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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTXENT,
STH ARMY CoRPs,
BALTIMORE, Nd, March 10Th, 1863. J

Gsnsral orders No. Gil. Officers and soldiers Of the
army of the so-caled Confederate States" having in
many instances by capture by stripping the bodies
of the dead possessed themselves Of uniform clothing
and equipments Of officers and soldiers OF the United
states which articles Of uniform they have afterwards
worn aud used to aid them in making their way WITHIN
the lines of this army and to enable them to approach
and deceive and sometimes make prisoners OF those
who did not recognize them, by reason OF such disguise,
a. enemies it is ordered That hereafter, that any
Rebel officer or soldier who shall be found and taken
either within the lines otherwise wearing any article
of clothing, or any Gccourcment, belonging to the
7,sual uniform of Union officer soldier, so as to
maze such Rebel officer soldier appear as an officer
or soldier of the United States shall not be held or con-
sdered as prisoner Of war, but shall be treated and
dealt with as spy. Aud proof of the possession ana
wearing, by Rebel officer soldier, OF such Union
uniforni shall be taken to be sufficient evidence, III
itself OF his character Of spy, by court martial or
military commission before which he may be ordered Tor
trial. -.
.. Major General K. H. Mlroy, commanding the Sc
copd Division of this Army Corps, is directed to com
municatr copies of this order, by flag OF truce TO the
commapd,V of the Rebel forces in the Valley oil the
Shenandoah. BY command Of
MAJ. GEN. SCHESCE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
LATEn FROM EUROPE.

The Times has three days later advices from Europ-
We subjOin its summary:
We have advices from Europe three days LATER by the
arrival at Halifax Of the steamship Canada. She left
Liverpool the 2lst and Queenstown on the 22d ult
Intelligence OF still further depredatiOns by the Ala.
blna reaches by this arrival The ship Washington
from Caao for Antwerp, had arrived a. Southampton,
aud reported having been captured by the pirate on the
10th OF February, but released on giving bonds in
$4,000. She had on board the of three vessels
which had been captured and burnt-the Golden Eagle,
the Olive Jane and the Palmetto
The rebel cotton loan had caused considerable excite
ment in the English and French money markets The
bidding expected to close the afternoon of the
2lst much more having been offered than needed par
ticulary in London and Paris In Liverpool the oilers
not very heavy The London Times says that very
little political feeling manifested in the matter it
being regarded simply a cotton speculation The Star
and Daily News denounce the loan in most decided
terms, as aiding and abetting the Slave Power.
Mr.. Seymour Fitzgerald had given notice in the House
Of Commons OF his intention to ask whether the British
Government bad accepted or intended to accept pro-
position made by President Lincoln as 10 measures to in
qnire into any just complaints of the violations of neu
trail rights.
There WAS not much change in the aspect of Polish
Affairs The debate in the French Senate was concluded
the 18th Il decided to send all petitions to the
Minister Of Foreign Afirs,-leaving the whole matter
virtually in the hands of the Emperor. popular de-
mOnsraOn in favor Of Poland had taken placsa Paris
The latest news from Poland is regarded a showing
that the revolution is becoming generl With regard
to the OF Langoewicz dispatches contrsdc-
tory. He is said 10 have defeated the Russians
and in another to have beer Aanself defeated.
There had been but shght advance during the week
in the Liverpool Cotton market BreadstuH3 were de-
elning. and Provisions dull COnsOls we're quoted at
s2@92 Is for money.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
LATEST FnOn THE UNITED STATES.

