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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
DAN RIE nEEIES MOB.

CIscrSNArr, May l7.-Dan Rices circus f)iilla was
mensc by the mob last nj fright They m,pded that
Rice n uld hoist The Union instead Of his own H.
repealed coercion brought bowzer charged with slugs
to bar Oh the m)o and d.fsd tim; put on steam aud
stood for The Kentucky shore, where he nov safely
mn. rad
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
THE FAMOUS BEN MCCULLOUGH.

The Atlanta Co,dsraey Of Thursday furnishes the fol-
lowing interesting paragraph:
Tbs distinguished, ubiquitous, every whereheard-of,
unbeatable, and terrible actually in our midst
ye-tsrday morning. a arrived the train from Mont
gomsry and the the State Road at 1910 in
toe morning. His destination is unknown. Some who
convsrsed with lin thought they gatherd from him that
he going o. virginia Others thought be was on his
way to Texas riG Memphis and Little Rock. Others
thought he would turn up about Cairo and sg,n some
confident that bis destination il Baltimore He is in
the Army Of the Confederate States and has BFigadier
Generals commission in bis pocket. We cannot ray pos
lively just where he will up; but let that be where it
may, he will make his mark and give good accoun. Of
himself.
His personal appearance is remarkable. He is six feet
high slender and spare built bat athletic and firmly knit
tie about forty five years Of sg. bis demeancr quiet
and has Of the tigsr-hke appearance that macy
have supposed him to po:scss. lis size, height aud
weight the glance ard color OF his eye the style OF his
dress his hair beard and fe.ture all resemble the far
famed aud inyncbis 6aribadi than any other
in the world e1cep. the veri;she Giuseppe himself AID
Mccullough is no. whit bekind that celebrated Italian
patriot, in courage, skill ard ability partisan
maGde..
The short time that he here he more gaz.d at
and sight Of him more eagerly sought after by
cz than il he had had seven heads aud horns"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21

=, ,os the cause Of the susulss q he Confederate
bAtes he shall be subject to indictment 10 the District
Court OF the Conedera States and en- convicon snA
he ed 10 sum not les than five hundred dollars, and
INN isoned for term not less than one year.
All the foi cgoiag acts bills have been passed into
lava and the secresy removed from them.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21

IMPORTANT DECISION CsscERsIsG CAVALRY RIGG-
MrsTs-In reply to an iqnsry made by Mrj. Arm.
strong relas'e to tho accepting of volunteer cavalry
regiments by the Government, Secretary Cameron
said
81 will not receive mounted regimen. north Of Phil
adelpha
This discrimination will certainly not be reconsidered
fer the present # a. all that those persons who have
interested themselves in the getting up Of cavalry COM
panies and regiments hereabout would DO well TO
turn their military ardor into more available chan
nels-N Y WcrH
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21

A New Yo,k PIPER says that twenty thousand Of Il g
loTclest women in the Nor.h--young, beautiful ard
endery uurured-have offered their services as nurses
to attend the invading arny Of Lincoln S9me Vhioors
editor ou, West suggests that a great many of item
VII prcbably need nurses before tho campaiga =
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
ARREST OF HON JOHN 7. MASON-A VIRGINIA
nE-ERTER

CHAMBERssURo, May 19.-John Thompson Mason,
Esq late Collector Of Baltimore, arrested here yes
terdsy aud dispssed hi, parole Of honor, await
instructions for Washington.
There is to be large concentration Troops here i'm
mscia;ely. and il IL thought their destination will be
Harp.t's Ferry.
SECOND DESPATCH.
JOHANNESBURG gay Judge Mason was arrested
here Yesterday but released to-day and sent the
Maryland ins lie ia known here entertain secession
symyahies brt his character Is too high permit the
belief that ne would oondesceud TO p!a' the spy.
The troops here fully equipped with kaapsacks
bu. viii be in few dsys. They expect TO receive march
ing orders Sou Inward every day. They will certainly
occupy Hagerstown for few days.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
mo YANKEE ABoLrrIoxlsr."

