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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13
Major General commanding corps.
An EXPLOSION INxIsEsr At wAsHlsarOs. Wash.

An EXPLOSION IMMINENT At wAsHIsGros-The Wash
ingon correspondent Of the New York Herald writes
December Sd as follows
The delay Of the army Of the Potomac on the banks
Of the Rappahannock has opened the eyes Of many
people at the national capital and caused them to look
back to the events of tue last year TO see II the lesson
taught by the twelve months experience ustfes the re-
cent course Of the Administration Many Of these WIG
have united With the radicals i'll their hue and cry against
Mcclellan Nave begun to look around and see where all
this is leading to- Not few who were assisting the
iutrgues OF certain members of the Cabinet against Ne
Ccan aud lahoring oT removal hare had their eyes
opened to the real aud state Of aaS aad pres
pairing statements to give 10 the public in reference to
the secret iRgles OF members OF the Cabinet Senator'S
representatives in the lower house as well as several
military generals to dispace the late COMMANDMENT
Chief We are in other words, almost upon the eve Of
grand explosion II may, for reasons which the pub
lie readily appreciate be postponed until the legal
term of this Congress expires but that will soon como
is as certliu as that two and two make four. When
these statements are iaade-brnging intO the middle
Cabinet minister's n.ajpr aud brgader generals, Scnl
tors Congressman aud subsidized edittrs-the world
will have not only appalling, but without
parallel in the history Of ancient modern times. 1t
will be minute in detail, giving even the places where
these radical intrgues accustomed TO meet; and
a. it is TO lie made by persons who recently en-.
gagged in all the intrigucrs of the radicals last winter,
sprnc aud summer il will furnish correct history OF
the $40 road wY,k OF the radical consprators aud the
of the delays and failures Of our army thero IL
lively time coming The race Of the radicals is about
run Henccforth they will have more than they do
to cover up their dirty work OF the past
The same writer ventures the prediction that before
Richmond is taken the Iamns River will have TO be
again resumed as the line OF approach.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13
fully and accurately on the matter Of this e0mmunes.

fully and accurately the matter of this communca-
ton.
LAM sir, most respectfully, your obedent servant,
lIrSRY A. WIsE,
Brgader General.
On the receipt of the above letter General Keyes at
once communicated with Major General Dix, and sent
the following letter in to Gen. Wise
HEADQuARrER's FOURTH AR1Y CORPs,
Yorktown, Va, Dec. 8, 1852.
To Brig. Gen. II. A. Wise, C. S. A., commanding, &c,
Chaftns farm: .. ..'---- a. 70!
Sr-Your communication of the eth ult, addressed
and brought by Col. HARRISON and Mai. Starke under
flag OF truce, has been transmitted to me.
Maj. Gen Dix, commanding the department, has deci-
ded that these officers cannot be allowed within
our lines, but that Mr. Douglas the Superintendent OF
the Lunatic Asylum, them and lay before them
statement Of the exact condition of the institution
aud its inmates 1t is the intention Of the United
States Government, SO far as know or can learn, TO
any Of the patients to the North nor has there
been any authority given 10 occupy the building Of the
asylum for military purposes, further than
~ for protection. surgeon Of the United States
forces has been directed render his professional
sistance to the lunatcs and full rations Of provisions
have hee issued " them Coal being sent up,
and nothing In my power has been omitted to
render the unfortunate inmates Of the asylum
Portable as circumstances will permit
Your communication, though based avowedy an ru.
aud newspaper reports eynses deposition 10 credit
charge Of cruelty towards the insane since YOU
clle the rnmors with the destruction Of the venerable
William and Mary College, assuming tina; to nave been
done by us. The college buildings burned in the
confusion of raid made by your troops within eur lines
know not who burned them but must take the op.
portunty 70 assure you that opposedto all violence
sanctioned by the usages Of civilized warfare.
fully agree with you that the awful Affections and the
tender charities which they deserve TO awake 10
breasts aud which the main subject OF your COM
munieation should be exempt from every touch Of
| They shall be far as prevent and would not
to spite you your cause do acts deserving the coz
demnaton Of the civilized world and in regard to the
arbtrahen of that higher tribunal 10 which you refer
Heaven shields US! Who knows which deserves the
greater Pity tie poop lunal 10 lhe asylum at wi Hams
burg OF the men who have made this war! have the
honor to be sir respectfully your most obedent servant
Z. d. KErEs,
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Dlf.D.

