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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-23


YANKEE HoWLINd.-Vh0 Northern press il
again III full cry for u forward movement"
This demand is so urgent that the Admins
tration will be compelled to yield to It,
whether they are ready or not. The follow.
ing, which we copy from prominent Re.
publican paper in Indiana, is but fair speci-
men of the spirit and tone of the Yankee
press:
The instincts Of q people are seldom wrong.
II their judgment and energy could have fair
play, the rebellion would DO crush ed within
TWO or three month"; Had their opinions
been consulted In tho commencement, Rich
mond, Virginia, and Nashville, Tenn
would now be id the hands IF the Feder.i
soldiers, and the rebellion virtually over.
thrown. With the same intuition that per
csived the true policy OF the Government at
the outset of its difficulties. but which was
disregarded, the people now see the danger
threatenipg W from European Interference
They see that there Is but one way to avert
that danger, and that IL by the advance and
success Of our armies in the field.
Two or three more weeks FILTERED aWay in
In action, seals the doom of this republic 1t
will not do to depend on scou ting parties to
sxpose points for our success. It must be
achieved over tho rebels in battle-1n their
strongholds. The very fact that we shun
them in the field and organize expeditions
against unprotec ted port OF their coast. il
an indication Of weakness that is telling fear
fully against as in Europe. The press there
psrtinsntly ask, II the Republic has so many
mon and such means Of suppressing the rebel
lion. why u it they permit tho rebel flag to
faunt in sight Of their Oapital1 Why do they
not raise the seige Of Washing ton Blink at it
as we may, the National Capital Ia In . state
of sisge-has been for months-and We hope
to hear no moro Of rebel distresses and snf.
ferings until the people Of the loyal States can
visit Washington from any direction with.
out fear of capture.
We are pleased to notice that the impa.
thence of the people IL finding utteran CO
through tho press. Those papers who have
counseiled delay and urged patience-who
have been most prolific In excuses for the
seeming slowness Of the young Commander
in-chief-ars now urging an advance. Even
MIR. Forney il aroused by tho emergency,
and is putting for an onward movement
The following paragraph from his paper
expresses the opinion and wishes Of thou
sands:
"Nothing will do more to prevent the re.
cOgnttiOn Of the rebellion than q series Of
bold and instantaneous forward movements
Of our armies here and elsewhere. At no
period within the last i've months would
such demonstration have been more decisive
OF great issues. II within the Aext three
weeks the returning messenger of the Eng.
lish Government shall hnd the Secession
lists routed in Virginia, destroyed in Ken.
lucky, annihilatsd IN South Carolina Flor.
ida, and Texas, and driven out Of Missouri,
there will be no recognition OF the Southern
COnfederacy.
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The Citizen of Church and Union Hills ars
requested to meet ct Company Gs Hall, To-
night at 8 o'clock, to form = company to man
ono Of the fertifcations around Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-23

He6rcr Contribution for tie Charleston
SEterers.-The proverbial iberality Of the
Jewish denomination Of this city has again
manifested itself in most CONNIE ndable cause,
as will be seen from the following CORES.
pondence:
klcHNoND, VA, Dec. l6, 1851.
To the Honorable the Mayor Of Caarlss.on, 8. c..
Dsar Sir: At meeting of tho German
Hebrew Congregation, Bayth Ahabah, held
sympathy for the sufferers by the late fire Of
your city, the sum OF $3.50 was collected, and.
by resolution, we send 1t to you, to BE- ap.
propriatsd according to your discretion.
We, therefore, transmit TO you enclosed q
check ON the Bank OF Charleston Mounting
to $50.
we assure you, in behalf Of our congresa-
ton, of our heartfelt sorrow for the calami.
tous conhagratiOn, and we pray to God, the
father. of all, that CHARLES ton may, Phi onix
like, speedily arise from her ashes, and 70.
sumo her wonted cheerfulness and pros.
periiy.
W: remain, respectfully, your most ob..
dent servants,
N. J. MIcHDLBAcHIR, Minister.
81: :: s S s:;:::' Committee.
