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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
THK CITY.

REv. DE. HOeE's LECTURE To NIeHr.-The third and
last lecture Of the Rev. DR.. n D. Hoge, for the relief
Of our soldiers will take place tonight st the First
Baptist Church, (Rsv. Dr.. BurrOWs The two previous
Lectures have related to the reverend gentIeman OBJ
serVatOns in Europa and have contained graphic des
eiipdOnS Of English Manners habits aud locAlities-
They have been ntespersed with rectls Of humorous
scenes and eloquent passages, which have greatly
pleased the immense and elegant audiences Whica have
been in attendance The hrst lecture yisdsd the largest
sum OF any ever delivered in this olty-S9. 500. D.
HOgs will, to night, speak Ct sentiments esa.alned in
iyrgl lands respecting our OonIsdsracy The intrinsic
interest OF tbs subject and the humane object to which
the proceeds are TO be applied ought and will secure an
Audience limited only By the capacity of the large ed
ice selected for the delivery of the lecture
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
TIE NRWS

latsligenee vas received yesterday afternoon, that
Ne enemy has penetrated far as Salem, in Roanoke
C-uniy It was reported but is not considered reliable
that they had burnt the depot acd one or two other
buildings at that place.
This force Is supposed to be under Avsriu, and is
three thousand strong. The War Department had nOs
up to last night received any Information showing
where Averill really is.
salem IA she eounSy-Seas Of Roanoks, the west
bank Of Roanoke River and en- the East Tennessee and
Virginia Railroad, sixty miles from Lyneheurg, and
hundred and seventy eight westerly rom Richmond.
There Is rOhing Of interest from Gen. LOngsreet or
Gen Lees army.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL

The Senate yesterday esneurred in he amendment
Of The House 10 the bill to prevent the employment Of
Substitutes In she army ia future. The Gmendmen!
merely strikes out the clause repeating ia terms all ac
AuAoriIng the employment Of sabstiuss and does not
aGSst the mAia object Of the bill a. above sta ed
Mr.. clay annouEosi the death OF his lIts colleague,
Hon. VIM l. TLnesy. We are unable to make ro-m
for Ibs eloquent euoges Of the deceased BY
GsNrs. Clay Or and Brown. Resolutions o. II e. end
sOndOlSaes Adopsd after which the senA;e .Al-
journea
Various resolutions and bills were introduced in the
House, the most important Of which to put into the
army those who have furnished substitutes.
Mr.. Chiffon introduced resolutions Of respect TO The
memory oftse lamen ID Hon. VIM. L. Ianeey, and elo-
qlsns OuOges ssrs delivered By Aesrrs Chiffon, Niles,
Graham, Preston aad Lewis, sher which the House ad-
journed
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

THH LATH FIEH Cary Itreet Was more serious than
We had supposed. Msssrs. Stacy Co., tObaocOniss,
who occupied part Of the factory lost about 600 in
material and fixtures. Mr.. Lottiers losI will exce.d
5000. NJ. @. Hodges loss Il estimated at the same
6guss. Neither Of tbs parties was insured. Msssrs
Stacy Co.'S steam engine was not materially injured
aod the srgeSt portion Of their stock of tobacco was
stored ia another building The origin OF the fire is be-
HeTed to have been accidental
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

Ma. PEzDIErOs, Of Ohio, has given notice In the
House OF Representatives Of the United States, of his
Intention to introduce bill 60 admit to seats upon the
H'orefthe seuate and House, members of the Cabinet
With the right to debate upon matters pertaining to the
business Of their departments respectively.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
YANKEE RAID ON THE VIRGINIA AND TEN
NESSEE RAILROAD.

.LTSoaBuAs, Dec. ia force Of the enemy, sup
posed to number three thousand, cavalry and mounted
infantry, under Averil reached sasm on the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad, this morning at hafpast ten
o'clock. The train, with troops from this city, ap-
preached within sight Of the depot and fired upon.
The depot, containing considerable quantity of pro-
duce, and the Government depot adjoining burn
ing at that time. Telegraphc communication having
been Interrupted, nothing has been heard since.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

TEE LOSDON TINS publishes letter RON its corres-
POndens in the Confederate camp at Chattanooga, dated
OclOber s. he says that among The various lruiless
victories gained by the Confsderaes those Of Chicks-
manga and Bull Run will Htaad conspicuous, and that
ChiekAmaugA SHOULD haVs been nothing more than a
bloody and un!rutfui victory will when It's detail, are
fully known add deliberately weighed be imputed to
ahs general who CHANGED eommard tbs troops that
won il As one Of the least pardonabe blundsrs aud
shortcomings of history
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
RIcHxoED, December 4th, 1858.

