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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
SUCCESSOR TO HoY. Wi. 3. PRESTON.

r q. Editor Of TIC Wig:
sec i TIC various papers tho names Of May gentle
NOR es svibo 20 i the racanay in the Confederate
Senate, caused - ;hc death Of ". \. Preston. Allow
nc through ysr- couwps 70 oaer the of gentle
man. scholar and statesman, whp hes adorned all Of ~
many high positions IL which he hss been placed. An
ornament in the Cabinet Of Tho old GoYerpuent--the
master spir, all the public councils to which he he's
beer cacd-n fact giving strength aud beauty every
work which he has touched. hon a II H. Stuart stands
pre- emncndy the man to be placVd in the Scuate--
He looks ike SenatoE-hs calm, diSnifed deDesDor
his knovledge OF our public aifars-hi1 sagacty and
foresight coupled with his great reputation abroad
once claim for him the highest place in the Confederate
councils There are times when we need such men Of
learning of weight and standing at home and abroad
men who can see appreciate audProvde for counts
wants 1t is be trusted that the Legislature will
come freely up proper appreciation Of what should
be the proper qualifications of men to fill such high
positions and diseardng all claims Of speeulatng
politicians, elevate sach give advancement to
our country and stand lasting columns of its great
ness, hOTSIAISEER.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
ruE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION.

Washington correspondents all agree that Lincoln is
resolved stand by his emancipation proclamation and
Will issue supplementary proclamation the lst Janu
ary indicating the States aud parts of States in which
slavery is forever outlawed One Of these correspon
dents writes
There il reason 10 believe that in the Presidents lst
Of January Proclamation In reference TO negro enamel
nation he iexcep such States and parts Of States
have furnished evidences OF loyalty but have been pre-
vented by the presence Of hostile army from comply
ing with the terms OF his proclamation of tho 22d Of
September strong protest has been presented to him
from Tennessee, signed by Governor johnson and
large number OF the most noted loyal Tennesseeans
claiming 10 be exempt from the emancipation proclama
lion upon the ground ,hst, If opportunity we're Of
ered to the people Of Tennessee L express themselves
unmistakable evidences Of the loyalty OF majority OF
them would be shown but that tho occupation Of theF
soil BY coutendng armies has Prevented the holding of
elections required in the preliminary proclamation
aud preclud for the present any other representation
OF e LOYALTY OF the people than can be furnished BY
the assurances of men OF undoubted patriotism, who
familiar with the people Of that State. Similar repre-
sentaous have been made the part of the people Of
the Sth Congressional District of Virginia known the
Harper's Ferry Dstrict composed Gf tie counties of
Hampshire Page, Warren Clarke, Berkeley, JsGeFson,
Frederick Morgan and Louiopn NUMEROUS letteEs
have been received hsre by the Marshal Of the District
of Columbia native of that Section and other promi-
nent residents of Washington, complaining bitterly OF
the failure of Gov Perpont order election There
was a time when might have been held with compare
tive safety and the Union sentiment OF the district been
freely represented.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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WEDNESDAY, MORNING. DEC. 81, 1881.
70 CORRESPONDENTS.

- L<ts-s bssiasss mast b. addressed % he NEdor
@ - way" -
ss 5rin r. 20 bofi sJes n tAs paper gill not Be PAD
Lr7 Tiis u -l4 Or sGg stHdlHg, oUght @ % FH@ec 70
r.syriI ia ~ hs departed rom Culinary Hot'ces
- 40. ti-s li4s. -s charged for a. Gdoertse1aeHtS
- ". - .ssrtIts % return rejected e0HHfaHfea-
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

REV j. aEAyEIThs Esnleman who arrested IN North
Carolina weeks age suspicion Of and amer.
rotary VI War the request Of the North Carona Leiature
and back be dealt with by the authorities Of that State
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
RYTHE aQEEaSslllRI 5f,. YlR.all 9,