STAT. OF Souri, OAno11sA,
Mayoralty Of Charleston,
City Hall. Jan. 20, 1852.
Ser: Your letter Of December 1e, enclosing
check for $50. was received in due courss
Of mail.
The sufferers BY IRE, for whom the above
liberal amount has bsen given, tender
through me their NEST sincere thanks to the
German Hebrew Congregation, "Bsyth
Ahabah," Of Richmond, for this very mu-
nificent donation, and in conveying them to
you. and to the gen tleznsn Of the committee
associated with you, Won must allow me to
acknowledge the kind sympathy which per.
vades the Communication covering the gift,
and beg that you will accept the respects OF
Very respectfully, your ob't sszv't,
CHARLEs MAoD1rH, Mayor.
To Rev. M J. MichslbacAsr and Othors Com
mtttes. Richmond, Va.
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For the Western.


LoNGwooD PLASTATIoN, Feb Is, 1862
EpiToRs SouTH-W EsTERN-Gentemen: understand
that the people of Caddo viii have tax OF some s35Go9
to pay this spring and summer The soldiers tax Of
S26 COO and the parish proper of $4,000 Now IN the
name Of heaven, where they to get the money to
meet this demand if the blockade is not raised and
they can't dispose OF their cotton.
write this ask if police jury has not the power
relieve the people of the parish, the State egsa-
ture has done Cannot the police jury issue scrip or
bonds bearing interest and others t,redeemabe
in two three four years until after the close
of the war; As money (god and silver Is neces-
sary carry the parish government let the bonds
bearing interest be sold for this purpose Let call
meeting of the jury be held for this purpose, and they
devise any better means than ths let them do so
any thing relieve the planting community as well as
all others until cotton be sold for something like Its
value and enable the people pay their taxes without
a sacrifice of their property.
We all know that it is the cry all over the parish that
there is money this is true to some extent and among
the planters generally there but little very little money
Now that all the merchants dIygoods, groceries, and
druggists have shut down the community and Will let
no more goods go out without money, how are the plan
to buy n6cessares for their families the last cent
of money they have has be appropriated to paying
this tax They will either have to suffer their families
to 90 without suffer their property sacrificed to pay
their taxes. And let mans property be hosted upon
the block Shreveport 10 be sold and you will see many
a man. who now says he has no money bidding tor that
very property And it is to prevent sacrifice ofprop
erty that suggest this disclaim any personal inter
est in the matter, for think can squeeze out money
enough to pay my individual tax yet should not object
to avang myself to any relief that may be offered But
in heavens name don't sacrifice the hard earned gains
of working men, be bought in by setof land sharks
who have been boarding money for months looking for
ward to this very time.
Let them be disappointed, and when they see that
they will have opportunity to invest the money IN
this way they will be willing danxi0us enough to buy
the scrip or bonds Of the parish and we shall have
plenty goldand silver in circulation which now locked
up looking for the chance of getting some poor mans
negro lot at fourth its real value Hoping that
am sirs Your most obedicnt servant.
LAIIlS 3 SINS.
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The MiImineton .Ionrnal. Of the l2th sars:

The Wilmington Journal of the 18th, says:
The federal gunboats said to have passed up to
Winton. tie county seat Of HEREFORD county, the
Chowan river. The Chowan is formed by the conau-
ence CT the Meherrin aud Nottoway rivers. The main
branch Of the Nottoway is the Black water, which is
crossed by the seaboard and Roanoke railroad about
half way between Weldon and Portsmouth, though
rather nearer the latter place. The Black water is
navigable up to the railroad steamer has been
ming regularly in connection with the railroad trains al
though necessarily small owing to the narrownes
and crookedness of the stream The movement OF the
Lnconite gunboat5 would seem to indicate desire to
force their way u far the Portsmouth road
either to obtain possession of it. least to cut of
communication by that line.