Hon JAZZ A SEDDpLs ecearyo Of War
s revising schedules for December and January requested the aid
@ dare
b .
appraised cities and
rt he o 70
onta
uheor nd onhp
uCef
established bag
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

AoCLHLLAE FSR TIE PREsIDueI.-The "ConserTa-
tive Union NItiOnL Committee" met al Cincinnati on
the 4th inst All sGprSsd tbs greAsSs interest in the
success Of this movement and nearly all the earnest
desire for the nomination Of Gen George B. Mcclellan
By this convention. 10 Difference 10 thsEs nunerOu.
sHpFesIiOns IN hvo. Of General Mcclellan the subject
Of bis nomination was before the convention for It's
consideration, and resulted in TIE adoption Of the fol-
lowing resolution, presented By J. B. Drummer:
AsIOlrsd That this Committee Of Consultation adopts
and reamrms tie Kentucky platform Of lSsS and sug-
gssts 70 the Conservative Union National Committee
the name Of George B. Mcclellan foe the next Pres-
dsncy and recommends TO the said COMMITTEES 70 take
snch action In regard 70 the nomination Of candidates
for President aud Vice President they NAY deem ex
pediInt
Daring the discussion, she names of W. B Campbell,
OF Tennessee, Ge1 Leslie Combs and Gov Brametie OF
Kentucky, were mentioned with great interest for the
Vice Presidency.
The National Committee Afterwards convened and
AdOP,ed The following resOlu iOn, on motion Of Hami
ton Pope, of Ksutueky:
Whsr6GS, The advisory convention held in Cinen-
nAf % the 4th inst having recommended 10 this
mittee the name Of B. Mcclellan for the Presidency,
and for the Vice Presidency and i, being deemed
advisable 10 have future meeting Of this committee
r nominating candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency therefor
Resolved That tbe resolution be referred 20 a meet
ing Of this committee, 70 be held At Independence Hall
Philadelphia, the asa day Of this month, and that
all members be earnestly requested 20 attend in that
city for the consideration OF the resolution and such
action as may be deemed advisable
The permanent Secretary Of TIE committee Is Mr..
Stevens, Of New York.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

Tar SrEANER NINA with q valuable assorted cargo,
Of Charleston, on the Oh inst, captured by the
UGited States Steamer CircassiAn. The klnna was
brought into Hampton ROads. So ssyI diSpA Oh from
Fortress Monros.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

ORANGE o. H., Dec l6.-Is is not true that the
my have retired their forces beyond the RapdAn Rap
pahannock that they tearing up the Railroad.
They still occupy Cupeper in force with their pickes
extending nearly to the RApdan River during last week
Supplies Of clothing have been distributed to troops
Nothing else Of interest.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

JOHN MrTcHHL.-Auong the dit' of interest in
tie city 4 one, which We happen to know is correct
that the connection Of this distinguished gentleman with
the editorial department Of the Enquirer longer
lists. We hope that his hns talents and warm zeal in
our cause may not long lack field for their exercise
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

Tvs Laws RosERr E. DlxoS.-At the la.e term Of the
sapssiOr COut held a. Columbus, Ga, committee Of
the members Of the Bar, reported memorial and reSo
Iutoos IN honor Of the life and character q the late
Robert Names. Dixon, Clerk Of the House Of RsprS-
ssaisEEos, Ofths Confederate Congress.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

MAJOEGEERAL FREScH has been relieved Of hi:
eOnmandir the Army of the Potomac and placed under
arrest HI arrest Is preliminary 10 charges of mseOn-
duct in The recent affair At MIne Run.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

GEs. MORsAA-A ds.Pltoh from Louisville. Ky, the
l0h says the Journal has AdVioss which it credits that
the rebel General Morgan Wal in Cumberland county,
Ky, on TIE mcrnng Of the 7ih, in company with FIVE
Of his officers, prcS ,ding toward Dixie.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