RYT GQYERssslll n lfll.. YNI.IRs..44 tilA.-4
II PRoctANl hos tnkrmaAOH fsyss Repn ycfets4 U,
aop equnIy charged with narde broke JAN on the nys u
The ssh " hospmbsr, lsa} and 10 nov geny At large
fhsypr DO kera5 oGey TfEad of ngs hun drsd dolaUn
any person persons sko al arrssi he sad Henry h1Ts
and deliver him hr JAIL Of Srhon equity and do oreoT~
n this Commons ealih y1 aud military and
request tie people generally, TO their best eIersons 10 pro.
" ths ssid Harris Mai he may be brought
tiee. -,
I-l aiveo usdsr ny hand as gaIssIor and under VS. ~
SLJ Ssr Eel Il ID: Cannon ehhf ~ Richmond, ILL.,
~ tcy u oscsabsri isil !. ths siIiy >. e. $3.50
teahh. c..T :. i-S't E~. f..r SoAt -fSptAI'
dssa-st stsf'sIy oithe SsulnSnr o'p'
Harris 70 ~ yesn Of age weighs about ~. OF w
pounds inches high. Las black Or dark har
comp aud the chin, stAnDTs NJ
tie In talking long beard Al the time Of hs
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

CPECIAL NOTICEl-We are now prepared
- to sell large quattes Of Manufactured Tobacco smoking
T5bscco C,as &c private sale We have nted Up our
e Foam and as ready TO exhibit magnificent line OF To-
which we will reasonable terms Our private SALES
moi Interrupt regular auction sales Of Tobacco on wed
pesday Of each week. ,-,,,,,, ,up,pos
desi-lm sOhNhn q DSnhN'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

vssrsoswe notice lots Of hns vsnIson In the Market selling
at IS cents pound. Dear meat, but good ...
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

THE following named members of Virginia
Ressnts .ad Companies, who died In and around Rsh
mond Vs. effects rea the sg reprt,sn.sys can secure
upon VI proper evdeEtt to- |'fF - - I,
NFN1 cAPTkIs CLARENCE MoR2IT,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

DELICIOUS WANTS OF SlCK 'haD
IL wouSDED IN THE RICHMOND HoSpI txLs--Ihs b..
and Pray very much needed, aGd epnlet
Is bought Help you send OF mote sySs oss
LsEps 10 han ees Ny aehei yesterday when brave
rob. heart.d lnH,ept young CaainHsho- must die fra
wound received frrde sb9rsas.ed me 70 ave him oo
word and wa constr .lnei ish him that had nj sSen
Tesanent Help you and address Rev Edmund wrrt
IN lanes Woohouss Main street. boarding 1f
OF Mr. Brock Fra pkin street, between 3D. and al -
asa. Missionary 10 Hospssxes
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31

ITO THE PEOPLE ON THE COAST OF
THE CuEsAPEAKE-I authorized, by the secretary OF
Var TO raise servS as Pansn R.ngsr 10 tse
bordering Chesapeake This applies 10 All en-
u. Those meTlbers OF said Company,
mi report 10 the Church Hanover county, In person.
letter bs OF said company
All thai hsye promised ion my Com2anyvA report oae'
10 ths, Aforesaid place without delay nn,,,,yS.
ss94-diM Captain
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
NJ. ssyRIr of New York.

Trmoro~ she sICaAefil candidate for the Governor
.hs o., Nsr York, seymour, viii be installed in Oface,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
LOCAL ITRM o.


BaeoThe progress or the confedsraey in and sciences
onward and upward II doubtless among the selfeongst
Of the YANKEES when friendly relations
that the South could not get along without their motions and
would petition To return 20 the oous Unon when
deprived Of the chief with which they erammed
They mistaken The 6outh fast learning how 10 do
hpg and to-day rattle shoe pegs Yankee and shake
In Yankee nothing Of The various minor pro-
ductionl such csumbAds bomb shells and Steamers
all which coneusye thn her Independence
pshed fact though her cousni The SLOW 10
knowledge It, To give this paragraph local application, the
writer the fact that broomt attracted his
attention yesterday q. the house OF Sins Bro which
much stronger and better man he Yankee article that they
stoned the reflections given shove In future years politicians
will them to cleanse the Augean abe but 10 the meantime
our Industrious housewives Will apply them 70 good purpose
HRSo TnE-Ths 10 ihs season Of trial and veraon with
housekesper and Of great activity and Industry With "gsnsra
agents. Negroes coming In to sv. the selection hom
for another year. which they personally have little difficulty
hndng supposed that like everything ese hey .i be held
high price,. With hem however, all the
thing They know they win be wi rorided for LEI tho elements
Of strife rage wildly IS they may.
RE. R. j. aEAysaThs Esnemsn who arrested IN North
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-31
RICHMOND CITY BATTALION.
Notice to Conscripts ~ Others.
1I,uE o5-u VIRGINIA BATTALION FAn,