regret that the author had not the courage and
maaliiess 10 prefer these charges his own iZua-
ture or in perscn seq enly do no; reply TO him,
but 70 tn public address myself in TeutatiOn Of the
m .cou, reports inistrosiy circulated 70 my pre-
i.d;ce all OF which are utterly without foundation.
Il is sid have been in trai,orous correspondence
wi tn dguitaries at Washington, aud that letters ad.
dressed to III IN have been found on nv person.
have never been in CORES pOvdgLce Eish indiyidua'
t Washington or elsewhere, md have right TO demand
that such letters be produced.
| am accused OF aiding, by my contribution in the
presentation Of a watch Mr. Carlisle | never TO my
kuowlcdge thai gentleman, did | subscribe for
G testimonial presented to him.
am charged vita destroying secess on flag, borne
., one Of my pupils never destroyed secession flag
my school or out OF it; on the contriry, my pupils
We worn palmettostaws csettes and secession badges
a, pleasure
During residence in this city of nearly twenty-five
wears have never uttered abolition sentiment; and
whenever political sube'ts the topic Of conversa-
ton all my friends know my opinion has ever been il IA
vor OF Stz'e Rights aud Southern institutions. was
advocate for the Union until the return Of the Peace
c inmisoners from Washington, provided i. could be
preserved upon guarantee OF equal rights TO all the
Safes but never a subWissiOuist.
10 conclusion, never had any sympathy with the
Blck pabucan party, and feel the utmost abhor-
reace of the authors OF the Atrocities meditsted ag4int
the South and lis institutions. s l.. PELLET.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21

81 JUDGE DOUGLAS "A, .l
CHICAGO. Nay 10 -Sena,or Douglas y better "A
ts,eesu, bah bic sosdidss \ stu ssi,icai
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21

Bhgadisr General Thomas IAsseu, Surgeon General
uusS States army died ., Nasslk On The is'A i0s'sas
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21

The currency troubles GU West incre'se
diminish Kentucky notes were ihr0s
the onnSioai barks Friday; ssd "a
70 ioaos the exaupls- AtCe
York b 80 aud IS pr ca.
g,ln, On rlzh,--ncA,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
OUR BOYS AT BARPER'S FERRY.
correspondent Of the E1aaiHer writes frcm Balti-

more:
An Intelligent friend, who left here for Harpar's Ferry
ard other points in Virginia gives the following account
Of his observations in private letter :" believe there
arr row st least troops in the soil Of Viz
gica They arc q very Muscular aud determined look
ing set OF men and every is terrible marksman.
ever saw such esgerness to Fight exhibited b. any
recple. At Harpers Ferry, Ksn,uckian challenged a
Vreinian TO shoot with the rifle. The distance a
hundred and fay yards Old Kentucky covered his six
ballet holes wiki hafdollar and old Virg MIA obg
ed 70 get a small tin cup 10 his but he claimed
the victory Gu the ground ihat his bullets twice the
zs OF biz adversarys. Twenty eight shot the
sne day a. three hundred yards log the szo Of
~ taeptY-two bullets pierced iL These shots
.4here Is a company here who prac-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
Philadelphia paper Of 10th

Major NOV COlOneD Anderson did no, SIS represent
ei visit bis cbd7ea 5u, seat for them 70 meet him at
bis hotel The gallant Colonel WIS Overpcwered with
action a. the sight Of his beloved chi'd,en, who
a,tci to bis in transport Of joy. lie gave to
each . splinter o. TIE staff Of Sumter, which mpo-
sing ceremony de~ tears from all the spectators, who
ssore everlasting Vengeance against all rebels and tra'
20 s and kaaves Is Of 1lh.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-21
4 CARD.
= y AM.
RLrnmnNn NJ Eth 1871

TIE following communication was received by me
through tie Post Office on Thursday, May 10Th:
a." Mrs. P,ilet: Medium: From what We hear Of your
Union s.utuents, We think proper TO give you no.
tee you lad best to your native soil without
Law Your intimacy with Mr.. CaIle during the Con
.'vention can Low be be uuderstoOi-preseuting him
wi watch also youc destroying one of your school
" girls secession flag.
'.lf Mr.. Garlic ever shows himself in Richmond
'agan, promise him a coat Of tar and feathers-and
"you may let him 60 ----. So you can take no.
tice how YOU talk and act
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

read further than the title page of this most
excellent and comprehensive treatise, and
this accounts for what would otherwise be
ipexplicable in SO learned gentleman as our
critic-hs very Imperfect knowledge of its
contents. IL. o. CLAUGHToN.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23
GENERAL NEWS.

