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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
DEATH OF SHERIDAN Knowles.

Sheridan Knowles, the dramatst, has iGst died in
England at tho age OF seyenty-ejght years. lie was
born in Cork when .KembIe and Sidd0ns were in the
first DAYS Of their trumphs at Drury Lane. At the age
of twenty-four no made the acquaintance Of Edmund
Kean for whom he wrote his first play nelodtama,
called Leo the Gpsey" In 1915 his tragedy Of "Caius
Grscchusr was Produced at Belfast aud afterwards he
wrote "JWiiiam Tell" for Aacready His" Blind Beg
gar of Bethnal Green produced in 1928, was failure
desue such au attractive Bess Ellen Tree and des.
pite too the elaborate pains bestowed on the play by
the disappointed author lie found ample future com
pens.ton for that and one or other less complete
failures in "LnYe," "The 'Hunohback," The Love
Chase" and Z" The Wife" E -. - -.
The Loudon Aiheneum, in n notice. of the death of
Knowles thus describes his later years: 81: :.
If in some respects he was treated here as prophets
are went TO be in their own country and gentlemen
are whO being heroes are not TO their chdu
brs beyond tie Atlantic ne had ovation, which, how
ever would have been more valuable it not that
ovaohs are made there for the medOertes of the hour
a. vel as.for the men whose names live. =: .,
age gently descended on him, and Herewith came
cares and much medatiGn and the world was somewhat
startled to hear that the old actor and poet had become
Baptist preacher and writer. His success at Exeter
Hall SRs not overwhelming, but It vas success; and I
was cuEsus 20 see she Interest with which the good
pous women of the MAJ Meetings looked up from their
Knitting or their pf5yisionba gaze at the strange be-
inc who had been play-actor, my DEAR, bat was hap
PLY converted, and soforth. Knowles was anearnes
man m his last as 10 his earlier yocalIons but ~ bis Sc
robustness he lost his old Cheerfuness Of spirit
He did not become retired monk; like Belco ant
Gerald Gfifin, but was still good Imam Of The WorlC
willie busiest Ia showing The way tothe next Ie'Nas
a capital story teller, and smoker of the good ole
school 81 men who seemed inspiredby the ppeswhieh
rested on their lips His dignity poet he asserted b
declining suaait annuity offered him shut he accepec
oae o. 400 per anEu conferred By Sir, Robert Pee!
His last days were spent patiently AMID much pain anS
he passed away ealnly his seyen yeighth year. say
ing reputation IA when regulations are not eas
made >:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
What Lincoln Wants.

When tie President Of the Yankees was waited on
bv he Ccu:,ce Of Senator's charged b. the Repubi-
cso eau.s TO make known TO him their desire that be
od reo-sanils rs Cabinet ne IS represented to have
re-,i,d % tboE
81. V-af tie e1@stry ,.d-:ed 4as military slsoesss.-
hJut that c0'hsg could 90 right-with that nothing
could 20 wong lie did not see how the measure pro-
ueed bv ha committee would furnish the remedy re-
cussd; if he Lsi Cabinet Of angels they could not
sve che C0uuuy military success, aud that vas what
wls aau;si and must be had
ui that is exactly what, judging from tie past they
cannot get except as angels visits" short and r be-
tween" In spite Of their million of men, and an spite
Of the fact that they have rsnsacked all Europe for the
mo-: approved and effective and implements Of
var thew are routed nine times out Of when they
give us battle Hence they 6ud themselves not only
doomed 20 failure in the object they have undertaken
bat compelled also endure the singing disgrace and
modification Of being beaten in nearly every battle by
forces vastly injector in number and appointments. But
even # the latter we're not the case what shallow idea
that io the Yankee President that military success
+. ~ they need uas the Illinois Attorney never
read the history Of his own country Does he not
know that the British in the War Of the Revolu-
Won, obtained military successes almost without
interruption Whea and where has it been, with
verv limited excepl0Ss, before this war, that
ca old and powerful Govern ment graphing with young
AID unDrep..c ONE has not obtained military successes
Rl. have s.ecs Il battles or campagns-the capture
OF fortified positions cities accomplished the PnpOses
for which wars have been undertaken These the
SJ.nnon incidents Of all wars but the subugation of
people is quite another business-ese would still be
t-e subjects VI British authority. Ii Lincoln not
The i-uoramus he IS be would understand that in the at
TEMPS TO su5ile so extensive territory - ours and to
c5uure. 50 numerous and unyielding people ours
T. mist encounter facts that are far nighcr than armies
and events that are Of weight than victories He
right gain Great victory month and yet the re-
silt would be certain thar he would aud break
down before be eg'ecsd orr peeOPI- or occupied our
TERRITORY 1-tudag people if they possess courage
endurance and resources. can fight forever and this
whether they win brides or not; but invading armies
though yictorols ia every engagement, after while
ri stag, wbeu Dos unavoidable exhaustion, no further
ef5r can DE mai, And if this be true Of an army uni
f-nv victorious hoa much more certainly and speedily
vii t be the fate Of an army almost uniformly defeated
Lincoln has several pcdlgOyuesn his Cabinet-he would
do vel 20 consult them a. to what history teaches be-
fore uniting an liz trust in military success"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE TEXANS.