HEATT ADVASCH.-A jew -ellOr on Main street re-
Gently advanced the prcs Of silver card case in the
course OF three days from $3.50 $780, consequence
Of the rise IN gOld" We record the fact as an illus,
raOn Of the sudden fluctuations in prices, which are
peculiar to the present era of avarics and e1torton
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

FEON MIII0O.-Adviees from Mexico to the 27th
ulL, rate that General COmOnfort killed on toe
road between San Luis POosi and GuansjuA.O, while
hshtlOg band Of heIcans who favored the French
occupation.
The French had possession of QlereiarO and No
reliA.
ManSanilla was sacked BY robbers On the 1Ssh of
November, and the Custom House destroyed. OOlims
was surrounded by the COnservsdores. The JuAreE
Government pOEsress and anarchy reigned within
hls Jurisdiction.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

York World, IaJs "Maximilian will 20 TO Mexico in
TOOruEyi the new empire and the Southern oonfed-
eFacy wiz mutually rscOgniE, each other. France
must back up MEXICO in the recognition Of the South
Gad Spain Italy and other powers will promptly follow
Frarcep
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

HOS. W. T. BIRD resident Of Dallas county, Ala,
and prominent judge aid lawyer Of that State, died
suddenly at Enterprise, Miss, q few DAYS since.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

CROF or THE UurED srErEE-The agricultural :ePOrt
for Ihs pFessnt month shOEs deficiency in The corn
crop q one hundred and forty millions Of bushels 0E
ing to the demands Of the government it is probable
that al astrGiOa Of grail viii be restricted in oai0
and Ilno Is i At present III, case ia Kentucky and
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
r E L E G X A z III l G
Reports 81 tAs Press Associations.
FROM GEN LEES ARMY.

Entered according act Of Congress In The year 1885, BY
gHsAsHaR In the Clerks once Of the District CoHrt Of The Cor
iedsrats states for the Northern District Of Georgia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

GEN. BRAGs.-The Atlanta InteHigsno'r has received
Intelligence that General Bragg haa been placed in COM
mAnd Of the Army Of Mississippi, While Gen. Johnston
will SucOsId him in North Georgia.
"A Selma paper states that Gen. Bragg was eIpsc,ed
Ia that city en- rUue 20 Mississippi via Mobile.
Toe Noble Register recommends Gen. Bragg for
Sscretary Of WsE6A
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

BID BURST.-The alarm Of FIRE, yesterday afternoon,
was caused by the burning of bed in house in tAe
third ward. ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
ADJ'r AND INsP'R GEgL's oFPIoE,
nI-..-.a..a-n. " H.. . 1890

RICHMOND Va, Dec IL, 1868 (
GENERAL ORDERS
No. l62.
l. QuatsrmAsters posts will afford all the accommodation In
their power charge Of Stock travelling under the
order OF officers Lieut.. Colonel A. II. Coles Departaen
Forage shelter for The animals and subsistence for the
Will be furnished by them, te requson Of any omcer
Cor OF his authorised agen Of COL Coles Department who will
receipt for the
IL To prevent claims for Communication Of raons which may
have beea drawn surgeons In charge OF Hospitals viii
endorse ulough enlisted who leave Hospital
fugh statement u the number days and the dates he has
ratiOns for tue enlisted man.
(signeO 8. COOPER,
del5-lW AdIt and Inspr General.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

COaoS E1SITlEENF.-There vas considerable excite
msnt among the cotton spectators in Memphis on the
ID inst The proc vas getting lover and lower and
the Oft WaI that it understood there
abOut million bales Of tho sApls at Atlanta which
place expected 70 faintO the hands Of Gran. within
,hors tine
In addon to tbis, correspondents in Banks army at
the mouth Of he GrsndO had written tia, $50 OOO
bales we're there Awaiting shipment
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

INCREASE or TAx..-The Baltimore American says
there Is, 50 far as can be ascsrained general dis
POSITION the part Of members CT Congress to carry
Oat the recommendations Of the Commissioner Of IL
tTnA Rsvenus and the Secretary Of the Treasu y with
respect to the inOreaIe o. the AXIS liquors and to
b4cso T. Is thought probable th;t Congress viii i'm
pose even heavier tax upon whisky than is proposed
perhaps seTsniy-ave cents or a dollar per gallon.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

CANrBELE COUSTr, Virginia, has appropriated $780,
600 more for the benef. o, sOIdiers' families.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
ADJr AID IasP's GENERALS osHo.,
RIoHzoHD, Dec. 10, 1868.