| OLNLR "A IL II W
The Singapore Times of August Oath has
an account of the killing of one of the crew
OF the American ship T.. W. Sears by e
shark. and the narrow escape of two others
The Grand Jury in Richmond have pre-
santed the issuers of small notes in that city
The police have come down upon the gam
blers and gambling houses.
! 1.-THE existing Mexican government should
be deposed, the people of Mexico are to be
left entirely free to choose in it's place W hat
ever form of government they may select to
have in future.
The Governor of Florida has issued pro-
clan'ation forbidding the enlistment of cti.
zens of that State to serve in other parts Of
the Confederacy.
The amount of damage inflicted bv the
burningof the bridges on the Tennessee and
Georgia lines of railway is estimated at about
! fifty thousand dollars.
| F. S. Heskell, prominent Unionist of
East Tennessee, has been arrested on charge
/ of melting rebellion. He has been held in
S2O, 900 bail far his appearance at the Con.
federate Court.
| Those who are acquainted with Lord Ly-
ons believe he has observed his usual dis
erection in RETAINING from premature ex-
pressions Of opinion.
English letters state that the British gov
eminent refuses to grant clearances from
English vessels having aboard arms for the
United States
1t appears from Secretary Chases cxposi.
ton that the treasury will want no further
supply of money till next February.
1t is said that breastworks are being erec-
ted at Berryville, Clarke County, Va.
The Federal officers and men, imprisoned
at Richmond, are writing urgent letters for
an exchange of prisoners.
Miller's Hotel, in Baltimore, with its sta
bles, horses, &C., has been seized by the
Provost Marsbal-on suspicion of the es-
Establishment being used in keeping up com
municatluns with the Confederates in Vir-
gina.
Ex-Gov Henry A. Wise has recovered
from his late severe attack of illness.
The splendid bronze folding doors for the
Capitol at Washington, have just been cast
at Munich.
1t is said, in the Southern papers, that a
carte blanche has been given to the Generals
OF the Confederate forces on the Potomac
line, for the direction of the campaign.
The English papers are filled with arti-
cles relative to the supply of cotton from
this country, and the fear that short sup
plies will cause great distress in the manu-
districts.
A plan has been determined upon by
which the BALTIMORE and Ohio Railroad will
be reopened.
COL Philip St. George Cooke U. S. A.,
recently made a BrigadierG eneral of volun-
teers, has been proposed to be Brigadier-
General in the regular service.
The steamer Asia has arrived, bringing
Liverpool dates to the 9th. News not impor-
tant. Cotton and breadstufs firm, and prices
unchanged. The Great Eastern is again to
be equipped. The Mexican expedition is
going on. Strikes among the cotton spinners
were expected. Continental affairs unchan-
ged.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

~ FOR RENT.-A large aud commodious
-G=;1 three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
containing twenty-on rooms, and fine Bar
Room, and is An excellent place for business
Water and gas, and every convenience attached to
the house. For further information, apply to
MRS. E. BURNS,
corner of Prince and Fairfax streets.
Possession given Immediately. nov 23-1w*
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

~ NOTICE.-By Divine permission, Rev.
f. P. PHELPS will preach in the M. Il. Meeting
House, on Washington street, tomorrow evening
at o'clock. Subject: "Buy the truth and sell it
not" The public are cordially invited to attend
NOV o2-1f
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

The RIvER.--Trade upon the river has
improved somewhat since last report Two
vessels with wheat, corn, and rye have arri-
we'd up from lower Maryland with cargoes
consigned to John Perry. A number of
oyster boats have, also, arrived, and report
all quiet below. The river was swollen this
morning beyond its usual limits, and the
lower ends Of several streets were sub
merged.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

HE WEATHER.-A heavy rain las, night
and this morning yielded to clear sky and
a brisk Northwestern. The wind is quite
keen, and the atmosphere quite bracing
making the weather excellent for cut door
exercise
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

Senator Andrew johnson, of Tennessee,
is now in Kentucky.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

Tue MAYORS OFFICE. The new Mayor,
Lewis Mckenzie, appeared at the Mayor
Office at o'clock, this morning, ready for
the transaction of the usual business. Moth
ing however, appeared.
We learn that arrangements will be made
Immediately to FIX the relations between the
civil and military powers, relative to police
cases, SC.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

The London Times looks for embarraes-
ment in the joint Mexican expedition from
the different political sympathies of the three
Powers.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

MILITARY CoURr.Thea Military Court
held it's usual session ~ the Court House
this morning, Judge Frsese presiding, and
was occupied by cases of nogeneral interest.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

Barker, of the Niger Expedition, after be.
ing unheard from for two years, has been
disc ,vered. Interesting researches have
been made.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