La Southampton Ith inst Dysenterv, HUGH second
Of Dr. James aud NJ A. T. CtchtOu, eight i've
month. and seven days.
~ Raleigh Register please copy.
evening o. the 18th instant he residence Of her
10 Law Claiborne watkins ESQ Mrs CATH ,RiNE G ABBOTT
rrict Of the late J. Il Abbott, the Goth year her
Her friends and those Claiborne Watkins aud j. W Ran
doph invited 10 att nd her funeral from Ct James Church
On this Saturday evening n 81 O'clock
On Thursday evening December 18th Of cholera infantun,
ROBERT EDWARD, OF b. T. and stie, Williams, aged to
years, months two days.
Suffer little children and bid hcm Me, for
Of such l. the kingdom of Heaven"
The friends OF the family iu,ie TO attend his funeral this
saturday morning at II o'clock the Boarding House Of Mr.
Il T Cook corner s;b aud Clay streets.
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lllE ILbTshAL 'IsNINAb ~ iNhhi''-'
The subjoned interesting correspondence is copied
from the latest Northern papers
BRIGADE HEADQUARrrRs, CHAINS FARM, .
Nov. 81, 1862.
To tie ORcer Commanding the United States Forces at
WHid@sburg, Va:
S,sR.latives of tho unfortunate inmates Of the Luz
matte Asylum in the city of Williamsburg haze become
greatly alarmed and distressed by seeing 1t stated in the
newspapers OF the day and by reports and rumors
seeming to confirm these statements.
l. That the United States authorities have removed
or intend TO remove either all portion of the in-
mates of the State Lunatc Asylum 10 some Northern
locality or elsewhere unknown and
> That since the invasion of Williamsburg by the
United States forces they haye occupied large portion
of the building of the State Lunatic ASYLUM for military
uses; aud
r That thew have so disturbed all discipline aud reg
ulltions of police as to crowd the two aud the
various classes of inmates IN the Lunatc Asylum tOgcth
er in the same wards and apartments.
These complaints have been made by the families aud
friends of the patients the President of the COntede
rate Staes lie has ordered proper inquiries to be made
and | am authorized TO send flag OF truce TO you at
Williamsburg ascertain the real state OF facts in re-
gard 10 these allegations trust need say that the
Confederate authorities are true without being better
youchcd for than 10y rumOr or newspapers aud without
giving even invading enemy the opportunity of vim
dicatug his reputation before the civilized world against
of truce is sent oothc and quiet apprehension natu
rally and excusably cxciabe in mothers fathers broth
era sisters husbands wives and friends, and to pay
specs TO the tcncrcst charities of life and the most
awful Affections of mnknd-charitics and affections
sacred that States aud God only deal with them wth
nroper care and such always kept safe from all in
trusion The Lunatc Asylum at Williamsburg is State
charitable institution, long established, aud OF that
character of hospitals the most exempt Of all
from the least touch Of war When the build
ings of the venerable William aud Mary College
we're burned her ancient volumes of learning
and all the material monuments Of her benefcence
Alma Mater Of the sages aud heroes Of American Reyo
luton and American History and glory destroyed, the
President of the Confederate States abided simply the
verdict of all civilized men, and Justly deemed that
protest was called for from him. But that the State
of Virgnias children Of affection said to be inhu
manly harmed he appeals in behalf Of these " little
ones" if they are have been injured to no lower
thority than that of Heaven to Christianity For Lieu
tenant Colonel r. Harrison and Major Starke Of my
command, ask interview with you in person, and
that they may be permitted, under parole of honor
ogicegs aud Reptlemen, 70 make any aud all proper in
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Hrsrsss cor.rThe following i. summary Of tn. business

HVsrISGs CoukI-The following Ii summary Of the business
Of yesterday:
r. Allen charged with allowing his slave large
hire himself contrary Law, Gaed 10 and
noO prose9uf ordered ia tie o Grorg. W Cck
ne Theodore Weoda! Jas Polk IT, and Bernard Shss Indicted
for aisdSmsAnor TIL pursued because the srRed
Offenders we're In the service OF Gen Wander 9Ld therefore
nGble . martial Law
Richard Mitchell presented Tor al assault va, found sultY
and ansG tsl aud ess;
Joan T. sunlh William Read charged with feony-case
continued 10 term.
Marsden Holloway indicted for receiving stolen goods
teneei 70 hsy days 10 Jail ssa " OF prOsecuu
Geo W. Selsgn ndieed for breaking tall IN. august
lat, acquitted.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

