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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
Friendly Bears.

We observe that the Two great literary weeklies Of
this Me.ropoisthe Illustrated Neos and the Magnolia
seeky-deyotr much ssoce aud talent to the Drama
TINS is well. To elevate the standard of Southern act
ius TO improve upon laakee models and to transform
acto-' into vrnous and refined citizens IS noble un-
dsrt1king We hop it will succeed, albeit We have
ever been dubious about reformstions and conversions
iac ra' doubts Of sceptic should rot abate the pous
seal Of tie seltsacrcng missionaries in this new field
OF labor.
Tue criticisms Of our literary brethren are ALWAYS
clever sometimes biting; and remark that their Ia
yOrs are lavshed mos; generously upon the New Rich
moud Theatre This also is well. Our Metropolitan
temple Of Thcspis is the centre from which the nov
elites Of dramatic extend and widen until their cir
euuerene' embraces the whole COn'ederacy. If this
fountain Of art be made pure aud sweet all the other
little fountains will be likewise sweet and pure Nor let
be said that the Ricmond theatre is not great the
a,re neither be limited that everybody in the Con-
iederacy is not profoundly interested in it and the mi
mute actions Of its every actor
,Cndt'n, even severe criticism, is good provided it
be born OF good aud loving motives but there is par
aoIe that runs thus certain man had a tame bear
that loved hios dearly. One day the man fell asleep
and tie bear sat sweeHy by and watched him. But A
y and alhtcd on the forehead of the
1sn. Thereat indignant the bear bethought him to
remove the annoying insect He lifted his paw, and
in slappng the Ay ncOntnentIs slapped his masters
brains But the cold, heartess world cared very
little what became of the Ay, the mau or the bear, g;
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
"GLoaYISG IN HIS SHANE"

Under this caption, abolition paper has the follow
ing interesting paragraph
1t is not often that maefactor boaCts Of his crime
but there are monsters in the moral we'll in the
physical world-crcatures who more boas full of
their shame than decent of their virtues The
distinction of Northern ackey TO Southern traitors is
not one white men would be likely to aspire to; and
yet fellow named Wagner, a"DemOratic" member of
the Michigan Legislature, delvereda speech few days
SINCE is which he thus SYSTEMATICALLY Haunted the badge
of degradation: al forunat II, or unfortunately,
among Il at class who ,are styled 'dsoya Democrats
and 'Sece sionistS and, sir lam one and proud
of the name" He is Sec ,ssonist, and is "prOud Of
the name" Can moral abasement farther gol
Here are two more paragraphs on the same subject:
At meeting of the Democratic Association, in New
York last week, speeches were made by John McKeon
and james Brooks in favor Of the right Of secession
and against the "Ricked war" to put down rebellion.
The audience Kissed the name of the President fire.
quenty, aud loudly appauded every reference to the
gallant State of sonth Carolina, 'the State which
dared to vindcae its rights as free and sovereign State
should"
\ Litchfeld Qll) correspondent of the Missouri Demo
erai says The cowardy traitors here are more to be
despsed than those who boldly confront in the field
Of battle There are, find, many Of the K G.. Cs up
here, vino doing all they against the boys and
our country for which we are nobly fighting Let
Grant alone; he will take Vicksburg Crlash dovn the
traitors in the North, or the boys in Grants army will
come aud do II themselves,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
Scarcity Of Provisions -Superabundance o.
Dogs


The Legislature could not do a useful or patri-
oc service in this season of scarcity than to take eff
fectual measures to suppress the crop oE dogs. We
know that is subject which, under ordinary crcum-
Stances exces CONSERVATION among the legislators
They fancy every dog and owner Of dog, is swapping
a. er heels But when provisions Of al kinds are so
scarce We think they safely venture to suppress the
dogs 1t costs almost much to keep dog as hog,
aud vet every lazy loafer and every worthless negro
keeps one or more. How much better to keep hogs,
which Will serve to support 50 many people, than to
waste food in pampcring worthless ours.
But not only the question of food that is involved
The matter Of clothing also, depends it. We have
heard Of one single county Augusta N which PROBABLY
.OOO sheep, worth S4O,OJO have been destroyed by
yainous dogs during the past winter. This is ntoler.
able and the Legislature ought once to put stop
tLi5 w.ete Of lood and materials for clothing. Many
people especially towns aud villages are deferred
from raising sheep altogether by the constant appre-
tension OF danger lrou dogs. Hence the supply of
wool and mrtIou is greatly diminished and the cost in
creased Now IL TIE ume to sl.nulae production, and
. make the South irdependent To 10 this, We ven
;urc 70 susgest propositions proper to be incor-
porttsd iu5O Dill:
It, Lst There be sPecid, tax OF slo on each dog.
TINS wi! tend once, tie destruction of all worth
less Gogs
=. Let the Of each dog be made responsible in
action a. law for alt sheep destroyed by dogs be.
lunrng to himself, or any one on his premises.
This provision will cause ali who keep dogs to sec
that they securely Kept and not left to prey on the
property Of their ncighbors.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

