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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-27

Or DINANCE CONCERNING THE GOOD
n ORDER OF THE CITY Of RIGNMOSD.
Passed April 22d, lst J
Be 4 Ortisd CJuRcI re CIR Of RiclDlOnd That
every Hotel Keeper Keepers estSurani5 Keepers OF L. ger
Beer ons o. e a-y Faces which G-ien, Spr, porter,
beer 3er Sold geI away shah close his bar every
ming at 10 O'clock
Eyey person violating this ordinance nay nad twenty dol
by the Mayor and every day aha considered separate
offence.
This Ordinance stan 20 from It's passage.
ap2i-lw Tnos LAWSON, c. @ R.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-27

az SS. PksRhFP MAYO will reopen her sOEOgL ri
Va Sycamore Church. lith street between Bread and Mar
sha Monday IN Che vTeceve few sr1E
boys Terms $50 per session ~ months. iyls-G
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-27
DOGGETT & ANDERSON,

RE receiving the Pail Trade capengs Oh Cloths, MAI
a tn curtiin od cornlces aud B.nds windo' snsde'
carpcs Beds and Mattresses made TO order short
ce Paper hanging done In the city or country BY superior work
ren ror,-
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

GEN. HAIL.ECK.- On the 4th instant, General
IiAlleck issued lengthy general order, Of
which the following is one of the paragraphs:
The laws of the United States conhscate the
property of any master in a slave used for in.
Sucrectionary purposes. Should Congress OK.
tend this penalty to the property of all rebels
in arms, or giving aid, assistance or encourage
ment to the enemy, such provisions will be
strictly enforced. Military officers do not make
laws, but they should obey and enforce them
when made"
Gen. Hslleck, who processes such fear Of
oversepping the act OF Congress for the con-
h,cation OF property, has, nevertheless, issued
many orders for the seizure Of rebel property
mot slaves) which does not come within the
act Of Congress.
Nor has he exhibited the slightest purpose
| to execute even the conhscaton act so far as
slaves are concerned.
In his order driving out OF his lines, and
away from bis lines all escaped slaves, he made
no exception OF such OF them as are liberated
by the act, and who are here on the Potomac
/" received into the military protection of the
| United States,n under Governor Stewards order
to General Mcclellan, OF December 4.
The truth is, General Halleck paid as little
attention to law as he did to the public ssnti
ment Of the country, in his orders In respect Ia
| negroes.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

GOVERNOR LETCHER.-The recent message of
Governor Letcher is published at length In the
New York papers. We subjoin two passages,
which show that the leaders in Virginia have
been long preparing for secession, and that in
January, when they were amusing us with
peace conferences" Governor Letcher was
consulting military men as to the ways aud
means of capturing Fortress Monroe:
"For this struggle, so suddenly commenced
Virginia had for some time been making such
preparations as her means enabled her to
make; and although she was not so we'll pre-
pared as was desirable, still she was better pre-.
pared than most of her Southern sisters-bet-
ter, perhaps, than any one OF them. For some
time anterior to the secession she had been
| engaged in the purchase Of arms of dfferen,
| kinds, ammunition, and other necessary arti.
cles, and In mounting artillery, In anticipation
| of the event which subsequently occurred.
" 1t is to be regretted that Fortress Monroe
| is not in onr possession; that 1t was not as eas
| lily captured as the navy yard and Harper
| Ferry. As far back as the Sth of January last
| consulted with gentleman whose position
enabled him to know the strength of that fort
r. IS, and whose experience in military matter
enabled him to form an opinion as TO the mum
her of men that would be required to take It ;
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