GENERAL ORDERS,
No 49,
The following order published amendment the rsgu-
aton In respect TO imprsSSmen subsote
and agents who have been shall be empowered make
shall provisions order In
70 impressnenis hereafter to be made and
epropy may have been heretofore tken and the price
not been fully Jasted
In the OF the refusal owner his baee or other
agent OF the price ored the lmpressng proceed
settle the compensation to be fixed according FIRST
Of the act March &C. 1853 the property belongs
who has groRn same or who holds
has purchased the for his consumption
the property impressed has grown or
~ the owner beea purchased for his eorsum
on sh ee the duty the impresng officer offer the pce
hxed by the Comm ssoner who appointed
section Of ihe act OF Of the 26h march, 1868 regulate
mPressmenu and the shall object
price, as not being just compensation shall be The
mPressns officer to be ascesneS by sp
poinment Of board mlar TO that
ton OF the act Aforesaid that Is by the Judgment
and dnIereed citizens the county parish which such I'M
these shall umpire OF Ike qualifications The
thus shall proceed 70 compensation for
the impressed whether the absolute ownership the
empoAry thereof only requifed Provided, however
that the far just he shall endorse his
Approval the properly the shall tnereupon
In the Confederate but he does not
the apprsssment Aforesaid he shall upon sp
prasement his objection the and deliver the with
oept property impressed 10 tie his bAers agent
attorney and practicable forward Of the
cpt and his thereon the Bosrd
Appraisers Epponted the President and Governor OF the
State eyise the and final valuation,
give Just compensation for property which vsua
shall be paid By TIE proper de artmen for the Of which
provided in The acts Of Congress this subjest
BY order.
[sgnedl 8. COOPER
de l5-lW Adpt Inspr Gen.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
SPECIAL ORDERS,
FARM IN POWHATAN FOR SALE.

I 7 contains 43l acres, about one-half of which
Il In wood The rest arabic land Of sxseSni qualify,
belnE sell e Fable hgh degree Of In
PrOvemen IL eI sAeeut PoWhasn Court House. Ten miles
P0WhstAn station, the DNnVe Railroad seven miles
River.
Fae Improvements consist Of Brick House containing nine
rooms with The ordinary ouhoufs tobacco house, orchard
&c. stage coach from the PSWhaIan Station passes
the house daily.
de 1SESW W. Q. SCOTT
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17


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high $50 sSs TIL"
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
PURSUANT to an Ordinance, passed the 18th
June 1885, viii attend at the Collectors Office In the City
Hail. The 18th TO the 3st December, inclusive,
ceve the remaining half Of Taxes rom such persons
titled discount Of lOper By having previously paid
June in accordance with The said Ordnance
JULIUS A H0Bs0N, o. q. z.
B-r will be from the above that the Collector
qued the office from the 18th to the 8st month
remaining due om June last Before the Jsnu
airy the Hastings Court he required BY Ordinance
Delinquent Real Estate TO be sold for
Of Taxes. Lex
who have not done VIII see the necessity OF calling
and paying 1t impossible for the Collector call
n them before he sdvertses.
must be paid within the term specified logger In
des limo J. A. HoBsoN, O. O. r.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERALS oFFIoR
80 RICHMOND, Dec. 7, 1868.
GENERAL ORDERS,

following Schedules
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

WE WILL SELL At AUCTION, AT
w No leo Main. street. FRIDAY neIt, the 18Th nst
a % O'Clock NJ most splendid and excellent collection Of
Furniture, oarpes Mirrors, uhna a ami syepsted Ware
We enumerate In part
splendid Velvet Tapestry Carpets-entIrey new,
l excellent Drugge. (new) containing 100 yards
nrstrAte ply ana Ingram Carpets
splendid new Velvet Rugs
Silk Broc1tee Curtains
Lace and Muslin Curtains
very large Gilt Mirrors
large Oval do
splendid Rosewood Marble Top sdebosrd
superior Oak do do do, with etegre
excellent Mahogany Desk, '.I
Mahogany Centre Table
Patent Iron Safe
good Wardrobss
do Mahogany Cabinets
French Mahogany b adstead
Cottage do do
Several Pesther Beds, Hair Mattresses 20
Blankets, Sheets, Bosters, Pillows, &c. 30
splendid PArlor Gas Chandelier shades, 10
Gas Fixtures, Brackets, Hall and Passage Fixtures
doE. Cane Seat Chairs
superior Extension Dining Table
large lot Of Table Cloths Napkins, 30
Besides, large and splendid collection Of China,
sng Of Dinner Breaksas and Tea setts Glass Ware Wines
Gobets Tunblers, &c.
superior Cooking Range aod Appurtenances
excellent Cooking Stove, and large and excellent col
lection Of Kitch en- furpisure.
The will be opened from o'clock p NJ, THUBs
DAY, when Ladies and &c nernen wishing
Vlted to examine the Furniture, &c.
PULLIAM, HANKS WHISPER,
delB-& Auctioneers.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
HHADo'Rs, DEPT OF aESRIO0, I
RIcuNoED, Nov. Is, lSCa I
tuTRA0T.
SPECIAL ORDERS,