On motion of Mr.. BUFORD, special committee OF
FIVE was appointed to report bill amendatory OF the
act Of March ~, 1862 TO suspend sales and legal pio.
ceedpp, in certain cases The. bill was subsequently
reported Its object is TO so modify the rst secuon Of
the bill as to allow the execution of deeds OF trust
where majority of the creditors consent, the sea,e-
meut in each case to be made in the common cur
Iency. IT., h;.h as
adopted rendering the use of this Hall TO the Coincide
rate States House of Representatives during the recess
of the General Assembly. -.
non hicb the House resolved itself into secret ses-
sion.
The doors being reopened,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21

On motion. of Mr. RIVRs the bill amending the act
In relation TO enclosures In certain counties as taken
up TIE bill Is amended so "a to empower the county
courts 10 repeal the fence laws their respective
ties and the amendment provides for keeping up out
side fences. 1t was concbrrcd in ~. +. ri.se
On motion OF Mr. HOPKINS, of Petersburg, the bill
to convert into stock in the Southside Railroad the ar
rear interest due TO the State BY that company was
ken UT. ...-. 100.
The bill discussed at considerable length. and.
upon being put TO the vote, receivedayes 65 nays 10
lacking one of unconstitutional majority
reconsideration OF the. vote effected, and after
h. bell had been rung for SEINE ime and tie subjecs
discussed more the vote again TAKEN aud the
bill was passed-ayes 66, nays 10. ~.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
"Won by dslibe-ai'on,
And dete miutd he CO delay"

Rot entrusted to an officer who seems to believe that
battles are to be -..-
"won by delioe-at'on,
And dee MUD he &c delay"
who waits six months after everything and everybody
is ready before he is ready himself these admirable
boats will be apt to make rust than reputation
However, it will not do to risk them, for there rs
Turreted Monster" OF the coast and it is hardly time
vet to awake Mr. Mallory from his nap.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
H USE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House called 10 order at IL o'clock.
Senate bill to be entitled AN to organize the Su
prone Court Of the Confederzre States" read twice
and referred 20 the COMMITTEES the Judiciary.
Leave of absence was granted NJ. TIBBS, OF Tenn,
detained u his lodgings by indisposton. ~
On a motion to go into secret session, Il
tanned that the House was without quorum, and the
roll called. The requisite plumber finally appeared
and further proceedings under the call dispensed
WITH The House then went into secret session and re.
sumed the consideration of the Tax bill.
We are requested to state that Mr. LYONS Of Va,
is detained from his seat in the House BY sickness.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21

HOW THEY DO THk DRAFTED MEN IN THE FREE RRrDBLIc.
The. Detroit Free Press Of March 9th, says: .,...
Another departure of drafted men took place on Wed
nesday morning. some Of them in chans The tenden-
cy of these men skedadde has compelled the author
tiles TO be very strict with regard to them Hence we
noticed that some of them, with wild eyes and dishev-
eed locks and seedy garments also wore iron bracelets
upon their wrists.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.
THURSDAY EVENING, March 10Th, lsI

