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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
THE SURRENDER OF vIcKsBuRG.

despatch from Gen. Grants headquarters, July Sd,
furnishes the following interesting incidents Of the
render of Vicksburg:
At eight this morning flags Of truce appeared before
A. j. Smiths front, when Major General Bowen and
Colonel Montgomery led bndfolded into lines
They bore a comuu ication from Gen. Pemberton OF
the following purport:
although feel confident Of my ability to resist your
arms indefinitely in order to stop the further eson Of
blood propose that you appoint three commissioners,
10 meet three whom shall select TO arrange such terms
as may best accomplish the result"
Gen. Grant soon replied substantially in these word
"The appointment of commissioners is unnecessary.
While should be glad to stop any unnecessary euscu
of blood the only terms on which can entertsn
those of unconditional surrender. At the time
myself and men and officers Of this army ready
testify to the distinguished gillantry with which til
defence of Vcksburg has been conducted"
At IL o'clock the messengers returned. This aheI-
noon Gen Grant met Gen Psmberton between the lines,
and after an hours consultation settled the surrender
Gen. Psmberton urged that the soldiers might be pa.
rolled here and furnished ratons to carry them to their
lines; in view of the bravery they have displayed and
the advantages of the plan, Gen. Grant will consent.
The number of prisoners, wounded, &C., it is said,
will be eighteen thousand, OF which twelve thousand
ara in fighting condition now.
The immediate cause OF surrender is exhaustion OF
supplies and ammunition, and the failure Of Johnston
to come to their aid.
At daylight our whole army will enter triumphant
ard celebrate the doubly glorious anniversary.
Not shot has been fired since o'clock from our
Ines except from the river mortars A general inter
change of civilites extends all along the lines.
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MEAN PEoPlE.-A Yankee correspondent says "theie
are some of the most intensely mean persons nth'
neghborhood of Gettysburg that the world produces"
lie cites the following instances:
On Thursday, bill Of seventeen hundred dollars was
presented to General HowardiOr damage to the Gene
terry during the fight One man presented Gen. Howard
bill for thirtyseven cents for four bricks knocked off
the chimney of his house by artillery. Our weared
and, in many instances, wounded soldiers found pumps
locked, that they could get WAGER hungry OF
fcer asked woman for something to eat and she frs
drink of milk ard the female wished to know if he
had any change. These persons it should be remarked
we're not poor bat among the most substantial citizens
OF the town and vicinity
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TIE AnESIrIEs or RApIcALIsx-It seems strange in

The AMENITIES OF RADICALIsM.-It seems strarge in
this state (says the New York Worldly where the gov
eminent maintains law and order irrespective Of psr
san camor to read of the way in which the Western
loyalsts" treat those whom they term COpperheads-
One cannot take up Chicago Tribune without finding
10 two or three stories of The abusive treatment BY the
radicals OF those who differ from them. The following
e1rac. from the paper referred to is fair sample of the
tales to which it treats its readers:
The kuskatine Qowa) Journal says there was eI-
citing time at the anniversary exercises Of Cornell
College, at Mount Vernon, on the 26h ult. 1t seems
that about dozen persons from Marion appeared in the
crowd with Copperhead pins About two thousand per-
sons present. the exercises being held in grove
Ga the appearance of the secesh embems business was
suspended by the tumut and every Copperhead badge
was hastily tax from ts owner and he forced to hurrah
for the Union. gray headed traitor, who has long
been blatant for the Southern Confederacy, declared
that he would not hurrah for the Union, bu.a little choking
brought him 10 terms One young woman had on the
Southern badge which from her breast clothes
and all by another young woman. The latter had her
bonnet destroyed in capturing the pin, and some young
raised eight ten dollars instanter TO replace the
bonnet The Copperhead pins being all CLEANED out,
the exercises we're resumed and passed of very salts
factorily.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
The Fall Of Vicksburg.