To The Editor Of the Wig: T..
Please allow me to acknowledge the following cOnTi
buttons made for the benefit ofTecaus in Virginia "
From Mrs. Garland Hanes and Miss Matte ". Nicholas
the proceeds of concert given at the buckingham Fe
male Institute, 1915 o.. '" -
From Miss Virginia Dibre Ilpalrs ofsocks and s8s rs.
From T. Nj, Two pairs socks and twobooks Z;
From Mrs. Brown, five pairs socks. >, =: =
From Y. NJ CA pairs socks 100, shirts &C. drawers So.
From Soldiers Aid Society, New Market Nelson county,
one box containing caps H. pairs of drawers &c. shirts
SO, socks 20. 49,: = o.
Tie above named contributors will allow me to tender
the most sincere thanks Of the Texans whose feet and
hearts have both been warmed by these manifestations
of'kindness in an hour of need. - a. &c..
And we will take the privilege of saying TO the young
ladies' who have been so active in gathering up these
tiees of comfort or the means by which theycan bepur-
chased, that We viii not DO surprsedin case our boys
shall prove as gallant in the capture of young ladies'
when peace is made they hare been in capturing Yam
kee cannOn--If we have the pleasnse of seeing q
whole regiment or two of Yirginias daughters return
ing with US to our homes in the Western Prairies
The purchases have been made, the goods packed,
aud are on their way 10 thearniy. = ~.
g.. Respectfully, =; NICHOLAS A.. DAVIS, =
%, .. - -" &c ... Chaplain 4th Texas, "
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

IF crush the rebellion without Affections incon-
ceivable have to crush it soon-crush il in very
few months We cannot possibly be so blind as not 20
see from late startling indications, that the world will
not wait for u.s. The Europeans nations are suffering
fearfully from the continuance of war; and
easily see now that if do not quickly close it up by
blows a. crushing the descent Of Alpine avalanche
they will attempt to close it up rus, aud, by the at
tempt inAct upon us woes unnumbered and unutter-
able"
The above remarks from the Louisville Journal Of
recent date, and will give consolation to every true
Southron who will reflect upon them: The. Editor Of
that paper is violent above all other enemies of the
South. To the malice, hatred and revenge of true
Yankee, he adds the accumulated vllanies of Ken
lucky traitor and when he cannot clearly the means
by which our country is to be ensaved it may be
sonaby supposed that they do not exist When revenge
and malice falter we may hope =:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
,oNE week IlAljTER.. IRON ETRopE.