re National Treasury. That will depen both
upon the amount confscated, and the charges
which the contiscated property 10 made sub
ct by legislation. 1t is commonly proposed
rst to satisfy the claims Of bona fds creditors,
I'd then, out of the residus, to indemnify The
,yal men In the revolted States, for losses
,.ough, upon thsm by their loyalty. How
,Ich will be left for the relief Of the National
reasury, is quite problematical.
10 our Judgment, the measures proposed by
,e Secretary Of the Treasury for the improve
amt of the revenue, are inadequate to the
neryr ncy, and we see nothing in his report,
ut very lucid description Of a straight road
q ruin, in which we are not at all Inclined TO
,rayeI Instead of au excise taxation Of twenty
milli MS per anuum, the amount should be near
r one hundred millions, and there Is really no
difficulty in raising evena greater amount, with.
out any undue disturbance of national indus
tries. An excise Of only cent per pound upon
cotton would produce twenty millions annu
ally and cotton is only one Of many articles moi
referred to by the Secretary, which are most fl
subjects of taxation. We have been SO long
in toe habit Of looking toimports only, for rev
enue. that it takes little time to realize tha
revenue may be drawn from other sources
And yet it is from internal taxes, and not from
custom house duties, that the most enlightened
Governments Of Europe draw their incomes
aud while experience has proved that inter
nal taxes are the cheapest in collection, il is
to day, the opinion Of the English that. sue
taxes may be so imposed as to embarrass in
dus,ry less than taxes upon imports.
| The British national debt, commonly state
at Iour thousand millions Of dollars, only cal
ries an interest Of three per cent. A debt Q
seventeen hundred millions, at seven per cent
would be equal, in point Of annual charge, t
the British national debt, and we are threaten
ed with more than half Of that, in only eightee
mouths from this time!
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
ITO THE VOTERS OF wAsHIn GTON.

The Assessor of each Ward will meet at the fol
lowing places from 10 O'Clock m till O'Clock p.
IRON the tAth to the SLIT December inc usive 10
correct and rester the names Of those omitted from
the poll list:
First ward-John A. Rheem, liz Penney yivania
avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets
and II streets.
THIRD " sId-Henry Curtis, corner of Eighth and
l. streets
Fourth ward-Thomas W. Burch, Fifth street
between q snd H streets
Filth Wart-William A Harper, Third street
east, No 42s, b'tween East Capitol and A street
north.
Sixth wsrd-George. Col'ard, at T E CIark,s
Office, Virginia avenue, between Ninth and 1enth
strrets
{ Seventh Wsrd-Peter Hepburn, No IS south 7
street, between Eighth and Ninth streets west
dec ll-dt}lst
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
PRISONERS RELEAsED.

In compliance with the following special
order, the prisoners named In 1t we're, few
days since, dis :harged from the Old Capitol
military prison In this city, and conveyed to
Fortress Monroe. Yesterday, they were sent
within the rebel lines from that point, under a
flag OF truce:
Headquarters Of tie Army, Adjt CENTS Office,
Washington, Nov 20, 1861.
Special ORDERS No. 3l6:
The following named prisoners, (of war;
confined in this city, will be sent to Fortress
Monroe, and thence, under flag OF truce,
through the United States lines, and released, on
taking an oath not to engage in arms against
the United States
7. w. Branch, s. B. Buckley, r. Grange, W.
Davis, T. A. Hammond, James Kershaw, A. 7.
Holmes, James Silks, T. T. Buck, J. W. Davis,
J. II. Howard, J. o. Perkins, W. A. Prince, J.
7. Pool, J. B. Driscoll, Thomas Hays, G. II
Knott, NJ. 7. O'Keefe, Geo. Howard, 4. Pauld-
ing, s. L. Walden, J. s. Walker, W. q. Humph
ries, A. s. Sandstreet, e. NJ Haycock, William
Malver, J. T. Mays, A. J. Seller, DR.. Fleming,
Chas. Bell, and A. P. Rose. q. R. Bsllow,
takisg the oath OF allegiance, will be released.
By command Of MAJOR General Mcclellan.
(Signed) l.. THOMAS Adjt Geu.
sECEsHED, ETC
Wn Department, Adjt Generals Office.
Washington, December 4, 1861.
General Orders, No. l03.
|. Assistant Surgeon James T.. Herndon
Medical Department United States army, hav.
ing left his post without leave, the President
directs that he be dropped from the rolls o
the army from November q, 1861.
2. Officers who have been employed In mus
tpring volunteers will Immediately forward to
the Adjutant Generals Office the rolls of mus
ter into service in all cases where this has moi
been already doue.
By command of Major General Mcclellan:
L. THOMAS, Adjutant General.
Official Il. d. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
| General Patterson called for court Of In
qIiry nearly month ago, but owing to tn
absence OF the Secretary of War, at the time
no action was taken Recently he has re
newed his demaud, and the subject is nov
under consideration. As an inquiry woult
affect General Scott, as we'll as Patterson, th,
propriety OF granting it, during the absence o.
the former, is doubted by some.
Brig. Gen. Philip st. George Cooke, us. A.
has been appointed to the command OF all ths
regular cavalry in the army of the Potomac.
Brgadier General of Volunteers Stonemar
continues the chief Of The bureau OF the cavalr,
of the army, and also has special command o
| it, volunteer cavalry.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