We received last evening, through the courtesy Of
friend copy of the New York 7Joes of the ith inst
Il contains very little of interest except later advices
from Europe There is not a word in regard to the
Connection, election which took place the 81 inst
general muster of the troops, composing the Army
Of the Potomac will take place the 10Th inst in ac-
eordauce with instructions from the War Department.
The muster rolls it is said will then be Immediately sent
to the Adjutant General Of tho Amy to be used in
making drafts to fill up the regiments in the field.
The drafted men about 100000 viii be sent at once to
the regiments.
We copy the following paragraphs from the editorial
summary of the Times;
Intelligence from Vcksburg by way Of Cincinnati il
TO he effect that the Steees Bayou Expedition had cot
back to YOungs Point and the troops had been dsem-
buked The work on the cutoff opposite the city is
said 10 have been abandoned the rebel batteries COM
msndng twOthiFds OF It's length, and rendering labor
upon it impracucable.
Il is stated that dispatches have been received to the
effect TIA, the Richmond severely up in the late
engagement with the batteries at Por; Hudson and it is
ublu whether she can be made available for service
for a oug time 10 come. Tais is not, however in ac-
cordlrce with advices received from board tie Rich
moud
Accordi2g to the Washington correspondent. of the
Philadelphia Ledger, official adviCeS from Port Royal
It ceyed at Washington, represent that the empa-
ted attack upon the works at Stone had been post
poned.
The ship Star of Peace, announced in our Bermuda
news rs having been recently destroyed by the pirate
Florida had a cargo valued at hall million. she was
an l ship, belonging to Boston
special despatch from Cincinnati says that on Mon
day. SOth ult, Jenkins rebel cavalry dashed into Point
Pleasant, Va, a, the mouth of the Hanauha, gained
possession of the Court House, fred seven houses,
pundered others aud burned several thousand bushels
Of government corn Volunteer aid arrived from Gal
Epolis, Ohio and the re bells driven Off with the
loss Of FIVE killed and thirteen prisoners who were re-
fused parole and taken Galpols. Teegraphic COM
munication is cut of along the Kanawba from Charles
ton TO Point Pleasant
The gold market was unusually quiet yesterday,
ruling about 1881 per cent the last price Of Thursday
night At the cose the price advanced to l54. Ex>
changes dull. Money easy. Stocks dull early IN the
dav, but higher in the afternoon.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
Ths GeneraI Tieket Bill.

The House OF Representatives have not the stomach
for law to IN their Han by General Ticket election.
The majority Of them conscious Of limited merit
and ercumscrbed reputation that they are afraid to
tru themselves 10 a suffrage broad as the State
Upon the local theatre Of district they hope by IS
siduous eecOOeering and politicians arts to DapAin
themselves, but they too their frail
banks upon the wide waters Of State canvass. Pru-
dent little fellows!
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
-. co,oprssIoyAL ELEcrIoN BILL.

2eO.-Qailp, who has mounted "a hat. has Inscrloeu,
instead of his name the number 5000" He assigns as
reason, for his eccentric behavior, that he has os
good many hats By feonious captures and ne 'nm aSs
hat the above figure will save the fet-havng mace
nm his mind that under our present navy management"
s.5an" can't be taken.-Boston Post. ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Tuesday, April It'll, 1868.
The Senate met at II o'clock, A. NJ. Mr.. HUNTER, of
Va in he Chair.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. SEMMES, of La introduced bill to authorize
the issue of eight per cent bonds or certificates of
stock in certain Referred to the Commute, of Fl
nance.
Mr. WIGFALL introduced bill to facilitate transpor
taton for the Government. Referred to the Committee
OH Military Affairs.
PROPOSED RECESS.
Mr. DAVIS Of n. e., submitted a resolution for a re-
cess of the Senate from 81 to o'clock p NJ The
resolution was discussed, and finally rejected
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
Mr.. HENRY, of Tenn, Introduced joint resolution
relative to the navigation of the Mississippi river which
was placed upon the calendar and ordered to DC
printed
HUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Mr.. OLDHAM, of Texas, from the Committee of IL.
dian Ars reported back the Senate bill to amend an
net to establish the Bureau Of Indian Affairs. The bill
was read and passed.
On notion the Senate resolved in secret legislative
session to consider the Tax Bill.
BILL RECOEsIDERED.
When the doors were opened, Mr.. CLAY, OF Ala.
moved that the vote by which the House bill to aid
committees of Congress in the investigation of matters
referred 10 them was passed, be reconsidered The
motion was agreed to-
On motion Of Mr.. SPARROW, the Senate adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
NIGHT SESSION.

Mr.. Chiffon of Ala, under suspension o. i.. inc
rue reported back, from the Post Office Committee;
the following Senate bills, which were taken up anu
passed: ,ors,,;on NJ
To authorize the increase of the compensation y,
Route Agents and to increase the per depl allowance
TO Special Agents of the Post once .
To establish preferred mail "ofo'' '"'
rive 80, ?, vcr,oy mn,
4rs House resumed the consideration of the bill ia
Id for holding elections for Representatives in the
Congress of the Confederate States in States occupied
by forces Of the enemy.
y After various propositions TO amend
Mr. JONES moved that the bill and amendments be
postponed until the second Monday in next session.
The motion was agreed to-yeas 4S, nays %.
Mr.. SWAMI, oil Tenn, moved to reconsider, and Mt
GRAY, of Texas called the question, which was OF
dered aud the motion was carried--yeas 81, NAYS 30
The House then adjourned. ...-. ia. t.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