Although capable Of doing much harm to the people
resident on the shores of the sounds and rivers empty
ing into them it is evident that there would be STRAIT
ec end TO be served that would repay the outlay
OF men and money that the Burnside expedition has
easoned unless either Norfolk IS attacked posses
sion obtained Of some leading line Of railroad, and
therefore it is, We take IL that lie attentions Of our
authorities will be- or al least ought 70 be, directed to
the protection Of the lines Of communication, leading
from the na -igable waters Of Albemara ard Famieo
sounds, in the direction Of any Of public works
The Black water, although deep is SO narrow aud
and cro7ted that might be stoppod by trgcs fehed
st4oss 1t
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RESIGNATION OF GEN THOMAS J. JAcKsoY-A cor
respondent Of tie Lynchburg Republican, writing from
Winchester, under date February LIST. says:
Probably a few lines from this portion of our army
will not be without interest to your readers
indeed doubt not the first item Of news which have
to communicate will be painfully interesting viz the
signaton of major general Thomas J Jackson as com
mander OF the Valley district. Those who have marked
the distinguished part which this gallant has
performed in this war, will receive this announcement
with grief and modification for his services at HarPars
Ferry At Manassas and mere recently in lis somewhat
famous expedition into Morgan and Hampshire counties,
were of sort SO brilliant that they but regard his
resignation very serious calamity to the country.
The cause Of bis resignation has not yet TRANSFERRED but
venture to predict that when it is made known it will
be seen that there has been unjust ntcrmeddhng with
the plan Of his campaign.
But however the public may receive this announce
ment its effect upon the Stone-waIl brigade is very
marked, and may destroy much Of its. efficiency. This
brigade has followed him with unchanging constancy
and we're is devoted te his person the 0d Guard
were to Napoleon Their confidence in each other was
mutual and unboGnded, and wherever in the numer-
Gus engagements III which this brigade has taken part
the sword of their cictan has pointed thither has it
gone with an intrepredty and determination which
have always resulted in success and crowned it with
pershable honor Consequently ANYTHING which affects
bis honor affects theirs and ii it discovered that he
has been treated unusv and thus has been forced to
resign the Stonewallo brigade WILSON be numbered
among The things that were for under otherleader
will it re6nst for the war.
The enemy is still at the mouth Of Paters0n?s creek
in Hampshire county. 1t is thought he may endeavor
in few DAYS te opposes himself of Romnev, but our
forces that place is thought to be sucieDtto defeat
any such design
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sooi Contrast.

The Lagrange Georgia. Reporter contends, and with
much truth that society is in a most deplorable con
Iition at the Present time, if may judge from what
We see every day Good society--which means re-
spectacle society-isa term used, which CRATES
upon every decent mans or woman's ear. The true
meaning or good society expressed when it's stated
that it is composed Of persons whose morals are ire
proachabe possessing all the elements of true lady
Or gentleman, without any regard, whatever to peeu-
mary condition But we are sorry to notice that such
arc not, altogether, the elements which compose the
gentee society Of the present day is notorious
and remarkable fact that the most corrupt most IN
worthy persons are tolerated in the society Of those
who consider themselves the bon Of society for the
no other reason than that they are wealthy. This IS
fact too patent to be denied
In every little onehorse town or village all over our
whole country, there is a disposition manifested and
carried greater Or less extent to draw the lines
Of distinction between the rich and the poor. Not
only is this manifested by the people of the world,
but BY the shining Lights and pillars Of the church
and their families Even the village preacher presum-
ing upon the dignity and sacredness of his clerical
Office expects to Dc placed upon the upper-tendom
side of the line Of demarcation
For non-particpant it is instraeting to look on at
the thousands Of fools trying to vie each other in
display L curious but not very agreeable, study
of human nature. One must become disgusted, some
times, at the stratagems Of some to keep up with
good socety"-to appear respectable" We regret
to see this more among the ladies than among the
men Miss Flora McFlimsy is VIGOROUSLY fashionable
lady, and moves in good society. If she meets her
less fortunate acquananees alone, none is 50 aable
and kind az She but obi when she that elegant
figure of hers 50 gracefully in fashionable society she
can scarcely recognise any bat those whom she consid
ers the bon tons As the Frenchman would say, ~Miss
Flora is von grande humbugI"
We know young lady Of wealth who moves silently
along the path Of duty as christian She treats all
respectable persons ladies and gentlemen. She makes
no distinction between per ons except upon the grounds
Of moral excellencies She is beloved by all. Her
hand and heart are ever open to the distressed and
needy The young man who is striving to rise in the
world whatever may be lis avocaton, is met with her
smiles of appreciation and encouragement Hername
written in letters Of shining light and She will even
uay bescaIed to join that good society above where
the vain and foolish the proud and fashionable do not
eater
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sTyfzDLISG THE VoruvrErRs The Baton Rouge Adj
vocata says: eve received private letter yesterday
from Virginia, dated January 3lst, from which we
make tho following extract: I've received a suit Of
blue lcoats and pauts which we accepted present
from Louisiana, but now we are told that we have
to pay s25 for theln Many Of Us would never have
taken them on such terms The stuff Of which they
are made looks like the demins, and $40 would have
been FILL price even i'll these war times
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Mrs. Bryant, the well known "oldpoetress, arrived
here few days since During the old lady absence,
she suffered severely from sickness but are happy
to state that her hea.h is now improving.