FROM THE SoUTH.-The Fortress Monroe cor.
respondent OF the Philadelphia Inquirer, writ
lag December I, says
The passengers from Secessia speak of the
llrm, united las far as externally appears) spirit
of resistance existing in the South, and OF
strong hopes being entertained thsre OF ulti.
mate success.
In Richmond all goes as merry as mar.
riage bell. The rebel Congress Is in session
here, as also the Hou'e of Delegates. The
hotels are crowded, money is spent freely, balls
md parties are numerous and are gorgeous In
their arrangements. The city is full of officers,
and has all the appearance of brilliant capi-
tal Of prosperous nation, in the pride Of a
successful war. Paper money, at the South, is
ut thirty five per cent discount for geld. Uni-
led States Treasury notes, or demand notes
are freely taken at par. General Winder
commanding at Richmond, is said to be mill
AIRY despot, at times unnecessarily severe, il
not cruel to his prisoners"
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Ftom the Lower Potomac.
u. s. STEAMER HARRIET LANE,
Orr MArTAwoMAN CREEK, Dec. 9, 1856

Orr MATTAwoNAN CREEK, Dec. 8, 1861.
Hon. GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary of the Nauy.
= SIR: | have the honor to report to you that
this morning, about 81 O'Clock, seeing the ene-
my's pickets, three camp wagons, and mount.
ed officer. coming down the road to the south
ward of Freestone Point and halting at some
buildings near the beach, directed the steam.
ers Jacob Bell and Auacostis to shell the
buildings. stood in with this vessel as far
as the draft of water would admit, to protect
them, in the event Of the enemy's bringing q
field battery to Freestone Point
After shelling the buildings and hill, and
driving back the pickets Lieutenant Com.
maudiug McCrae landed with few men, and
fred four houses, which have since burned tc
the ground. They contained suffers itores
dour, DC. As eighteen hours elapsed before
the fire subsided, judge that the quantity Of
stores must have been considerable. The
enemy fired but q few musket shot.
am, very respectfully, &C.,
R H. WYMAN, U. S. N.
Lieut.. Commanding Potomac Flotilla.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