The Europa; from Queenstown on the .14th' of De.
cembet; reached Halifax on the 25th, on her YoyagetO
Boston. We give the brief summary Of news furnished
BY the NOgtheri press: -. e.: - -.
The British newspaper comments on american affairs
are geuerally Of an unmpOrtapt character. 49, =.
The London "ShippiDg Gazette" notices the "eon-
centratiou" OF English North American ships of
Bermuda. The writer states that Admiral Milne had
been nsirlccd" TO protect British vessels from "out
RACES a. the hands OF Federal cruisers lying in British
waters, - :
The recently formed London Emancipation Society
had issued circulars 70 ministers OF all denominations
urging themto giyapromneuee 70 the subject Of negro
emancipation from their pupils in view Of the inaugurS
ton Of Mr. LiucOns emancipation policy With the new
wear.
The london "Siar" says most enthusiastic meeting
has been held at Lambeth, TO express sympathy with
the antsayery policy in America. About three thou
sand persons We're present. - '...'. -.
Garibaldis eldest son nortslly wounded in due
with the Italian who arrested his father after the affair
at ApromOnte The Colonel also wounded severely
return shows that during the present year fortysiS
American ships have been registered At Liverpool under
British names. f.. -.
COMMERCIAL. - .. 80.
ConSoi closed in London the 18th inst at 92ia92
The bullion in the Bank Of England had decreased by
eI72OGO sterling. The Liverpool cotton market Wa:
buoyant and prices advanced from onehalf TO three
lourths Of . penny per pound on mddling and lower
qualities The stock on hand amounted TO two hundred
and tyCour thousand bales On the 18th instant the
market MAS quiet at the advance. .. 49,.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
rORITUA:RT.

Died on Tuesday, the PSI Il Decep1e THE Brook, in Al
bemarie county virginia, 6tthe reJenee Of DIT j. Cooke a
ter spsiGfd illness OF six months Ms KATE sTookToNGLo
YER, fe0f Major Clover Of Marenso cocny Alabama
In The W eny fourth year Of her age i. =.
Thus has passed Is neaYen sprtstha
blessed and. adj fned earth: 80 10. =. "
T Glover was In 1851 and had every promise
long aud happy nfo About six months gave bhto
SON sla her rapidly fr0 that time Her husband
and was ierloye and she yS: young healthu and
beautiful gifted by with most
bic soul 10 Which aueadoI had added every that
The writer q h otlce loved her too Sen to
use the custoinar Language otobtuary eUlogum::
TO honor Of the Hiring none speak unless Ee Of the
dead; this instances tue beautiful qualities the dead make
poor. al;terms OF paEeeyrie =, 1 - -. ::
AN tbs which cote form Eepeiie TonsR we're ro
blended nheri In person and ana
manners cheerful and faseinaung In most
pure generous in intellect and Ws
/ the admiration OF GllE Knew her, -:
void win long remain untitled which neT DEAN
re society in which, fhe moved and OIL which hhe was
chIrms. - 90. -. :.
Al she had an woman, she died exemplary
Christian asking Gods and loved
hind rssig1ihg herself meekiy and piousyt bis WILL
: husband mother father brother and numerous reayes anu
friends their May their melancholy grow sweet win
years memory Of her charms and virtues that
Christian faith which Illuminated her soul III the last hours OF NE
with the bright assurance Of bliss eternity.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
Rntler the Reast.