This is the eleventh day since the fall of Vicksburg.
We have waited with what patience we could for some
reliable information Of the cause Of the surrender
Nothing of the sort has reached An opinion seems
to prevail tina. there was great scarcity, if not actul
starvation in the garrison. There was no information
before the public, either before after the surrender,
that warrants Pu,h conclusion. Yankee letters from
Grants army stated only few days before the capua-
ton that six hundred horses driven out Of the
Confederate lines II this really occurred, it vas the
Wlful waste of the means of subsistence. Horse sh
Is in parts OF Germany and France regular article Of
e. and is no bad substitut, for beet especially such
bes as brave soldiers unfortunately most aecas-
toned TO. In other Cries ssiges have been mainalned
after every horse and mule had been eaten, and men
have lived and fought and corq ered on beer food
than dogs cats, and rats. We VII not couoeun Gen.
Pembertou without knowledge If the facls, butt IS
p,et,y evident that he is not Pssfox and that Vcks
burg is not 70 have the fame Of Ssrsgossa 1t due TO
the garrison is to The country The facts should
be known. The Yankee papers give the folio ng 81
text Of Lis note to Grant initiating the oapituIion
Although feel confident of my ability to resist your
arms inde6ni ely, IN order TO stop the further siOH Of
blood, propose" &c. Now if this DO true copy Of
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General Ps note and truly represents bis stulon and
the motive that prompted the surrender-f he I'D feay
possess the ability, and had no other mot " 'Hn 10
stop the further effuson of bloodthe sooner he Is
brought to trial and execution the sooner will our cause
be rid of an imbece, coward or traitor deserving
DEATH for if to stop the further etasion OF oioou
cau,e enough to give up avita position and surrender
rye force it is cause enough to lay down our every
where aud offer our necks for the heels OF the eonqueror
We hope u public viii not be much longer Kept in
ignorance of the real fact inducing and attending the
surrender of vicksburg, including the part bofae or
r. her not borne by General Johnston in the matter
Till thea VIC suspend our judgment.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
uurrSY IN A sEw YORK RrsmKSH
A Harrisburg letter, dated July 10, says:

A Harrisburg letter, dated July 10, says:
Some difficulty has occurred between the members Of
the Eleventh Reg ment New York Heavy Artillery and
the authorities here. 1t seems that numerous COM
plants against the Of this regiment and other re-
giments from New York were entered by the farmers
at Bridgeport and vicinity for robbDg and pilaging-
In one instance the door of farmers house bro
ken into and everything of value either taken or de-
stroyed. Chickens and pigs were confscated in every
direction. At this conduct the reside Is of tho Valley
have become very indignant, and high words on both
sides has been the consequence Yesterday the Eleventh
Reg meut Vas drawn up in line and informed by the
Colonel William B. Barnes that the Governor had re-
quested thPm to advance to the 'front.' acting Temporal
ry as Eta try regiment, the muskets having been
provided for them. At this intelligence the men be-
came highly Indignant passing no very complimentary
remarks and phrazes in regard to the disposition TO be
made Of them. They broke ranks and positively re-
fused ad ance. The regiment was then ordered to
New York city, to report TO Gen. Wool, and LETT last
night over the Reading and Allentown route.
No reason can be assigned for their unaccountable
action except perhaps in the excuse their apoogists
Offer that they arrived here to defend the State Of
Pennsylvania from invasion; that they treated
with ingrattude by the citizens of Harrisburg and Vi
entity that they we're charged e1orbitant prices for
every necessary Of life, and in addition we're abused
by numbers of "COpperheads."
understand that Gen. Frantz S gel will take COM
mAnd of Pennsylvania State Militia in the immed
ate advance. The boys are all highly pleased with the
idea.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
VERY RIDICULOUS.
The New York World, in its summary of news, says

The New York Worll, IN Its summary oil news says !:
On the morning of the ls instant General Getty with
10000 men, proceeded from the White House TO destroy
the remaining bridges over the South Anna river
Passing through King William Court House. Brandy vine
and Taylorsvile he crossed the Pamunkey, and met
large force rebels near the bridge he utepded destroy
ing Some skirmish ng ensued, when General Getty re-
tired with loss of two killed and five wounded he
tore up the railroad track for five six miles, destroyed
a depot and captured rebels near Hanover Court
Hou,e General Getty returned Tuesday morning to
the White House. having accomplished most of hi mis-
sion att factorily General Dix is eyacuatng White
House, Va, aud the brioge over the Panunkey was
probably burned yesterday The troops are doubtless
ordered to Washington, whittier General Spiuola's
brigade has already proceeded
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
IHE ATTACK on HELENA, ARK.