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The 22nd Of February, oho anniversary Of Wash
ingtons brth-the Inauguration day Of jeff Davis az
president of the Southern Coniederacy-passed off
in Shreveport without thceleas demonstration Of feel
ing! 'What a change has come over u.s."
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socEs-Tho time is rapidly approaching when We all
viii require socks for summer wear. Knitting is All
easy and amusing employment Our ladies should get
At with willngndss-one pair Of home knit socks
will last as long as three pair of store seazy manutac
tured ones We are glad to learn that the ladies OF
Bossier and Bicnvie parishes have taken to spinning
weaving and knitting in good earnest. Surely our
ladies Of Caddo, DeSoto and Texas will not let them
selves be put to the blush Of shame by being ezceed
bK the former.
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Col Charles DeMcrse editor Of the GAINESVILLE Stan
dard has dropped the grey goose quill and makes
very appeal to raise regiment to go to the bat
tlefeld The coorel very justly concludes that the
sword can destroy more Of Il enemy than the pen
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RAFFLE-The IaIHe for q set OF cAIha Tor the oehe-
ft of Col Hodges l9th) regiment Of Louisiana VoIua-
eers, takes place this morning at u o'clock, at y H.
Norris store All persons having chances are request
ed to be present.
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The Richmond Examiner says the paper mill here
has divided for three months profits one hundred per
cent the profits being four times their capital for the
year; the wooden mill here has made zoe per cent
The cotton mills are coming money; and the whiskey
disters Are absolutely unable to calculate their enor
moue profits.
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Petersburg Express, 10th inst.

The rebels in the lower counties of Maryland are so
closely watched by the Union troops that they find it
difficult to communicate with their friends in Virginia
Their last dodge is the novel which has yet been
put into operation.
large kite is made covered with ell silk so as to
render it imDrevious to water The tail is formed by
folding letters or newspapers together and tying them
with loop knot-each letter, perhaps two letters
together forming bag When the tail is as heavy as
the kite can conveniently bear up under cord long
enough to reach about twothrds Of the way across the
river Is attached and the kite raised in the air After
the kite has exhausted the string or has reached su
cent height the cord is cut, and the concern gradually
descending, is borne by the breeze the Virginia shore
where the hobs taken Off by those in waiting and
new ones for their sympahang friends in Maryland tied
their stead With the first favorable wind back comes
the kite to the Maryland shore and vice versa
Although mishaps sometimes occliFsto the mail by a
sudden change in the wind waiting into the river as
general thing the dodge is successful BY this means
large numbers of letters aud northern newspapers nd
their way into Virginia. IN. Y. Express
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KSoTTY QUEsTIoN.-Wha are to be the relations
between England and the Confederate States on the
subject OF slavery, when peace has been restored II
cannot be denied that the population OF England IS as
adverse the peculiar institution as that OF the north
The direct passage OF vessels from southern ports Eug
land will enable slaves to escape that country with
almost as much ease they have heretofore escaped to
the north. Viii they consent to their rendition? The
London Times says the British government would
have done just much to two negroes as they
did to rescue Mason and Sde II this be So the ques-
ton decided by the surrender Of our commissioners to
that goyernmentby the United States becomes one of
great magnitude to us The south can never consent
to the doctrine Of the Times that wien slaves shall es-
cape to the deck of British vessel they cannot be re-
turned If the British government assumes this posi-