FVNHE 25TH NlRGlNlA Dal ALVIN PfA-el
niIariy known A. the "Iehmond City Battalion orgf11fs
an IN, 18th August 1892 period Of sir months and Tor
,ie, In and Richmond, WILL under authoJ
esny granted By Secretary Of War; reogante Tor hs var
Al ths present. the same condton
10 ,erviee = heretofore.
Vacancies amounting about hundred nov ea" 10 NE
filed by the nrsi applicants Mo
or and who morally scay qualified to make good
soldiers.
Persons previous 10 enrolment by The eonept
officers, Join thu Bait lion. . ,,-
Those sbo desire on Battalion should provide themselves
with clothing especially under el0thng'
and report Immediately Richmond TO one or smother OF me
Captains desire each to enst the number OF men
set Cd, ,osile TO their names
Coinpany A-capaIn JoHs II. GHEisEn-2i.
L.. J. BosshcI-l2.
q W. W. II tkkIsos-S0
ID JP. c. PorIs-50.
W. N. ELLIOTT, =
Major Commanding 25,h Virginia Battalion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

joke comes in the rebel big Llsundef Jea.
Davis, issued an edict that the farmers
should plant no more cotton than would
supply their actual necessities; the rest Of
their lands should raise grain to feed their
soldiers on. Well The grain is growing
promises a good crop, cotton is not
planted, and naturally enough It Won't
grow. But where are the secesh soldiers
who are going to eat the grainl Wonder
II some Of them have not gone to Madison
to spend the warm months! 1t would be-
somewhat funny / think to see them come
here and get their gram. / rather fbial
they'll have to stay further South and i've
on cotton, or else lay down their srms and
go home. There IS at present 81 regi-
ments, cavalry and infantry, here. We
have also 63 pieces Of cannon, with artiller-
lists enough to use them to good advantage.
But | see | am spinning my yarn too
long and must close for the present. Any
one wishing 70 write me viii direct, care
Capt Chfystie, Go. II, 18th Rec. Wis.
Vol, via ST. Louis, No. Many thanks for
The Hsrald; the boys are always glad to
get it; il is a welcome yisitog from home.
When we move wen let You know.
leurs for equal rights to all men,
9. w. GRMEsEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
tndrs5 johnson On Slavery anti Secession.

I'm his speech al lebanon, Tenn, on
the I'd inst, Governor johnson spoke en-
the twin subjects Of slavery and seeessionf
Men tell us We must compromise. We
viii compromise only by making them
submit; by doing As Jefferson did with
Burr-conquer thom and then make them
obedient. What better government DO we
want than the presents What have we
cot to COMPROMISED las any one lost
any rights ii the Unions # 50, let him
come forward and look me in the face,
and tel me what lac has lost. Most your
riehtsg Well, have determined to give
ali those who say this a chance to get their
rights by sending them of South e tight
for their rights, and give thenin exchange
for some Of those poor fellows 10 the rebel
army who have found their rights and
want 10 come home.
don't think these fellows who buster
about rights have much appetite for fight
ING. Some of them would rather 80 to
tie devil than enter the army. Rights, ia
deed They gave me mlae BY turning
my sick wife and little boy into the streets.
That is the way they gave me my rights.
Let me tell these clamorefs that there are
SEQ, 900 white people and only $4,000
SHAREHOLDERS ia Tennessee.
Eo9, keep forcing CHS issue upon TIE
people; make il question whether the
government of slavery shall perish and |
Will cling to the government TO the last,
and perish amid It's fallen columns
Rather lei Africa sink under the ocean
than this public shall perish. Persist u
forcing this slavery issue and the Institution
Is gone.
Clayton, Howell Cobbs Secretary sail
/ Is ne Oh one occasion: We Of the South
are determined not to submit to Pfesi-
dent Who has risen from the mass q the
people AS Abe Lincoln has. Here is a fall
blown idea Of aristocIaeY-ihat you, the
people shall net send up one Of your men,
a plebain without wealth, Of negfoes, q
[ family, to ftIeoyer a conceited am aalbl-
ti9us arissocracv. who estimate mep not "
their brains and virtues, but s'y then
wealth and lineage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Missouri Emancipation STATE Convention.