70 furnish TO the House his opinion with ie gard
70 the proper measures to be instituted fin the
rrtrocession Of that portion Of the District now
in Virginia. Adopted. %.
Mr. POTTER, Of Wisconsin, from the com
mittes on Public Lands rsported . bill secur
iug homesteads to actual sGftlers on the public
domain, and providing boanty for soldiers 10
lieu Of grants Of public lsads Postponed TIL
Wednesday week.
A lint resolution rom the Senate, appoint.
Ing committee, to consist Of three from the
senate and four from the House, TO inquire into
tte conduct Of the present war, and with power
to send for persons aud papers. Concurred 10.
Mr.. BINGHAM, Of Ohio, requested that the
Committee on the Judiciary be discharged
| from the further consideration Of the petition
| OF Messrs. Howard, Gatchell. and Davis, of the
Board Of Police Of Baltimore, now confined In
Fort Warren, asking the institution of meas
utes for their relief
Mr.. PENDI.ETON, Of Ohio, objected. and
moved that the petition be recommitted to the
Committee, with instructions TO report resolu
ton, in effect that Congress alone has the right
Of susp ndng the writ Of hdbeds corpus, and
that the petitioners be handed over to the
United States Marshal. in order thst>they may
have an immediate trial In the district court
uuder whose jurisdiction they resided
| W. oPono w .Oo8sh III ioVoA
| Of his motion.
Mr.. BINGHAM, Of Ohio, replied to his col.
league In few brief remarks. He said his
colleague had ably argued the subject. But
he failed to argue the question in the main
touching the right Of the suspension of thu
writ of habeas corpus. He [Mr. Bingham,
thought It not worth while to make an argu
ment on II, a. the whole subj ct had already
been ably settled by the Attorney General.
He would therefore move to lay the Who'll,
subject on the table.
The yeas and nays were ordered, resulting
a. follows yeas los, nays rs.
The motion was agreed to.
At the conclusion Of which message wa
received from the Senate, informing the Hous'
that thai body had passed the usual appropri
ate resolutions on the death Of Senator Bing
ham, of Michigan
Mr. WASHBURN, Of Illinois, moved tina
the resolutions be put upon their passage
Agreed to.
Eulogies we're delivered by Messrs. Beamap
Granger, Ashley, aud Sedgwick, OF Michigan.
Afur which the House adjourned.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

Gs- The Navy Department invites proposals
for furnishing, fitting, and securing to vessels
Of war; iron plates of 33 inches width, A inches
thickness, and 10! feet length to have planed
edges and countersunk holes; to be bent to
the shape Of the vessel, from stem to stern, and
fastened to the timbers with couical-headed
bolLs of u iuch diameter.
Parties desirous of making proposals for this
work are requested to communicate with the
Department without delay.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

GEN. McCLELLAN.-The Washington CORES.
pondence OF the New York Tribune, says of the
Republican caucas of Monday evening;
Thaddeus Stevens startled the caucus by
declaring that, after Mr.. Cameron's report had
been accepted by the President, Gen. McClel
Ian went to him and threatened to resign If II
was sent into Congress with the passages re
specting the emancipation and arming Of the
slaves OF rebels uumodifed."
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

ns- A portion of the session yesterday, in
both branches OF Congress, was devoted to ap.
rrupriate notices of the death Of the late la.
mented Senator from Michigan. Mr.. Bingham
The remaining proceedings, although brief,
contain many points of interest, as will be seen
by our reports.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

hhi'nrh Commanders F. 1hompson hud
Overton Carr, and Lieutenant James A. DOYLE
o. The United States navy, have upon recon.
msndation Of the Board now In session In New
Yor k, been retired upon furlough pay.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
LECTURE AssOCta
w TION. ra....
- COURSE FOR 1861-'62.
At THE HALL OF THE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Desiring to aid Ia placing the immunity Of which
they IOIm part, on higher plane Ia regard to
Literature, Loyalty d liberty. one hundr d ciu >
zsps of Washington have united In an org anb s>ion
10 be known rs the " Washington Lecture Associa
%" with the present design Of course Of lee
lures, by men who hsvs earned q reputation for the
highest culture AID the most earnest pat iJ,i-m.
There lectures hav. y narrow or exclusive pur
p,e, but there will be invited and welcomed to the
rlatfo'm Representative 'Men: widely Offering, Il
may be, In views Of polijy,-the Asscci ,tion only
iG.i.ti that they shall haimonizs In common 10y
TO this end, the following distinguished gentle
men have been invited to participate In the course
and large number have accepted.
Hon, Edward Everett, Hon. d. 8. Dickinson,
Bayard Taylor, Esq, John l.. Cough,
Hoo. Joseph Holt, Pres Anderson, Roches
lion. Horace Greeley, ter,
Ortstts A. BrowDson, L. Wendell Phillips,
l. ID. James Russell Lowell,
Rev Henry W: B!eeher, Rev. Geo B. Ch ever.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Geo William Cur l.,
Pres FELTON,, Of Harvard Ralph W. Emerson.
Tn, lectures will be delivered at the Hall Of the
Smithsonian Institution, which has been kindly
granted for the purp se.
THE FIRST LECTURE.
The first lecture will be by the eminent Catholic
SCHOLAR, MI Brownson, on Friday Evening next,
the 18th instant
PRICE OF TICKETS.
seaon Ticket, admitting lady and gentleman. % 90
" one gentlemln...... zoo
These tickets are for sale at Franck Taylor's.
Shepherds, ArdersOnE, and Shillington's Book,
stores. and ut willards' and the National II otels
JOHN PIERPoNT, Pre.ident
W. A. CRoFFuT, Secretary.
WAsHIEGTos, Dec. 7, 1861. ec9-d&wtf
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

