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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

Tux TKArros BsowsLow IN BosToS.-A letter dated
Boston, May PSI, says;
The reception OF P4rson BroSnloE this evening vas
OF most enthusiastic character. The Muse Hall was
crowded
He was introduced by Governor Andrew, who remark
ed that never since the beginning CT our national exist
euce ana Of democratic aud constitutional liberty had
the people OF Mass chuetis bseu without full pirc
pItSn IN the sacrifices cccssioned By the war Yet Il
had fallen TO the lot OF the Union aud women at Il
South bear their persons and IN their fortunes q
greatest offerings IN the present aitorous and rebel
llus warfare against the government The sufferer.
in the OF liberty bad the sympathy
tie p ~, II Bitol AID than the proph
and spostle Of liberty had been rescueG out OF
Wy den OF ous. Men ard brethren, said be- bear yo
him, and swear anew your devotion to your countrys
c.Jss.
The address Of PRISON BrovuloS was substantially
that delivered in other cltss, and many Of the most
Striking passages received with prolonged applause.
Il frankae saying that he the advocate OF Sc
curing by the government all the property of loyal men,
Of every d, s:ipcn, received with great appIc ba-
ton hdl much more that which followed il that it
The solsmn ard religious duty Of tho government to
col 81 ate al he property o. rebels and tina! the rebel
Ion should be pu. down by Coercion sutjuglticn aud
eNiermica:oo, II need be- His expression of Diet, sta
on for Northern sscsssonists was received with equal
s5probEton
Toe address was listened TO with intense Interest,
and in Eludug TO tie speech which be said he prepared
in anticipation Of his being hung be remarked that il
bad never been published but he had presented il to
Of the editors Of the plpers In this oity. The ad
dress occupied neay Two hours in It's delivery.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

Tx SICK SOLDIERs.I. is suggested tat the auhori.
ties sbould send portion Of 1e sick so diers on tie
7s in this city to points in the interior convenient
70 me canal The transportation BY water would be free
sr-,a tie joiEg Of travel by railroad other mode Of
-JavsyArce. Surely, many excellent buildings could
be found 10 the country where the sick would De CON.
'o-ta5ly quaEtsred, and kindly attended 10.
Ar>cg0s, mention, By request. that the soldiers il
e hospital, near the second market, formerly "Fne
A,u Market Hotel are in need Of regular supplies Of
ssiscaee, IS well AZ medicine. viii soE.e OF the coed
p.p.e u that vicinity lock after them
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

Tar SPIRIT IN SOUTHERN lLLIE0Is AND INDIANA
We learn from one of horgans men, that on bis recent
expedition TO Cave City, he met with two TenDssseeaps,
who were captured Fort Doneson and tax Spring.
field ILL., where's they recently escaped that the feeling
10 favor Of the South very strong in the southern
Of both Illinois add Indiana In proof OF 1t they stated
that after escaping from tier prison and walking, per-
haps 20 or 80 miles they passed house at which an elder
" gentleman was standing who eyed them with tcru-
tiny that excited their dsirus which Was in creased by
his soon following them horseback Pecelying this,
thew vent into field to elude him. He gaoped around
10 b. ai them and finding escape dihc1lt they walked
directly up 10 him; Nhereupon he accosed them and
asked ii they not Southern prisoners who had es
capped stating that II So be was their Trend, and would
aid them They acknowledged they we're. He then dis
closed to them the existence Of numerous members Of
the Order of the Knights of the Golden Gross in all that
gon VITO symp .hised With the Southern cause, and
with their CONSENT Initiated them into the Ofder 10
santer gave them its signs. by which they could make
themselves known aad the names of individuals on the
route they were pursuing who would heip them aong
g. d babe them God speed.
They vent their way and stopped at three houses and
gave the signs as directed but without telling they
we're Confederate soldiers aud they were refused admit
lance At the third house. however they insisted that
they could not 60 any further, and they must stay
The host said he would admit strangers into his house
h STAY all night unless he knew who they were. They
hen told him they we're ped Confederate prisoners
aud he welcomed them CORDIALLY 10 his horse, treated
rem with warmest hospital y, aud furnished them with
clothing. The next morning. one of the other men who
had refused TO receive them, happened 10 come over,
and learning their character apoogEed and urged them
t. 90 back and stay a night with him, and would not
listen to refusal Tney went, aud he took them, the
next dsy 90 or so miles their way. Following the
direction of those friends they found little or no diff
cuty in their progress through Illinois and lodana home
ward They were told by theit fellow Knights that there
we're 400 members of the Order in their county
Their observation and experience convinced them that
the alleged Southern sentiment was, by no means eI
eggerate6- hacxviRe Register
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
FROM VICKSBURG

