Augers, ..... 5 Draw Buckets, .... 600 Yards Lamp Wick, 2 Pair Scales, - * - 60 Pounds Polishing Rouge, 40 Pounds Spanish Whitnig, 4 Sets Measiues, .... 12 Gallons Spirits Wine, in cans, 9 Cans, ..... 1 Tool Chest and Tools, 2 Axes, ..... 1 Hand Saw, .... 1 Rigging Screw, .... 1 Miinkcy Wrench, .... 3 Soldering Irons, .... 1 Parlor Stove and Pipe, 1 Cooking Stove, .... 240 Dozen 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th Order Lamp Chimneys, .... 8 Dozen Rod Lamp Chimneys, 360 Dozen Lamp Wicks, 30 Dozen Costau Lamp Chimneys, 1 Lot Hoop Iron, .... 1 5th order Lenze, .... 1 6th order Lenze, .... 1 Gth order Lenze and Accessories, 2 4th order White Flashes and Clock Machine, 1 2d order Lenze and Accessories, complete, - 1 4ih order Ijenze and Accessories, complete, 2 Steamers' Lenzes, and Stand, 1 5th order Lenze, Pedestal, 6cc. I 4th order Lenze, Pedesial, &-C. 1 5ifi order 2 Flashes and Clock Machine, 10 Rod Lamps, .... 9 4th order Franklin Lamps, - 3 Moderator Lamps, - - - - 3 00 60 1 00 60 00 J 20 00 30 00 20 16 7 20 50 80 5 00 3 00 50 2 50 10 00 3 00 24 00 4 00 5 00 3 60 2 25 30 00 1 50 1 00 7 00 1 00 1 50 4 00 10 00 240 00 8 00 10 80 30 00 4 00 600 00 300 00 300 00 75 00 5,000 00 251 » 00 120 00 35(1 00 500 00 600 00 10 00 90 00 52 [Doc. No. 40.] 1 1st order Lantern, complete, - - - 4,000 00 4 Costal) Limps, .... 200 00 3 Hydraulic Lamps, - - - - 3 00 V) Fodiitiiiii Lamps and Burners, 4th order, - CO 00 5 Hand Lonzes, - - - - 25 00 1 FoUDtaiu Lamp, - - - - 10 00 1 lirass Bucket, - - - - 1 00 2.') Hniss Cocks, - - - - 69 00 2 Oil Strainers, - - - - 4 00 31 Air Cocks, - - - - - 31 00 1 Old Brass Lamp, - - - - 2 00 5 Lightiui^ lanterns, - - - - 1 50 3 Large IMnte Class, .... 7500 10 I'lates Donhle Thick Glass, - - - 40 00 12 Plates French Thick Class, - - - 60 00 10 Panes Double Thick Class, 9x11, - - 3 20 10 Pai.cs Glass, 12x14, 23 Pan»^s Glass, 10x12, 50 Panes Glass, 7x19, 50 I'anes Glass, S.^xO^-, 50 Panes (Jlass, SxlO, 1-89 Panes Glass, Amounting to 18 90 1 Piece Copper Lightning Rod, - - 5 00 1 Shovel, ..... 50 1 SweRping Brush, .... 25 1 Wolf's Head Brush, .... 25 1 Globe Lanl«^rn, .... 75 1 Copper Wire Lightning Rod, - - - 15 00 175 lbs. Spikes and Nuils, - - - 8 75 2 Lantern Wrenches, .... 100 00 3 Ilausers, ..... 75 00 1 Lot old Blocks and Falls, - - - 100 00 1 Lot Gunny Bags, .... 20 00 6 Oil Casks, ..... 3 00 7 Oil Breakers, - - - - - 3 50 1 Lot Cast Iron, - ' - - - 2 00 1 Set Hand Kails, Iron Stanchions and Ladder, 35 00 2 Old Wrought L-on Water Tanks, - - lOl) 00 1 Spade and 1 Hoe, - - - - 1 00 1 Pump Brake and Rod, - - - 1 50 ti Pairs Side Steps, - . - - 10 00 2 Grindstones, . - - - . 5 00 2 Devil's Claws, - . . . 2 00 8 Buoy Straps and Bands, - - - 24 00 4 Grapnel Irons, - - - . 20 00 2 Composition Lanterns, • - ^ 60 00 4 00 150 00 10 00 3 25 1 50 [Doo. No. 40.] 53 100 lbs. Copper and Brass, - - - 20 00 20 lbs. Copper IS pikes and Bolts, 1 Lot of Chain and Rigging, 4 liantern Runners' Chains for Light Boats, 50 lbs. OcJvUiTi, .... 10 lbs. Spun Yarn, . . - - I Binnacle, - - - - - 10 00 1 Lot Patterns, not valued. Sails belonging to Aiv.iic, North Wind, Bucha- nan, Craney Island, Ship Shoal, Cedar Point and Relief, .... 750 00 6 Jugs, ..... 3 00 1 Lot Paint Kegs, - - - - 2 50 1 Bung Borer, .... 50 1 Boat, - - - - - 20 00 1 Light House Lantern, Deck, of cast iron, ^2,000 lbs. - - . - 100 00 4 Cast Iron Steps, old, 2S0 lbs. - - 4 20 1,000 U.S. Wrought Iron, - - - 10 00 I Cast Iron VVeiglit, 1,000 lbs. - - 5 00 1 Pie<'e Chr^in, 130 fathoms, l.^ in. 16,SS7 lbs. 1 Pie<'e Chain, 90 faOionis, 1.^- in. 11,700 lbs. I Pier-e Chain, 30 faihouis, 1 1- in. 2,Sol lbs. 1 Piece Chain, 120 ftthonis, I in. 7,(343 Ihs. 1 PiHceCliain, 20 fathonjs, If in. 3,300 lbs. 1 Piece Chain, 60 faihonis, ^ in. 1,S00 lbs. Aniounfing to 2,212 50 10 Buoy Chains, 7 fathoms each, 70 fathoms, 5,000 lbs. - - - - 150 00 2 Pairs Cant Hooks, - . - - 1 50 1 Lot Lumber, «fcc. - - - - 30 00 1 Copper Cutting Machine, cast iron, - 10 00 1 Lot Mast Hoops, - - - - 3 00 2 Sets Hatch Covers, - - - 5 00 1,000 lbs. Pig Lead, .... 70 00 2 Draw Buckets, - - - - 1 00 3 Stools, - - . - . 1 00 I Table, 2 00 10 lbs. Solder, - - - - - 1 00 11 2d Class Iron Nun Buoys, complete, - 1,815 00 6 2d Class Iron Can Buoys, complete, - 1,110 00 3 I St Class Iron Can Buoys, complete, - 1,0.50 00 13 Spar Buoys, .... 2(J0 00 3 2d Class Iron Sinkers, - . - 9 00 1 Isl Class Iron Sinker, ... 4 00 1 1st Class Iron Ballast Ball, - . 2 50 3 3d Class Irou Ballast Balls, - - 3 00 54 [Doo. No. 40.] 9 Stnne Sinkers, 67 50 200 lbs. Wrought Iron, 2 . REPORT OF ARTICLES OX HAND 30TH JUNE OR 1ST JULY. WHEN THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS TURNED OVER FOR THE USE OF THE CONFE- DERATE STATES. REPORT Of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on hand at the Gosport Navy Yard on the I si of July, 1861, ivhen the Establishment was turned over for the use of the Confederate States. 1 11-inch Giin, 4 6'l-poiin(lers of 106 cwt., 3 9-inch Guns, 21 8-inch Guns, 4 64 pounders of 106 cwt., 1 3:^- pounder of 61 cwt., 109 32 pounders of 57 cwt., 17 32-pounders of 51 cwt., 18 32-pounders of 46 cwt., 65 32 pounders of 42 cwt., 14 32- pounders of 33 cwt., x 16 32-pounders of 27 cwt., 148 32-pounders of 61 cwt., old style, 21 32-pounders of 70 cwt., old style, 13 42-pounders of 27 cwt., Carronades, 31 32-pounders of 32 cwt,, Carronades, Which with the Carriages on hand at this date, the Breechings, Tackles, Ammuni- tion, Shot, Shell and other fixtures for Ord- nance, with the Materials on hand, and available for the purpose of making them, are valued at - - - - 341,247 18 Library, .... 289 65 $341,536 83 WM. H.PETERS, Com'r, Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., Oct. 19; 1861, [Doc. No. 40.] 71 Articles in Naval Siore Houses. Anchor Anchor Anchor j^nchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor 10,020 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 7,080 lbs. 7,198 lbs. 7,829 lbs. 7,110 lbs. 7,870 lbs. 7,000 lbs. 7,950 lbs. 7,750 lbs. 7,055 lbs. 7,125 lbs. 7,190 lbs, 7,100 lbs. 6,780 lbs, 6,790 lbs. 6,985 lbs, 6,956 lbs. 6,7.50 lbs. 6,900 lbs. 6,8.50 lbs. 7,960 lbs. 8,0.50 lbs, 6.877 lbs 3,915 lbs, 4,366 lbs, 4,170 lbs, 4,100 lbs 4,140 lbs, 4,075 lbs, 4,050 lbs, 4,175 lbs 4,100 lbs 4,090 lbs 4,100 lbs, 3,750 lbs 3,920 lbs 3,400 lbs 3;130 lbs, , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , irnii stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stoclc , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock ,, iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock ,, iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock ., iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron slock ,, iron stock ., iron stock ,, iron stock ; iron stock lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 1,646 lbs. lbs. 1,652 lbs. lbs. 1,648 lbs. 1,650 lbs. lbs. lbs: lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 1,500 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,020 lbs. 1,210 lbs. 1,100 lbs. 1,200 lbs. 1,120 lbs. lbs. 1,225 lbs. 1,200 lbs. 1,090 lbs. 1,010 lbs. 906 lbs. lbs. 850 lbs. 760 lbs. 72 [Doc. No. 40.] Anchor 3 Anchor 3 Anchor 3 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor 2 Anchor I Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor I Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anf hor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor I Anchor 1 Anchor I Anchor 1 Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anclior Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anclior Anchor Anchor Anchor 900 lbs. 400 lbs 820 lbs 900 lbs 926 lbs 870 lbs 880 lbs 960 lbs 800 lbs 866 lbs. 770 lbs 700 lbs .520 lbs 700 lbs 67.5 lbs. 100 lbs. 471 lbs, 500 lbs. .500 lbs. 028 lbs. 105 lbs, 050 lbs, 340 lbs 030 lbs, 830 lbs, 760 lbs, 760 lbs 910 lbs 907 lbs 965 lbs 950 lbs 930 lbs 801 lbs, 825 lbs 700 lbs 713 lbs 790 lbs 730 lbs 723 lbs 700 lbs 740 lbs 700 lbs 726 lbs 600 lbs 600 lbs 600 lbs 690 lbs , iron , iron ,, iron J iron ., iron ,, iron ., iron ., iron J iron , iron , iron , iron ., iron , iron , iron , iron , iron , iron , iron , iron ,, iron ,, iron ,, iron ,, iron ,, iron ,, iron ,, iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron , , iron ,, iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron . , iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron ., iron stock stock stock stock stock stock stocJc stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock stock 1,085 lbs. 890 lbs. lbs. 854 lbs. 715 lbs. 650 lbs. 660 lbs. 756 lbs. 760 lbs. 752 lbs. 750 lbs. lbs. lbs. 380 lbs. 475 lbs. lbs. 345 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 276 lbs. 249 lbs. 325 lbs. 248 lbs. 516 lbs. 506 lbs. 510 lbs. 225 lbs. 200 lbs. 260 lbs. lbs. 210 lbs. lbs. 185 lbs. 220 lbs. 180 lbs. lbs. 180 lbs. ISO lbs. lbs. lbs. ISO lbs. 186 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. [Doc. No. 40.J 73 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor 1 Anchor Anclior Anchor Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor I Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 1 Anchor 600 650 610 518 565 539 525 524 589 420 420 460 430 440 375 317 300 212 205 207 205 205 250 899 530 1 ,575 1,900 183 184 180 151 170 170 180 198 60 45 m 52 45 1 Long Sliank purposes, 1 Long Shank purposes, 1 Long Sliank purposes; 66 , h'on stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock , iron stock \ Anchor, only lit 6,000 lbs. Anchor, only fit 3,060 lbs. Anchor, only fit 990 lbs. lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 201 lbs. 172 lbs. 151 lbs. 150 lbs. 142 lbs. 128 lbs. 124 lbs. lbs. 110 lbs. 112 lbs. lbs. 108 lbs. 129 lbs. 87 lbs. 53 lbs. lbs. lbs. 56 lbs. 56 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 221 lbs. 133 lbs. 308 lbs. 54 lbs. 183 lbs. 54 lbs. 53 lbs. 36 lbs. lbs. lbs. 62 lbs. 56 lbs. 20 lbs. lbs. 22 lbs. 19 lbs. 15 lbs. Amounting to for harbor for harbor for harbor 56,002 20 U [Doc. No. 40.] 1 Long Shank Anchor, only fit for harbor purposes, 450 lbs. 1 Long Shank Anchor, only fit for harbor purposes, 600 lbs. Amounting to 1,332 00 9 Grapnells, 549 lbs. ... 82 35 19 Jewsharps, 10,279 lbs. - - - 2,387 06 5 Chain Cables, 2^ inches, 150 faths. each, 41,357 lbs. each, - - - 14,474 95 2 Chain Cables, 2 inches, 165 faths. each, 39,116 lbs. each, - - 5,476 24 2 Chain Cables, 2 inches, 150 faths. each, 35,560 lbs. each, - - - 4,978 40 2 Chain Cables, 2 inches, 165 faths. each, 39,116 lbs. each, - - - 5,476 24 2 Chain Cables, 1 [| inches, 150 laths, each, 34,478 lbs., - - - - 9,653 84 1 Chain Cable, Ijf inches, 165 faths. 37,925 lbs. each, - - - 2,654 75 1 Chain Cable, 1}^ inches, 150 faths. 34.478 lbs. each, - - - 2,413 46 2 Chain Cables, I If inches, 165 faths. each, 33,239 lbs. each, - - - 4,653 46 1 Chain Cable, liji inches, 150 faths. 30,218 lbs., ' - - - 2,115 26 3 Chain Cables, 1^ inches, 150 faths. each, 19,475 lbs. each, 2 Chain Cables, 1,V inches, 150 faths. each, 19.479 lbs. each, ... Amounting to 6,817 65 1 Chain Cable, H- inches, 165 faths. 34,267 lbs., .... 2,39869 1 Chain Cable, li inches, 120 faths. 11,446 lbs., ... - 1 Chain Cable, l{- inches, 120 faths. 11,446 lbs., - . . - 2 Chain Cables, 1} inches, 120 faths. each, 11,446 lbs. each. Amounting to 3,204 88 2 Chain Cables, 1-g- inches, 120 faths. each, 8,900 lbs. each, - - - 1,246 00 1 Chain Cable, If inch 145 foths. 17,497 lbs., 1,224 79 2 '' lyV " 120 " '^/•^^^ " '^M^ ^^ 1 '( 1 " '< 75 " 4,782 " 1 « 1 " 65 " 4,143 '< u 1 « ^ " 15 '' 1,112 1 '« l| '' 30 '' 2;861 " [Doo. No. 40.] 1^ Chain Cable ,^k inch 30 fathj 3. 5,064 lbs., iC H (( 15 cc 1,948 '^ (( 1 cc 65 cc 2,638—22,548 lbs. Amounting to 1,578 36 (( 1 cc 120 cc 7,642 lbs., 534 94 cc ^\ cc 150 cc 25,319 " 7,089 32 {( n cc 120 cc 8,900 '^ 623 00 cc i> cc 30 CI 2,861 " 200 27 (C 1^ CI 135 cc 17,532 '< 1,227 24 iC IfV cc 135 cc 12,870 ^< 900 90 Piece Chain, If inch 60 fathoms, 0,400 lbs., 658 00 IC IvVi nch 45 fathoms, 3,813 lbs., 266 91 cc U inch 165 fathoms, 15,738 lbs., 1,101 66 Devil's Claws.' Mooring Swivels, 309 lbs. . . 630 36 Hemp CablCj IS i nch 120 fathf 5., 9,240 lbs., C( ^^ cc 120 cc 8,648 <' u 17 cc 120 cc 16,328 « cc 16L cc 120 cc 7,680 '( (C 16 cc 120 cc 12,900 " IC 14 cc 120 cc 15,210 '' (C 13i cc 120 cc 4,862 <' cc 13 cc 120 cc 4,655 <' cc 12 cc 120 cc 2,976 '^ CI 10 cc 120 cc 2,300 air Brass Butt Hinges, 3.Vx2.J inches, 108 00 60 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 4*inches, - 60 00 204 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 4x3 inches, - 204 00 216 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 4x| inches, - 216 00 68 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 4.V inches, - 74 80 27 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 4x3 inches, - 29 70 4 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 2.U2 inches, - 1 20 6 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 3.