This convention, after a session Of three
days, at Jefferson city, adjourned Oh tue
18th. It's action is destined to have a
great influence on the distinies Of that
young State Let the Inhabitants thereof
take heed to its suggestions, aud the most
brilliant imagination cannot portray one
half Of the good results which will follow.
The annexed is a brief summary Of its
dongs:
A series Of resolutions were adopted,
heartily endorsing the national administra-
lion; recommending the general emanci-
patton Of the slaves ia the State, and he
acceptance Of tie aid rendered by tie CEN
eral government, submitting to the people
Of the State the details Of such action and
such legislation as may be necessary to ac-
eomplish the end in view, to be indicated
le them through tho representatives, elect
70 the next general assembly; proposing a
thorough organization Of the State for the
fall elections; eoudemning Coy. Candles
operations in regard to soldiers from other
States, and expressing thanks to the gener-
al Government and its officers for their aid
and protection in oar conflict with rebel
lion. There was considerable opposition
70 the resolution coalemning Coy. Gam
ble, but It WIS finally passed. Aa execa-
tive committee, consisting Of two members
from each Congressional district, WAS app
pointed.
Its proceedings were harmonious, and
there was firm determination to energetic
ally push forward the great policy which
the convention met to inaugurate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
ILs Cs.l # sar Amy

''Ion,' Tie intelligent Washington cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Sua, makes
tie following interesting comparison Of the
cost Of our army with that Of foreign ma
lions. He says:
The pay Of the United States Army
is mostly greater than any other in the
world.
The Russian soldier receives annually
only thirty-six dollars year, and his RAJ
tions consist solely Of black bread. The
soldier 10 the French army receives fifty
six cents a month. The pay Of our sol
diers is twenty times greater. The esti-
mate IN the French budget for 1860 was
$64,687.500 for an army on war footing
of 1926 men, and in addition a reserve
militia on peace footing Of 4l2,74s men.
1t costs the United States nearly three
times as much to maintain a soldier that it
does the British Government and il is to
be remembered that the British Govern
ment can Get money at three per cent. In
terest while it costs us six per cent. or
more. Itcannot be supposed, therefore,
that the expenses OF tile war can be much
reduced OF the economical measures pro-
duced by Congress.
Tie whole expenses oC the Freueh reg
uIar army, which is larger than our yolun-
teer force, Is only one-tenth o great as
ours. The difference between $600,o00,
GOO and $55, 100000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

slave came Up e us and told us that there
was a company Of hundred men al
''dassas. eating breakfast. We asked
INN II they were rebels, and he said they
were. BY means Of our signal flag va
communicated the intelligence to the next
station where there was a brigade The
message was handed to the Gen. Who i'm
inediately dispatched a company Of caval-
~ to the house designated and took the
whole company prisoners.
The General was four miles distant and
we had acquainted him with the fact ii
i've minutes from the time we heard the
old darkey's story.
| remain yours for the Union.
"A. v. r.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

re- A prominent Democrat serving IN
the Union army in South Carolina as 2
Colonel writes home as follows:
Il have always been very stiff adYo-
cate for Southern rights, as you will know;
but have become SO Gar educated up,
that the little strip Of dry land between
Charles Summers views and mino only
wants another such wave to wash away
entirely, and drop me in, head over heels.
| have 10 struggle very hard to keep my
footing
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

LITTLE LoYALTY IN THE SHENANDOAH
VALLaY.-A correspondent writes from
Winchester, Va, on the goth:
Not the slightest improvement in loyalty
can be discovered, even while watching
carefully to discover some indications Of it
Hardly a case can be mentioned Of the
conversation Of a secessist. The opinions
Of The people are expr s5sed openly and bit
terly. We have come among them TO steal
their property, RAJ off their negroes, and
Kill their husbem,s, brothers aud sons, and
for all this thel i Ute US most thoroughly.
70 them tie distraction Of good govern
ment s9ens no crime at all, and they affect
the attitude Of injured innocence towards
the invaders whom they regard as horde
of unprncipIed yandals, capable Of The
worst enormities and crimes II IS hardly
possible to exaggerate the depth and BIT
teruess Of the passion which rules the
most Of those with whom | come IN con-
tact
When the South is disarmed and their
military prestige destroyed, it will be time
TO look for a more promising state Of feel
inc; but my experiences for no more than
three months III the valley Of Virginia does
not lead me to hope for any such improve
meats sooner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

r. Al correspondent writes that Gen.
Gideon J. Pillow has fallen into disgrace
with the secessionisis. lie is now living
near Oxford, Miss, terribly awakened
from his dreams Of martial glory; know
ing he is a butt and Jest even with tho
people he declared himself determined to
save from Northern invasion. lie recent
ly paid a visit to Beauregard at Okoona,
and the former was so Disguised with Pill
low that he refused to see him. Gideon
loamed and rayed, and talked Of challeng-
Ing Beaurogard, but did aot; and returned
TO his place Of residence full Of oatEs aud
notifications.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
CRAWFORD, STEVENS 4 yIELE.
Attorneysand Counselors at Law
BosooBEL WISCONSIN.
GENERAL INSURANCE. AGENCY.
DENTISTRY!!