AUGUSTA, June 1.-The Jackson Nissi5sipPian Of the
2sh, has despatch from Yicksburg, Of the same date
which says that two of the eDemYs boats came TO the
point and -ed one hundred and sixteen shots from
o'clock till dark. They commenced firing st the bat
teries a. O'Clock p H., and continued foE one hour
At 10, the firing commenced on both Sides The bal.
teries unii ared. The houses damaged in The city
are the Methodist Church. the Marine Hcspiis and the
residences of John A Klsine and Duff Green. All
quiet SIEGE Capt. James A Haskins artillery company
f'ed into the Federal Transports disabled one and turf
ed the course of ali.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

j.. AcHIvEyKsTs ~ TEE LawES YALLKr-
A Coz, 1elt, Wriiag Us nom Winchester, under
date Nay 5:a after reci;iBg what the reader already
kcors OF cG5Oas exploits At Front R5ya, and Win
chss.sr, says:
"Ths glorious result has been achieved With very liz
lie loss Our whole oss in the three tAys Friday Sal
u,iAy and Sgndlyl does not reach $50 The hunter Of
killed ard wounded Of The enemy is not known, but is
no. very great the TascSls after very slight re-
sislAnes We have captured an immense amount Of
stores a. Front Royal and large amount here, though
they succeeded in burning the larger portion OF What
they had here. A large qlsut Of ammunition and
hospital stores we're captured here Blak5 vas Cou-
pls.sly generated. While be tor.lyug at Sfss
burg We dashed ilto Front Royal ard pushed here
in his rear he lett in tee creates, haste attacked
su the rear between here and Srasburg by Jackson on
Saturday,, and, on Sunday morning, driven irOm Il 3
tss in complete confusion. Our cavalry aid portion
OF 5e Infantry are IN pursuit. Olce more, ihark esd
sae Valley is free from the detected Yankees. GIVE us
1000 more troops and in three weeks the aAs TIE
CoGfsderacy viii a)aG over the Yankee Capitol"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

DElTH OF RICHARD YkADoS, JR-We much lament
the sad intelligence conveyed in the following note and
tender sincere synpa hies its bereaved author
al came to Richmond at the earnest request of my
gallant nephew and adopted son, Richard YeaGO Jr, 10
witness and chronicle the battle Of the Chick Ahomny
'the greatest bAtde of the war;" but alas he hiss
sau " the accused Yankees aud have chronicle
his deah. He was killed, between and O'Clock yea
day ate noon, (sbCut hour aud half after had
parted rom hi and hidden him farewell the scene
Of his eeahl while he was CALAMITY charging battery
OF the enemy, concealed IN undertaking been shot
through the head aud dying Immediately The enemy
repussd the attacking "Uty, with overwhelming mum.
oers, killing my son nd three others of bis company
Che Washington Lg IllanIry, Hampton Legion) and
woun ling great maIy moIe.
RICHARD YEADos
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
A MORALS,
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

APOcHETPHAL.-Co Jack Morgan arrived in Mobile
the 24h instant, spears that the brave Color O.
ia something OF Eag, aud enjoys a good joke well
as a good fight. story Ia in circulation that on the
day Of his arrival in Mobile he went into dry goods es.
tabshment and after bargaining for few articles,
handed the clerk Yankee bill In payment. The latter
could not have been more surprised If bombshell had
come crushing through the roof and looking the ousto.
10 the face said I'VE don't take that kind Of money
here, sir" you dontsn the reply of the soldier.
why, haint our feet got here yet" NO" answered
the dry goods man, land they Isn't going to-" "We, -
was the response "they will be here shortly and then
guess you'll take IT," The clerk was seen slyy to put
on his hat and start towards the PfOTOst ksrshalS
Office.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
TssnlsLE IN pn.1sro1LvE HAm sroRx -The AZ.