T,e E-ct response from the Yankee press upon the
l.s oullvry Of Batter the Beast comes to Us in the
form Ct wolfsh hoSl by the Washington Chronicle,
which the reader Will find in another column. We like
the tone OF this uluAdOn We not at all surprised
that journal that lives the garoage that falls to
its share amid the beasy denominations Of Washington
ohould Agk the beereyed ackal that has so long ruled
in New cteans WORTHY ofsuprene adm.ra:ion LinoOlo
Himself has he same feeling else re would no; ha-s keP;
rss long place spite OF the protest Of the
civilized wsrli It is said that be has At last been dis
n.seed bo. us does not affect the Proclamation. he
/. stil an o1aF 10 he hung like dog if he should be
cantursd ,aih the meantime mo commissioned Of
,r Of he rBi,ed States, taken captive, shall be re-
l.ssed d. o. before exchange until the said Butler
.,,u ave met with due punishment for his crime"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
BkIaADs HKAD'oRs oHASFIS,s YARN. /,
SPECIAL ORDERS,

No. 4gd
Ill In answer TO inquiries made By brighter General Hcory
Department viii power dband company snd
rsgmsnal orysnzsoA completes and 10 Ehet
parosd prisoners companies be discharged
ed before they exchanged Of War arrived
y the following conclusions, which published for the ina
Won and guidance Of those eoncsrned: NIX. IA
Tbs President by various Of the Confederate Congress-
making provou the public Defence authorized accept
The service Of volunteers for deterais period
nnsss sooner discharged and that might companies
INTO oAaoni OF regiments employ them upon ndependrt
service he thought conducive the public interest
He might, H. the public juslned dschzrge
service ADJ company battalion regiment he
for the public service
Aes the aets Of April 0ctaber last he was authorized
dsband companies previously exing distribute
Yates az were Of the conscrpt age anong other companies the
public service required IL. .. . 49,
That by various orders War Departent In d,b.pd
OF the companies and In attaching
others with other organlEaons the 2ch Virginia Regiment
been practically dissolved.
In reference the period for pay and allowances such Of
the members OF the companies and active
service Of the Confederate States regulated and determined
BY the order dssolring the companies
reference those members Of the regiment who
apvity, their allowances deerminsA .ssi
and by the Of Congress OF the United States In force
IN Confederate States by act Of 9Th February 1861 (No
Provisional Congess this effect That every
stoned officer and private OF militia volunteer corps In the
service Of the United States who has been maybe captured
by the enemy shall be entitled 70 receive during his captivity
outstanding the expraia9 Of his Of service the pay
subsistence aud allowance which he be entitled whilst In the
Of the United Provided nothing
militia the pay and compensation herein prov de he date
O his parole other than the travelling allowed by law
By command of Brig. Gen HRxRy A. NrK
dr9O-3t JAMES II. PRARcg, A. A. Gen.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
'- Iron rnE wHG.E ..- =, e.
THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG.
BIZ MRS. N. s. WHITAKER.

A misty morn on: Staford's hills arose, f. 80,
Where marshalled ranks confront host Of foes :
In Rappahannocks Wales the invaders stand, -.
Advancing war .arouses all the land. o. 80
Artillery roars, the rafting death shot Ay 49,.
Bright spears gleanr forth broad banners wave OF
high ,.:E.>
The naddened war:horse bounds along the plain,
And'shOuts arise Of terror, wrath and pain.
. e..
O, .valorous SOUTH thy wrongs for vengence call,
Dismsyed; thy foemen hall, they 'ay,-they fall,
Brave Longstreet~ thunders, dreadful in their rear
AndJacksOn's flag victorious sweeps the air: : O..
The mists'dispeEse,- the sun CLEANS out serene,
Bdr battle.elouds and blood deform the scene, :
Prone in the dust the CORY courser lies, - 90
Beside his rider, nevernore to rise. 49,. -
The field Is Tou,-that crimson field Of fame -
Exnlt, o, South,-thy foes depart With shame,
The vrlture. flaps his'bsleful wings, and HES p. .,
Back, covering, to his Focks;aDd murky skies, 20
Rejoice, fair sisters Of the radiant South, D.,
Yet, laurel-eroSRed, come SLOWLY. weeping forth.
Mourn for the slain, bright daughters of the Sun,
Who come no mose from battles fought and won.
Georgia lament the gallant and the brave, -
Thy own true CogB sleeps in the soldiers grave,
Rehearse his deeds, and, In sad accents tell -
How great his life, how glOriolsy he fell -
Mourn CarollnaE Midst the princeiy dead =, e.
Thy Rell-beloved GREGG hath bowed his head,
King death, the victor; man could ne'er control ~
His lofty mind, nor awe his steadfast soul. e. p
- o. 80 -' = ''
Pale lies the hero on bloody bier, 'r',- - -
And calm the look his classic features wear, =:
Wrapped In the Palmy flag he died to save" - .
They bear the warrior to his hoaored grave.
Beside our martyred dead We VOW once more,
No tyrant foot shall tread our native shore, =: 8:
No CHAIN enthral the land to them so dear, -. -.
But Freedoms throne shall rise established here
II b. my lot 20 de now eheerfGy Yield my life for hC
cksHSs -.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
LIST OF CASUALTIES OF lsF REGIMENT. LOUIS