have established branch Offices at lancaster en-.
Darlington in connection with Pattevile. In the IA
ture my time or Dental operations viii be as follows:
At PhttevtIe Once January, February, april, May,
JuIy, August, October December.
:, Lancaster 0fice, (at Mansion House) June and
November.
Darlington 0Gce, (at Russell HOTEL March and Sep
TENDER
Teeth inserted Gold hard Rubber. Platina and
SILVER Baee or Artificial Teeth. All work warranted In
ai branches OF the Dental Art The undersigned also
oueS 70 lho.e troubled with detected pses very de-
Ties fntalled " this misfortune
PateyiIle, April u, lSG2. Ar
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09
Washington correspondence n r Tiiacs.
dismissal Of a Negligent Surgeon.

Some interest has attached to that
dramatic scene at the War Office on Mon
day, when Secretary Stanton arraigned
Surgeon Hayes on the charge Of neglect
ing tho wounded in his care, and as
have nowhere seen it correctly described
| give It as nearly as possible as it oc-
Cured
The hour was 10 o'clock in the morn
ING. The room was filed with tie miscel-
laneous Monday crowd, when the surgeon
entered, a good deal discomposed by the
Secretary's summons. rs was indicated
among other ways, by his addressing Mr..
Stanton as "Geneml."
The following is the dialogue, substanti
ally as it was spoken:
Surgeon Hayes-I understand, Gener
al, that you wish to see me.
Secretary Stanfoa-Aro you the Sur
geon in charge Of the wounded soldiers
brought here from the battle Of Port Re
public!
,Savgeon--I am.
iSecretarg-Iou are charge ! with gros.
neglect to those poor wounded men.
Sggoon-IIear me General; | sent
three dispatches to the Surgeon General
modifying him Of The approach Of these
wounded. On arriving here on Saturday
night, | found no one waiting prepar-
alton to receive them. l hastercd to the
Sargeon-GeneraIs Office but could not iind
him.
Secretary Whit time did you arrive
jS.rgeoa-Between nine and ten o'clock.
secretary-What did you DO then sir?
Surgeoa-I was worn out with fatigue
aad being unable to do anything more ioi
the soldiers, | went to bed and slept.
,Se.retary- (seyereIy)-you slept, Sir
when the fathers and brothers and sons
fresh from the battlefield lay weltoring in
their gore on those cars! Won took your
ease at Williard's while the brave soldiers
of our army were suffering for your at-
tention. Sir, such neglect Of daty de-
serves the seyerest punishment, md shall
receive it; you are dismissed from the ser
vice
Smgeoa--Genora 0, General, hear
nc
Seretary-not a word, Sir
Srgeon-General
Seeretdry-Sir, leave the Department
instantly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

GENERAL BUrLEE AND THE FOREIGN
CoxsUIs.-Tho correspondence betweel
Maior-General Butler and tie English
French, and Greek Consuls at New Or
leans, which we publish in another column
will repay persual The True Detta
which might Be supposed to sgmPathize
with these foreign a6etl3rs Of treason
makes the following comment on the cor
fespondenee:
..The correspondence, II another eel
amn, between General Butler aud few
Of the foreign consuls, Is decidedly salty
Judging from what has transpired recently
It would seem seIf-eyident that those ann
bilious Of showing off il correspond me-
with Geueral Butler are very like 70 hayi
their fingers burned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

Centurion IN HIQH lLAcEs.--Sen-
ator Simmons, of Rhode Island, has been
exposed ia a most disgraceful transaction.
AS q Senator and the Chairman Of one
important Committee, and member Of
othois, Mr. Simmons was able to exert
high influence at the War Department, and
did exert it, The result was the allotment
Of very profitable contract for Springfield
muskets 10 a friend Of the Senator, Cor
which the friend was charged by the SEN
ator commission Of 100000, and tho
commission was paid The facts are
brought out by the Contract Investigation
Committee. and are admitted by Mr..
Simmons to be correct.
lie ought to be promptly expelled from
the ody he has disgraced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-07-09

GU~ Among the excuses offered for OK
emption from service in the Southern ar
my one fellow wrote opposite bis name,
zone leo too short" Another thinking to
better It, wrote opposite his, "both legs
too short lie had beel readingssome Of
the exploits 81 the southern armies, doubt
less, and supposed legs to be the first es.
s9ntia.