TEsNsLE ANp DRsTEUOrIvE Hail STORM The At
lskt4 Cc'.fsderdcy Of Friday las, hes the following:
Mr.. ". Pollard informs that a terrible and De
ructive bail occurred on Wednesday last, eI.
tending from Charleston Tennessee to Dalton sorga
Mr.. P. passenger the East Tennessee and
Georgia Rilroad, his way 10 bis place, during the
occurrence Of the storm he states that the hail
l,rge full grown walnut destroying the wheat and
fields spOn which il fell, covering the whole line Ct
the lad from Charleston to Dalton. 10 the bitches
the sid Of the Read it vas in many places two inches
deep-the f.d1 appearing as though heavy snow had
fall upon them. Our informant says such hail storm
has never before been witnessed in that section Of
country within The knowledge of the Oldest inhabitants
Great destruction has been caused by it. How far il
extended each side Of the road Mr. p bad no means
OF asceraining, bus appearances indicated that it
ed a vast scope Of country.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
BY IHR GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A pRgCL AVIATION

To afford every riy h the Executive provide
proper e-for lie &c O! toe CAPITA and enable those who
upyed uEes Av,cat devote poioi % sch ~
Necessary I'll -cI JOBS L. &c 3EB, Governor
ne Ih Of Wig ris, d. hsrcb proc aim I'll the
and other places Ia the Of Richmond
naluac urug bIhm uhliug
o nj st.tc Coated crate ,tts shl be closed
leach day AM hour 4 o'clock ". and Is hereby
d,re3 second a OF the Militia shall be assembled dA
H. except sunday tie az itoi fqu re sths " Of the
The force shs be urd,r the o! the senior
Ger present. and regularly dii led Until each
- Given under ny hand under he seal OF the Com
nouvealtn, Richmond this 20 day Of May, ls62
- 10 the Sch year ftae Commonwealth.
JOHN LETCHLR
By Ne Governor:
GEoKGE W. kUSToRD,
NAY S2-St Sec e,ary Of the CnmmonweAl b.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

T.; BArrLE OF NEwUEsy.-Jame5 Sinclair, lately
'o-c Vi tee 80 q Regiment North CAroinA Volunteers,
- issus il scas important points With tee official
por Of General l. OBJ BraTc CO, concerning the battle
Nssbera, and pledges himself to prove, as soon IS
er,umstARees permit investigation, "tha. the battle Of
Ns~o,rl was lgs- lst. By DRUNKENNESS. g. IneCmPe
ency. -. Persona! lack Of courage and presence Of
ua.ld 10 he presence Of The enemy"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

Tax ESENY At AsHLASD.-0n Thursday morning st
O'Clock, the enemys cavalry followed by infantry, en-
tered Ashland. Our troops, Qaartermasers and Com
issaries, and pickets had withdrawn, leaving
valuable stores behind, including cars filed with our,
ETC. The village was sWArming with the people OF the
neighbOrhOOd and negroes who we're helping them
selves to the public stores. Mr.. Creber Of WestmOre-
land and Mr.. Grymes Of King George assumed author
iy order about forty negroes to push the about
one hundred aud fifty yards to the point OF descent
whence they would run three miles towards Richmond,
bat after removing eleven to the point the Yankee
cavalry dashed into the village and Msssrs Critcher and
Gfymes escaped uapursued.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