SENATE.
THURSDAY EVENING March 10Th, 1853.
The Senate met at s o'clock.
The evening session was consumed in discussing
THE TAX BILL.
The following amendment, submitted by Mr.. BRAN
NON an independent section, was adopted-syes "a,
noes !:
The Commissioners Of lhe Revenue shall, on or be-
fore the 30th day Of April 1863, ard ON before the
Slst of January in each Succeeding year. deliver
rcae of license, and the tar to be paid therefor
every person, firm, company or corporation, for the
privilege Of carrying on any of the occupations follow
ing, viz
Mining for coal iron or other and minerals and
the sale Of tue products thereof.
The manufacture aud sale Of sa, iron aud other met
als, aud the sale Of salt water.
The manufacture and sale Of cotton and wooden fab.
RIGS made by the uss Of machinery worked by steam or
water power
The manufacture and sale Of paper Of all kinds.
The manufacture and sao Of leather.
The manufacture and sale Of boots, shoes and the
Ike.
The manufacture and sale Of tOnr from grain not
The said licenses shalt terminate Oh the Slst day Of
January 1861
The amendment further proposea tax of per centum
upon gross sales aud provides further that persous
king boots. aud shoes aud selling them to persons for
their use, shall not be taxed.
FRIDAY MoRsxG, March 90, 1863.
The Senate met at 1O1 o'cock-tbe PkEstDEsr in the
chair. -v
COMMITTEE RErcgn. .,.s
Mr.. NASH, Chairman Of the Special Committee SUBJ
mttsd report in respect to the destruction of tobacco
by fire at the Public Warehouse in the city of Rich
mond, March 10Th, 1853. Referred and ordered to BE-
printed.
The.resoluions reported by the salt committee were
rejected by decided vote.
PASSAGE THE TAX BILL.
House bill imposing taxes for the support Of tue Gov
ernment passed after receiving numerous amend
ments-ayes 30, noes 4.
Also House bill authorize the transfer and issue Of
new certificates Of stock Of chartered companies in GER
tain cases.
RESOLUTION.
The following resolution offered by Mr. CHRIS
TIAN, Of Augusta:
OF enquiring what legislation may be necessary in
reference to the Banks OF the Commonwealth in
auence of the passage of the recent currency act by the
Confederate Congress. Adopted
sEcaEr Session.
The Chair presented communication from the Gov
ernof in relation TO the State Line Whereupon, tie
Senate into secret session at p O'clock. At three
the Senate took recess. .r.s
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
IFoR THE WING. |
ARMY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.


RIcnMosD, Va, March ls, Ases
The following amounts have been received by us
since the lst ef January, and hereby gratefully
knowledged g.
q Widows New Years Offering" Louisa
county, 20 90
Mrs Lucy Z. Warning, King William co., go
Rev. A. Bagby, King & Qlern, 10 90
SUI geou BaocVck, CniAboraz 20 Hospital 10
Friends 10 the Cause, 200 20
Col. J. Z. johnson, King William CO., 76 70
friends in farnivlle, Va, lss 70
Lyncnburg, GIL %
Sharon BapusG church, Buckingham CO., ~ 90
friends Ii bedford CO., bJ W
"A fneLd,' Mount Crawford, Va, 30
ColIecuous W Rev. II. u. Crews, 767 ~
{" ~. U. Cloptou, los w
Rev. j. Il. Aarun Knoxville, Tenn, rs W
Friends III MeckieuUurg CO., l4I W
suudry FRIENDS, ll6 oJ
soldiers Hospitals at Petersburg, us 81
Collections III Petersburg, Va, $50 ~
Friends ln Georgia, per key. W. HUFF, 2,oI.Oo
Fr,enus III AaUalua, per Hon. j. L. u. Curry, 225
Friends III Nortu Carolina per T.. DodsOn, III VI
| sundry friends in Virginia, $50 90
/. T. A.her, Mobile, Ala, 10 10.
| Colec'ions by J. Y. oopIoa, Albemare, 1875 81
| Friends i'll fiusanna, at BulAh, ~ 90
| Sam' 5. Mhler, Lynchburg, Va, loo 90
| Rev. W. A. Whitescaryer's Churches in Flu.
| vanns, 1863 M
| Friends in Buckingham co. las oo
Je~elly lett by Mrs Lizzie Noel NJ 90
j. e. Copton, Albemare, 2S0 Oo
Mrs. Lucy T. Graves, Orange co.. Va 90 80
Miss Matte F. Ryland, King 4 Queen CO., 80 %
Friends in Richmond, Va, 2,7O0 90
John P. Ballard &c 800 90
| Rev. Jas. Fife, Charlottesville so 90
Friends in North Carolina, Ss3 "
BraIton's Artillery, 20 w
Friends in Alabama, IS 90
Collection in Liberty, Bedford CO., l25 90
Friends in Georgia, loo 90
J. c. Clopton's collections, 900 %
"a. s. L.. so 90
Friend in North Carolina, 100 90
Friends in Montgomery and Selma, Ala, l,4S0 90
Rev. G. G. EIal aud Iad;, Henrieo CO., 20 20
"Quidam" 40 90
| Capt. ]. P. woodie, Accomac co., 25 GO
Moses B. Lloyd and Lady, Pulaski CO., 80 90
Rev. A. +. Scott, collected in Gloucester co., So 90
Dr. Colby Cowherd, .GordonsviIle, 100 90
| Mrs. VIM Cowherd, 20 90
w. l.. Harrison, ,Henrco CO., so 90
Rev. G +. Bagby (colectionsl, $50 20
Other donations from friends in Virginia, l524 10
| Total amount, $I625i 80
Since the bssiaang Of the var we have been enabled
TO publish and distribute thirty millions Of paqrs
besides many thousand copies Ct ihe New Testament
We have eight repositories convenient to the several
DIVISIONS of the army, and sixty Colportcurs &C.
lively engaged in the camps and hospitals besides over
one hundred Chaplans and EvaRgeiSts, who are sup
piled with our publications gratnitoasY Contributions
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