^x2.V inches, 4 50 9 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 3.Vx3 inches, 6 75 2 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 2.\xl| inches, 60 14 Pair Brass i^ritt Hinges, 3x2| inches, 8 40 4 Pair Brass i^uft Hinges, 2x1^- inches, 80 11 Pair Brass iiutt Hinges, l^xH inches, 2 20 2 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 3xl.V inches, 1 20 17 Pair Brass Butt Hinges, 3^- inches, 12 75 4 Gross Br.iss (Curtain Kings, - - 11 52 79 Pair Port Lights, 7 inches, - - 98 75 19 Pair Port Lights, 6 inches, - - 23 75 51 Round Deck Lights, 5 inches, - - 51 00 10 Magazine Light's, 12 inches, - - 50 00 IC) Magazine Lights, 10 inches, - - SO 00 21 Gallons SpirUs Wine, - - 12 60 27 Binnacle Bowls, glass, - - 27 00 6 Gallons .Japan Varnish, - - 6 00 1 Gallon Tar Oil, - - 55 30 Water Closet Bowls, . - - 60 00 46,500 Composition Clinch Rings, - - 930 00 2 Iron .Spades, - - - - 2 00 20 Large Coal Shovels, - - - 25 00 40 Ibs.^Matiess Twine, ... 12 00 27 lbs. Sewing Thread, ... 2160 42 Mill Saw Files, 12 inches, - - 16 80 2.)0 lbs. Iron Spikes, assorted, - - 12 50 40 Composition Puuip Boxes, 667 lbs. - 200 10 [Doc. No 40.] 81 12 Composition Pnnip Chamljers, 9 in. 2,656 lbs. 2 Composition Pump Chambers, 5 in. 48 lbs. 1 Grindstone, . . . . 1^ Sets Life Buoys, 20()''Glass Lights, SxlO inches, 67 lbs. Gum Shellac, 9 lbs. Chinese Vermilion, 120 lbs. Chrome Green, 3 Running Lights, and Wheel House Lantern, red, white and blue, - 97 lbs, Tallf.w, 232 Air Port Pkinges, with Glasses, 7 Stove Brushes, 36 Feet Sncticm Hnse, 120 lbs. Lacing Leather, A(J Dozen Biilkliead Bolts, 11 Boxes XXX Till, 6 Composiiiun Pump Chambers, and 12 Boxes, 77 lbs. Brass Solder, 126 Hatchets, .... 20,00(1 \)v.Qk Pings, .... 277 Ihs. Glue, .... 46 Corrip<0 13 Qnadrnple Blocks, 12 inch, - - 65 00 1 Quadruple Block, 10 inch, - - 4 00 25 Quadruple Blocks, 7 inch, - - 66 25 12 Quadruple Blocks, 6 inch, - - 24 00 45 Dead Eyes, 6 inch, - - - 18 00 4 Dead Eyes, 7 inch, ... 2 00 177 Dead Eyes, 8 inch, ... 106 20 61 Dead Eyes, 9 inch, - - - 39 65 44 Dead Eyes, 10 inch, - - - 30 80 73 Dead Eyes, II inch, ... 58 40 277 Dead Eyes, 12 inch, . - - 219 30 67 Dead Eves, 13 inch, ... 67 00 159 Dead Eyes, 14 inch, - - - 190 80 156 Dead Eyes, 15 inch, ... 234 (»0 77 Dead Eyes, 17 inch, - - - 154 00 184 Dead Eyes, 18 inch, - - - 404 80 427 lbs. Small Chain, f inch, iron, 1,287 lbs. Small Chain, j\ inch, iron, 3,301 lbs. Small Chain, ^ inch, iron, 1,915 lbs. Small Chain, ^'^ inch, iron, 3,654 lbs. Small Chain, | inch, iron, 4,810 lbs. Small (Jhain, ^ inch, iron, 7,989 lbs. Small Chain, | iuch, iron, 86 [Doc. Xo. 40.] 21,718 lbs. Small Chain, I inch, iron, 813 lbs. Small Chain.. \)i inch, iron, 3,130 lbs. Small Chain, 1^ inch, iron, 3/All lbs. Small Chain, li| inch, iron, 52,945 lbs. amounting to 1,212 lbs. Copper Rndder Chain, 11,603 lbs. Dry While Lead, 1,731 lbs. Dry Yellow Ochre, 632 lbs. White Lead, in oil, 3 Portal)le Iron Forges for Ships, 12 Iron Hnoys, 35 lbs. each, 4 Iron Buoys, 70 lbs. each, 1 Anvil, 143 lbs., OJ Dozen Tnftin Buttons, 24.^ Yards Black Cambric, 12 Skeins Cat Gut, 12 Spools Cotton, 105 Yards Russia Sheeting, 2,959 lbs, Russia Sheeting Iron, 14 Glue Kettles, - . - - 200 Horn Leaves, small, 10 lbs. Log Line, 98 Air Port Lights, 30 Yards Bleached Moiisline, 3,1 10 lbs Copper Cut Nails, assorted, 151 lbs. India Rnbljer Packing, 126 Mounted Palms, 24 lbs. Chrome Yellow, 36 Com[»ositi(>n Rowlocks, 5 Large Rigging Screws, 10^ lbs. Thread, assorted, 4 lbs. Shoe Thread, 12 Piec(^s Lamp Wick, 325 lbs. Beeswax, 460 lbs. Pig Zinc, - - - - 893 lbs. Sheet Zinc, 4 Hearts, 5 inch, 2 Hearts, 6 inch, - . - 6 Hearts, 7 inch, 29 Hearts, 8 iu'-h, 20 Hearts, 9 inch, 22 Hearis, 10 inch, 10 H«'arts, 1 1 inch, - - x - 1 Heart, 12 inch, 2 Hearts, 13 inch, 4 Hearts, 16 inch, ... 4 HeartS; 17 inch, - • - 5,S23 95 424 20 928 24 34 62 75 84 225 00 120 00 80 00 17 16 12 2 45 3 00 72 21 00 414 26 14 00 20 00 I 40 122 60 3 00 933 00 64 93 31 50 4 80 18 00 75 00 8 40 40 70 130 00 3() 80 89 30 1 40 80 3 50 17 40 13 00 15 40 8 00 90 2 00 7 20 8 00 [Doc. No. 40. J 87 5 Hearts, 18 inch; 3 Hearts, 20 iirh, - 18 80 7 Hearts, 22 inch; G Hearts, 24 inch, - 41 40 4 Hearts, 26 inch, - - - 15 20 2 Telegraph Blocks, 16 inch, - - 20 UO 2,710 Ihs. Square Copper, f irif'h, 1,000 lbs. Sqnare Copper, |i inch, 3,670 lbs. Sqnare Copper, l^irich, 477 lbs. Square Copper, j% inch, 22,6-51 lbs. Square Copper, A inch, 794 lbs. Square Copper, | inch, 848 lbs. Square Copper, y\ inch, 584 lbs. Square Copper, i inch — 32,734 lbs., Amounting to 9,820 40 400 lbs. Round Copper, | inch, 775 lbs. Round Copper, ^ inch, 10,766 lbs. Round Copper, j% inch, 25,026 lbs. Round Copper, | inch, 37,238 lbs. Round Copper, ii inch, 8,820 lbs. Round Copper, | inch, 610 lbs. Round Copper, || inch, 28,402 lbs. Round Copper, j| inch, 19,258 lbs. Round Copper, || inch, 13,670 lbs. Round Copper, | inch, 16,412 lbs. Round Copper, |f inch, 115,136 lbs. Round Copper, {^ inch, 2!!<,737 lbs. Round Copper, 1 inch, 7,725 lbs. Round Copper, 1^'^ inch, 9,366 lbs. Round Copper, 1^ inch, 5,200 lbs. Round Copper, \/- inch, 4,570 lbs. R/iund Copper, l-^'-^ inch, 33,190 lbs. Round Copper, lyV inch — 365,301 !bs., Amounting to 94,978 26 8,660 lbs. Round Copper, I'.i inch, 2,580 lbs. Round Copper, l| inch, 7,830 lbs. Round Copper, 1^5 inch, 17,897 lbs. Round Copf)er, 1-'- inch, 1,754 lbs. Round Copper, l]i inch, 930 lbs. Round Cop|)er, 1^ inch, 1,700 lbs. Round Copper, 1^ inch, 680 lbs. Round Copper, 1|| inch— 42,031 lbs.. Amounting to 10,928 06 20 Sheets ^ in. 3Cx60 Boiler Copper, 5,745 lbs. 161 i( _i_ u ii a <» 3,105 <' 8 n I u t( it it 1,202 *' \ " t\ " *' " " "^0 " 10,122 lbs. Amounting to 2^631 72 88 [Doc. No. 40.] 342 Sheets Braziers' Copper, 12,617 lbs., 3,280 42 14 oz. Slieailiing Copper, 1 10 lbs. 25 << 14 oz 60 (I 16 " 2,388 u 18 '' 1,318 800 u 20 '' 22 '' 400 (( 24 '' 344 11 26 '' 3,'M)2 l( 28 '' 3,457 5,305 30 " 32 '^ 7,913 il 34 *' 1,519 (( 36 '< 693 u 60 '^ 67 cc 12 '* 45 (< 14 " 24 t( 18 '* 410 lbs. Conipo 1,3S8 (( <( 10,KSl lOO 4,050 530 (( it 245 n il Tinned *' tC IC (( il 280 12,585 7,673 5,355 2,853 2,621 32,213 30,136 49.746 7S,.577 15,844 12,239 250,232 lbs. Amouiiliiig to 65,060 32 205 ( 196 ( 135 « ' 536 lbs. Aiuountiiig to 160 80 Vails, ^- inch, '* 1 i( « 1 ' n n '' If " 2 '' 17,904 lbs. Amountnig to 5,371 20 600 lbs. Composition Spikes, 8 inch, 500 lbs. Coru|>osiiion Spikes, 10 inch, 1,100 lbs., 30S 00 24,925 lbs. old lioll Copper, - - 4,486 50 17,715 lbs. Old Sheet Copper, - - 3,l!S8 70 4,320 lbs. Old Scrap Copper, - - 777 60 6I,3b3 lbs. Con)position, • - - 5,138 30 8 Gross 2 inch Iron Screws, - - 8 00 5 Gross I inch Iron Screws, - - o 00 14 Gross I inch Brass Screws, 25 Gross ^ inch Brass Screws, 15 Gross l.\ inch Brass Screws, 35 Gross 2 inch Brass Screws, 14 Koiiiid Bastard Files, 10 inch, 73 Koniid Haslard Files, 9 inch, 2()3 Round Bastard Files, 8 inch, 12 Flat Fine Files, 8 inch, 291 Round Bastard Files, 7 inch, Amounting to 165 75 4 20 21 90 78 90 3 60 68 20 [Duo. No. 40.] ^i 30 Pit Saws Files, 6 inch, - - 6 48 2U5 Rattail Files, 6 inrh, - - 36 90 31 Rattail Files, 5 inch, - - 5 58 \) Cabinet Rasps, 10 inch, - - 3 33 16,000 2 inch Iron Brads, 15,000 If inch Iron Brads, 7,000 U inch Iron Brads, 24,000 1| inch Iron Brads, 10,000 1 inch Iron Brads, 3,000 f inch Iron Brads, 12,000 ^ inch Iron Brads, 12,000 I inch Iron Brads, 90,000, amounting to 41 lbs. American Tinned Rivets, - 10 Pairs 3 inch .Brass Bntt Hinges, 17 Pairs 5.^ inch Iron Butt Hinges, 400 lbs. Copper Cut Xails, 500 lbs. Copper Cut Nails, 37 lbs. Emory, assorted, 20 lbs. Castile Soap, 21 Key Hole Saws, assorted, without frames, 12 Compass Saws, assorted, 15 Hack Saws, 18x1 inch blades, - 6 Hack Saws, llx| inch blades, - 12 Hack Saws, 20x.V inch blades, - S Hack Saws, lSx| inch blades, - 1 Drawing Knil'e, 123 Centre Bitts, I inch, 118 Centre Bitts, I inch, 124 Centre Bitts, I inch, 1 Brare and Bitts, complete, 48 I inch Fiinner Chi.sels, 4 I inch Fnrmer Chisels, 8 |- inch Fnniior Chisels, 12 I inch P^'iirmer Conges, 24 I inch Fnrmer Conges, 18 \ inch Farmer Gouges, 20 Carppriters' Diviflers, 1 Set Wood Turning Tools, 2 ('nttiiig Nippers, 5 Pliers, .... 2 Large ^'pring Callipers, 7 Marking Brushes, 47 Spur Bitts, L. Hommrdiens, 11 S inch, 34 Spur Mills, L. Hoinin«'diens, 10 8 inch, 7 Spur Bitt-s L. Hninmedipns, 9 8 inch, 29 Spur Bitis, L. Ilommrdiens, 8-8 inch, 33 Spur Biit^, L. Hommedieas, | inch, 6b 19 SO 10 50 6 00 3 40 120 Oi) 150 00 3 70 5 00 7 77 6 00 3 75 1 50 3 00 2 00 1 00 24 60 23 60 24 80 4 00 9 60 1 00 1 60 3 00 4 80 3 60 7 40 4 00 40 I 50 2 50 21 28 20 20 44 » 4 20 14 50 IC 50 90 [Doc. No. 40.] 13 Spur I'iits, L. Honimediens, 6-8 inch, 23 S])iir ]V\ns, L. H«Miitiiodien.s, 4 8 inch, 20 .Spur Hitts, L. Honnnediens, | inch, 3 Small IJench Vices, 1 Large size Screw Wrench, 2 Oil Stones, . . . . 28 Quires Emery Cloth, 2.V Reams Sand Paper, ,'j Bench Screws, 7 Carpenters' Squares, () Ship Srra|)ers, 3 Read rianes, - - - . 2 Jack I'lanes, double, 1 Smoothing Plane, I Fore Plane, . . . . 3G Chalk Linos, . - . . 15 Brass I*ad Locks, 6 Wardroom Locks, . . . 1 Iron 9 inch Mortise Door liOck, 20 Iron Pad Locks, Iron Cliest Locks, small, assorted, 112 Ships' Augers, 144 Ships' Augers, 2SS Ships' Augers, 7T2 Ships' Angers, 285 Ships' Augers, 572 Slii|)s' Augers, 1,748 Ships' Augers, 7(i() Ships' Augers, 54 Shi|)s' Augers, patent, 13-8 patent, 1 1 8 patent, 10-8 patent, 9-8 patent, patent, patent, X patent, 6-8 patent, j| 5-8 8-8 5 Ships' Augers, Cook's patent, 11 8 5 Ships' Augers, (/ook's patent, 8 8 4 Ships' Augers, Cook's patent, 6-8 11 Ships' Augers, Sloat's pafeni, 10-8 11 Sheets 18 ounci" copper, 40 Ihs. 10 Gallons Copal Varnish, 1.', Gallons Japan Varnish, - 6 Gallons Sweet Oil, 66 lbs. Paris Gr(ien, 240 Feet Glass LigMs, 10x12, 50 Feet(;iass Liglus, lOxU, 150 Feet (ilass Lights, 8x12, 450 FeetGla.ss Lights, HxK), 129 Feet Glass Lights, 14x12, 160 Feet Glass Lights, 16x14, 300 Feet Glass liights, 9x14, 150 Feet Glass Lights, 12x16, nch nch nch nch nch nch nch nch nch nch nch nch nch 6 50 10 00 S 00 4 50 2 50 20 13 44 00 25 75 50 35 50 62 50 60 50 3 60 75 3 33 1 50 140 00 144 06 288 00 694 SO Mi 50 4ti2 60 1,398 40 532 00 21 60 5 00 4 00 2 80 II 00 10 40 15 00 1 50 9 00 U 20 833 22 33 28 9 (JO 51 45 14 70 12 50 4r> 00 6(1 00 15 00 5 0(» 30 00 32 m 5 00 11 50 H 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 91 1,800 Feet Glass Liehts, 10x12, 550 Feet Glass Lights, 12x15, 100 Feet Glass Lights, 12x10, 550 Feet Glass Lights, 10x14, 4,020 feet, amounting to 208 lbs. Cast Steel, 100 lbs. German Steel, 735 lbs. Blister Steel, 147 lbs. Bat Cotton, 1 Box L\ Tin, . - - - 3 Boxes XXI Tin, 5 Boxes K; Tin, 300 lbs. Wrought Iron Nails, 100 lbs. Spikes, 5.\ inch, 180 lbs. Chrome Yellow, - 4 Reams Sheathing Paper, 400 lbs. 100 lbs. Boiler Rivets, 2 Smiths' Vices— J of 60 lbs. and 1 of 55 lbs., 8 Gallons Ziuf Drying Oil, 74 Hooks and Thimbles, 6 inch, 255 Hooks and Thimbles, 7 inch, 777 Hooks and Thimbles, 8 inch, 517 Hooks and Tliimbles, 9 inch, 1,239 Hooks and Thimbles, 10 inch, 341 Hooks and Thimbles, 11 inch— 3,203 lbs. Amounting to 1.601 50 43 Hooks and Thimbles, 12 inch, 16 Hooks and Thimbles, 13 inch, 300 Hooks and Thimbles, 19 inch, 29 Hooks and Thimbles, 15 inch, 1 Hook and Thimble, 22 inch— 389 lbs. Amounting^ to 12 Sister Hooks, 7 inch, 3 Devil's Claws; 3 Pairs Cant Hooks. - 628 Leg Irons, .... 8 Chain Cable Nippers, ... 10 Gallons Gum Dumar, 247 lbs. Venetian Rod, 2,349 lbs. Dry BlaHc Lead, - 4,496 lbs. White Zinc Paint, in Oil, - 5.0S9 lbs. White Zinr Paint, drv, 3,632 lbs. White Load, m oil, ' 356 lbs. Spanish Brown, 2,4^J lbs. Spanish Brown, 1,891 lbs. Dry Yellow Orhre, 250 lbs. Litharge, . . . . 2,170 lbs. Yellow Ochre, in oil. 194 50 6 00 3 00 396 00 ,120 00 2 00 12 35 117 45 359 68 356 23 435 84 10 68 24 90 37 82 20 00 05 28 02 [Doc. No. 40] 1,445 lbs. Composition Steam Pipe, - - 433 50 6 Boxes Till, - - - - 90 00 5 Boxes Tin, .... 75 oo 1 B..X Tin, .... 