LIST OF CASUALTIES OF lsT REGIMENT LOUIS
JANA VOLUNTEERS, ON THE 18TH ANDl4 OF
DECEMBER, 1885,, lat FREDERIok sBURG LIEUT.
/, CoLoNEE;a< holland; COMMANDING. :. .
Company A, Lieut.. Collins commanding Wounded.
Private A. G. Brown. 49,:
Company B, Capt: Groves commanding Wounded--
F. Die. =. =" :, "'' -.
=, Company Z, Lieut. Maskue commanding Killed.
Private Teylan. WoundedCorporal c. Coyne, priyates
COMPANY &: Capt WiIett commanding w ounded-I
Corporal D. sGllYan, private 5. Benson. ! q.
..'..., =. l.. w. McLA6GHLIS, e.,
-. = lst Lieut.: Acting Adjuiant.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

That was all he said-and that enOughl We are
engaged in war on the success of which every thing
dear to Us depends. The enemy Outnumber vastly,
and are bearing down US at all points The country
needs the services of all its citizens capable of bearing
arms and it is the duty of ALL who not employed
more pro6taby to the cause out of the field than they
could be in it, take their place in the ranks Not to
do so is the basest recreancy Those who fail to fight
for their country its hour of need and trial. will
6nd and will deserve 6nd through lfe the finger of
the public scorn pointed at them.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

No NEGRO PiRrEs-Every the Aboonss with
the Insulation Of slavery the laws regulating nstu-
ton 10 be dy enforced Had this breed Of
ders existed the negroes Of The South sroy
privileges which Wit held from them
Formerly n Mayor would permits
bling together small parties Of for festive
the houses their masters but he has hut down. upon
practice, will give permissible privilege having been
abused In aces and led to complaints from number
Of std citizens the daTkes wish indulge In the
OF Kitchen soee with turkey and eggnOs they must do at
.thelE own risk.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

THs CTR BAIrloS-The advertisement Major Elliott
handing the 25 Va Battalion, generally styled 1.-THE City Bat
fon eonscpts and others that about
exist the several Companies Of the Bat
talon which will be filed by the Gst suitable applicants who Of
fer As energetic viii shortly be inaugurated by
the military authorities bring into service capable OF
military duty, presume that the ranks OF the Battalion will
soon attain their maximum strength. See the advertisement
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

SaocKiSo ScISE IA Az .E'1FcUTioH borrlbs@oc-
took place in the TOWN. of Woodstock Canada
West December H. t:the execution of: man named
Cook The criminal waS;Gbindnlan, aged seventy and
had been convicted Of the murder Of his wife, which he
alleged le pc rpettated under the influence of liquor;
mskingtyery little defence, OF any other kind The
usual grim apparatus of executions, and the crowd corp
mon 10 such otasions were the ground but the lst
flasher of The Law had constructed part oihis ma:
chinery badly asto add double horror TO the usual
long rope that the man fell much farther than Is usual
or than Was required and heelk Of his body was con
sequently great sever the head from
his body. -. - kN.:i:. -:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