Mr. Burr was adopted:
Resolved That the Health oheer q s city b.
poy assistants for tue vsecfatfu or nyul
untSy Of al peraons sho not able " smsev.
lis expense Of the city.
Resolved, That the Board Of Health be requested enque
report to the Council how the hospital or small
pox patients be apeediy ipsa and generally What
tares should be adopted u prevent the spread this de
Resolved The; physicians the city be requested tpor;
70 ee ',rah ocer, such OF sAl pox
10 time In their practice.
On motion OF Mr. Wyhns resolution also adopted
mendng that the Surgeon General Of the Confederate State
al nA pox iobe removed from the city and subdrb HOUSES
In the surrounding country In the event that this
ca- At TO select portion OF the suburbs puTpo
and to esahls strict quarantine around the portion selected
and u he his command
Into and the spread Of the disease In the city .
report from the hospital Committee OF dar porport
adopted
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

PowbS AND sHo-Thrse great days for spor;smen We
are told that abundant In the surrounding
country 10 better condition. good shot may suppy
hiuseH With Injuries In this without submitting the
ons Of hucksteEs The great difficulty IA the way lack
ammunition aud tusy bird has been laid aside and
u. compelled 10 OTego his fayOrte sport 10
II will thefeio be gratiheaonto learn ou advertise
signed by Coone Gogas published IL Il pae pos.
der and shot Will be given in exchange for Had Of any crap
otherwise Our readers In the country VII dOuepe.s AVIAN
themselves Of The oleI.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

PLAa TKvcE-A train left this city yesterday morning With
81. Yankee prisoners aud three Underwood Webster
Jamsonl bound City Point, where the .ioe party
stat.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

ON DOMINION MLToHks-we have received sauplss Of ~
matches manufactured ia this city at the Of Leigh sLi
FOushee and ind them equal any have used
There will be- need Of calling upon the Yankees Tot these
sary articles hereafter They for Ia in any quantity zs
Main street
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LATE P,PERs,-We are again under obligations to
Capt Philip Cashmeyer for copies Of late foreign papers,
including the New York Herald and London TiHes.
brought by the last aag Of truce to City Point.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

TIE SMALL POI Is RTcaSosDA meeting Of the City Council
held yesterday at l2 O'clock the fol- osing resolutions enered by
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

THE LUNATlCS AT WILLIAMSBURG-C0RRES
PONDENCE BETWEEN GENERAL WISE AND
THE FEDERAL GENERAL AT YORKTOWN.
The subjoiued interesting correspondence is copied
from the latest Northern papers:
BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, CHAINS FARM,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

NOTICE-30 LIKELY NEGROES FOR
sALE-wes public auction the End Day Of
January lsGs Lunenbug H., 20 likely negroes for cash
TIiOs. woODsOS, Trustee for
def2-diWkciy James J. Cox, and
r. H. ALLEN, ExoT OF A. J. J. Brown.
~ Enquirer please copy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13

NOTICE-The General Meeting of the
Stockholders the BANK OF vIRGsIA Nil he held at
their BANKING House the city Of Rehnond MONDAY he
l2lh Of January, 1853 -.
The provides that Officer Director Of the fank shall
vote as the proxy Stakeholder any election of Directors
Officers the Bank, shall proxy be valid which shall
have executed sixty days before the time Of election
deIS-Stawtd WI. " TAYLOR Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13
pUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LOUISA

FOR SALE-A very superior Rosewood
4 PIANO, 6a octave, and stool Apply 20
WILLIAMSON a.CO,
del2-u Governor ST., one dOOf ab0rp Rrsnklln.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14

All our officials are changed. Gen
Rosecrans takes Gen. Pope's position
Gen. s. Hamilton gives way to Gen. Ham
ilton, Of Wisconsin, lately near Richmond;
and Gen Plummer surrendered to Gen.
Buford. Gen. Halleck and his most ex-
cellent A. A. G., Col. Kelton, quarter at
Corinth.
The Iowa 9th and 10th ore at Rienzi,
the I'd about % miles west of this, and
the 18th near Corinth.
Gen. Tuttle has been with his old regi-
ment for few days. He has no brigade
assigned him.
The Gate City of tho Both of June was
received on the 4th of July, while other
numbers. 10 or 30 days old, were received
at the same time.
Pardon the dearth Of news.
SICK SOLDIER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14
judicial Convention.