ton, it vii effectively cut off all Intercourse with the
south as Lincolns stone blockade" The question de-
mands the most serious consideration Of statesmen
Athens Banner
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The NewOrIeans Crescent and Delta contains general
orderof governor Moore, commonder-in-chief of the
militia Of Louisiana calling en- all ied-ofcers to re-
bort without delay to maorgcnora John L. Lewis, for
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NovrvEvTs on rHr FNFvy-The enemy were onita

o' rl!Nl7 VI IA were T1e
ac.Ne u: = a. '9' ANU e,e 'C',l9 Iey
seen y oG go''Jey, telg y loEee' Prl-
clPa.4 N ', ilI nv - - ',Io 'u e'tsa PaTs
ln'o 'ile N all'' ~ 'e "Iu VI s.asS' o cIoeN'
T. u. We tolia 5eaa,lH Aahe out le fesselS, P9f0a
o. winch S'''iie' " 0' i'N'5 ''ie way 'o""ruS 'e
savanna VAL. 4 o,,,,,r,,. o,;
~ o I4sd arS ~ o - "
Gsoo mas lii,e' n,, a. " 'tG,i
T's n = LA '1 - ' e,' 'TIS S
Ane -" i h s'I - oe sun - .,'.' oto'"ioH' ne
Allthese movements 5eoken active hostites at very
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Virginia ID the midst oiall her troubles, and not
outstanding the blockade, has not failed to pay the
interest on her bonds in London.
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LEAD.-The West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter says
we regret to learn that nearly all the employee, male
and female, have been discharged from the laborato
ries of the arsenal at Baton Rouge. Cause--want Of
lead to work up into bullets and shot. We are told
that all along rivers and bayou5 are many persons
particularly planters, who have quantities OF Old lead
lying about and entirely valueless to them If they
would have it gathered lip and sent to Baton Rouge
they would get good price fer it. and at the same
time assist the government as well giving employ
Eent to many poor families who are now deprived Of
the means Of a livelihood.
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We regret to learn that Mr. Ernest lie Gepdre, late
editor Of The NatchtocAcs Union died in that
the 18th instant lie was a native of France, fine
scholar and gifted writer
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The capture Of Roanoke island, etc, by the federal
aeet and army, places at the mercy Of the invaders all
that rich region Of the North Carolina coast which has
been called the grainery Of the south Croyen, Beau
fort, HYDE, Terrell, Washington, Currituck Camden,
Pasquotank, Perquimans, Cbowan, Gates, Hartford,
Berthe, Martin Northampton and Halifax counties are
Ill laid open to bill rayages.
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The North Carolina Waterman says, there's reso-
uon before tie State convention declaring the present
incumbent Mr. Clark, governor of the State until next
January WE hope there viii be no partysm affecting
the settlement Of the question Of governor ThePeo-
pe are not in the humor to submit to sanction the
dictions of party They pray fol pure spirit Of pa
triotism to actuate their rulers Mr.. Clark, hope,
ia tho better biz little experience as governor, and for
ono wo do hot desire him put out until the people
shall be called en- 10 make new election What does
tbs mean? Why nothing more o. less, than distran
ehise the people ana establish d star chamber.
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Ton 4 Of the Baltimore Sun, confirms the statement
.as+ Cen Mcclellan Is tohe reduced toths command 81
tae army Ct the Potomac
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meeting OF theiusticas Of the supreme court aud
Judges Of the district courts held On the 2Oh tile follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted:
Whereas the militia law passed by the legislature At
its last session il now being put in operation and il
becomes necessary that all tile departments Of the State
government should take measures such as VIII aciate
The entire reorgansaon q the militia OF the State y
Resolved That all the courts Of the parish of Orleans
"a we'll as the supreme caur4 Of the State DO adjourn
their sessions until the first Monday Of the month Of
hay next