To CoaREsPoNDgSTs No attention will b,
paid to anonymous communications
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

nu- The Hon. George W. Jones, of Iowa,
ex-United States Minister to Bogota, is now
here, on his way home from his late mission.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

TNOR Il X T-Furnished fooms in
i pleasant locality within half square north Of
the Capitol For particulars, inquire ut No 391
North Capitol street, between and O s'reets
dec a-3ts
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

The NAvY.-A large number Of vessels are
now fitting out for Government service As to
their destination 1t is question which has not
ct transpired
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
TUsT RECEIVED

j BY EXPRESS CARS
100 different styles of Cottage and Jenny Liud
Bedsteads
IL Chamber Sets Furniture, all cOlors
Also. q lot Painted Dressing Blu eaus
Washstand Sinks and Saloon Tables
For sale by -
GREEN WILLIAMS,
dec list No B20 Seventh and d streets
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
A TTENTION, SUTLHRsI
FIVE HUNDRED CAMP STOVES,
Ju received by
GREES Il WILLIAMS,
ommi,sion Merchants,
dec 1l-2t No SAG Seventh and ID streets.
NOTICE.

UARrERMAsrER GEsERAL's OFFICE,
Woshirgton City, Da;e,absr b, 1851,
The following Resolution has been adopted by the
House Of Representative OF the United States, viz
Resolued, Thatth, Secretary of War be requested
to furnish to this House copies Of all contracts made
by the Quartermaster's Department for feeding dis
abled horses during the winter TO state the terms
OF these contracts The OF the tractors aud
the number "f horses given out and whether those
contracts were made upon public notice"
All officers aud agents of the Quartermaster's De
partment, are instructed to tend to the Quartermas
Ter General immediately upon seeiug this notice,
copies of all contracts, and all form alton embraced
within the terms of the Resolution.
NC MEIGS,
dec l0-,Ot Quartermaster General.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

DISMISSED Commander F. A. Neville, late
OF the receiving ship Ohio, has been dismissed
from the navy.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

LI1O LET.--Two FURNISHED ROOMS, mo
l. 400 Eighth street, between q aod IL ! with
out board dec 1875
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. r. CONKLING of New York, from the
Committee on the District OF Columbia, reported
resolution requesting the Attorney General
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

ITO PRIVATE FAMILIES. II hree gem
1 IT, men, of undoubted Iesrectabiliy, wEh to
obtain Rooms and BoaId In some private family.
prevails Those wi hing to obtain permanent and
regularly paying boarders, on moderate terms can
send note to the post office addressed Boa rderS,
Box 668, W .hngton d. O., giving address ana
terms Residence within quarter OF a nile OF the
most Office ue eairable deo 1l--3t$
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Published Daily, sundays Excepted,
NV W. = NJ, i|rAGH q 90.

AZ Tho publication once Of the Ndtsona
t,sn,bl,,an IL at the northeast corner Of d and
ssrsp,b street, second door, over W. d. shep
aids s,cre Entrance on Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
MAILS ARRIVE.