16 00 1,%7 lbs. Small Chain, assorted, - - 230 04 315 Gallons Spn'ils 'I'lirpcniine, - - 157 50 925 Gallons l.iiiseed Oil, - - - 647 50 140 Gallons Oil of Tar, - - - 77 00 152 (iailons Coal Tar, 4.V bbls., 34 gals, to the bbl., 10 12 564 Gallons Fish Oil, " - - - 2S2 00 40 Gallons I.nbricating Oil, - - 40 00 210 Gallons Sperm Oil, - - - 315 00 185 Bales of Oakum, 9,250 lbs. - - 60125 13,4^0 lbs. Sheet Lead, assorted, - - 943 60 US Shackles f0 00 3 American I^ong Pennants, - - 12 00 1 American Storm Pennant, - - 1 ^0 2 American Night 1'ennants, - - ^ 2 16 5 Amcriccui Boat Peanauts, , , i 00 [Doc. No. 40.] 93 1 American Set Signals, - - 164 00 37 Quarantine Flags, - - - 182 .50 10 Englisli Ensigns, - - - 130 00 8 English .Tacks, ... 44 00 5 English I^ennants, ... 18 00 5 French Ensigns, ... 65 00 1 French .Tack, ... 5 50 5 French Pennants, - - - IS 00 5 Spanish Ensigns, - . . 87 50 6 Spanish Pennants, ... 21 60 10 Portiignese I']nsigns, - - - 200 00 6 Portngnese Pennants, ... 21 60 8 Dutch TMisigns, - - - 104 00 6 Dutch Pennants, - - - 21 60 8 Danish Ensigns, ... 104 00 13 Danish Pennants, ... 4(i 80 8 Swedish Ensigns, - - - 104 00 6 Swedish I'ennants, - - - 21 60 7 Norwegian Ensigns, - - - 01 0(> 9 Norwegian Pennants, ... 32 40 7 Russian Ensigns, - - - 105 00 9 Russian Pennants, - - - 32 40 8 Austrian Ensigns, - - - 129 60 1 Austrian Pennant, ... 3 60 7 Neapolitan Ensigns, - - - 154 00 5 Greek Ensigns, - - - 94 00 10 Sardinian Ensigns, - - - 165 00 S Tuscan Ensign^s, - - - 180 00 12 Turkish Ensigns, - - - 211 20 2 Tripolitan Ensigns, ... 44 00 2 Moorish Ensigns, - - - .36 00 8 Tunician Engines, - - - 180 80 7 Egyptian Ensigns, - - - 123 20 3 Central American Ensigns, - - 49 .50 7 Mexican FJnsigns, - - 127 40 5 New Grenada Ensigns, - - 117 50 6 Equador Engines, - - - 96 00 5 Chilian Ensign.s, ... 65 00 7 Peruvian Ensigns, - - - 143 .50 5 Brazilian Ensigns, - - - 110 0() 5 Muenos Ayrean T-'-nsign,", - - 70 (KJ 1 Liberian Ensign, - - - 13 00 8 Columbian Ensigns, . - - 163 20 1 Belgian Ensign. ... 20 (X) 1 Haytian Ensign, - - - 19 .H) 1 Panama Ensign, - 13 00 1 Venezucliaii Eusign , • • 524 50 04 [Doc. No. 40.] 1 Japan Ensign, - - . 25 00 1 Niraragnan Ensign, - - - 15 00 2 Denmark Ensigns, - - - 40 00 1 St. Domingo Ensign, - - - 15 00 1 Prussi.'»n Ensign, ... 25 00 1 Prussian Jack, ... 3 (jq 1 Mnntevidian Ensign, ... 22 00 10 Boat Grapnels, assorted, 80S- lbs. - 120 00 50 Buoy Grapnels, 10 lbs. each, 500 lbs. - 75 00 5 iioat Anchors, ... (32 40 322 lbs. Signal Halliards, white lines, - 45 08 23 Binnacle Laujps, - - • . 11 50 19 Signal Lanterns, copper, - . 95 00 12 Brass Signal Lanterns, red lights, - 192 00 25 Deep Sea Lines, 76 lbs. each, - - 266 00 21 Coasting l^ines, 21 lbs. each, - - 61 74 IS Hand liines, 15 lbs. each, - . 37 SO 32 Log Lines, 8 lbs. each, - . 35 80 74 Deep Sea Leads, assorted, 2,977 lbs. - 297 70 57 Hand Lines, 505 lbs. - - - 50 50 11 Patent Lines, - - . 130 00 1 Patent Log, Massey's, - . . 20 00 8 Papers Sewing Needles, - . 48 15 Copper Pumps, with joints, - - 120 00 20 Wood Pumps, with joints, - - 15 00 33 Log Line Reels, - - . 99 00 26 Deep Sea Line Reels, - . . 91 00 32 Hand Trumpets, - ., . 16 00 850 lbs. White Thread, - . . CSO 00 16 Sewing Awls, - . . . 80 7 lbs. Bristles, - - . . 8 75 660 Clamp Brushes, ... 165 00 218 Hand Rrushes, - - . . 32 70 129 Long Handle Tar Brushes, - - 5160 80 Short Handle Tar Brushes, - - 24 00 40 4 inch Single Blocks, - - - 16 00 57 5 inch Single Blocks, . . . 28 50 17 6 inch Single BI(H-ks, - . . 10 20 82 7 inch Singk' Blocks, ... 57 40 20 8 inch Single Blocks, - . . 16 00 39 9 inch Single Blocks, ... 35 10 75 10 inch Single Blocks, ... 75 00 25 11 inch Single Blocks, - - - 37 50 38 12 inch Single Jilocks, - . . 76 00 5 13 inch Single lilocks, ... 11 25 27 14 inch Single Blocks, - - - 67 50 ;0 15 inch Single Blocks, - • - 30 00 [Doc. No. 40.J 95 48 16 inch Single Blocks, ... 168 00 9 17 inch Single Blocks, - - - 36 00 14 18 inch Single Blocks, - - - 63 00 20 20 inch Single Blocks, - - - 115 00 13 22inch Sinde lilocks, - - - 8125 89 4 inch Donble Blocks, . - - 44 50 97 5 inch Uonble Blocks, . - - .58 20 30 6 inch Donble Blocks, . - - 61 00 42 7 inch Double Blocks, - - - 33 60 16 S inch Double Blocks, - - - 14 40 20 9 inch Double Blocks, - - - 20 00 13 10 inch Double Blocks, - - 19 50 9 11 inch Double Blocks, - - 16 20 24 12 inch Donble Blocks, - - 54 00 13 13 inch Double Blocks, - - 32 50 18 14 inch Double Blocks, - - 54 00 3 15 inch Double Blocks, - - 10 50 10 16 inch Double Blocks, - - 40 00 8 17 inch Donble Blocks, - - 36 00 lb 18 inch Double Blocks, - - 84 00 8 20 inch Double Blocks, - - 46 00 16 22 inch Donble Blocks, - - 104 00 3 18 inch Treble Blocks, - - - 24 00 9 20 inch Treble Blocks, - - - 90 00 3 22 inch Treble Blocks, - - - 36 00 4 6 inch Sister Blocks, ... 3 60 5 7 inch Sister Blocks, . - - 5 00 3 8 inch Sister Blocks, . - - 3 75 3 9 inch Sister Blocks, . - - 4 .50 1 16 inch Sister Block, - - 2 75 1 19 inch Sister Block, ... 3 50 4 20 inch Sister Blocks, - - - 16 00 2 26 inch Sister Blocks, - - - 14 00 1 6 inch Topsail Shret Blo-k, - - 3 00 5 8 inch Topsail Sh«-et Blocks, - - 22 50 2 9 inch Topsail Shnei Blocks, - - 11 (K) 7 10 inch Topsail Slipct Blocks, - - 42 (K) 4 11 inch Topsail Sheet Blocks, - - 26 00 5 12 inch Topsail Sheet Blocks, - - 63 00 1 13 inch Topsail Shoei Block, - - 8 00 2 8 inch Snatcjj Blocks, 12 (M> 6 9 inch Snatch Blocks, 39 (HJ 16 10 inch Snatch Blocks, - 112 (MJ 5 11 inch Snaich B|..cks, - 37 50 15 12 inch Siiaf^h Blocks, - - 120 (Kl 2 14 inch Snatch Blocks, - - 20 (MJ 15 15 inch Sualch Blocks, - • 165 00 96 [Doc. Ko. 40.] 4 16 inch Snatch Blocks, 4 IS inch Snalch Blocks, .S 20 inch Snatch lilocks, li 22 inch Snatch Blocks, 1 24 inch Snatch Block, 1 30 inch Snatch Block, I 32 inch Snatch Block, 1 34 inch Snatch IJlock, 1 10 inch Cat Block, 1 11 inch Cat Block, 2 12 inch Cat Blocks, 1 13 inch Cat Block, 4 14 inch Cat Blocks, 1 16 inch Cat Block, 3 IS inch Cat Blocks, 2 20 inch Cat Blocks, 6 22 inch Cat Blocks, 8 12 inch Shoe Blocks, - 9 14 inch Shoe Blocks, 8 16 inch Shoe Blocks, 2 17 inch Shoe Blocks, - 2 IS inch Shoe Blocks, 14 6 inch Dead Eyes, 8 7 inch IJead Eyes, 9 8 inch Dead Eyes, 18 9 inch Dead Eyes, ... 14 10 inch Dead Eyes, ... 9 80 4 14 inch Dead Eyes, ... 4 80 11 10 incji Dead Eyes, - - - 19 SO 40 5 inch Heart Blocks, 8 7 inch Heart Blocks, 6 10 inch Heart Blocks, 4 6 inch Single Top Blocks, iron bound, 6 7 inch Single Toj) Blocks, iron bound, 21 8 inch Single Top IMocks, iron bound, 2 9 inch Single T .p Bh^ks, iron bound, (j II inrh Single Top Blocks, iron hound, () 12 inch Single Top Blocks, inui honnd, 8 13 inch Single Top Blocks, iron bound, (■) II uich Single Top Blocks, iron hound, 1(") inch Single Top Blocks, iron bound, 3 IS inch Single Toj) Blocks, iron bound, 8 20 inch Single To|) Blocks, iron bound, ti 22 inch Single Top Blocks, iron bound, 4 6 inch Douhle Blocks, iron bound, 17 S inch Double Blocks, iron bound, 4 9 inch Double Blocks, iron bound, 20 00 4^ 00 58 00 61 00 54 00 19 00 25 00 27 00 30 00 4 50 5 00 11 50 6 00 6 50 8 00 28 50 21 00 69 00 4 80 6 30 6 40 1 80 2 40 5 60 4 00 5 40 11 70 M 00 4 00 4 00 6 00 12 00 52 50 6 00 24 00 27 00 40 00 31 nO 36 00 21 00 68 00 50 00 l(i 00 70 50 [Doc. No 40.] 9T V 6 10 inch Double Top Rlorks, iron bound, 33 00 2 11 inch Donble Top I'locks, iron bound, 12 00 7 12 inch Double Top Blocks, iron bound, 49 00 3 II inch Treble Top Blocks, iron bound, 18 00 5 12 inch Treble Top Blocks, iron bound, 35 00 4 14 inch Treble Top Blocks, iron bound, 36 00 2 16 inch Fiddle Blocks, iron bound, 13 00 2 17 inch Fiddle Blocks, - - 6 50 4 IS inch Fiddle Blocks, iron bound, - 32 00 3 20 inch Fiddle Blocks, iron bound, - 12 00 5 23 incb Fiddle Blocks, - - 26 25 3 25 inch Fiddle Blocks, - - 18 00 1 28 inch Fiddle Block, iron bound, - 16 00 4 30 inch Fidflle Blocks, - - 44 00 3 6 inch Secret Blocks, ... 1 50 2 7 inch Secret Blocks, - . - 1 50 4 10 inch Secret Blocks, - - 6 00 6 11 inch Secret Blocks, - - 10 .50 117 incb Single Iron Blocks, - - 24 75 IS 8 inch Single Iron Blocks, - - 45 00 10 8 inch Double Iron Blocks, brass sheaves, 40 00 22 9 uich Double Iron Blocks, woo/!^ sheaves, 82 50 53 10 inch D'oble Iron Blocks, wood sheaves, 212 00 7(1 12 iu'^h Double Iron Blocks, wood sheaves, 350 00 1 Cil If inch Hide Rop.-, no lbs , 3 Coils, 2 inch Hide Kop,.,390 Ih-^., 10 Coils 2[ inch Hide Kope, 1,600 lbs., 3 Coils 2J inch Hi le Rope, 510 lbs., 4 Coils 3 inch Hi'le Bope, SSO lbs., 2 Coils 3| inch Hide Rope, 4s{) lbs., 1 Coil 6 in-h Hide Rof>e, /140 lbs., 2 Coils 2 inch Hide Kope, 322 lbs., 4 sfranned, 2 Coils 2| inch Hide Rope, 3*^0 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 2^ inch Hide Rope, 4*^0 Ijis., 4 stranned, 2 Coils '^1 inch Hide Rope 596 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 3 inch Hide Ro|v, 714 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 3| inch Hide Ivopc, 840 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 3.^ inch Hide Rope, 976 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 3| in-'h Hide Rope, 1,101 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Oils 4 inch Hide R>pf, 1 ,2.30 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 4j inch Hid»* Roj»e, 1.416 lbs., 4 stranned, 3 Coils 4 J inch Hide Rope, 2,664 lbs., 4 stranned, 2 Coils 5 inch Hide Rope, 1.968 lbs , 4 stranned, 2 Coils 5\ inch Hide Kope, 2,0S0 lbs., 4 stranned, 3 Coils 5i inch Hide Rope, 2.4.36 lbs., 4 stranned, 3 Coils 5| inch Hide Rope, 2,670 lbs., 4 stranned, 1 Coil 6 inch Hide Rope, 1,022 lbs., 4 slranued; 69 98 [Doc. No. 40.] 2 Coils 6^ inch Hide Rope, 2,1.50 lbs., 4 stranned, 6 Coils (3^ iiicii Hide Rope, G/.)TS lbs., 4 stranned, 34,466 lbs.. Amounting to 13,786 40 6 Coils 1 inch White Rope, 360 lbs., 6 Coils IJ- inch White Rope, JOS lbs., 7 Coils 1.V inch White Rope, 672 lbs., 8 Coils l| inch White Rope, 1,024 lbs., 2 Coils 2 inch White Rope, 316 lbs., 5 Coils 2.^ inch White Rupe, 510 lbs., 4 Coils White Rope, 2} inch, 800 lbs., 6 Coils White Rope, 3 inch, 1,428 lbs., 6 Coils White R-pe, 3| inch, 1,680 lbs., 5 Coils White Kope, 3.^ inch, 1,.575 lbs., 4 Coils White Rope, 3|- inch, 1,508 lbs., 5 Coils White Rope, 4 inch, 2,000 lbs., 4 Coils White Rope, 4i- inch, 1,828 lbs., 4 Coils White Rope, Ak inch, 2,240 lbs., 4 Coils White Rope, 4J inch, 2,312 lbs., 2 Coils While Rope, 5 inch, 1,330 lbs., 2 Coils White Rope, 5^ inch, 1,400 lbs., ^ 21,391 lbs., Amounting to 2,994 74 18 Coils 2 inch Thread T;u-red Rope, 1 ,800 lbs., 84 Coils 9 inch Thread Tarred Hope, 2,520 lbs., 12 Coils l(i incli Thread Tarred Rope, 600 lbs., 14 Coils 15 iuHi Thread Toured Rope, 1,120 lbs., 10 Coils 18 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 1,500 lbs., 2 Coils 21 inch Thread Tarred Riipe, 236 lbs., 24 Coils 24 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 3,744 lbs., 22 Coils 1 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 1,320 lbs., 39 Coils l\ inch Thread Tarred Rope, 2,73.» lbs., 11 Coils 1.', inch Thread Tarred Rope, 1,320 lbs., 16 Coils If inch Thread Tarred Rope, 2,0S0 lbs., 16 Coils 2 inch Thrtad Tarred Rope, 3,040 lbs., 9 Coils 2] inch Thread Tarred Rope, 2,070 lbs., 2 Coils 2| inch Thread Tarred Rope, 540 lbs., 1 Coil 3 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 330 lbs., 20 Coils 3 1 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 7,800 lbs., 11 Coils 3.1, inch Thread "J\'irred Kope, 4,810 lbs., 17 Coils 3l inch Thread Tarred Rope, lt»,0.30 lbs., 9 Coils 4 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 5,4(10 lbs., 16 (..'oils 4| inch Thread Tarred Roj)e, 10,560 lbs., 15 Coils 4.', inch Thread Tarred Rope, 10,050 lbs., 10 Coils 45 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 6,900 lbs., 7 Coils 5 inch Thread Tarred Rope, 6,090 lbs., y Coils 5^ inch Thread Tarred Rope, 7,425 lbs., [Doc. No. 40.] 99 •> 12 Coils 5.V inch Tlimad Tarred Rope, 10,800 lbs. 7 Coils 5| inch Thread Tarred Rope, 7.245 lbs., 3 Coils 6 innh Thrend Tnrred Rope, 3,30(i lbs., 6 Coils 6}y inch Thread Tarred Rope, S,|.30 lbs., 123,520 lbs., Amounting to 17,292 SO 15 Coils Spun Yarn, 1,3.50 lbs., 41 Coils Spun Yarn, 3,485 lbs., 5 Coils Spun Yarn, 500 lbs.— 5,335 lbs., Amonntina; to 740 90 11 Hanks Tarred Marline, 88 lbs. - " 12 32 31 Coils Tarred Hambroline, 1,860 lbs. - 258 40 16 Coils Tarred H,ouseline, 864 lbs. - 120 96 4 Coils Soft Wormline, 600 lbs. - 84 00 17 Coils 1 inch Bolt Rope, 850 lbs., 5 Coils 1| inch l3olt Rope, 200 lbs., 14 Coils 1^ inch Bolt Rope, 840 lbs., 3 Coils l| inch Bolt Rope, 150 lbs., 10 Coils 2 inch Bolt Rope, 800 lbs., 2 Coils 21 inch Bolt Rope, 244 lbs., 9 Coils 2.