Sc.yf IN A BosIoN CoURr.-A few days ago a female
was carried into the police court Of Boston, Massachu'
selts charged with being common dEunkard Sho
could hardly stand alone with constitution shattered
Jv strong drink aud disappointment She was ehcaply
clad. wore 10 bonnet and her hair flying loosely
abou. her once fair Al adsOme face. The extract
from the Boston Hsraid, whiih append omits the
pane, bl the woman other than Mrs. Tucker
man. wife of the noted railway defauter
Poor woman! what sad change of If. hast thou
met with within the past ten years. Once the wife OF
one who was treasurer OF rich corporation, respected
by al classes in the community, living III STYLE sur
rounded with all the uxures of life, and visited by the
wealthy aud fashionable citizens of Boston aud Salem
But the husband lived beyond his means and his down
fall had 10 come later. Less than ten years
ago hc community startled to hear that Mr.. -,
was defauter TO a large amount in the corpora
lion His wife stood by him in the hour of adversely,
and h. managed to get clear OF the charges against him
without being sent TO prison
But his character and reputation were ruined. lie
went 10 New York, and in a few short months Mr. -
was arrested this time for rJbbing the mais, end now
serving ous term of imprisonment in the Connecticut
State prison.
During her husbands guilty course she stood by him,
and spent her last dollar in his behalf. Finally her
home was made desolae and her elegant house and fur
ri,ure were taken from her. Those who had formerly
sought her society and hcr leyees shunaed her. Thus
the broken-hearted woman has fallen. She tNok to
strong drink residing in small Carver street,
and picking up her meals outside for the past few
months
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

CoNrRAsr-We read side by SIDE WIN :Ie nors
rending accounts of distress among tue
tves and famine among the Irish pcasah - Of
iie snAt :uSa rill be of the value Of
"Nes marlsg IS "tbe Prince of Wales
supply of plate for Marlborough House VIII eoss u
fifty thousand pounds" No won der that poor 90
Dickens book, thought the ways u tine "oria "e'' ~"
a Iuuddle."
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
Mr.. Rivas

The People Of Alternate, irrespective Of former
party associations assembled in mass meeting last Non
day Court Day. and unanimously nominated VIM G..
Ryes for the House Of Representatives. The meeting
was presided over BY T. J. Randolph, ESQ. We will
give the proceedings tomorrow.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

MILITARY aud other Books,
vi Published aud for sale by
J. w. RANDOLPH,
12i Main ltreet, Richmond, Virginia.
Insrucoas Cavalry Post Dsy by Lieutenant Colonel Won
wrtnts bid; 50
Directions for Cooking IN Camp and Hospital; 2Jc.
Hand Book Of Artillery by Captain Roberts; I5'.
Hand Book OF Active Service by Captaia Niels I5c
Captain Wells BaHdBock Of Field Fo tcatons and Artillery;
Eso Manual for Lgh. and Heavy Artillery with plates;
al 25
skrmi Drill united Troors, by Captain Maury Csc.
McLeId g Military Sd gerry; %.
Crosses Military Surgery; 90
Uniform Dress the Confederate States Army o.
S)ugs OF the South; SOC.
Infantry Camp bay Field FOncaGops Defenee',
by CAPTAIN Buckhol Z soc.
Map o. the SEAT Of War IN vTginla T5c
Good Pocket Map Of VdgiaIa; 90.
Songs Of Humor and sentiment; soc.
Army Regulations the only edition. half muslin %,
half cali co. half Morocco 50; by mail 80; more.
Mill airy Laws OF the Confederate States %.
Mary nas CsIsis, by w. j. Buchanan; SOC.
a ST.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

EDrrORIAL CHASGE.-J. n. CardozO, Esq.,, hrs AN.
nOunced his withdrawal from editorial connection Nth
the Atlanta, Ca, COntederaey. He goes to MOI lie 70
take Charge of monthly magazine soon to b. iss,ed
by s H. GOetzel 4 90
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
MORNING, APRIL s, 1883
TO ceRRESpONnRNr.S.

~ Lssrs bus.EsSs mssi % ADDRESSED 70 as "EaOs
a az ERfg.n
Artoss torsa boa sides o. s paper OH net BE- Pue-
H6Asd TAts q a Fs q OEg ssAding OHgN % Be knOe .
o. and tl n oatS b departed OE Obituary H0seS'
osceofthg Hres linos cbcTged r ddpsrtsSme1is
- W carno{ t,n6erfaks h Ssr reasd cOfaHsBaioa-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
COMPENSATION or CLERKS.