HALLS AHHIVE.
Northern and Eastern at Q q m, O. 80 q m and q p m
Northwestern at . IN, $50 m and pm.
Western at IL q m
Alexandria at o m and m.
Georgetown at 8 a m and p IN.
Old Point Comfort at 0 80 = N
Rockville and Port Tobacco at IN; intermedisie
places on routes at m Monday, Wedoesdsy and
Friday.
Annapolis at Q q m aud p IN.
Brookvllle and Frederick ut pm.
Upper Marlb ,ro at pm
Coesville at p m on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urtiay. LEWIS CLEPHANE, P. M.
WARRINGTON CITY, Dec. 1861. ec9-St
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
OFFICIAL.

n TREAsuRr DrrAarnExr,'
IN November 80, 1851
Notiss ID hsrssy given Of the readiness Of thi, De
partment to re1So6 the Treasury notes authorized
BY ths aot Of Congress approved l7lh December
Ths isierest o such Treasury notes will cease on
the hret day Of Fsoruary next by the terms Of the
8. p. CHARE,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

ITO LET-With or without Board-Onr
l. splendid Parlor and two f.e suits of Rooms,
we'll furnished. Also, four single Rooms. v ater
and gas. Apply at 500 west Eighteenth street, be
tween + and q, one square from the White House.
dec l1-3tE
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Wednesday, December II. 1851.

s.- Reading wa,-sr on every paso.-e
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
MAIL ARRANGEM ENTs
Nl Al the Washington City Post once.
Office Open from 8 n. to $50 P. Sundays
to 10 A. M

MAILS close.
Northern and Eastern at $50 IN, $50 p m and
9pm
Northwestern at 80 IN and epm.
Western at $50 p N.
Alexandria at p m and m.
GeorQetowu at 8 30 IN and ppm.
Old Point Conf rt ut pm.
Rockville and Pot Tob CO, at p IN; intermt diate
olsces on routes at p IN ON Monday, Wednesday
and Friday,
Annapoii' at 30 IN ard 0 pm.
Brookville, Frederick and Upper Marlboro at
pm.
Colesville at 0pm on Monday, "Wednesday and
FTiiay.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-02
THE NAILS.

New Orleans--i'ri-weeiily-A
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sun
days at p. IN. Departs Mondays,
Wednesdays & Sa..uIdays at 4 am.
Texas Mails-rr;-weekl ly-Arrives
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at 6 p. 10. Departs Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays az 4 4. N.
Arkansas Mails-Tri-wee y-Arrivea
Wednesdays, Frid%Ys and Sundays
at pm. Departs Tuesday, Thurs
days and Saturdays at a. IN.
Monroe Mail-Daily-Arrives daily
at am. Depar,s daily at > pm.
Albany Mail-Semi-W celly-Ar-
rives Tuesdays and Saturdays a. 6
p. IN. Departs Mondays ant Fri
days at s a. N.
Natchitoches Mail-Weekly y-Arrives
Thursdaysat l2m. Departs Thurs
days at 7. m.
Office hours-From 10 70 a. m. from
2 to 6 p m.
Sundays, from to Jam.
II. HLNSiCkER, z. NJ.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-02
.SOLIJ{ERN
MARBLE WORKS.

Corner of Texas and Edward Sts
hAVING permanently located in
Shreveport, | am prepared to man
ufacture from the raw material, and
right at home.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-02
Ne IT.SPIPER LII ~.

Subscribers who do not give Nprcss
notice to the contrary, are considered
as wishing to continue the subscrip-
ton.
ii subcribers order the discontin
uance Of their papers, the publish,is :
may continue to send them TIL all that
$ due be paid.
If Subscribers remove to ot her pl;r es
Without informing the publisher. and
the aper is sent to the former Girrc-
ton. they are held responsible.
The courts have decided that ref,,e.
ing to take paper or periodical tren'
the Office, ID 1,rima facae evidence o.
fraud