^ inch Bolt Rope, 1,260 lbs., 9 Coils 2| inch Bolt Rope, 1 ,620 lbs., 4 Coils 3 inch Bolt Rope, 876 lbs., 21 Coils 'S\ inch Bolt Read Pipe, 520 lbs. Black Paint, in oil, 3;^0 lbs. White Lead, in oil, 650 lbs. White Zinc P.iint, in oil, - 5 lbs. Prussian Blue, 160 lbs. Red Lead, dry, 90 lbs. Chrome Yellow, - 100 lbs. Chrome Green, 2f lbs. Vermillion, 4S0 lbs. Litharge, . . - - 14 lbs. Spanish Brown, 2.3 lbs. Indian Red, . . . 23 lbs. Terradesienna, 112 lbs. Tnrkry Umber, 10 lbs. Manne Blue, 15 lbs. Sugar of Lead, 3 lbs; White Vitriol, 25 Gallons Asphaltnm Varnish, 8 l\iint Stones and Mullers, 25 Tin Paint Buckets, 2,000 Sheets Sand Paper, 27 Spike Punches, . . - 18 Nail Punches, 200 lbs. Copper Rivets for Boats, 32 lbs. Composition Clinch Rings, 10 Composition Row L'lcks, 40 lbs. 7 Composiiion Scujjper Valves, - 23 Sounding Rods, 2 2 Foot Rules, 8 Segments for Bells, B Pairs Steelyards, 1 1 Whip Saws, . . - - 3 Hand Saws, . . - - 12 Wood Saws, . . - - 2 Table Saws Compass, - I Sash Saw, . . - - 1 Panel Saw, . . - - 1 Compass Saw, . . - - 2 Key Hole Saws, 200 lbs. Composition Spikes, assorted, 100 lbs. Iron Spikes, assorted, IH Wood r'lamp Screws, - I Wood Bench Screw, 12 Jack Screws, .... 28 00 10 50 41 60 39 60 52 00 3 00 12 80 IS 00 20 00 2 75 38 40 42 2 76 2 30 10 OS 5 00 2 TO 30 35 00 32 00 HI 00 10 00 20 25 4 .50 100 00 9 (■)0 12 00 17 50 5 75 74 8(» 9 00 8R 00 1 50 9 00 1 00 88 1 00 50 74 60 00 9 50 6 66 7.5 204 00 104 [Doc. No. 40.] 29 Gross Brass Screws, 3'.i (iross Iron Screws, 10,000 Iron Sprigs, 2 Spoko Shaves, - 9.^ Iron Staples, 1 Grindstone, 3 Trying Squares, 1 Iron Square, 2 Saw Sets, S Papers Iron Tables, 'A lioxes Siii«j;le Tin, 9 Large Hcnch Vices, 4 Hand \ ires, 21 lbs. Copper Wire, 115 lbs. Iron Wire, 127 lbs. Brass Wire, 2 Shifting Wrenches, I Coopers' Adze, 7 Coopers' Axes, 7 Conj)ers' Bung Borers, 4 Coopers' Tap Borers, - 4 Coopers' Conipasses, 11 Coopers' C'rows, 10 Coopers' Iron Drivers, - 29 Coopers' Frows, 30 Coopers' Flags, 7 Coopers' Haunners, 8 Sets Coopers' Truss Hoops, wood, 1 Set Coopers' Truss Hoops, Iron, 7 Coopers' Marking Irons, 12 Coopers' Beck Irons, 19 Coopers' Flagging Irons, 2.") Coopers' Jointers' l'i;ines, 2 Coopers' Drawing Knives, 20 Coopers' Ivtmnding Knives, 7 O)o|)ers' Hollow Knives, 13 Cooj)ers' Block Planes, 30 Co(»pers' Rivet Punches, 250 lbs. Coopers' Rivets, 15 Coop Ms' Bucket Shaves, 12 Can Shaves, Coopers' ,- (,'oo|iers' In Shaves, 5 Coopers' \ ices, 81 Store R 60 ^8 00 75 00 1 50 72 48 00 5( fMJ 1(1.-, 30 21 00 Id 50 i:^ 50 DO [DoC. No. 40.] 105 2 Mizeii Top Lanterns, brass, 19 Wheelliouse Lanterns, brass, 3 Large Globe Lanterns, brass, 2 Sniitbs' Anvils, 4 Hand Bellows, 67 lbs. IJornx, .... 91 Batb Bricks, - . . . 14 lbs. Sheet Brass, 10 Drill Bows, . . . . 15 Breast Storks, - - - . 3 Sniiibs' Callipers, 6 1I)S. Crocus Mortis, 6 Scis Dies, letters and figures, - 10 Drill Slock Presses, 351 Pi'es, assorted, ... 42 Kivetiiig Hammers, ... 7 Sledge Hammers, 27 Tmiiers' Ha:mners, 12 Saddh-rs' Haiimcrs, 4 Hardie's Hammers, ... 2 (M) 31 H ind Irons, ... 25 ,50 3'.» Lg lions, .... 2^j 24 4 Pair I'iver.s. .... ^•3 Sinitlis' Puii^lie^, iss ricd, 3H Kasps, .... 21 Uive nig To. Is, ... 23 Hack .Saws, f^ompl'te, 16 Haf-k Saw Blades, l!S Screw IM.iics and Taps, assorted, 8 I'air H Hid Shears, 3 Pair Tinners' Shears, ... 5 l^air Sheep She.irs, 20 lbs. Brass S- Ider, 50 lbs. Pewter Si»lder, 46 Soldering linns, 9 Iron Slakes, .... 8 Tinners' Eer, imf>erial, - 6 40 9 Sheets Drawing Paper, anti(]uarian, - 4 50 72 Sheets Drawing Paper, merJium, - 3 60 37 Sheets Drawing Paper, Columbian, - 3 70 12 Shcf'ts Drawing I'aper, demy, - - 48 12 Sheets Drawing Paper, cap size, - 36 1 16 Sheets Tracing Paper, - - 23 2<1 72 Yards Tracing Clolh, ... 25 20 108 [Doc. No. 40.] 26 Sheets Double Elephant, 24 Sheets Drawing Paper, royal, - 21 Sheets Drawing Paper, super royal, 130 Sheets Drawing Pajier, 6 5-20 Reams Cartridge Paper, 2h Reams Log Paper, I Ream Distrilmtion Rolls, 4 Blank Books, snmi-monthly reports, 20 Steam l,og IJooks, quarterly, 18 Steam l>og Books, yaily, 1 Ream Blank Rpquisilions, 1 Ream .Monthly Returns, 2 Reams Weekly Returns, 18 pounce B"xes, 25 (^ienes Silk Taste, 4 Dozen Erasive Rubber, 80 Pen Holders, - 5 Ivory Paper Folders, 1 Eraser,- 5 4-12 Dozen Red Tape, 4 Dozen Cierman Silver Drafting Tacks, 43 Drafiiiig l^ns, - 7,050 auills, 2^ Gross Steel Pens, 1,150 Slaie Pencds, 37 Camel's Hair Pei^ils, 12 Papers Ink Powder, 25 Sand Box.-s, 140 lbs. niack Sand, 19 Gunier's Scales, 7 lbs. Gnm Arabic, 14 lbs. Sealing Wax, 2 Portf'lios, 8.^- lbs. Wafers, 7 Wafer Seals, - 5 lbs. Erasive Rubber, 364,340 lbs. Round iron, 262,023 lbs. Sq^iare Iron, 282,837 lbs. Flat Iron, 17,495 lbs. Plate Iron, 5 20 1 20 1 44 20 40 31 25 15 00 15 00 15 00 70 00 111 DO 10 00 2 50 10 (iO 4 50 7 00 5 00 1 60 63 50 2 67 1 20 19 35 70 ni) 5 50 3 45 74 36 3 75 7 00 5 70 3 50 8 40 3 00 3 40 3 50 10 00 10,930 20 7,860 69 8,485 11 524 85 $753,690 83 [Doc. No. 40.] 109 Timber and Tinibcr Materials ^ Boats and Sjjars. Live Oak for Ships of the Line: 88,188 Cubic Fe^t Frame, cut to mould, 46,641 Cubic Feet Promiscuous Timber, 4S,8.':}3 (^ubic Feet 10 sets comf)lete Beams, 2,949 Cubic Feet I set iucomplete Beauis, 6,677 Cubic Feet 7 sets complete Keelsons, 528 Cubic Feet 1 set incomplete Keelsons, I Knee, Amounting to 276,507 55 Live Oak for Frigates: 10.017 Cubic Feet Frame, cut to mould, 13.3^6 Cubic Feet Promiscuous 'I'iuiber, 9,199 Cubic Feel 5 sets complete Beams, 304 Cubic Feet 2 inC(MTiplete Beams, 8,974 Cubic Feet 7 coniplete sets Keelsons, 1,926 Cubic Feet iucon)plete Keelsons, 40 Knees, Amounting to 63,322 91 Live Oak for Sloops: 23,826 Cubic Feet Frame, cut to mould, 47,825 Cubic Feet Promiscuous Timber, 88 Cubic Feet complete sets Keelsons; 870 Cubic Feet incomplete sets Keelsous, 85 Knees; Amounting to 175,971 96 Live Oak for Brigs or Schooners: 1 ,101 Cubic Feet Frame, cut to mould, 14,647 Cubic Feet Promiscuous Timber, 207 Cubic Feet incomplete sets Keelsons, 8 Knees, Amounting to 19,177 36 no [Doo. No. 40.] Live Oak for Steamers: 25 Cubic Feet Frame, cut to mould, 7H9 Cubic Feet Promiscuous Timber, 5,745 Cubic Feet 4 complete sets Keelsons, Amounting to 10,188 25 Live Oak for Steamers for harbor defence: 9,545 Cubic Feet Frame, cut to mould, 1,000 Cubic Feet Promiscuous Timber, 864 Cubic Feet 1 set incomplete Keelsons, Amounting to White Oak: 77,807 1,836 1,030 Lineal Feet White Oak Plank, Cubic Feet White Oak Plank Stocks, Cubic Feet White Oak Curved Timber, 22,020 Lineal Feet Wliite Oak Gun Carriage Timber, . . . . 918 White Oak Knees, Yellow Pine: 55,117 Cubic Feet Yellow Pine Beams, 28,615 Cubic Feet Yellow Pine Mast Timber, 16,837 24 4,668 42 633 42 412 00 1,431 40 7,389 90 31,270 20 16,882 85 St. Domingo Mahogany: 1,500 Feet 5 inch St. Domingo Mahogany Plank, 7,0i)l) Feet 4 mch St. Domingo Mahogany l^laiik, 2,oU0 Feet 3 inch St, Domingo Mahogany Plank, 1, ()•')() Feet 2 inch St. Domingo Mahogany Plank, 270 00 1,260 00 451) 00 189 00 6,101) Feet 1 inch St. Domingo Mahogany Boards, 1,638 00 Bay wood: 1,940 Feet 5 inch Baywood Plank, 2,59S Feet 4 inch Baywood Pl.uik, 5,456 Feet 3 inch Baywood Plank, 1,830 Feet 2 inch Bnywood Plmk, 7,837 Feet I inch Baywood Boards, Cherry: 840 Feet 3 in-h Cherry Plank, 2,380 Feet 2 inf b Cherry Plank, 5,982 Feet I inch Cherry Boards, 349 20 467 64 982 08 329 40 1,410 66 58 80 166 60 418 74 [Doc. No. 40.] , 111 Black Walnut: 462 Foet 4 inch Bla^k Walnnt Plank, - 32 34 279 Feet 3 inch Bhvk Wuhmt l»lani<, - 19 53 13,374 Feet 1 inch Black Waiaui Boards, - 930 18 Ash Logs: 273 Cubic Feet Ash Logs, - - 87 36 Ash: 2S7 Feet 5 inch Ash Plank, - - 1 1 4S 4,268 Feet 4 inch Ash Plank, - - 170 72 21,884 Feet 3 inch A^sh Plank, - - 875 36 2,6^7 Feet 2i inch Ash Plank, - - 107 48 6,249 Feet 2 inch Ash Plank, - - 249 96 18,015 Feet U inch A-;h Plank, - - 720 60 30,834 Feet Tinch Ash Boards, - - 1,233 36 Elm: 6,555 Feet 4 inch Elm Plank, - - 327 75 20,480 Feet 3 inch Elm Plank, 276 Feet 2 inch Elm Plank, 1,599 Feet 1.^ inch Elm Plank, 271 Feet 1 inch Elm Boards, 9,595 Feet | inch Elm Boards, Cypress: 5,879 Feet 1| inch Cypress Plank, - 45,423 Feet 1 inch Cypress Boards, 4(),291 Feet f inch Cypress Boards, 2,256 Feet ^ inch Cypress Boards, Elm Gun Carriage Timber: 1,524 Feet Elm Gun Carriage Timber, - 99 06 Merchantable White Pine: 2,254 Feet 3 inch Merchantable White Pine Plank, 67 62 15,549 Feet 2 inch M'^rchantable White Pine Plank, 466 47 21,790 Feet 1.^ inch Merchantable While Pine Plank, 653 70 1,120 Feet 1 inch Merchantable White Pine Board.s, 33 60 Clear White Pine: 856 Feet 5 inch Clear While Pine Plank, 36 39 28,592 Feet 4 mch Clear While Piue Plank, 1,215 16 J ,024 00 13 80 79 95 13 55 479 75 235 16 1,816 92 1,851 64 90 24 112 [Doc. No. 40.] 28,434 Feet 3 inch Clear White Pine Plank, 1,208 45 92,562 Feet 2 inch Clear White Piue Plank, 3,933 88 112,730 Feet Ih inch Clear White Pine Plank, 4,791 03 28,073 Feet 11 inch Clear White Pnie Plank, 1,218 60 64,793 Feet 1 inch Clear White Pine Boards, 2,753 70 48,642 Feet f inch Clear While Pine Boards, 2,067 28 Oar Rafters: 1,484 Oar Rafters, .... 1,484 00 Capstan Bars: 322 Capstan Bars, - - - - 634 34 Hickory Butts: 51 Hickory Butts, - - - - 127 50 Locust: 1,096 Cubic Feet Locust Timber, - - 1,370 00 Keel Pieces: 22,237 Cubic Feet Keel Pieces, - - 12,230 35 Rudder Stocks: 3,715 Cubic Feet Rudder Stock, - - 2,229 00 In Mast House: For Line of Battle Ships: Main, Fore and Mizen Masts and Bowsprits, 9,068 99 1 Topmast, 2 Topsail Yards, 2 Topmast Yards, 183 35 1 Topmast, - - - - 126 00 For Frigates: 3 Topsail Yards and 2 Topmasts, - 182 40 1 Jibboom and 1 Spanker lioom, - - 90 00 3 Pole Topgallant Masis, 3 Topsail Masts, 95 00 6 Topgallant Yards, 3 Gatls, - - 70 00 2 Swinging Booms, 3 Slump Topgallant Masts, 45 00 5 Royal Yards, 2 Whiskers, - - 30 00 1 Dolphin Striker, 4 Topmast S. S. Booms, 54 00 1 Flying Jibboom, 4 Topgallant S. S. Booms, 17 00 1 Set Studding Sail Yards, - - 20 00 1 Mizzeu Mast, - • • • 60S 40 [Doo. No 40] 113 1 Bowsprit, - - - - 893 40 1 Bowsprit Cap, - - - - 20 00 2 Half Main Yards, 4 Half Topsail Yards, 525 32 1 Topmast, 2 Topgidlant Masts, - - 83 36 I Mizen Topsail Yard, - - - 1 1 00 3 Lower Trestletreo.s, - - - 20 00 For 2d Class Frigates: 1 Foremast, 725 00 For Sloops: 2 Topmasts, I Topsail Yard, 2 Stuinp and 3 Pole Topgallant Masts, 1 Trysail Mast, 5 Topgallant S. S. Masts, 2 Gaifs, 2 Topmasts S. S. Booms, 4 Topgallant and 3 Royal Yards, - 5 Topmasts, spare, 4 Topmasts, - - - '' 1 Half Lower Yard, 1 Jibboom, 2 Foremasts, 2 Mizen Masts, 1 Bowsprit, For Brigs: 2 Lower and 2 Topsail Yards, I Topgallant and 1 Royal Yard, - 1 Main Boom, 2 Caffs, 1 Jibboom, 1 Flying Jibboom, 3 Topmasts, I Top, 2 Swinging Booms, 1 Topgallant Mast, 6 Spruce Poles, I Sprnce Pole, 1 Spruce Spar, 5 inch, 4 Spruce Spars, 26 inch, 4 Spruce Poles, 6 Spruce Poles, 1 Spruce Spar, 4 inch, 1 Spruce Pole, 1 Spruce Spar, 17 inch, 4 S|)ruce Poles, 4 Spruce Pea Slicks, 4 Sprnce S|)arp, 28 inch, - 7 Spruce Poles, 1 Spruce Npar, 8 inch, 1 Spruce Pule, 71 400 00 52 00 21 00 44 00 30 00 250 00 250 00 134 96 563 80 151 50 22 00 5 00 20 00 10 00 25 00 7 50 1 74 29 1 00 5 20 1 16 1 74 80 29 3 40 1 16 11 (Ml ' 5 60 2 03 1 60 29 114 [Doc. No. 40.] Boats on Hand: Barge, old, Cutter, old, Laiiru'h, old. Launch, old, ... Barge, old, Launch, old, . . - Launch, old, . . - Cutter, old, Cutter, old, Cutler, half finished, Cutior, old. Whale Boat, old, Launch, old, ... Cutter, old, ... Cutter, old, . . . Whale Boat, half finished, Launch, old. Cutler, (Ad, Cuiter, old. Whale Boat, old, Floating Water Engine Boat, old, Launch, old, Whale Boat, old. Gig, old, Gig, old. Gig, old. 100 00 loO 00 600 00 400 00 200 00 500 00 400 00 200 00 350 00 200 00 150 00 200 00 350 00 200 00 150 00 125 00 600 00 200 00 200 00 150 00 300 00 75 00 60 00 50 00 200 00 150 00 $701,193 11 WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosportf Oct. 10, 1861. [Doc. No. 40, J 115 Miscellaneous Articles on hand 30th June, 1861. A quantity of -Rougli Dressed Stone, valued at 9,607 66 A quantity of Rough Stone, valued at 2,422 31 A quantity of Slate, valued at 7,822 17 Medicines and Medical Stores at Hos- pital, • 5,600 00 Medicines and Medical Stores at Navy Yard, 579 06 19,852 14 — 6,079 06 $25,931 20 WM. H. PETERS, Com'r. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va. Oct. 19, 1861. 116 [Doc. No. 40.] REPORT Of Provisions, Clothing and Small Stores on hand at the Gosport Nacy Yard 30th June, 1S61, and turned over for the iise of the Confederate States. Provisions: 11,089 lbs. Bread, - - - - 443 56 991 bbls. Beef, .... 15,856 00 674 bbls. Pork, .... 13,480 OU 44.^ bbls. Flour, - - - - 289 25 854 lbs. Rice, .... 38 43 5,012 lbs. Dried Apples, ... 338 31 2,394 lbs. Pickles, - - - - 119 TO 684 lbs. Sugar, .... 