An official despatch from Gen. Hurlburt TO Halleck,
dated Memphis, Tenn, July 5th, says:
General Prentss was at acked in force by the rebels
under Holmes and Price at Helena yesterday He est
mates the force at 600 think 900 will cover cir
strength Prenss sustain their attack until three P.
NJ from daylight when the rebels we're repused at all
points, leaving 200 prisoners Their loss in killed and
wounded is about from 500 to 600 Prentiss lost abou
sixty He has already sent eight hundred and sixty
prisoners whom sent to Alton to-day on the Silver
Moon
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
ENIGMA.-I end In

ENIGMA end in time TO commence eternity; Tam
whispered in Heaven and muttered in He'll with angels
ever present though far away from the sum- mooB stars
l am IN tho midst the sea and ocean, and commence
With the earth TO role it into globe. commenced
N old England to end in sunny France. In Rome sm
OF home to dine with the Pope and commence with
Emanuel Of Sardinia his yoke and tie Austrans to
throw. Though commence 10 State on the coniineL
OF America, yet end 10 three and twice in one From
two OF the four quarters of the globe am far away
vet am the pivot OF one to commence and end the
her. Enough-I am in type as plain as A B O, cow
eau the reader the Enigma see in The TAUTH.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
IMPORTANT FROM LEXIS AMY.

CHANBERsBURG, July l0-Advces received to-day
from Hillamsport show that the rebels have lost tive
out of their three ferry boats by the late high water
Very little of their transportation has reached the Vr
guia shore, though most Of their wounded have been
taken over.
Reports from Gen. Smiths advance state that there is
no aeral change in the position Of Lees troops from
yesterday. 1. is not beloved that Lee will attempt to
defend the line of Anteam Greek but that he has
oeutrated MS army near Hsgerstown, where he will,
without doubt await attack.
S.ragglers and deserterS FROM the rebel army con.
tinue arrive in large numbers Lees headquarters
are still at Hagerstown.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
How the War was Begun-A Confession by
Seward

If there be any land under the Sun except that which
IL i our great misfortune 20 have as our nearest neigh
Dor, in which lgh public hnctionaTy would make
public confession Of dupeity ialsehOOd and rascaiiy
with t6e hops and effect Of enhancing his own imPor
lance 10 the popular estimation, We do lot know in
What quarter Of the globe 70 lOOk for it. That such
thing should be done in Yankeedom, and that Seward
sbOuld be the man 10 do it, will not surprise any
who has observed how universally the people OF iss'
country are giVen to mendscty, snd how highly Adroi'
and successful knayery is estimated by them Never
theless notable instance Of the kind IS worth putting
~ record FOR the eng tenmens Of those who have not
studsd Yankee characteristics, and especially for the
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15

scribe that this testimony of Epgland's admiration
for truly noble character on the other side General
Lees order OF the day informing the army of its sad
loss 1t is estimated that the statue with the pedes-
tai, will cost sl 900; the pedestal and incidental
penses about $500 more in all 800. This sum is to
be raised by subscriptions. The committee which has
this matter in hand consist at present. of the following
names; Sir James Ferguson, NJ. p; Mr.. A. Beresford
Hope Sir Edward Kerrison, NJ P; Mr.. Gregory, Il. p;
Sr Coutts Lindsay Lord Campbell, Mr.. Lindsay, N. p
Mr.. G. P. Seymour, Mr.. j. Spence, and Mr.. G. Pea
cocLo N p
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
1ur mrAa1on OF 1spIANA AND KENrucKY.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 9.-hOrgans forces of infantry,
cavalry and artillery numbering from 5000 to 5000,
have crossed into Indiana and captured Corydon Our
forces are falling back. The rebels it i, supposed
marching on New Albany and Jeffersonville, where
large quantities Of supplies stored Troops he
ing throughout the State and sent forward
rapidly possible Business is entirely suspended here
10 day. Citizens forming companies for saf defence
One regiment has been raised since last night II Is re-
ported that two citizens kilIel at Corydon, when
the rebels entered the town.
LOUISVILLE, July l0.-Martial law was declared here
to-day last adyices from headquarters place tts
rebels between Corydon and New Albany, Indiana,
about fifteen miles from the latter with troops under
Hobson in close pursuit.
Correspondence Of the New York Herald
LEXINGTON, KY., July 8, 1858.
For the past few days there has been one constant
scene Of excitement in this town. caused by tie Success
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15