Mr.. BATSON, OF Ark, from the Committee on Mill
torv Affairs reported bill to provide compensation fer
nersons EMPLOYED by commanding Generals aud Provost
Marshal from civil life. 1t was placed on the calendar
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS IN STATES OCCUPIED BY THE
ENEMY.
The House resumed the consideration OF the bill to
proyde for holding elections for Representatives IN the
congress of the Confederate States, in the States OF
Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri Virginia and Tennessee.
Mr. RUSSELL moved to amend by striking out
"Virginia" Agreed to-yeas 66, lays 10 The VIZ
ginia delegation all voted in the affirmative after con-
sulation Messrs. GARNET BOTHER aud PaEsroN said
thew did so in Difference to the views OF majority oil
their colleagues
On motion of Mr. PERKINS, Louisiana" was also
stricken out
On motion of Mr.. RUSSELL the words Except Vir.
onia" were inserted after the word States in the third
lne. m
Mr.. CLOPTON, of Ala, moved to lay the bill and
amendments on the table. Not agreed to.
Mr.. CLAPP'S sub ,titute rejected
On motion OF Mr. SMITH, the words "North Carolina
were inserted after except Virginia"
Mr.. HOLT, of Ga risug to privileged question
moved that the rule be amended to order that the
House shall taae recess daily from halfpast to
o'clock p NJ The motion was agreed to, and The
House resumed the consideration OF the election bill
Mr.. MARSHALL, of La, offered substitute for th'
section II restricts the operation OF the bill to dis
trets occupied by the enemy, and provides that wher
states have made provision for elections under thes
circumstances the election shall DO held in coniormt
with the State law.
Pending the consideration of this amendment tn
House took n recess until O'Clock.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

The State Of Vermont has now il the field, in active
service 10000 men, Of whom 400 are ,ayary the rest
infantry.
The cavalry arm will soon be extinct, ubler Mosby 8
treatment lie has already rendered the 900 abou.
half
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
o, their "sfeace Is rank Il smells 10
l. hath tie prim cute np)n Il 20
A hrnfb rrs murder
A CARD.-It having been publicly tate

\ CARD.-lt having been publicly stated
iha. Ne rotous ssseblagy Of eslss which s week dis
uroed city, organized at meeting held IN the Belydere
Hill Baptist Church. situated BILL a.d this
calculated TO ipjure hurch IN the esmS both
the religious ard the orderoyag portion the community thu
following fr expedition Of facts deeIei proper II
sary.
The financial Of tbs Church being limited seIton
whose whole time be employed in attending the Of
worship cannot be enged ud therefore brOt consents 10
In order t public worship while IA ough TIE cay he s
his mccNauics ayocst While this brother
away uo his wife, then sick bed applied for the
had dns former occasions when funeral
Rage service TO be PERFORMED ana she, knowing nothing
the intended eeng the key 10 The child who lad
for u.
tried get Hcodit mesin house
gon Hill 10 hold the nen in srd bot for the being
the spot snd bis determined refu the probab ys that the
meeting woGld have been he'd here
So far known this Gnu not OF the members
the meeting being he's In meeting and nothing be-
yOnd Of rs lei gh Id until after Il pro-
aud interference then would svaed for the dsper
sion ,e crowd. This must be Obvious all who consef
e the Tered by those who had only houses but
their yalultls contents 70 defend, effected
PreSentsdo behalf Of Chu c by order passed 81 called
church meeting, held April 5th, 1868.
w. H. PnUERDES Pastor.
Sit Y. C0T1kEil C1tIk pro ten.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

Charles E. Haynes, ESQ.,, late editor of the cahawoa
fAIs Gazette, was drowned few days ago.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
THE CONFEDERATE LOAN IN FRAN
from the London du Hay!e.l

There have just appeared in this market some oil the
otton bonds of the Confederate States of America
These bonds which, asis well known have been Issued by
tine Government of tho Southern States TO create re-
sources by means Of the cotton which still remains in
the interior of the country spuae that in forty days
after notification shall have been made by the holder TO
the Confederate Government, the quantity OF coz
ton specified in the bond shall be placed OF MS dpo
in whatever mort of the Couledcrac he may indicate,
rorided that port be not at the time in e p0or Of me
Federal forces Those bonds are, for the most part Tor
% 600 pounds of cotton abou 80 bae) the value to
be paid in cash and is calculated at Cd per pound Eng
lsh money. The purchaser eau receive the cotton III
the mort he xes on and there place it in warehouse or
export il at his OWH risk and peril
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