HENTuCEr AID TESSNsEE-Ws have received fom
the publisher Mr. o. Ledess, Memphis, copy Of new
Nap Of the States Of Tennessee and Kentucky, With the
Northern portion Of Mississippi, Alabama Georgia and
western portion Of North Carolina. This map shows all
To- railways and common roads, every hamlet the forts
ever H,,le stream etc. Il ereditablo pscmen Of
lslosraphy, and deserves an extensive sale.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

DEsTRvED OoNPLINESr.-The President has conferred
upon Captain Augustus H. DeWry the rank of Major of
Artillery, and very properly continues him duty at
DreWrys Blud, (uoW Fort DreEry) No single man has
done to defend Richmond than Major DreWry, and
no company deserves 10 be recOeced and honorsd
han the ID en- under ha command
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

BEAUREsARD's szAgy.-MsjOr G. W. Brent, Asslstsnt
Insp ,Or Genera. hes been appointed Acting Chief of
STAT Gs7. Rs-uregard, in place Of Brig GEE. Thomas
J0r n who, We regret to say, has been obliged be
rel. on account of illness. Asj. Brsn. Is a talented
Of 'ud distinguished himself a. the battle Of Ma.
nae . he served as Msjor of the l7Eh Virginia
Reg 4al'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

MOBILE, June 1.-The Register has late New leans
papers, but they contain nothing of interest. Some
b1ats with provisions had arrived, and a crevassa had
occurred above the city.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

l. rr LIGErSISs.--Duriag the storm, Friday
nix. .Ap % the Al Alabama RI giment near this
ciIy ., By lightning POrter6eld Graham, q
private ompany g. was instantly killed, and fifteen
others I.cked-tuo severely. TIE deceased was held
in high esteem By bis cOmrAdhs and had dstr guishsi
himself By biz bravery at the battle Of Manassas.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
EN'EIEE,

ztHE Capital stock Of Tie Fisdpott Raro mpany hsy
Ing been al taken by the Elchmotd and Dansis RroGi
nj others II deFad by them and h Government OF
ConedtAie tes that he work Of co.'s rueon should be
mencpi ard comp, tee IS speedily as possible
delay teug oihsrTss the Company 70
Organized 10 ire Inc Lolleis hereby given all
hs ing E.idI lire that snUloynlns may obtained
uch hands the line Of he said ralro ID, the Pied
net Railroad Company 10 oTggRzd which expected to We Ia
lnrt thirty 'o-iy dy5 frol tIs all such persons
Erunicaie speedily With the President ID.
edmond D4nT ie Comp ny. VINCENT iTCHsR sod
EDMOsp The brc who authorized 10 make pro-
ons Rgseesnt 70; the enpoJn hsrds Tor th-t
.lryoss. LEWIS bAkgls,
President ofD r &
sH-whr, Dispatch, Lynchba-g Republican, Ganyle AMI
rsersb5ToN ~ papers win publish Tor ~ Gays and tend
sg tl4 cMce L. T. n,
ma0-20. Presiden; r and ID. X X Co.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
NItCnANTCAL ANU sCIsNrIFiC no"K.

NIhCHANLCAL ANU sea hNTIFiC BOOK =,
vi OF sae g. WEsr A JOHNSTI NIB BOOKSTORE.
Manufactures Guide to the Furnaces foge1 and
Rolling MllI
me Manufacture IroR SIts yArlOr tranChes b PoIer.
Uyerman Practical MnsrsogJ, Lslaylns and Mining
o. rmAa the Minufs ctuT- OF steel
NJ rats Chemi al Msnpalaujns
Knsp2's Chens al Technology.
A PraetlcA Treat st Oy eng aud Calico Printing.
Smells Cotton Manufacture.
The EIu -ricAp Oott spinner.
wnud- strength Materials used in Ensneerng Con
Bt-uctiou.
Bakers Elements Of NJ hAnlsn.
IRE housd and Founders Guldeyesr book Of facts. iS
&C J. u JAnion.
b itA.y PyrOtechny. lrs
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
RICHARD YEADos.