4 NCHOR BOLTING CLOTHS, dc, dc.
~ 500 yds Gen Anchor Boiling Cloth isstd, No. 0to ~
500 kegs OLD Dominion Nais assorted,
I2 Grlrd StoreS assorted, "a 70 20 To-,
St0J D, Cotton Rope, assorted,
100 dos Mil Saw Files, lot IL In,
100 Hand 81 ~, 49,.
10 " Horn Rasps, Il in,
% gross Knives and Jerks, assorted,
GO doz. Pocket Knives,
30 NJ Elys and G. D. Percussion Caps,
so Red Wsg,n Hanes.
ALSO
Log Chains, Bolts, Screws
Stock and Til Locks
Carrenter's and Smiths Toos good assortment 1.
store snd for sale by RHODES WILSON HURT,
iyl5 dot % Pearl street,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15

DANAWAY FROM THE SUBCRIBER IN
IL Fluvsnns county Va the 20 Of MAJ last my MO
sEs He six feet high black rather SLENDER but large
bone eye the right teeye, knock kneed and turned
SIDE between elbow and shoulder
by knife voice had jeans sack coat and mixed
uniform pants He may endeayo 70 pass free and zone on
wi h SINE soldier will give ONE bUNDRED DOLLARS fla
OF the State Ay the State twenty i've takeo
IL Fuvsnns nng county TO H. In either case TO be DE-
GEO. W. PETIT,
jy14 -d2awtf P.0. "Dxle," Fluvsnna, Va
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IL CouYcIL or rns CIrY oF RIcHMoSD,


July lSth 1868.
THE Committee on Military Organization
l. submitted the following report which approved by the
;lc and ordered published In the daily papers Of the
city for the information Of the public, 10 Wit:
RICHMOND, July 10, lsts
Ire committee appointed carry into effect the resolutions of
h Council for the zson Of volunteer forces 10 the ely
pecful report that the day after tie adoption Of the res
oUors they met and in conjunction with the coumsndGnt Of
The frces appointed nineteen captains with authority 10 rAee
prescribed by the resolutions Of the Council The
distributed among the three wards equally as
sole he plan Of the committee being raise battalion In each
wsrd
The captains chosen by the committee ncded Of their
pponnen through the press AMI requested assemble
promptly for inst ucons Thirteen net In response TO the CALI
aud at their duties Several companies were
speedily raised and the committee were about to oil tie vscsn
che the t Of cptars when they learned tie intention OF the
{ .,srnor to cal cut second class militia.
Upon conference wi The Cove ascertalned that
preferred call OF the ma and that there law
which the forces authorized by the Council could be EXEMPT
M litA The militia, embracing all
white males 16 TO 55 years OF age left material for the
volunteer organzl proposed by the Council and con-
ee therefore, obliged TO abandon sl further attempts Al
uah an organization. DAVID J. SAUNDERS,
y. A. J. CLOPT0N,
JAS. A. SCOTT,
Commihee.
Tese- A. w. NORTON,
wilt Chamberlain, DC.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
PRISONERS AND WOUNDED.
York World of the 10 h saws

The New York World of the 10 h says:
The whole number OF prisoners reported at General
Meade's headquarters up to yesterday morning vas
twelve thousand. Tee whole number Of rebel killed
during the three days fight over three thousap
and their wounded is estimated at eighteen thousand
Our loss in killed and wounded is placed at fifteen thou
Sand.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
TFIFGRAPHIC NOTICE-The Telegraph

have determined 10 aG1rd TO all disabled or DIS
csrted soldiers and youths properly who
E the onportuny 10 acqdsnt themselves with the sr Of
segr.pbng with a view give thea positions a. Operators
non The lines as occasi-n require thar services
Instruments will be put up AZ onces most
convenient 70 the applicant and inuson viii be furnished
Pp Snhss particulars apply Mr. GEO. w. RADr, Division
su oeriptendeut or to myself, Al Richmond, Va
isoy AR Gsnr Fupeii ntendent.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15