A FORTUNE tADE N Two HoUEs.-A gold specula-
tor at New Yorl who jumped in and out at the right
time, during the day when the "yellow fever" ragged
most fercey an there were the greatest fluctuations a
gold, made net profit Of 100000 in about two hour
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

SMOKING TOBACCO.
- large Lot Of Fine Smoking rObscco> Of The following
brsnds - ""e
LLla Rookh,
Perdus,
Billy BoWlegs,
Besides others In Bags and Plugs.
For sale, PhVaisly,b By IsPs-ss 1HRDY WILLIAMS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
Odd Fellsv, Hall, cor. Franklin and J
OR. Ms OFFICE, WAGON TRANSPORTATION,

I Or M's 0FfICE, WAGON TRANsFORTAIIUN,
RcntoSp, April 4, 1903
pY ORDER Of the Quartermaster General,
ID have assumed charge entire Wagon Transportation
In and contiguous City Richmond Requ ston
fore for nature and also for ue vi" hers
after be made upon ... Iii NJ, Z.
Transportation than G,verpmnt purpose ee
uInsheu eAeept ~ i''' JNO O. MAYNARD,
w. ~ m. Major and Qisrtermaster
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
A coxFEDEsArE STATES BANK.

A preliminary prospectus (without any name being
aachedl or "The London and Confederate States BANK
is published in the London journals The capital Is xed
at 600 600 sterling The prospectus points out the
certainty of the ultimate recognition of the Southern
States and the desrabity of having banking iaciltes
carried ON through new aud independent channels.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
rpr. coNFEnFRATE LOAN IN EUROPE.
From the London Globe ]

Numerous purchases bave been made in the COnfede'
rate loan at prices varying from II to per cent
premium The Introduction of the loan has led to very
general and warm discussion in the stoci Exchange
and elected strong party feeling The inends,ol nH
North assert among other arguments that tbe ion wiz
prove an additional obstacle TO peace, while the south
ern partsans predict the success Of the operation WIN
some confidence.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
NV THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
" , PROCLAMATION. -

INFORMATION having boon received by the
Executive, that PATRICK oDoNNELI convict 10 ne Pen.
tensry condemned BY ,Se husnss Sou, Of ne CITY
on the morning Of the 4h Instant apdt
now going arge therefore, DO hereby osr reward Of ose
PERSONS who shall arrest the
said convict deliver him into the Penenry and do more
r REQUIRE all officers Of this Commonwealth civil and militia
w. and request the people nera their exeron 70 poe
cure arrest Of the said Patrick 0Denns that he maybe
brought to justice -
- Given under my hand Governor, and under We less
seal Of the Commonwealth, ~ Richmond this IN DAY
~ Of April, 1858. JOHN Lh1chEh
by the Governor;
GEO. w. MUsFoRD,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

S100 REWARD FOR STOLEN MULES
ID lOU The above ard viii be fer the turn OF
TWO very MULES which taken from Beaver Dam
Depot Che night Of the 2nd inst.
and In good erOne male and the oth
fem lie They both very dark coored The horse would be
has Ia his forehead Very much rubbed
with gear. one erh'ps both Is what called meal noed
OF white nosed. - n,
ericksburg.
An,Hs iseS T.. P0NTAINE,
sppsl.Si,v preyt Va c X Road.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

WE are authorized to announce JOHN II.
RlXEY candidate represent the county Of Gull
pepper In the ext General Assembly OF Virginia
apS-ecdl0y'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIyEs.

The House was called to order at the usual hour
Prayer BY the Rev. Dr.. Edwards.
Leave of absence was granted 20 Mr.. TlBBs of Tenn
ON account OF the sickness Of bis family and Mr. Nc
DowELL, of n c., called home by Indispensable bust
ness
The SPEAKER appointed the following as the House
committee Of conference the bill 20 exempt mai
contractors &C. Mcssrs. CHILroS, OF Ala, HoLT, Of
Ga and Adkins, Of Tenn.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.

TUESDAY, April 7th 1868.
The Senate met at II o'clock, A. NJ Mr.. HUNTER, of
Va, in he Chair
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-08

CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS IN YANKEE UMroEH.-The
following order has just been issued by the Yankee Gen.
eraI Scheuck:
Uv,DouAP7rps MIDDLE DEPARTMENT !