Notice Is hereby given that Republican delegate
convention will be held At Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday
the 9Th day Of August next for the purpose of Domin-
ating candidates for the once OF Judge and District
Attorney for the First Judicial District OF Iowa
Each County In the District win be entitled to one
delegate. and one additional delegate for every 100
votes cast for A Lincoln for President In $780, and
ons additional delegate here there Is remainder or
fraction xceeding SO votes
Loyal citizens without regard to farmer political as
sociations, who are In favor Of giving an homes. sup
rors TO The National Administration, in thorough
And enectua suppression 81 the rebellion are invited
10 corporate with us
6AML. r. MILLER
Chm Cent? Com LIST Judicial Dist
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14
REBEL ACCOUNTS.
Baltimore, July IL

Baltimore, July IL.
The Richmond Dispatch OF the 7th
and 9th inst. was received this morning
by the American. The Dispatch admits
that Mcclellan has secured the safety Of
his army in most mastery manner
The number of Federal prisoners is
stated at 1900, who are confined in the To-
bacco warehouses. The following is
among the names of wounded Federal
officers given: Capt. Jno. Pollard, 9th
Michigan. President Davis has issued
an order to the rebel army, saying that
although they were greatly outnumbered
by the enemy, they have won great and
glorious victory.
A grand and final battle was expected
up to Tuesday morning, but reports were
shut out from the lines, and nothing could
be learned.
The Petersburg Express of Monday
says that from $4,000 to 10000 re-in-
forcements had reached Mcclellan. and
that the James river was almost bridged
with transports.
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Anxiety and Doubts In the Rebel
CAplfaI.
Washington. July IL

Washington, July IL.
The Richmond Examiner SAYS of its
own Government: There has alreadv been
enough Of trifIng and abuse of the pub-
lie mind, by the suppression or reserya-
ton OF facts, on the part of the Govern
ment. If the Commanding General could
write dozen lines, giving the result Of
the fight at Gaines Hill, why, on each
succeeding day and night, have we not had
bulletin of equal length, simply stating
results. 1t would have cost but triffe
of time, and would have conferred an in
calculable benefit on the whole conntry.
IN composing public anxiety. If the first
Official display had not been fully sus-
tanned by subsequent events, and if the
putlic expectations are to be reduced, We
believe that our people can bear the dis
appointment without waiting to hear the
facts drip out through the slow and forced
confessions of those in authority. LIE
Mcclellan has effected communication
with the river, why was not this fact
holy stated, instead Of trifling with the
public mind? We know the valor of our
troops has 30 far prevailed, but what may
be the strength of the remnant of his
army, whether that remnant is yet in
volved by our lines, or has escaped our
grasp, or has been reinforced for another
grand battle, are questions which every
body has been asking for the last week,
and which the Government plainly re-
fuses to answer upon the start. The
scene of operations has been removed to
such distance from Richmond that ii is
difficult to obtain any news. but from
what is generally understood from the
situation, 1t appears to admit only of the
severe alternative Of an immediate as
sauit upon the enemy or the falling back
to our lines. The Examiner also says: 1t
is sincerely to be hoped that the ability of
our Generals and the. courage Of the
Southern armies will soon relieve this
portion of our State from the presence Of
an enemy. In them, under Heaven, is
our only hope. As l7ne as the enemy
holds undisputed possession of the lower
james river, so loug is the Capital of the
Confederacy menaced. The Examiner
says that out of about 1900 men taken
into action by Gen. Pryor, Sl4 we're kill
ed or wounded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14
ZEN POPE AND WOOL PROMOTED,
Washington, july l2.

The army appropriation law contains
the following clause: For providing for
the comfort of discharged soldiers, who
may arrive in the principal cities in the
United States so disabled by disease or
by wounds received in the service, as to
be unable to proceed to their homes, and
for forwarding destitute soldiers to their
homes. $4,000, 900 are to be applied to
this purpose, and expended under
the direction of the President of the
United States. The President has APP
pointed Major General of Volunteers,
Pope now commander of the Department
Of Virginia Brigadier General in the
regular army, vice John E. Wool promo
ted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14
B = TEkEC r A p n.
Butler Squelches tho Bone SHOW