56 43 270 lbs. Tea, - - - - 91 80 585 lbs. Coffee, .... 99 45 1,939 lbs. Batter, ... - 562 31 589 lbs. Cheese, - - - - 106 02 92 Gallons Beans, ... - 15 64 728 Gallons Molasses, - - - 291 20 948^ Gallons Vinegar, . . - 142 28 61 U Gallons AVhiskey, - - - 189 57 28,800 Rations Mixed Vegetables, - - 460 80 3,865 Bread Bags, . - - - 1,584 65 Clothing: 211 Pea Jackets, .... 1,92643 2,022 Blue Cloth Round Jackets, - - 12,738 60 992 Blue Flannel Jumpers, - - 1,269 76 1,942 Blue Cloth Trowsers, - - - 6,797 00 '9.37 Blue Satinet Trow5«ers, - - 2,155 10 1,972 Canvas Duck Trowsers, - - 2,16^20 1,937 Barnsley Sheeting Frocks, - - 2,169 44 69 Blue Flannel Over Sliirts, - - 100 74 1,044 Blue Flannel Under Shirts, - - 1,127 52 341 Blue Flannel Drawers, - - 3.54 64 4,822f Yards Blue Flannel, - - 1,929 10 3, 130|- Yards Barnsley Sheeting, - . - 1,909 76 4,620 Yards Canvas Duck, - - l,3b6 23 3,292 Yards Blue Nankeen, - -. 313 74 [Doc. No. 40.] 117 1,501 Pairs Calf Skin Shoes, - - 2,551 70 1,017 Pairs Kip Skin Shoes, - - 1,525 50 4,704 Pairs Woolen Socks, - - - 1 ,458 24 178 Mattresses, - - - . 818 80 1,728 Blankets, - - - . 3,162 24 623 Blue Cloth Caps, - - . 392 49 350 Seamless Caps, - - . 318 50 375 Black Silk Handkerchiefs, - - 375 00 26 Pair Linen Trowsers, - - - 17 42 46 I'jxtra Mattress Covers, - - 24 84 36 Gntta Percha .Jackets, - - 144 00 45 Gutta Percha Trowsers, - - 112 50 38 Gutta Percha Caps, - - - 29 26 96 Yards Painted Cloth, - - . 48 00 935 Yards Burlaps, - - . 149 60 Small Stores: 12,306 lbs. Tobacco, - - . . 4,485 lbs. Salt Water Soap, - 100 lbs. Beeswax, - - . . 282.^ lbs. White Thread, 200.^ lbs. Black Thread, 426 Pieces Ribbon, 756 Pieces White Tape, 394 Pieces Black Tape, 60 Spools Cotton, 260 Pocket Handkerchiefs, - 59 Papers Needles, 891 Thimbles, . . . . 428 Jack Knives, .... 197 Pairs Scissors, .... 144 Razors, .... 121 Razor Straps, . - - . 26 Shaving Boxes, ... 31 Shaving Brushes, 444 Cakes Soap, .... 169 Scrub Brushes, 202 Blacking Brushes, 14 Dozen Eiii^le Buttons, large, 126 Dozen Medium Buttons, 272 Dozen E;igle Buttons, - 2,955 Dozen Dead Eye Buttons, 407 Fine Combs, .... 228 Coarse Combs, 164 Mess Kettles, .... 120 Mess Pans, .... 2,830 38 224 25 28 00 240 13 170 42 268 38 18 90 7 88 2 25 31 20 89 8 91 98 44 29 65 33 12 16 94 6 76 4 65 13 32 28 73 32 32 3 92 34 02 43 52 29 55 01 05 47 88 164 00 66 OU 118 [Doc. No. 40.] 1,058 T^in Pots, . . . . 559 Tin Pans, . . - . 37 Spoons, . . - - 2,897 B.ittles Mustard, 324 Bottles Pepper, . - - - 324 Boxes Blacking, 2,200 Hands Grass, . - . - Miscellaneous or Contingent Account: 10,lS5f lbs. Candles, - - - - 6 Iron Chests, . . . - 743 Small Store Boxes, 4 Sets Paymasters' Books. 95 22 55 90 2 22 347 64 220 50 14 58 65 00 2,648 30 185 00 222 90 $90,032 37 [Doc. No. 40.] 119 REPORT Of Articles belonging to the Light House Department, on hand June 30, 1861. Articles from Cape Henry Light House: 4 lOOGallm Oil Butts, ISO Gallon> Sperin.Oil, 3 Mechanical Lan)ps, 2(J order, 1 Oil Ft-eder, .... 1 Rport, Oct. 19, 1861. 126 [Doc. No. 40.] Recapitulation of Paper D. Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, - - 341,536 S3 Miscellaneous Ariicles in ilie various Store Houses, 7.")3.()00 83 Timber and Timber Materials and Spars, - G'.tl,. "11:53 11 Hoats, ..... r).r>(3() 00 Stone and Granite, .... 19,So2 14 Medicines and Medical Stores, - - 6,079 06 Provisions, ..... 34,165 40 Clotbiiig, ..... 47,474 35 Small Stfires and Contingent, - - 8,392 62 Miscellaneous Articles in Light House Department, 25,283 59 $1,937,667 93 [Doc. No. 40.J 127 E. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS IN MONEY FROM THE 21ST OF APRIL TO THE 30TH JUNE, 1861. Report of Dishurscmcnis at the Naval Station, Notfo//:, from the 2\st April, IS()1, to the 'SOth June, 18G1, bi/ the Loinnion- wealth of Vir 20 79 20 21 57 6(» 23 479 ir. 24 90 8« 26 630 75 27 186 68 29 290 13 30 1,155 70 3.5 357 84 36 112 97 38 318 00 42 479 99 43 270 01 ► 44 621 81 46 367 29 46 545 31 48 438 57 49 609 18 51 320 00 52 310 5') 53 210 83 64 635 85 56 310 60 66 310 50 57 468 60 69 689 33 61 136 62 62 289 8.> 63 4fi7 45 64 310 60 65 810 60 66 600 I'i t7 MS M 138 [Doc. No. 40.] Cuttinp Macliino, double head, CuttiiifT Maeliino, doiiMe head, Cuttin^r Machine, siiiple head. Cutting Macliine, single liead. Cutting Machine, doul)K' licad, Milling Band Spring and Swivels, Slitting Screws, Milling Points and Sliouldcrs of Side Screws, Drilling Sundries, ... Punching and Turning, launching and Turning, Cutting Machine, har stay, Cutting ilachine, single head, Cutting Machine, bar stay, Turning I'pi^er Hands, Turning Middle Bands, Milling Tang Screws, swing post. Mining Breech Plate and Guard Bows' Screws, Mining Screws, Slitting Lock Screws, Milling Guard Bow Nuts and Lock Screw Heads, Milling Lock Screws, Turning Guard Plate, Drilling, tour spindles, - Tapping Ramrods, Drilling (iuard Plates, three spindles, Drilling Sundries, one spiinlle. Drilling Sundries, one spindle, Tapping Cones, Milling Breech Plate Screws, Milling Butt Knd of Barrels, Lathe Turning Hand, Cutting Macliine, liar stay. Milling B.irrels to Length, second time. Cutting Machine, bar siay. Spotting Barrels and Drilling Coneseats, Cutting Machine, bar stay, Drilling Coneseats, four spindles. Milling Bayonet Socket to Length, Machine for Cupping Ramrods, (jrinding Dies and Milling Barrel Muzzles, - Lever Press for Sundries, Milling Muzzli's, ^econd time, Cutting Macliine, bar stay, Size J$oring Bayonet, Turning Bayonet Clasps, Cutting Machine, bar stay, Drilling Bayonet Clasps, one spindle, Milling Lock Plates, Milling Breech I'lates, - Cutting Machine, single head. Cutting Machine, single head, Planing Mnchine, huge, Cutting Trigger Blades, Cutting Machine, bar stay. Cutting Machine, single head, No. Amouut. 69 $274 6 70 274 6 71 241 6 72 230 6 78 270 74 75 6 75 69 2 76 134 3 77 60 : 78 473 2 79 473 •_ 81 2i»5 ( 82 272 h 63 295 ti 85 330-5 86 345 3 87 180 ( 88 180 (] 89 176 4 90 166 G 91 97 b 92 9ii fl 93 273 e 94 313 7 ltd 83 1 96 267 h 98 68 1 99 142 1 102 1<5 S 105 4 S 1(»7 193 '. 108 Iti7 1 111 299 ( 115 100 ^ 117 295 I 119 195 ^ 118 295 t 120 458 ] 122 2i'8 ( 123 183 r 126 180 t 126 135 ( 127 252 ' 128 295 t 129 176 i 130 220 h 131 295 ( 133 140 ( 134 137 1 138 252 ( 139 243 ( 140 244 1 141 608 ^ 142 180 ( 143 212 1 144 287 6 [Doo. No. 40.] 139 Cutting Machine, double head, Cuttiiifi Machine, dout)le head, Fly Tress Stam])iiiij Lock Plates, Jlilliiif:; Screws, single head, Jlillinp; Guard Bows, Jtilling Tunil)lers, Milling Rods and Cones, Milling Ramrods, Milling and Chanihering Barrels, Milling Magazine Joints, Slugging Hai-rels, Slugging Barrels, I'unching and Trimming Machine, Draw Polishing Machine, Sharpening Saws, Sharpening Saws, Cutting Machine, bar stay. Cutting Machine, bar stay. Rifling Machine, Tilt Hammer Bayonet Blades, CuttinjT Machine, bar stay, Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Buff Giinding Bayonet, Drilling Machine, Edging Machine, butt plates. Drilling Machine, sundries, Cutting Machine, bar .stav, Do. do. Do. ' do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. double head, bar stay. Do. single head, bar stay, Do. double head, bar star, Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Do. do. Cutting Coneseats and Bearing Edgee, Drilling, six spindles, Rifling Macliino, Jlitliug Machine, No. Amount. 145 |296 62 146 295 62 147 72 0(» 151 274 64 1.52 411 83 1.5.3 232 2(t 1.57 180 00 158 254 07 159 290 07 160 81 65 161 262 67 162 262 68 16.3 136 80 164 1,579 99 165 31 86 166 29 70 167 295 62 168 295 62 169 557 17 176 793 31 187 295 62 188 295 62 189 295 62 190 295 62 19.3 297 12 194 299 85 195 3<'8 49 196 272 61 2(i9 91 58 235 180 00 236 360 00 237 180 Ci9 240 804 67 241 304 57 242 304 58 243 299 02 244 299 02 245 299 02 246 299 02 247 810 77 948 310 77 249 310 77 250 310 77 251 310 77 252 310 77 253 306 40 254 306 40 255 306 40 266 306 40 267 3()6 40 268 306 40 259 306 40 262 218 28 263 260 75 264 427 67 266 144 00 140 [Doc. Ko. 40.] Ciittinp; to Length and Shaping Butt?, Bcddiiiir Guards, .... Drilliufr and Tappinp Stocks, Turniiif: Bctwei'U Bandit, Cuttiuf; on Band;*, .... Bedding Barrel, .... Bedding Locks, .... Edging Lock Plates, .... Beveling Lock Plates, .... Milling Magazine, .... Tapping Ramrods, .... Hand Latlie, .... Engine Lathe, .... Cutting Coneseats for Barrels, Killing Machine, .... Cutting Gearing, .... Boring Barrels, smooth, Tapping Breech Screws, Tapping Ball Screws and Guard Bows, Tapi)ing Barrels, .... Drilling Macliine, .... Index Cutting Machine, Hand Lathe, small, .... Engine Lathe, .... Milling Butts and Chambering Barrels, Killing Machine, .... Band Lathe, small geared. Profiling Machine, stocks. First Cutting around Coneseat, ... Smooth Boring Machine, Milling Bayonet Blades, ... Kew Drill Press, four spindles, Is'ew Drill Press, four spindles, ... Clamp Milling Machine for Screws Side Rest, Kew Milling Machine, Do. do. - - - - Stocking do. .... Killing Machine, in progress, Machine in i)rogress, legs and table. Head and Tail jilocks lor Laihe, - Wiper Machine, twistitig. Tilt Hanuiier Head, .... Blast Fan, ..... Cast Iron Forges, .... 569 Hangers, weighing 80 lbs. each, 409 feet .vlain Line Shafting, at *4 per foot, 407 feet Counter Line Shafting, at $i-l per foot, 80 Machine Fixtures, - - Regulator for Water Wheel, Machine for Rolling Barrels, incomplete, 831 feet Counter Line Shafting, not in use, $2 per foot, 3(i6 feet Main Line Shafting, not in tise, $2 per foot, - Apparatus for Small Polishing Wheels, Total, No. 2 112 1 267 |357 268 1,791 269 1,740 ' 270 1,018 271 808 272 2,087 273 2,002 275 875 276 868 277 448 280 125 281 76 282 468 283 353 284 577 285 585 286 338 287 399 288 121 289 596 290 238 291 540 293 121 296 310 297 330 294 416 295 117 298 1,500 299 300 64 310 [Doc. No. 40.] 141 Machinery received from Harper s Ferry up to September 1, 18C1. BELTING Belting, Do. - Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Inches wide. Number feet. Price. 2 2,025 $0 06 3 3,498 10 4 394 28 6 209 18 6 154 22 1 93 26 8 276 30 9 142 34 10 32 33 13 90 60 14 42 75 18 90 1 00 Amount. 1121 60 349 80 110 32 37 62 53 88 24 18 82 80 48 28 10 56 54 00 31 50 90 00 Total, |994 44 143 [Doc. No. 40.] Tools received from I{arper\ 2 73 3 70 90 8 91 I) 5it 76 1 04 61 24 66 5 60 1 00 2 30 2 03 91 <) 17 00 50 15 00 3 00 10 00 1 20 60 U 49 $22 00 1 00 12 00 2 88 634 68 2,112 50 92 64 67 28 2 03 94 35 6 60 99 00 66 17 55 64 123 17 507 00 610 00 273 0<) 1,071 00 5 00 9 75 6 00 316 84 28 62 211 31 1,391 50 1 96 43 50 5 27 2 2 1 2 6 262 08 18 6 I 7 20 908 82 12 60 5< 00 2 08 40 87 320 68 61 60 35 1 164 10 42 63 25 48 85 00 520 00 15 ()0 8 00 10 00 8 40 50 22 64 144 [Doc. No. 40.] Xo. Price. Amount. $ c. m. Seives, .... 2 1 81 13 62 Screw Drivers, - - - 68 41 27 88 Screw Plates, ... 13 1 80 23 4l» Squares, assorted, 15 9a 13 50 Sledges, sniitlis'. 35 3 08 H 7 80 Stamps, letter, ... 3(15 25 76 25 Stakes, iron, . . . 36 3 27 117 72 Stakes, lead, ... 5 1 00 5 1 Straight Edges, 2 1 23 2 46 Swedge Boxes, ... l(i4 14 88 1,547 52 Swedge JuiitpiTs, . . . 138 5 55 765 90 Swedge Dies, ... 138 83 114 54 Swedge, witli handles, 188 1 75 329 00 SweiJge .Junipers, 3 5 dO 15 00 Swedge Dies, - . . 3 1 50 4 50 Swedge Cast Iron Blocks, - 48 23 21 1,114 OH Swedge, with handles, 188 83 156 04 Spoke Shaves, - . - 15 48 7 20 Stocks, drilling and milling. 1 3 00 3 00 Stocks, penciling and trimming. 12 6 00 72 (lO Scales for Main Springs, 1 35 00 35 0(» Sets for Bauds, - - . 4 20 80 Sets, assorted, ... 15 25 3 75 Sti'aight Edges, - . - 1 50 50 Swedges, smiths', ... 204 1 90 378 60 Taps, metal, ... 675 1 88 1,269 00 Tongs, snulhs', ... 275 1 15 316 25 Tongs, assorted. 25 2 89 72 26 Tools, marking barrels. V) 10 00 20 00 Vices, bench, ... 147 8 40 1,234 80 Vices, baud, ... {) 2 50 22 50 Vices, lever. 9 38 20 343 80 Vices, barrel, ... 2 14 67 29 34 Wheels, grinding, 2 2 00 4 00 Water Pots, ... 2 1 97 3 94 Wrenches, sliding. 5 1 75 8 75 Wrenches, assorted. 164 1 45 237 80 Files, ... 45,36U 27 12,247 20 Portable Forge, - . . 1 50 00 60 00 Swedging Cast Iron Blocks forging Guard Bows, 1 75 00 75 00 Model Tools, Kifled iVlusket, - 67 16 12 5 1,080 38 $37,307 29 [Doc. No. 40.] 