Much interest is felt in Washington and
Georgetown relative to the bridge that 1t il
said the U. S. government is about to CON
struct over the Potomac. on the piers Of the
Alexandria acqueduct. 1t is to be built for
military purposes, but efforts are being made
to have it arranged as railroad bridge, as
we'll as a road way,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-23

Two persons were taken by the federal
troops near Sharpsburg, Md, few days ago,
as they were swimming across the river, one
OF them Henry Gilmore, 1.-The white horse.
man." On the 18th four of the federal troops
who had crossed the river were surrounded
and captured BY The Confederates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03

CLOAKS CLOAKsl CLOAKsl
~ OUR ENTIRE STOCK
TO BE SOLD OFF
AT COST
W r. ROBERTS,
252 Bowery
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03
NIILITAR Y.

~ scHwARzwAE LDER COLONEL OF THE FIFTH
q hi. s%sn to the eec would
ps he sy spsn S he s
Of the month q October LAST the largest number Of new
specSn the sendCn those new
STs maa d he
pany presented the day OF inspection the Sd Of 0cto
r. ne Ron
presentne themselves in civil suit Nevertheless there
was no Company produce large number Of
attention 70 the special Colonel Of
sSS e s he s. oa Ps
conclusion which The committee arrived at They required near
entitled to the The ePor q 0s the committee win
specor decision have been arrived within Ave
been desired No one Would readily aequiesced
sssns. them Now this company cqmpans q having been
%s Ssa o ss Ses s
Transaction revised and q candid and i'm
yars nj sPpea Y ne honOr
zee justice zone IN ''f THE H' MEMBERS OF COMPANY
HEADQUARTERS FIrrH RrsrxrN,.
JEFFERSON GuARp, N Y. 5; NJ
The commandan, of this regiment having directed medal
e that . Msss s saGSd ssn es 1o
NE An Of July i last up to the day appointed for the an
anS SseI are De-
csde which of the companies OF this regiment Is entitled 70
'''1 '''1"'' % O''' Colonel C. scHwARzwAELDER
The undersigned committee appointed a. the last meeting
this regiment decide In the mat
the medal presented by Colonel g. schwarzwaeder
commanding the Fifth regiment respectfully submit the fol
lowing report
We attended the company drills Of each company
claiming the medal, Companies and ID, and found that
Company had twentyour recruits present aud three alb
Srd e ont o h M soo
OF each company do justice Captain Gerdes
WI find 10 claimed
the 4h Of July TO 10Th q september show
that date Mander having
refused send his roll book therefore and consequently,
decided favor Of Company A, Captain j. r. Gerdcs,
and 10 m q
Major LOUIS BURGER, Chairman
Captain y. HEPPENHEtMER, Com. Company r.
Captain JERRY DODGE, Of Engineers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03

TURTLE soUP-BPICURy ATTENTIoN.-GREEN
Turtle Soup made BY the ebra,sd caterer re,ss Bay
ard ready today, and every day 81 the Lafayette Rsssu
rant corner Of Fourth street and La. 'ayes pace
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03
RAILROADS.

HUDSON RIVER RAILRoAD-FOR ALBANY AND
IL Troy connecting with trains North and West Tns
have
IRON CHAMBERS STREET. THIRTY rIRsr STREET.
Express and IL A. NJ, and 725, III 20 A. M and BIS,
3md5P.M b:25 u. NJ.
Troy and Albany with sleep l0l5 " VI. Sundays In.
Ing cars, q:45 p VI. cludedl
Pouahkeepsie train, 730AM, ga. NJ, 1890 and AIS r. VI.
II M, and +. NJ.
Peekskll train, $50 r. NJ. 5:55 p VI.
Sing sing train 3 % and 430 3i5 and 1855 r ".
r. NJ
Tarrytown train 640P NJ 7lOP NJ
A r. SMITH, Superintendent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03