PELVINS BLOCK.
ID sHoEsl sHoEslI sEoE u
ve have received through the Blockade from umore I've
largest o. Ladies' hhoe have ever otered oil al
ezes think prices for them the most reasonable
can be found the South Balnors Morocco ou
Lasng Congress, Lace CATERS and other styles Now me ume
buy they will continue advance as iheJ have
done for tine past oar supply
fair Fine Felt Hat at low hg1rs Linen Bosom Shirts hsIlno
Shirts Draws chs very Iee Jouyn Kid Gloves hoop
SKIRTS springs White cotton Hosiery from ~ ~ 70 PSn
Llen Handkerchief Letter and Note Papr Assont bnekS
Psbers Perc French Os ssits and Elastic Gorng. We will
cell at small margin on eos'. Call and see u.s.
w. DARBY, READ GENTRY
jyt&-3ts Store on lsh, opposite Bank street.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15

LOUISVILLE, July 8, 1853.
The steamers Alice Dean and j. S. McCombs cap
ured by about 200 rebels at Brandenburg, Ky yester
day afternoon. Gunboats are in pursuit.
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TIE CASE OF The ALEXANDRA.
IFrol the Liverpool Mercury.l


The prosecution commenced against hessrs. FaWcett,
Preston Co OF this toSn, the owners Of the gunboat
Alexandra by the law officers of the Crown, at the in
stipation Of Mr. Adams the American ambassador, has
ended in signal defeat and in the recognition and
adjustment by Judge and jury, of principles which will
render Il nearly impossible that any similar prosecution
should be instituted in futu The mist and confusion
which have prevailed in the Official legal and public
mind on this subject and which the American Govern
ment through its ministers, ambassadors and advo-
Gates hasdone everything in its power to increase have
been effectualy cleared away. Henceforth the mer-
chants and shipbuilders of this country viii have no
fiji ,uty in knowing what they may do and what they
are forbidden to do with regard to the building and to
the ,qu piping of ships in time Of war between two
powers, both of them at peace with this country.
The doctrine laid down by the Lord Chief Baron, and
confirmed by the verdict of the jury in the of the
Alexandra Is that it is perfectly lawful for British
shipbuilder to build ship which is pable Of being
turned to and and is intended for warike purposes
matter Of private speculation with view Of offering
the ship for sale to belgerent 10 be used against
power With which at peace; and thatitS equally
lawful to build such ship the order Of either of the
belgerents Neither Of the things according to he
dctu of the Lord Chief Baron is forbidden by the pro
visions of the Foreign Enlistment Act What forbid
cen by that act is the aring and manning Of such
sells within British ports In order preve,t misu-
Outstanding this subject the Lord Chief Baron e.
ter stating at length the decisions of the American
courts on similar questions which precisely the sam
as those above stated proceeded explain what legal
aud what is illegal in this matter.
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A BRITISH MOSUxESr TO sTONEwALL JACKSON.
From the London Indsr.l

1t is understood that the Distinguished gentlemen
who head the movement for expressing in suitable
form the admiration of this country for the memory of
Stonewar Jackson have nearly completed their plans.
statue in MARBLE of heroic size, feet high, by
Foley is to be presessd to the native State OF Jackson
Virginia, 70 be placed in the State House at Richmond
The statue will rest pedestal Of granite designed by
the same artist and on one side 1t is proposed to in
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.

oHAs WORKMAN 90. call the attention dealers 10
heir Au:ton Sale THIS DAY, 10 o'clock Me- at their Ware
ID street. Sugars Bfandes superior Corn Rye
isky, T as, and Groceries geuer,ly. jsl5-lt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-15

We append some further extracts from late Northern
papers received at this Office, which crowded out
of Yesterdays paper
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