145 Stock received from Harper^ Ferry up to September 1, 1861. No. Price. Amount. $ c. m. Grindstones, 26 84 89 $872 25 Round Iron, 6,815 05 840 75 Iron, various sizes, - 84,905 10 8,490 60 Iron, Bar for Barrels, 75,335 08 9 6,704 81 Wire Iron, 13,640 10 1,264 00 Wire Brass, 65 2 45 9 29 83 Cast Steel, 80,434 19 6,782 46 Cast Steel, Rifle Barrels, 5,225 16 836 00 Copper Ingot, 1,224 27 330 48 Copper, scrap, 4,350 20 870 00 Emery, 1,210 08 6 102 85 Glue, 150 25 5 38 25 Box Composition, 800 25 75 00 Borax, 90 23 20 70 Old Tools, unserviceable, 9,565 12 6 194 38 Soft Solder, 10 62 6 20 Old Files, worn, 755 02 15 10 Steel Wire, 166 41 6 68 47 Sheet Steel, 322 20 64 40 Bolts and Nuts, 2,162 10 216 20 35 Bushels Casehardening, - 60 17 50 4 Carboys Sul. Acid, 480 08 6 16 80 Pig Lead, 3,100 04 5 139 50 Lead Pipe, old. 1,756 04 6 79 02 1 Iron Hammer, shape. 40 11 6 4 60 32 Gallons Coal Oil, per gallon, - 75 24 00 Total, $26,604 06 75 i4e [Doc. No. 40.] Recapitulation. Rifle Musket, model 1855, . Percussion Musket, model 1842, Machinery, Beltiug, Tools, Stock, $45,604 64 11,593 00 86,657 9:^ 994 44 37,307 29 26,6()4 05 Total, $207,661 36 Note. — Tlie niacbinery in the foregoinfj is inventoried ten per cent, less than shown by the Harper's Ferry inventory. This reduction is made to cover cost of repairing machinery, &c. The foregoing property was received by the State of Virginia from the Uaited States Armory, Harper's Ferry, Virginia. [Doc. No. 40.] U7 Machinery and Tools sent to th-e State of Tennessee, by ordfr of the Confederate States War Department. Harper's Ferry Machinery and Tools not included in the list of Ma- chinery and Tools retained in the Confederate States Armory, Rich- mond, Virginia, to wit: One Rifling Machine, One fine Boring Machine, Four Milling Machines, One Hand Breech Screw Cutting Machine, One Vertical Drill Press, eight spindles. One set Tools for making Morse Breech Loading Carbines, Total, $400 06 315 14 600 00 50 00 694 47 350 00 il, $2,309 67 148 [Doc. No. 40] Maekitury received from J. R. Andereon Jc Co. and tent to the Staie of lenneeeee. One Profiling Machine. .... $408 00 One Cicnr Cuttinp Machine, .... 857 00 One Vertical Drill Tress, • - - - 881 60 Total, 11,096 60 [Doo. No. 40.] 149 I certify that the foregoing inventory has been carefully made, and is correct. S. ADAMS, Master Armorer, Sept. .30, 1861. Mr. Adams, who signs ahove, was authorized to act for Virginia in taking this inventory and valuing the articles. C. DIMMOCK, Col. of Ordnance of Virginia. J. GORGAS, Lieut. Col. Chief of Ordnance for Confederate Statea. Received the foregoing property from the State of Virginia. J. GORGAS, Lifut. Col. Chief of Ordnance. Oct. 7, 1861. 150 [Doc. No. 40.] Machirury, Tools, (tc. supplied the Virc/inia State Armory hy J, R. Anderson d' Co. Engine Lathe, small, Engine Lathe, medium, Engine Lathe, large, liench Hand Latlic, small. Double Drop Hammers, Fan Blower, Vices, bench, Punching Press, large, 2J inch Shafting and Fixtures complete, 65 feet, 2i in. Shafting and Fixtures complete, 118 ft. 5 in. 2 in. Shafting and Fixtures complete, 87 ft. 7 in. 2^- in. Shafting and Fixtures complete, 73 ft. 5 in. Compound Planing Machine, Power Planer to plane 5 feet long, Upright Drill, No. 3, single spindle, Smith.s' Bellows, Smiths' Anvils, Power Planer to plane 1^ feet long, 4 feet Pulley, finished, 5 feet Pulleys, finished, 3 feet Pulleys, finished, 30 inch Pulley, finished, 40 inch Pulley, finished, 20 inch Pulley, finished, 3 feet Pulleys, finished, 18 inch Clamp Pidleys, cast iron, 14 inch Clamp Pulley, cast iron, 12 inch Clamp Pulleys, cast iron, 10 inch Clamp Pulley, cast iron, 8 inch Clamp Pulleys, cast iron, Sets Counter Shafts, Pulleys, Hangers, &c. Sets Counter Shaft.s, Pulleys, Hangers, &c. Turbin Water Wheel, 75 Horse Power, - Gum Belting 8 inch to 12 inch wide, 230 feet, ) Leather Belting, assorted widths, 546 feet, ) Screw Clamp, for lacing large Belts, Pair Brasser for Barrel Press, - Sundries, Smith's work for Hammers, 1,135 lbs. Sundries, Castings for Hammers, 4,786 lbs. Sundries, Castings for Gun Barrels, &c. 968 lbs. Sundries, Castings for (lun Barrels, &c. 954 lbs. Sundries, Castings for Rolling Mill, 13,864 lbs. 10 Wall Hangers ready for Bolts, 1,333 lbs. 12 Wall Hangers Plates, 940 lbs. Couplings, Screw Bearings, Pulleys and other Castings, 6,302 lbs. 29.144 lbs. 1 1 1 1 2 1 17 1 153 00 204 (lO 331 00 50 00 667 50 183 60 5 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 625 00 437 50 250 00 25 00 12 11 660 00 75 00 50 00 40 00 35 00 40 00 20 00 40 00 18 00 15 00 14 00 12 00 10 00 20 00 50 00 ,922 63 308 80 5 00 12 50 16 06 1,748 64 Total, 15,314 42 [Doo. No. 40.] 151 Certified, to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct. S. ADAMS, Master Ar7norer. Sept. 30, 1861. Mr. Adams, who pigne above, was authorized to act for Virginia in taking thia inventory and valuing the articles. C. DIMMOCK, Col. of Ordnance of Virginia. J. GORGAS, Lieut. Col. Chief of Ordnance for Confederate States. Received the foregoing machinery and tools from the State of Virginia. J. GORGAS. Lieut, Col. Chief of Ordnance. [Doo. No. 40.] 158 INVENTORY OF HIFLE MA.CriINERY, SENT TO FAYETTE VILLE, NOliTII CAROLINA. 76 [Doc. No. 40.J 155 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, War Dkpartmfnt, ) Ordnance Office, Ricliiiiond, Oct. 31, 1861. ) Your Excellency: According to tlic terms of tlie articles of aprcemont, in regard to the transfer of tlie armory property, it was required tliat an officer of the State Ord- nance sliould lie present at the taking of the inventory at Fayetteville of tlje pro- perty forwarded there. The ordnance department of Virginia was notified that this department was prepared to take that inventory, and was informed by the Colonel of Ordnance of Virginia that an ofl^cer would he sent on a certain day. Our man was sent from here, and after waiting at Fayetteville several days, without tlie ajipearance of tlie State officer, proceeded to take the inventory under the direction of Captain J. C. Booth, commanding officer of the post. I present herewith a copy of that iuventory. Very respectfully, Your ob't serv't, J. GORGAS, Lieut. Col. Chief of Ordnance. His Excellency J. Letcher, Goveriwr of Virginia, [Doc. No 40.] 157 Components received from ITarpcr\6 62 66 12 77 67 76 54 66 153 51 8 92 16 96 19 73 8 01 16 20 239 40 460 80 24 86 4 58 11 84 27 00 67 62 $12,806 48 [Doo. No. 40.] 159 Components received from Harper's Ferry up to September 1, 1861. PERCUSSION RIFLE, MODEL 1842. No. Price. Amount Stocks : 1 c. m. Finished, ... 29 91 26 39 Barrels : Finished, 112 5 50 61 60 Variotis stages, 390 4 20 163 80 Upper Bands : Finished, 1,420 25 355 00 Lower Bands: Finished, ... 100 09 8 9 80 Side Plates : Finished, ... 161 05 3 8 53 Box Plates : Various stages. 488 66 322 08 Butt Plates: Finished, ... 229 21 48 09 Guard Plates: Completed, ... 19 28 6 32 Lock Plates: Finished, ... 670 39 261 .30 Tumbler Screws: Finished, 1,280 02 2 25 60 Ramrods: Forged, 159 25 39 76 Finished, 8 39 3 12 Ramrod Springs: Finished, 188 01 9 3 57 Hammers: Various stages, .•5.30 34 112 20 Ramrod Tips: Cast, 634 03 8 24 09 Front Sights: Cast, 2,300 01 23 fKl Swivels: Finished, 1.39 06 6 9 03 WijU'rs: Finished, 1,817 06 90 86 Spring Vicos: Finished. 12 18 2 16 Slocks Hall's Rifle: Hough, 1,806 80 641 60 Total, 12,136 78 160 [Doo. No. 40.] ■Machinery received from Harper's Ferry vp to September 1, 1861. No. Amount. Straight Cutting Maobiue, 1 $360 14 Do. - - - 2 860 14 Do. - - - 3 360 14 Do. - - - 4 860 14 Do. - - - 5 359 36 Do. - - - 359 36 Do. - - - 7 S(i8 60 Do. - - - 8 308 61 Do. - - - 9 808 62 Do. . . - 10 308 61 Do. double head, - . 11 323 01 Do. do. . - 12 323 01 Do. single bead, - - 13 13 50 Do. do. - - 14 32 34 Do. doulile head. - - 15 310 50 Do. single head. - - 10 108 00 Do. do. - - 17 108 00 Do. do. - - 18 108 00 Do. do. - - I'J 115 67 Do. do. - - 20 22 50 Do. do. - - 21 22 60 Do. do. - - 22 18 00 Do. double head. - - 23 323 01 Do. do. - - 24 323 01 Do. single head. - - 25 18 00 Do. do. - - 26 18 00 Do. do. - - 27 73 22 Do. do. - - 28 18 00 Do. double head, - . 31 319 15 Hand Planer, . - - 32 460 56 Drilling, tliroe spiiulloPj - - - 33 252 00 Btraiglit Culling, doul^lc h ead. - - 34 310 50 Do. do. . - - 35 310 50 Do. do. . - - 3t; !I0 00 Milling Screws, - - - 37 180 00 Puncliing Press, - - - 3!) 357 30 Rifling Miicliine, - - - 41 496 25 Do. - - - 42 416 04 Drilling Press, - - - 48 115 10 SmootYi lioring Barrels, - - - 44 356 40 Swift do. - - - 45 254 70 Kougli do. - - - 4(5 595 80 Lock and Motnitiiig, - - - 48 445 50 Hand Turning Latlie, - . - - 49 122 85 Loek and Mounting, - - - 60 468 45 Drilling Tips, - - - 51 22 50 Profiling, - - - 52 99 00 Second Turning Stocks, - - - 53 574 02 [Doc. K^o. 40.] 161 Second Turning Stocks, Cutting to length second time, Milling Butts EaiTfls, Spotting Stocks, Cutting for Bands and Taps, Milling Tumblers and Sears, Jlilling Breech Screws, Bedding for Barrels, Lathe for Bands, Lathe for Bands, First Facing Stocks, Sharpening Saws, Milling Swivels, Drilling, three spindles, Milling Sci-ews, Milling Screws, Hand launching Press, Lidex Cutting Machine, Rifling Machine. Lidex Cutting Machine, Edging Components, Milling Butts Barrels, Drilling Barrels, Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Centreing Barrels, Turning Barrels, Turning Barrels, Flats and Ovals, Traversing Lathe, geared. Smooth Boring Barrels, First Turning Stocks, Rand Planer, Turning Lathe, Cutting Engine Saws, Planer, geared, Hand Lathe for wood. Hand Turning Lathe, Traversing Lathe, large. Drill Press, large. Drill Press, four spindles. Second Facing, Milling Screw Drivers, Tapping Barrels, Drill Press, four spindles, Milling Cone.-", ■ Drilling Sundries, four spindles, Milling Swivels, Sawing Butts to length, Turning Guards, Currifig Butu, 77 No. Amount. 64 652 33 56 132 08 68 212 22 59 61 38 60 428 10 61 18(1 00 62 207 14 64 785 78 65 758 86 66 1U2 42 67 209 67 68 32 29 69 91 86 73 364 83 75 220 60 76 220 50 77 82 80 78 617 60 79 482 64 81 617 50 82 289 94 84 180 67 85 273 93 86 273 93 87 273 93 88 273 93 89 273 93 90 273 93 91 273 93 92 273 93 93 350 69 94 617 61 95 660 03 96 481 26 97 186 10 98 340 92 99 450 im 109 225 00 110 18f) 00 111 270 00 112 397 76 113 180 20 114 154 45 116 575 34 116 36.) 76 117 271 80 122 90 00 123 181 85 126 860 8« 126 281 »% 127 258 S8 128 S81 It 129 81 00 ISO •0 00 181 827 47 IM •88 iS 162 [Doc. No. 40.] Drillinfr Bands, .... Drilling Bands, .... Do. .... Do. .... Hand Turning Latlie, .... Drop Ilaninicr, in pait, Jlilling and Tapping Brcccli Screws, Screw Planer, .... Ppotfing Stocks for boards, Profiling Stocks, .... Machine Turning Sword Handles, Drill Press, new, four spindles, "Wiper Machine, .... New Compound Planer, ... Cutting Macliinc, .... Machine Milling Coneseats, ... Machine Milling Cones, Cutting Machine, in progress, ... Do. do. ... Do. do. ... Do. do. ... Engine Lathe, • . . - . Planing Machine, new, ... Small Hand Planer, .... Tapping Machine for screws, Machine Chambering Barrels, in progress, - Machine Milling and Tapping Barrel Screws, in progress, Governor for Water Wheel, ... Machine Heading Stocks, «22 Hangers, at pi Sfl each, 875 Feet Main Line Shafting with couplings, $4 per foot, 270 Feet Counter Line Shafting at .?•! per foot, No. Amount. 137 136 81 138 136 31 139 135 31 140 135 31 141 117 00 142 198 00 143 2.50 20 144 704 83 145 293 3,S 147 8iil 8() _ 594 Oo - 297 00 _ 26 00 - 270 00 - 23 OO - S.')!) 40 - 18 00 - 150 00 - 150 00 - 150 00 - 150 00 Total, 315 00 450 00 148 50 49 50 225 (10 200 (10 50 OO 25 00 1,078 70 I 1,500 00 I 1,080 00 $38,514 41 i [Doc. No. 40.] 163 Belting received from Harper s Ferry up to Scpteynber 1, 1861. Inches wide. Number feet. Price. Amount. 1 c. 1 c. Bcltincj, ... 1 46 04 1 84 Do."^ H 104 05 5 20 Do. - - - 2 259 08 20 72 Do. - 2i 602 10 60 20 Do. - - 3 764 12 91 68 Do. - - - 8* 99 14 13 86 Do. - - - 4 15 18 2 70 Do. - - - 6 108 22 23 76 Do. - - - H 58 27 15 66 Do. - - - 8 40 36 14 40 Do. - - - 8i 37 37 13 69 Do. - - - ^ 57 35 19 95 Do. - - - 42 40 16 80 Total, $300 46 164 [Doc. No. 40.] Tools received from Ilarper\ June 12, 1861. \ Gentlemen of the Convention: It is deemed advisable that I shall accompany the troops, now on their march to North-Western Virginia, and I have therefore determined to leave this city on Saturday morning next, a day sufficiently early to enable me to overtake them at Crab Bottom, in the county of Highland. At a crisis like this, it is the duty of every citizen of the Commonwealth, and especially of her officers, to take such position and perform such duty as will be most likely to advance the common interest and preserve the unity of the State. Influenced by these considerations, and dis- carding ev^erything that looks to personal convenience and com- fort, I have determined to follow the line of duty in the redemp- tion, both in letter and spirit, of the obligations voluntarily as- sumed during my canvass, and since my elevation to the Chief Magistracy of this Commonwealth. I have considered it proper to announce my determination to the representatives of the people, that they may be advised of the reasons for my absence during their session. The Journal of the Council will furnish full information in regard to all that has been done during the recess since your ad- journment, and to it I beg leave to call your attention. I transmit herewith, a list of nominations for the office of Col- onel, which have been confirmed by the Council, and which, under an ordinance adopted by you, are submitted for your approval. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [DOC. NO. xmi.] COMMUNICi^-TION FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMl'rriNG REPORTS FROM COL. CHARLES DIM MUCK AND LT. COL.f JAMES IL BUKTOX, IN REFERENCE TO THE 8T0EES, MACHINEBT, if. AT llAEPEE'S FEBRV. 7f I [Doc. No. 43.] Executive Department, ) June 14, 1861. f Gentletnen of the Convoitioyj: The papers herewith transmitted, from Col. Charles Dimmock and Lieut. Col. Burton, of the Ordnance Department, furnish full information on the subject referred to in your resolution, adopted this day, in reference to the progress ^' made in con- structing the Armory at Richmond." Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 43.] Ordnance Department,") Richmond, June 14, 1861. 3 His Excelle7icyy John Letcher: Governor, — Your note, with the resolution of the iState Con- vention of this date, I have received, and in answer, I lay before you the report of Lieut. Col. Burton, under whom I have placed the entire charge and control of all that appertains to the ma- chinery of the armory. I approve of his views entirely, as they arc from one whom skill and most valuable experience place eminently high as a mechanic, and especially so in connection with an armory. I however hope and believe, that the time he fixes for begin- ning the manufacture of arms, is beyond what may be necessary. Very respectfully. C. DIMMOCK, Colonel of Ordnance. tDoo. No. 43.] Ordnance Department, Richmond; June 14, 1861. Col. C. DiMMOCK, Chief of Ordnance: Sir, — In reply to the resnhition of the State Convention of this date, requesting information with reference to the progress ''made in constructing the Armory at Richmond," and referred to me by you, with instructions to make a report thereon, 1 beg to submit thef^lowing statement: With reference to the progress that has been made in the alter- ation and adaptation of the old buildings of the armory, I may say that they are three-fourths completed; and provided that such shops as are still used in the preparation of gun carriages, (fcc, are vacated at once, the entire alteration of the old buildings can be accomplislied in about one month from this time. With reference to the erection of new buildings, the only building of importance contemplated in the original armory scheme, was one for the reception of the necessary tilt hammers, forges and barrel rolling machinery. This building is well ad- vanced; the walls will be complete in a few days time, and the whole is expected to be under roof in from three to four weeks from this date. With reference to the machinery for the armory, Messrs. Jos. R. Anderson ifc Co., who were the contractors for the whole working plan of machinery, etc., had made good progress up to the time of the secession of the State of Virginia, and they had all their arrangements complete for fully complying with the terms of their contract, and 1 have reason to believe that they would have met all their obligations to the State, had it not been for the change of circumstances, incidental to the political action of the State. The machinery which was sub- con traded for out of the State, by authority, of course cainiot be delivered, und^r existing circtmistances, and hence the necessary suspension of Messrs. Joseph R. Anderson June 15, 1861. f Gentlemen of the Convention: I transmit herewith, the advice of the Council, upon a subject of great importance, and respectfully solicit immediate action. JOHN LETCHER. [Doo. No. 44.] (Confidential.) In Council, June 15, 1861. Advised unanimously, that the attention of the Convention be respectfully invited to the scant supply of powder in our magazines, and that the Governor earnestly urge upon tlie Con- vention, the propriety of giving such encouragement for the manufacture of powder, as will secure, at an early day, the erec- tion of Powder Mills, with capacity sufficient to meet the proba- ble wants of the public service. From the minutes: A copy: P. F. HOWARD, Secretary of the Council, [DOC. NO. XLV.] COMMXJlSriC-A.TION FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF TiHE COMMONWEALTH, SUBMITTING AN ADVICE OF COUNCIL; RELATIVE TO CONMaiONS WITfl SEVELU EAIL KOAPS IN TBE STATl [Doc. No. 45.] Executive Department,") Richmond, June 15, 1861. y Gentlemen of the Convejition: I respectfully submit, for your consideration, an advice of the Council, relative to connections with several railroads in the State, necessary to facilitate military operations. JOHN LETCHER. 81 [Doo. No. 45.] In Couxcil, June 12, 1S61. Advised unanimomlif , That tlie various propositions submitted to the Governor and Council, to make connections lietween the Richmond, FredericK'sbnrir anri Potomac Knih'oad, and the Rich- mond and Peicrsbnrif Railroad, through the city of Richmond, between the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, and the Peters- burg and W'eldon Railroad, through or near the city of Peters- burg, and between the Manassas Gap Railroad, and the Win- chester and Harper's Ferry Railroad; also as to the transfer of the York River Railroad to the State, be referred to the Conven- tion. [I)OC. NO. XLYL] COMMUNIC^TIOlSr FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, IN RESPONSE TO A RESOLUTION OF THE COISTV^ENTION, REQUESTIMO IXrORMATION AS TO THE KCUBER AKD NAMES OF AIDS TO THE GOVERNOR. [Doc. No. 46.J Executive Department, 7 June 14,1861. 5" Gentlemen of the Conve?iiion: I received .yesterday evening, a resolution adopted by your honorable body, and which is in the following words, viz: "Resolved, IMiat the Governor be requested to inform the Convention of the number and names of aids to the Governor, appointed by him, and the rank, pay and emoluments of "Said aids." In response to this resolution, I state, that I have ten aidb. On reference to the Code, chapter 23, section 16, page 140, it will be seen that seven of them have their rank assigned as Bre- vet Colonels of Cavalry. Those seven are, Jeremiah Morton, R. H. Catlett, 8. Basselt French, Marmaduke Johnson, Greenlee Davidson, Henry A. Edmundson and William W, Crump. Two of these gentlemen have been in active service at Harper's Ferry. The other five have been employed laboriously in the performance of necessary service in this city. Of the number, live, I believe, expect to receive pay according to the rank as- signed them by law; but this is an inference drawn from what 1 have heard from others, and not from them. 1 have not consid- ered it either honorable or bccomin^• to inquire whether their ser- vices were to be rendered ^ratuitoiisbj . I was satisfied they were honest, capable and ellicient, and they were therefore se- lected. One of them, with that liberality which has ever marked his character, gave a check for .9500, some time ago, to aid in the prosecution of the war, in which we are now engaged. The remaining three aids, viz: Thomas Dodamead, John S. Caskie and Hugh .Alercer Sianard, were appointed Lieutenants of cavalry, under an ordinance passed by your honorable body, on the lyth day of April last. Mr. Dodamead was appointed, be- cause his services were needed in making arrangements for the speedy transportation of troops. Messrs. Caskie and Slanard h.'ive been in active service — the former at Gloucester Point, the latter at Yorktown — and were of service in procuring and trans- mitting information. In concluding this branch of tlic inquirv, it alfords me pleasure to say, that in the recent engagement at Bethel, INIr. Slanard bore himself with great gallantry through- out the action. The aids provided for under the law of 1859-60, liolding bre- vet rank; are eulitieU io the pay of Lieutcnant*CoU>uel, which 4 [Doc. No. 46.] amounts to S1S5 per month — the pay of Lieutenants ol cavalry is slOO per month. No emolumonts are attached to either posi- tion, under the law of the Confederate Congress. Respectfully JOHN LETCHER. [DOC. NO. XLVII.] COMMU:N"ICA.TIOIvr FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, RETURNING THE NOMINATION OF FRANCIS I. THOMAS, WITH ACCOMPANYLNG DOCUMENTS* [Doc. No. 47.] ExECmVK DnPARTMrN-T,") June 24, 1861. j" Gentlemen of the Convention: I have been requested by Colonel Francis I. Thomas, (whose nomination you n^qnested nie to withdraw, i to transmit to ynu the ciiclnsed letters. As the noniinaiion has not ber*!! with- drawn, the question is still under the control of the Convention. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 43.] Richmond, June 23, 1861. His Excellency , Gov . Letcher: Dear Sir — Colonel Thomas has called upon me in reference to the failure by the Convention, to confirm the commission which you gave him. The statoment which ho makes of his case, the fact that ho was formerly in the army, and that he is now employed in im- portant and confidential services by Gen. Johnston, makes it pro- per that the matter should be re-considered. I would therefore respectfully suggest that, if you see no cause against it, you re-nomiiialc Colonel Thomas for his firmer rank, and send his letter to the Convention, where I will endeavor to have justice done him. Very respectfully, Your servant, ROBERT Y. CONRAD. [Doo. No. 47.] Richmond, June 23, 1861. To his Excellency, John Letcher, Esq., Governor of Virginia: Sir, — Your Excellency will reniembor, that at the period of our attempted npiisiii!^ in Maryland, (April 19, 1861,) I was se- lected, on account of my long previous service in the United States Army, fir a most important and responsihle military posi- tion. I was inuiiediately charged witli tiie duty of arming the State and the city of l3;iltimore, which had been previously most carefully disarmed by Gov. Hicks. In ptnsnance of that dnty, and under written instructions from our leaders, I caiuc tn this State, and labored n)osr assidu- ously in procuring, witii yonr consent, a number of heavy can- non, which I moved overland to Harper's Ferry, intending to plant them fir ih*^ defence of Baltimore. My labors, however, were of no avail, as my State was subjugated before I could get back, and the camion, transported at oiy expense, were turned over to, and used by the authorities of Virginia. When I reached my honjo in Baltimore, an order for my arrest was made by the Lincoln Government, and I was made a refugee from home, I came to Virginia, but brought with me over 2,0U0 Marylanders, who are now in the service of the South. You commissioned me as colonel, to command my own men, and Gen. Johnston placed me on his own staff, and, dnritig his recent operations in the valley of Virginia, by which he tho- roughly broke up the enemy's plans of invasion, he ordered me to Richmond on a mission vital to the safety of his forces. This mission I discharged with such promptness and celerity, as t4, 1861. y Gentlemen of the Convention: The report of Captain Barron, herewith transmitted, will fur- nish tlio information called for by your resolution, adopted this day. Respectfully, .lOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 48.] LIST Of Vcaseh employed by the State of Vii'gijiio. Oefice op Orders axd Detail, "> .Tune 21, 1S63. 5 Steamer '' Virginia,'' Rappahannock River, compensation j5<2,000 per month, and cost of coal, provisions and repairs. Steamer " Logan," York River, compensation ^2,000 permonlh, and cost of coal, provisions and repairs. Steamer ^'Yorktown," Richmond, Virginia, seized. Fitting out as a vessel of war to carry eight guns. Steamer ''Jamestown," Richmond, Virginia, seized. Steam Tug "Teaser," purchased. Mounts two light 32-pound giuis. Employed on James River, Jamestown Island. Steamer ''Northampton," purchased for .