ANEW YORK, HARLEM AND ALBANY RAILROAD
IN For Albany and Troy, connecting with the New York
Central Railroad for all points West Northwest and South
Burlington Psttsburg Rcuses Point ogdensburg and Mon
treal Winter arrangement commencing Monday December
1s0-Trains will leave New York fotowGFor Albany,
~ and 20 r. NJ. express train from Tryon row near
depot Do express ma. train from T rySn roy
N stopping at an stations above Yorkvile 10Th 81 depot
White Plains sl5 NJ, 20 and r stoNing At all sta
lions from 18th depot White Plains 616P NJ, stopping
NJ al stations from White street depot wlismsbridge II
= snd no Y. NJ stopping at all stations, from 26th st.
s.lot Wnamsbrdg N 45P. NJ "Wednesday and saturday
.,n topping AZ all stations from 26h st. depot Returning
al ease Albany A. NJ and 80 y. NJ; Eas Albany 7:fb
Albany n 4 M ~ cypress train; Albany, lot5A East
ssans.yu ~ Spress mail train. Croton Falls, A. NJ,
SIR5ss 80 ~ sasons north Of fremont White Plains
wilismsbridge ha and $40 NJ stopping at all stations
sns Wnnssmsoroge 10 r. NJ. "Wednesday and Saturday
0nyl rtoppng ~ all uationa Tickets aod and hagvace
soecAoo Tor wny 4 18th street station only
oonN oOhohiLL, Assistant Superintendent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03

ITO LIT.
i A brown stone front Bouse m Perry ann stree
etsth avenue and Droa1vay; rest eHuO wear.
a brown stose froa, House = Ferry drth street.
FffA end Sixth svssues: 81, 30 yvAr
A brown STONE fros, House in'Torsy eAshsh street,
Eighth snd rinth svsnues oAp pear.
frame CcttA&e IN rovsy niash street, between rou
Fifth avenues $50 year
a brtsk Cottage 10 Vor,y ninth street.. between sh
sevenA aysnuss; esdp year
year
from Nay merit.
A nrsi eisas brown Stone front Huss IN rs~sy.
strce< betve~n Fiffh and airth svsnuek n ore yea
Also bsick House 70 nifty afth street ksswcen D.
and Ki9hth avenue: tGD year
Floors 10 the fall front srtes Houses buit b
sarss, In sistA avenue, between Forty fourth end
A Assr and half In enc 81 The marbi. srsums
eirth avenue, bssween Forty -nfth Esd rsrsys
Plocrs in the Az. story ns~ Buildings 10 ~rsh
tween rorty.nfth and Forty sinth streets. veil
family on . door
couple Of furnished Hoss~s ~ef heated
Any number Of Houses and Lc,s for sale Arpy
Nor,hsas, Garner et,th sv.rns "a $500
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03
BANKRUPT SALE OF CLOAKs AND FuRs.
ID BULPIN, ERICSSON q ELLIOTT,
BANKRUPTS 36l Broadway

DANKRUPT SALE OF CLOAKS AND FURS.
ID bULPIN, ericsson q ELLIOTT,
BANKRUPTS 36l Broadway.
Ladies who yet have not purchased Cloak set Of
Furs would do we'll to examine this stock Greater induce
ments viii be offered thaD other store in the city The
whatever sacrifice the
the benefit of those whom 1t may concern.
The following sale Is worthy the attention Of purchasers
being much below value
Fancy Stripe Coaks suited for spring IS co. worth Sl2
Seasonable Cloaks long and handsome so worth II
Seasonable Cloaks long with 60 worth Is
Elegant black Beaver Cloaks. 90, worth l6
Elegant black Beaver Cloaks ......... 90, worth 10
Elegant black Beaver Cloaks IL 90 worth "
Elegant, long, with l5 o. worth %
RICH FANCY CLOTH cLOAKS, In paids, stripes, snow
cloth and other fashionable materials made In the most
desirable shapes.
RICH VELVET CLoAKs, from so to $50, being much
less than half their value
FURS FOR LADIES, MISSES and CHILDREN in Capes
Coaks, Half Cspes Mufs Cuffs &C. must be sold at any
sacrifice
By order of Assignees.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03
RE sTAURANTs.

GREEN TURTLE SOUP AND STEAKS FoR ptyxpp
VI 70 nsoUow-For sale, English saddle legs Of Mn
con, Yarmouth Bloaters English Fuberts Finnon Iadas
sally Innn Tea Cakes English Munns, Bacon Cheese &e
Nam street r. RICHARDSON, Agent Dunop's Xxx Pale
Ale Ia hne condition, drawn from the wood Also
ycle for family Delivered free Ia New Brooklyn
or Jersey City
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03

TINE DAME FRANCHISE BLANCHIssEUsE DE FIN
~ de etat desire placer dams une famile Ameri
caine Espagnoe. famile devant voyager aer
Cuba preferee On peut fournir de tres bonnes
Sadresser No. 99 Broadway, fifth foor
lund ct les jours suivants
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03

HAnlNG LET THE STORE AFTER APRIL J,
offer he balance Of my stock listing Of
cost Cal and examine goods and prices
FosEsbLATT, so Canal street, near wooster,