FRoM NV ORLxASs-The Now Orleans Bee and
D.ita, Tor approving the burning of cotton, hsd been
suppressed BY the brute Butler in the following order
HEGDQUARrERs DEPARTMENT OF THE GULy,
NV ORLkANs. AgY IL. 1862 1
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
THIRD RFG. VA. CAVALRY,
u.gvrz., N, M.,s a.th $50

THIRD RIG. VA. CAVALRY, [
UsNHlc1 o., May 2Sth. lS62.
IISEsE number Of Improperly Atsout frym
this RsdTrai also abscai upon whatever presIi
l-Tel 70 nto q Hmeltely. AeT giving reasonable
for compliance With is o-itr the u al falling
rdrn vii Nv ia aald IN the newspapers having disgrace
1u.Y deserted me service.
Com'dg 4 Va. Cavity.
y. Ii. cCLElLNH,
mars -2t Act NJ Adj
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

Postage stamps 10 any quantity. BE- had upon sp-
pEcAtOn a. The counting room OF the Wing.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
CENTRAL RAIL ROAD
kEF
sUMMER ARRANGENENTs.
ON and AyTER Monday May 18Th
W TIL. HAL mud RRnacnNnr IrnInH.

ka&FasS sssgssee - ~ sez
SUMNER ARRANGEMENTS.
ON and AyTER Monday May 18Th
WIN leave EshSond Tor ad:doSsTifsS, ossrosiVii. and
stEun,en daily ~ connecting 18th the Orange and MeI
'1S ssa sas Jso TT ne ali train vim rs
rweeky leaving taurton Tuesdays and saturdays, and
Jhckson's River on Mondays, Wednesdays sHd Fridays
HsmAn Broan Stage Line, for Lexington, connects WITH
he mall rs!a ard leaves sagniSD A5ndG, Wednesday,
daiL
HsmAu Mason and Company Stage nns White sulphu
eSiIsuIE "a connects vh a!' Train on Tuesday, Thun
TIE regular Through Freight for OrdOnIvs and points Yves,
Of there leaves Richmond a. 0P on Sundays TuesdSys and
TNursiGyt and arrives nom the Wes. St An Sundays Wsa
Regular way Ne ghs train for aordonsyis ard point, East
leaves a.ly. Sundays excepted a. 80, :.
Nay /, II. WHIrCOkR
Gsns-s Superintendent
MILITARY JAOKETs.-A supply Of heavy Cray
IVA Military 9ssss a. ihs Iron front Clothing "Arehoese'
REMOVAL.
HUNT JAsTs removed from the Corner Of Virginia
II aas Gay Stree. two door above 70 the house recently &C.
Tey have in store for sale Arg and varied stock Of msnuAe
urci tobacco Of neAry all gradeo which additions
Tsy sso have hand good stock Of flour Of ali Io
Dried Apple. and Peaohes But,sr'Ac 40 iAT
PAnInshShIP NUTICR.
ZINES huNTEs, OF the Richmond Iron and Steel Works. has
- admitted yoHS O. dUsTER partner the business hereto
ter son. spi4 q
TNUHKISH SMOKING IOBaCCO.-Anoiser lot OF
Al choice Turkish Tobacco JUST 70 hand and for sale BY
mhsi W. PETERSON co.. lbs Main 81.
NOTICE,
AvIHa been siysei by my Physician and many friends 10
Ieu-e from business account Of health have
opied therefore, or entire OF Groceries,
Hay Nil ona kc, very low prices My stock consisting Of
800 bGleI Of Tin 9thy and Glover Hay
IS do Of super. sheaye Data
loo boxes Of AdanRntine Snd TAloE Candies
100 do of Tobsoop
bids OF New Orleans Hag1r
DO White Coffee Sugar
Coffee, Aoss5es Rlo', Matches, Pepper
AIspics Ginger, Mustard
Nails, (sghily daIaged)
Brown STUFF, ship stun, Clean Data, Corn,
And mAny;other articles too numerous to mention.
take tails method of expressing my grsutu
thanks and friends for the very liberal patron
and kindness they have extended 70 me.
EAl persons Indebted 70 viii confer great favor by
calling my and settling their accounts, without
assistance, my young men having gone In the army.
ROsERT A. y. DlBNEY,
AplT-a Corner Of Broad and IN street
SPRING OvRRCOATs.
IN Spring 0Vseoa adapted TO the approaching season. for
1UU sale By BALDWIN WILLIAMS,
mhi0 lie 4 IFS Main street.
DURNNG HLUID-A small lot Just received and for sale By
- 4 aATl
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
MILITARY NOTICE.