$45,000. James River. Steamer "George Page," seized at Alexandria. At Acquia Creek . Steamer "Empire," at xS'orfolk. Terms of charternot reported. S. BARRON, Captain in charge. [DOC. NO. XLIX.] COMMUNICA.TIOj>^ FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, RETURNING THE NOMINATION OP ALFRED BECKLEY, AS COLONEL OF VOLUNTEERS. [Djc. No. 49] Executive ^)RP^RTM•^NT, June 25, 1861. } Gentlemen of the Convention: The name of Alfred Beckley will be found on the hst of colo- nels sent in to your honorable body for confirmation. Since ac- tion was suspended on this nomination, I have received the let- ter herewith transmitted, which shows that he has been actively engaged in raising his regiment, and that his eli'orts have been at- tended with the most gratifying success. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. 84 [Dor. X<1. 49.] Lor.vx CniRT TToi:?!!:. A'iririiiia. To /lis E.rrcllcurij. John LETCtiF.fi, (did the Militanj Councils, Richmond: Gentlemen — It may be presumptiinns on my part, but deem- ing it my fluty to tbo Stale, I proceed to suggest to yon, most lespecttully, that there is imminent danger of Jiaving a portion of our North- West part oi A'irginia cut otf, besides the danger of invasion of our people at various points, and that to my humble apprehension, the only way to check these threatened efforts, (and we hear of an affair in }3arbonr rounty, in which thore has occi^rred an invasion.) is to concentrate upon the head waters of Kanawha, the Gauley head, or somewhere on little Kanawha, within striking distau'^e of Point Pleasant, Parkersburg and AVheeling, ten thousand or more of the Southern or Virginia volunteers, as a rallying point for llic militia, in case the Ohio and Pennsylvania troops, induced by the traitorous solicitations of the disaffected of the North- West, or pan handle counties, should attempt invasion of the State in various directions. The knowledge that an efiective force was within striking dis- tance would restrain these attempts. Just before I left Raleigh, to visit the Wyoming Legion, Boone regiments, with a view of addressing the jieople in general, and the militia, so as to bring about unanimity in our action, and to induce volunteering, there was a report, which I did not believe, that 11,000 men had reached Braxton C. 11., but notwithstand- ing its improbability, it spread and produced a very great panic, even in Greenbrier and Alonroe counties. Now, gentlemen, it was the knowledge of the unprepared ness of our Western Vir- ginia to resist such invasions, that causes these reports to produce such injurious panics, and I beg that you will give serious atten- tion to this letter and to my sincere (whether you may adopt them or not, that is your responsibility,) suggestion. If such a body of men arc not thus posted, there is very great danger of having our State partially dismembered. The Northern Metho- dist ministers arc very active in stiring up a bad feeling among our people, and in soliciting military aid from Ohio and Penn- sylvania, and they should be overawed and restrained by an im- mediate ]irompt military measure, as ^ 1 by me. Besides the great body of our j^eople, our f. nd our little ones, would then feel a sense of security we arne or two companios of volunteers in Nicholas, three in t'ayette, two in RaIoii;h. one in Wyonu'ng. and in I-ogan ihn pvospect ot' a third company. -N<'xt week I visit noone, and will doubtless get np a second company there. I send this dispatch by the hands of .lames Lawson, Esq., a member of the State Convention. With my In'gh regards to each one of your honorable council, gentlemen. 1 am, Your obedient servant, A. BECKLEY, Brig, (jlcti. Commwifibtg 21tli Briiraffr. P. S. — May I request that you will let his Excellency, Presi- dent Davis, of the Confederate States of America, know of this letter. RespectfuUv. A.B. [DOC. i\0. L] COMMUjS'IC-A.TIO]S' FROM THE EXECUT.IVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTING THE NOMINATIONS OF BENJAMIN S. EffELL, JOHN A. CAMPBELL AND WILLIAM SillTB, AM COLONELS OF VOLUNTEERS. [Doc. No. 50.] Executive Department, ") June 26, 1861. y Gentlemen of the Convention: I present for confirmation as colonels of volunteers, viz: Benj. S. Ewell, promoted from the position of Liieutenant Uolonel, which he now fills in the 29th Regiment. John A. Campbell, to take the command of a regiment of vol- unteers which he has raised; and Ex-Governor VVilliam hJmilh. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. 85 [DOC. XO. LLl COMAIUISriC^TIO>r FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTIXG THE NOMINATION OP RICHARD THOMAS ZARVONA, A8 COlOXEl OF VOLUNTEERS. [Doc. No. 51.] Executive Department, ^ .luly 1,1861. ]" Gentlemen of the Convention: I nominate for colonel of volunteers, Richard T. Zarvona, and ask the confirmation of tho nomination by your honorable body. Respectfully, .lOHN LETCHER. [DOC. NO, III.] COJMMXTNIC^TIO:>? FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE C0M3I0NWEALTH, TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION PROM HON. L. P. WALKER, SECRETARY OF WAR, IN RELATION TO THE TIllE OF StUVlCE OF TflE VOLCMEEE lOECES OF VIEdLMi [Doc. No. 52.] Executive DEPART^fFA•T,') July 1,1861. y GcJitlemen of the Convention: I received (through the mai!) at half past nine o'clock ypster- diiy morning, ihe Jerter herewith transmitted, from Hon. Ij. P. Walker, Secretary of \V;ir «'f the Confederate States of America, which it is proper shonid receive action from yonr hody, before )'ou acJjourn. The ordiiiafice piissed by you on the SUth of April, (\o. 23,) prescribns the term of service of t!ie v<.lnnteers, and they have been mustered into service np<>n those terms. All that we have received arc twelve months men, and i have no present hope or expectation, that those wh'» may volunte'^r ia future, will be willing to enter the service np tn terms difl"i-rent from those heretofore prescribed and recognized. The terms proposed in the comnmnicntion of the Secretary of War, if they are to be enforceJ, cannot f;ul to embarrass onr' action in regard to the volunteers received since the date of the transfer, and which must nmv ntmiber several thousand. If this policy shall be carried cut, the resnit will be, that we shall have two armies in the field, under difTerent comniands, and acting independently "f each other, or we will be driven to the necessity of disbanding the volunteers received into the ser- vice since the date of the transfer; in either event conflict and confusion therefore will be the residt, and the efliciency of the service must be seriously impaired. I earnestly hope, ihereft»re, the Convention will take such ac- tion as will .settle these qu<'stion.s in some manner sati.'^faclory to the Confederate States and the State of Virginia. It is my de- sire, and it should be the desire of all, to preserve unity and harmony in our action, and to this end, I am willmg to make every sacrifice that patriotism demands. No adjournment, there- fore, ought to take place untd these questions are salislaciorily adjusted. Respectfully; JOH> LETCHER. SC [Doc, Ko. ft2.] CONFEDEUATE StATE? OF AmF.RICAjT^ War Departmknt, Kichmond, June 29, IbGl. 3 ^,> —Understanding that Virginia troops are being received for twelve nio,.ths, 1 beg to state, tliat the policy adopted by the Pro«^ident is not to receive any troops into the ConU^derate ser- vice for a period less than three years, or for the war. This nile, of course, will not applv to troops in the service of ^ irguna, at the time of the transfer, but it does cover all cases occurrmg since. Very respectfully, .L. P.WALKER, Secrctanj of War. His Excellency, John Letcher, Governor of Virginia. [DOC. NO. LIII.] coMMuisrioATiO]sr FROM THE EXECUTIVE OF THE COMMONWEALTH, TRANSMITTING A COMMUISriCATIOlSr FROM HON. L. P. WALKER, SECRETARY OF WAR. [Doc. No. 53.] ExECUTivK Department, ) November 22, 1861. jT Gentlejnen of the Convention: I have received from Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of War of the Confederate States, the communication herevith trans- mitted, and commend it and its recommendations to your con- sideration. It presents for your action, a subject of the utmost importance, and reveals a state of facts of which I had no knowledge, until they were brought to my attention by the Secretary's letter. • Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. [Doc. No. 53] Confederate States of Am'^.'^tca, I War Department, Richmond, Nov. 22, 1861. ^ Sir, — Will not your Gonventinu do something to protect your own people against atrocious crimes, committed on their persons and property? There are in the army, unfortunately, some desperate charac- ters, men gatiiered from the outskirts and purlieus of large cities, who take advantage of the absence of the civil fiuthorities, to commit crimes, even murder, rape and highway robbery, on the peaceful citizens in the neighborhood of the armies. For these oliences, the punishment should be inflicted by the civil authorities. Our people must not lose their respect for law in the midst of the clash of arms. Some legislation is abso- lutely indispensable to provide for changing the venue; for car- rying the accused into some county, where the process of law is not prevented by the presence of aruiies. There are murderers now in insecure custody, at Manassas, who camiot be tried for want of a court there, and who will escape the just penalty of their crimes. The crimes committed by these men are not military offences. If a soldier, rambling through the country, murders a farmer, or violates the honor of his wite or daughter, court martial cannot properly take cognizance of the offence, nor is it allowable to es- tablish military commissions or tribunals in our own country. I appeal to Virginian legislators for protection to Virginians, and this appeal will, 1 know, be responded to by prompt and efiicieut action. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. P. BENJAAIIN, Secretary of \Var> To John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, 87 [DOC. m LIV.l COMMXJIsriC^TIO]>r FROM THK PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, TRANSMITTING THE CREDETIALS OF HON. ALEXANDER H. STEVENS. i [Doc. No. 54.] To his Excellency, Jorix Letcher, Governor of the. State of Vi7'ginia, i5'c. ^Vc (V*r. Sir, — In response to your communication, conveying to me on behalf of the State of Virginia, the expression of tlie earnest desire of that CommonweaUli to enter into an alhance oflensive and defensive with the Confederate States, ar)d being animated by a sincere wish to unite and bind together onr respective coun- tries by friendly ties, I have appointed Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederate States, as special commis- sioner of the Confederate States to the Government of Virginia; and I have now the honor to introdnce him to you, and to ask for him a reception and treatment corresponding to his station, and to the purposes for which he is sent. Those purposes he will more particularly explain to you. Hoping that through his agency these may be accompIi.shed, I avail myself of this occasion to offer to you the assurances of my distinguished consideration. JEFFERSOxN DAVIS. Montgomery, April 19, 1861. [Doc. No. 54.] Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America. To ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL CONCERX, GREETING: Know ye, that lor the purpose ol estabhshing iViendly relations between the Confederate States of America and the Conmion- wealth of Virginia; and reposing special trust and confiJcnce in the integrity, prudence and ability of Alexander II. Stephens, Vice-President of the Confederate States of America, ap|>ointed special Commissioner of the Confederate States to the Common- wealth of Virginia, I have invested him with full and all manner of power, and authority for, and in the name of the Confederatf' States, to meet and confer with any person or persons authorized by the Government of Virginia, being furnished with like power and authority, and with hmi or them lo agree, teat, consult and negotiate of, and concerning all matters and subjects interesting to both republics; and to conclude a treaty or treaties, con- vention or conventions, touching the premises; transmitting the same to the President of the Confederate States for his final rati- fication, by and with the advice and consent of the Congress of the Confederate States. In testimony whereof, I have caused the .seal of the Confede- rate States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the city of Montgomery, this nine- teenth day of April, A. D. ib'61. JEFFERSOiS DAVIS. By the President: R. Toombs, Secretary of State. f'i,^^:i;;i r