Mr.. SPARROW, pr La, submitted concurrent reso.
luton providing that the present Congress shall adjourn
on Monday, 9th of April, at o'clock, P. M.
After remarks by several members the resolution was
by general consent, laid over until Monday.
THE COURT OF CLAIMS.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill 10
establish for the invests alton Of claims against
the Government of the Confederate States.
The residue Of the session was occupied in perfecng
this bill, before concluding which,
|. The Senate adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
THE CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH STEAMER DouRo.

The British steamship Douro, Of Liverpool, which
vas captured by the United States gupboat Quaker City
Commapder j. NJ Prailey IA BiltimoFean off Whining
ton, " q, arrived at New York on Thursday prize,
in charge of Acting Ensign Theodore DeLuce. The
details OF her capture are as follows:
At daylight on the 9Th inst, when off Cape Fear
steamer was standing the southwark. The Qua
ker City Immediately stood towards her. and dis
corered her be neutral British vessel evidently
blockade runner After most exciting chase OF over
four hours the Quaker City, owing to her superior speed
aud sea going qualities, Overhaued hcr in a.. 6S41 NJ
long 1902 w. So great WAS the determination Of the
BRUSH commander TO escape if possible that 1t not
until Commander Faileybrought his broadside guns
bear upon her that he surrendered About fifty shot
and shell we're thrown at and the vessel
before she slackened sail 1t discovered
that but little damage done by the missiles, the
crew had made series Of protective embrasuTls with
cotton baes under which they took shelter when they
saw tue flash Of the Quaker Otys guns She proved
be the British iron streamer Douro, of Liverpool
Gue hundred and eghty6ve TONS register, with cargo
of four hundred aud twenS wo bales of cotton with
small quantity Of turpentine anG tots2e0, from W.
mington bound 10 Nassau, and commanded by Capt
Kenneth Mckenzie. Che had several passengers on
board who were, Of course, detained Captain Frsiley
ordered her to New York for adjudication.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
THE sTANPEDEss.

Another large batch Of Southern refugees mostly cub
jects OF Great Britain arsYed al Washington last week.
The names OF the following are given.
G. r. Payne, H.. ~ Daniels, Forty-ninth Virginia
(rebel) regiment; NJ. CahI, Richmond; n. oppcnger.
Petersburg Va; John Carroll and wife, John Murphy,
John Mcnamara Michael Connolly, Michael 0'Day Mi
chael Bebsn, William Murphy, George Leroy, c. ".
McMuige, Daniel Garlin, Maurice Ahern, James Fitz.
gerald, wife and child AIRS. Mary FnnegIn and one
child Michael Fnnegan John Uavenaugh and wife, Jno.
Gleason wife and FIVE clmlreu James s1ners "fe and
two children james Baker and Robert Baker, stepsons
James Somers Robert Hcntselman, wife and child,
Richmond Va; Grazenbacb wife and five children, Co.
lurnba, s. c. John Deveny and Pat Kesrney, Rarpq-
hammock; Pat Weir, Pat Hughes Michea Garry, Pat.
Egan, John McDonohHe John 0'Dounell, Hugh Smith,
John Donohae, James Barns, Nicholas Burhs and wife,
Darby McNenny Tim 0'Day and Michaol hahoney, vi e
aud i've children, Richmond, Va Ann Culu,n, John II
Ryan aud wife, Thomas Kelly wife aud two children, J.
Williams and wife, John Haden Mrs. llites, Lewis Bot
zon, H. Scherer f. Schmidt, wife aud 70 r children
Martin KoOch wife and child; Patrick Fahcrty Patrick
VIM, wife and two children, Walter Sparks.
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49, CURNS.
6xLLOsITIEs, :.