v In obedience instructions nom the A. ard General
the following order repubIhsd for the Information Of all
eerned:
ADJF AND INsP'R GHNERALs oFFIoR,
RcHsoND, April Tth, 1858.
lExTRACTl
SPECIAL ORDERS,
Xxx Bgsdsr General John H. Winder hereby directed TO
make Immediate enquiry and report without delay:
1sl The rank, and OF all commissioned
oeers, the length Of time each has beau In the city.
Sd each he wilt require 81 the eAve By which
The oeer absent from his command BtssOned In
the city copy Of The oTdsr By which he put duy.
XXI Whenever appears that oeer rEhIfally In
Richmond be will forthwith his proper command and
msnt.
By command Of the Secretary Of War.
(sgned) JOHN WTrHERS,
ASA Adjt Gen.
In with the above or5es all oses arriving In abe
city, and those duty In this city (Who have not Aesdy done
- report person, without delay, 81 these heAdquarier
b. order Of BrlEAdler General Joss u wnDEh, oomng
De- J. ~. PEGRAM, A A Gen.
noIe-H
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

oTHcE RICHMOND YORK RIVER RAILROAD CO.,
RcaNoHD, Des l5.h, 1853. I
YNHE next annual meeting of the Stock
Il holders OF this Company. will held At the once Of the
Company In this oIy, TUEaDAY the Trt Monday in
January next being ths 5Ih day Of the month
de1T-2aElW Secretary.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

AUDITORS OFFICE
Or THE CITr OF RIcHnosD,
.-- December l6 1868.
NOTICE To HOLDERS OF CITY BONDS.
NOTICE is hereby given to the
IN HoLDEEs OF ALL BoEGs OF THE CITY,
falling due on The s day January next well Is the hold
era those that past present at this ONCE
t tsy. w 49, I. b. HARRISON,
SeI1s- stavtlJ Auditor City Of Richmond
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

CEAMSTRESS W.ANTED.--A respectable
~ WHITE WOMAN who cut out and NV, will mad CON-
Portable home coed wages by addressing DR.. WIN. WI,
Post Once Essex county Va Recommendations re-
Applicants In Richmond will call upon Ms. a. oO.ler oabel,
corner Sd and Canal street. dtcl6-oI'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17

EOR SALB,-A very desirable farm, contain
pV aboul 4TO acres TX miles from Powhatan Court House.
and about from Jefferson public landing James river
There on excellent dwelling, with seven rooms
and An once IN the yard houses including threshng
d several 10 saeco barn all 10 good order There Is also
aae peach and apple orchard on the place.
within one Episcopal and Baptist Church, and
our Of Presbyterian and Methodist and In an exceedingly des
able neghborhood Mr.. H. Graves at the Court House, wiz
take PLEASURE IN showing any one the premises -
Ror fuEthsr particulars, address r DANCE,
oc6-du Midlothian X D., Chesterneid' Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-17
aUOTEoN nALEe

BY ROBINSON, ADAMS 4 CO., Auctr,
Corner OF Oh and Main streets.
WE WILL OFFER AT AUCTION, ON
FRIDAY the 18Th Inst, our Warehouse, eommencinx at
10 O'CLOCK, usual assortment OF 49,
Manuiactured Tobacco, 81.
Groceries, - q IN
Dry Goods, 20. . a..
Boots, Shoes. &c.
bbis Rye Whisky. - Ht A
-- o do Apple Brandy,
do Lard, 49, f....
90 ROBINSON, ADAMS 4 co,
decl7 Auctoneeu.