TAyINd been authorised ny the War Department 10 raise
"a enist I'D muster into service, Battalion OF INFANTRY
the 70 be composed Of volunteers not 10 the Service
deTous ~ the cooper sIion and assistance Of Others
Those wishing join IN ths patriotic und rtahpg viii
10 Tia city address In srting o
q Ell h and 9Th JTGets.
r.i99 EOBERT O. SCOTT. JR
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
sPscIAL ORpERs. No. SO.

HE&DQUARrERs DKPARTNENT OF THE GUY,
| Nav 0RLEANs, Asy 10, 1862.
SPECIAL ORDERs, No. So.
l. The New Orleans Bee newspaper having publish,
an elaborate though covert argument in favor Of TIE
cotton burning moo 10 hereby suppressed No publ
cation OF any description will issue from that office
| oil further orders
| II The New Orleans Delta newspaper having, in An
article of to-days issue, discussed the cotton question
/ in manner which violates the terms of the prolama
ton OF the frs. MAY, instant from these headquarters,
the office of the paper will be taken possession Of and
It's business conducted under direction OF the United
| States authorities.
By command Of Msior General BUTLER.
GEoRGE C. Strong, Assistant Adjutsn.-General.
TIE Crescent had been also suppressed because {.
sis owned and edi'ed by j. o Nixon, rebel now 10
arms against the Cover ment of the United States"
AsmLl newspaper at Ayers, called the News Boy las
aso been suppressed aud conRscated the charge Ct
"oelns" the Lincoln Government; and its editor B.
Bacon forced 70 give bonds in the OF So 900 TO Ike
peace for year. and take the oath Of allegiance
70 tie Uoitsd ates II these requirements OF CON-
p cd with 10 Eve days, then years confinement in
20 Jick,on, Louis ana
Butler also suppressed the circulation Of Coniede-
rate money aud declares that all sales or transfers Of
property made in consideration OF such rotps or bills
directly or indirectly will be void and the properly
iscated 20 the United States onefourth thereof 10 20
t. TIE iuiormer. The following is his order:
GENERAL OsDERs No 2g.
l. Il is hereby ordered that neither the city of New
dreams nor the banks thereO' exchange their notes.
oils obligations FOR Confederate notes. bills or bonds
nor issue bin note any obligation payable ia COnfed-
crate notes.
II o. the twenty day of May rs'art, all cir.
cUlaon Of trade in, Confederate and pills will
within this department. and all sales or transfer
Of property made after that day 10 consideration
of such notes bis directly indirectly will be void
aud the property conAscated the United States-one
fourth thereof 70 20 to the l!ormer.
By Command Of AaJ. Gen. Butler
6Ko c. SrEOSG A. A. g. Chief Cf staff.
10 consequence Of he foregoing order the banks had
given notice 10 their dsposOrs to withdraw their depos
ys Of Confederate notes prior TO the 27tb, else hey will
be held a. their own rick TIE B,Rist notes it in its
commercial record, and saws
Everything is unsettled by the currency difficulties
and the depreciation Of Confederate notes There we're
snail transactions in sugar both auction and at
ryA.e sale, 90 extreme rates O.hsr holders who had
previously Iefng their socks at eight cents for
fair fully lair VhdreS them from the market but in
t1e latter part Of tie day there symptoms Of
Increased desire he part Of cell avail them
selves Of the panic aud work oil their Euppes q
high prcss WicN had been received by Others. The
osps embrace ls ooG'heais OF sugar. 10 barrels
.asses, and l2O barrels rum.