.DrA7H OF TIE CHIEF RABBI oFJERgsiIEN.-The Jew
h Messenger contains letter, written from Jerusalem
November 9Th, announcing the death the Chief Rabbi
of Palestine The following is an extract :--.- " 90
On The night Of Tuesday, the Chief Rabbi Of the Pc
rusl teceisei cali frcm Heaven; and; responded
'sBehOd, here a,n II You, reverend sir,who have
known aud correspondent with him for SO many years,
youoal partially enter Into the feeling which ppryades
have susained but YOU can have no idea of the gloom
bis death has DER Palestine. "He judged Israel"
thirty years During tho whole Of that period he
syoyd himself the study of the the pSae;ce Of
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

"NiGeERs" RNGThe high prices which negroes
selling publicly and privately and the Of hire
demanded them b. and agentsespesy the latter,
viii doubt simbo and Dnah themselves
highly than dsTkey who brings 800 considers
himself abovs who only sells for $1,000 The hire clothing
feeding Of house servant this year. will between Ave
ak hundred dollars The effect OF hese high figures
viii be general adoption OF the Yankee Of white
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01

RrrSyDEO ToLLsThs President Of the Richmond Fredecks-
burg Potomac Railroad Company requests refugees from
fredericksburg who paid tolls effects transported
since the 3Oh November " call ut the Conpanys office and
receive The tolls collected because the agents
fredericksburg authorized to transport the articles
free and under the Of business arising the
Of the the authorities Of the Company omitted to send
them Instructions.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-01
GOVERNOR, LIEUT.. GOVERNOR AND ATToRNEY
-. ....'.;. . GENERAL. - %. .',...,..

GOVERNOR, LIEUT.. GOVERNOR AND ATTORNEY
-. ....'.;s - GENERAL. %. .' -
10 Tie Editor Of the Wig: - -. 49,,
The public press Of the State has already announced
a number of names in connection with the approaching
election of Governor. Let It be borne In mind that we
have to elect not only Governor, but also Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General at the same time. These
last are Of secondary mporance only 10 that of Gov
ernoritse The office and duties Of Governor may, by
the death or dsahiityof the incumbent deSolye the
Lieutenant Governor and the responsibilities Of the
Attorney General, always moderated, are vastly en-
HANGED by the condition and circumstances Of the coun
try We haye three important officers to. elect there
fore, not one only to supply properly the executive
functions the expiration of the present term They
should not be disconnected in tho public mind Distin!
guished abilities, ripe experience, tTed and nniaering
devotion 10 Virginia and the Sout are the chefstand
ards by which the eiectoalbody will measure the merits
or Candidates Some reference should and will be had
10 their proper distribution among the different sections
OF the State If former political relations 10 be
membercd at all, it should be- only to bury the past,
by assocating opposites on old slS: this might con.
tribute to the harmonious union Of the public voicea
result now more than to be desired We present TO
the people Of Virginia ticket combining eminenty tho
important considerations suggested; one that will enter
the field backedby the almost unanimous voice OF many
OF the great counties Of the State embracing Ptylya
mia, Halifax, Henry, Franklin. Monroe, Grsenbrer and
ioTeffot@-fhornas 5: F10Grd5y, Of HalifIT.
For Lieutenant Goyernor--John Echolst of Monroe.
For Attorney General-John Randolph Tucker Of
Frederick. -. - : g e a..
Can better ticket be propoSed2 If SO, We are ready
TO support it. But we have suggested COM
bling so fully all the elements Of popular strength
The qualifications Of these gentlemen for the positions
named need no commentary. Their reputation is1r0-
extensive with the State their abilities Of the highest
order and their hold on the public confidence welearn:
ed and strongly fixed: We venture THE opinion, that
Fgorraoy Eclois and Tucker can command more yotez
for the Offices named than any other men In the State:
AT any rate, you may START them with - %:
= e. =. - Two THOUSAND TRoN PiTTsXLTANIA..