TreAed without the Slightest pain the elS
perm ag pasns walk Immediately, with perfect ana
eoDfIrt, By Dr. &c U IL,
the Surgeon III rcpodst
fB Dr. 6. Is daily In attendance fro 9H A NJ, to+P.M
~ ON e Wall street Hotel, = all a.
t Numerous Testimonials open for Inspection, nh Ally
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G5c 8it5noaO dQBjg,
sArrRD,s ,sORNING, MARCH Al, IsGs.
- 0nKItFsPONnENTs

- se ~ S.,ss-. lsa.s De- aGdrsssai 70 tlS "Eiit'r
rl--. a h,., SITS 81 tte pdpsr ,0iH not he Du'
UsE leg sLllitHy, OugAf o Dc Fnot't q
or r.J tsplrtei rom Otitsi'y notes
ts,-ii- Ess- csorgsd nr ddrfrf!seIaents
,ssisrtfs g. reisrls rsgted c'Hn'srtet'-
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EUROPEAN AID FOR CONFEDERATE PRISONERS.

A Washington despatch to a Philadelphia paper says
1t is understood that the Secretary of State has grant,
ed permission the committee OF Friends in Liverpool
who represent tue the rebel prisoners who fall
into hands forward them such moneys articles
of comfort they may need without any restrictions
Icing placed upon the same. Hitherto the Southern
people in England hEve been obliged TO depend in a
measure upon chance for their chare. reaching those
dor whom they intended but in FUTURE they will
have the freeSt access TO them.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
ITO QUARTERMASTERS.
GENTLEMEN IN

department. Wishing procure the sery!eei perssI VINO
making out Their returns p per
do by addressing Box $685. icamond, "a e.
tor, ties and beat Of char cite AMI
onsi6cations mhaI-1tr
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DESTRUCTION OF THE FORTS HERMAN AND HENRY.
The InnisYille Jonrnal saws:

These two FORTS the Tennessee river, evacu-
ated and destroyed the 5tn inst the Federal troops
as they fable to overflow and not desirable for Of
fensive or defensive operation. Their ornaments stores
&c, were removed to Fort Donelson. 1t is said that
other and stronger worksre to be erected in the same
vicinity
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
WANTED.

WANTED - 49,. -,
to uss the pane. For god hAnd LIBERAL wages will paid
Sppy ~ once A Anb lrpeasr shop, Mayo st., to Mt
AhR-sy' ALE2ED L. HOLIDAY,
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GENERAL COMMISSION HOUSE,
VI ~ Main street,

---- LYScABuRe, Virginia.
win buy sell commission, Leaf Manufactured and eot
g Tobacco Wheat Flour Corn, Cotton fabres In
r, thing KEEP, Q General Commission House.
Net proceeds Of sale promptly rendered.
We refer the huhnsss men Of LynoheuIg Esnerany.
dsle-en WILL, CALHOUN 90,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21
ATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.

. FRIDAY, March 90, 1868.
The Senate met at IL o'clock N. Prayer by Rev Mr.
Duncan, Of the Methodist Church.
Mr. MITCHELL, Of Ark. submitted joint resolution
declaring that the clerks and employees in the Confed-
crate States Arsenal, at Richmond, entitled TO the
provisions of the act for increasing the compensation OF
certain government employees in this city.
Referred to the Committee of Military Affairs
The PRESIDENT pro tam laid before the Senate q
communication from 5. c. Davis, Esq, Clerk of the
Senate Of Virginia. transmitting resolution Of that
body rendering the use Of their Chamber to the Con-
federate Senate.
Laid upon the table.
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DISSOLUTION.

~ The concern OF DUKE HUrcHE-
SON Is dis day dissolved by mutual consent. .
Eher partner horized the Of e concern 10
settlement Of the business Of the concern.
All having claims against are requested 10 present
them for payment. ,,
those iLdebtedt requested TO make payment win
little delay possible, anxious to close inc
A. Hulcheson can be found At the Old Stand, No. ~ Main
street. ~ 40 Al.
street X. II. DUKE,
mboI-cow A. A HUfUhEs0N.
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FRIDAY MoRsno, March 90, 1863.
conuIrrgE RErcsn.

The Senate met at 1Oi o'cock-tbe PxEsrDEsr in the
chair 80
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RESOLUTION.

The following resolution was offered by Mr.. CHRIS
TIAN, of Augusta:
OF enquiriHg what legislation may be necessary in
reference to the Banks Of the Commonwealth in
queuce of the passage of the recent currency act by the
Confederate Congress. Adopted.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-21

The Chair presented communication from the Gov
ernor in relation TO the State Line. Whereupon, tie
Senate went into secret session q O'clock At three
the Senate took recess. r.s