New York, July IL.
The steamer Mcclellan and Trade
Wind bring New Orleans papers Of July
4th. Gen. Butler has suspended the
functions Of the. City Council, and Blu
reau Of finance and Of streets and landings
consisting Of four members each, had
been appointed, among whom the duties
appertaining to the Council Of the city
were divided.
Provisions, vegetables and fruit were
being allowed to come freely into the city.
Two men, named Fill Killer and John
w. Andrews, had been sent to Ship
Island for confinement, with hard labor,
for exhibiting bones alleged to be Of one
Of the Yankee soldiers, fashioned into per-
sonal ornaments. A Mrs. Phillips, for
laughing and hooking at the remains Of
Lieut.. DeKay during the passage Of his
funeral procession, had also been impris-
oned on Ship Island.
A military celebration was to take place
on Independence Day.
The British gunboats Rinaldoand Lam
idral had arrived at New Orleans.
The new cotton plant had appeared in
New Orleans.
The steamship Rhode Island IRON bos-
ton arrived June 80. The steamer Ro-
anoke was going up the river on the 4th.
The steamer Fulton was aground at South
west Pass.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14
Heavy Cnnnona Ing mp the James
River.
Fortress Monroe. July 10

An enormous opinion appeared in some
newspapers, in regard to the flag Of truce
which went up York river on Sunday,
and attempted to bring down some Of our
sick and wounded soldiers, who had been
captured at Baltimore Store. No flag of
truce was violated, ms the rebels At first
readily consented to their removal ON
parole. There was doubtless some mis-
understanding, as the rebels yesterday
sent flag Of truce to Mcclellan, inform
ing him that he could send for them any
time.
Heavy cannonading has been distinctly
heard at this place all day, up the James
river. Nothing definite is known, as no
boat came down the river to day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-14

Delegate Convention will be held at Mt. Pheasant
on wednesday, the 9th day OF August, A. D. 1862, for
the purpose Of nominating candidate for Congress
from the First Congressional District 10 be supported
at the next general election.
Zach county In the District III be entitled 10 one
delegate and additional delegate each one hun
drsd votes cast for hbrsham Lincoln az President OF
the united States; and also, an additional delegate
for every fractional vote over fifty.
All citizens who are in favor If HEARTILY and AoHs,,
supporting the National In all effort 10
speedily and efsefaas suppress the kaheliiaa in.
vttsd " cooperate.
o. D MkRKIAs CHI Rep. Cen. Com. oil Lee county.
Lukk rALAEk, q Des Moin0s 20
John HALE, louiRa co
~. p. You've, Washington IN
u. w. EpwARps Henry CO.
nobT. hA1cLUF JEFFERSON co.
Nx. NICK FIHDLEY. payjsco
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Proclamation by the Govcrn or to the
People 81 Iowa.
SICK SOLDIER.

f0OPA0 81 Iowa.
/ have this day received from the
Secretary Of War telegram requesting
me to raise, as soon as practicable, for the
United States service, for three years or
during the war, five regiments of volun-
teer infantry being part Of the quota
of this State under the late call of the
President for 800, 900 men. The preser-
walton of the Union, the perpetuity Of our
government, the honor Of our State de-
mand that this requisition should be
promptly met. Our harvest is upon us
and we have feared lack of force to SO
cure it. But We must initiate our brave
Iowa boys in the field, meet new emer-
gencies with new exertions. Our old
men and our boys, unfit for war, if need
be, our women must help to gather har-
vest while those able to bear arms 20
forth to aid their brave brethren in the
field. The necessity is urgent. Our ma
tional existence is at stake. The more
promptly the President is furnished the
needed troops the more speedily will this
unholy rebellion be crushed, and the
blessings Of peace again visit our land.
Until then we must expect the hardships
and privations Of war.
The time has come when men must
make, rs many have already made. sacr-
fees OF ease, comfort and business for the
cause Of the country.
The enemy, by q sweeping conscrip-
ton. have forced into their ranks all men
capable of bearing arms. Our govern
ment has as yet relied upon the volunteer
action of our citizens. But if need be,
the same energies must be exerted to
preserve our government that traitors are
using to destroy it. To simplify and
systematizc the raising Of these regiments,
/ have assigned one to each Of the lst,
I'd, Sd and 4th Congressional Districs,
and to the 9Th and 9th together. This
will prevent interference in recruiting and
enabling those from the same section to
60 to the field together.
Which District will have its regiment
first in the field? Places Of rendezvous,
for the different regiments, viii be de-
signated when receive notice of their
destination. / will be necessarily absent
for some weeks at Washington. Mean
time all information in regard to the new
regiments can be obtained from Adj.
Gen. Backer at Clinton.
SAMUEL j. HARDWOOD.
Iowa City, July 8, 1862.