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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
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PROCLAMATION BY THE PREsIpEyT.

meet that people who the supremacy Of
avng God, we should be mindful OF on
Him. should remember that TO Him alone trust for our
deVerance that him due devou ankne for the signal
meees bestowed and that prayer alone can we hone
secure the continued manifestation OF that protec ing care which
has hitherto shieded In the midst and dangers
In obedience 70 His preceps have time to time been
gathered together with prayers svng and He has
been graousy pad to hear applications and to grant
abundant exhibitions Of His favor armies our people
Through many conflicts have attained place among the
nations which commands their respect enemle, who
encompass around and destruction Hosts
has again taught the lesson Of His inspired that the battle
Is not 10 the strong but to vhomsoeyer He wie exa
Again enemy, with loud Boosting the power Of their
armed men and mailed ships with subuga on and
with evil machinaon in homes and at our
accomplces Of their wicked designs. =
Under these privilege 10 invite YOU once
together and pzsrate yourselves humble sup
support the past whose protection guidance we trust
for the future.
To this l. DAVIS President Of the Confederate
States Of America, do issue this my proclamation setting apart
Friday, the twenty day March, day fasting hu.
initiation and prayer and do invite the people States
repair their places public worship and
join 10 prayer Almighty God that he will
full protection he will
set at naugh their evil designs and that he will graeousy
store beloved Countrywide blessings Of peace security
In faith whereof have hereuuto my hand city Of
Richmond the day of February the year Of
Lord thous and eight hundred and sixty three.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
FIAT JUSTTTYA.

IT, ds Ed tor Of IL; Wing:
In your issue Of the 10TH great injustice done
large number Of gallant men, in communication signed
Mountains nominating Mr.. Boiver Christian for Lieut.
Governor. Your correspondent says, "To the men of
West Augusta is Gen Jackson indebted, even for his
military historic name" "To the men Of West Angus
is Stonewa Jackson indebted for bis mill airy renown
and unfading glory, aud the country for his brilliant
victories in the valley campaign, aud his mastery tr-
umphs before the city of Richmond"
In the name Of all that is modest! Does your cor
respondent think that Augusta extends from the South
edge of ROckbridge, H4rper's Ferry Or no W
does he make out? What is called the StOaewa Br
sade, the rhole of which thought to have had a
hand in the battle of Manassas July 2l 1861 consisted
at that time of the 2d 4h jth 9th and SSd Virginia
regiments and the ROckbrdge battery ityone compa-
MES in all Of which, in the 5th from Angus
tl which seven companies always did their duty molly,
did the others But do let the others enjoy little of
the sunshine Of glory. Most of the command may not
care to pay the dunky to most dcsevedy pop,
lar hero but they entitled credit for having done
honorable glorious service for their country and their
services should not be disregarded.
All honor is due Augusta, and she shall have her
share of both ronors and profits she has furnished
to the country in this war, thirty forty companies
aud svvSral distinguished Quartermastcrs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
The Kings News.

People frequently come TO Us with tales Of all sorts of
imPropHeties committed in official quarters. They may
be true. exaggerated or purely ftncful. The last
batch Of this kind hand relate TO the extensive news
north Of the Capitol Square, appropriated to official
chargers. Il is alleged that the establishment which
covers nearly half acre Of ground, is kept up at a
cost Of some hundred thousand dollars TO the Govern
ment-that hay to the amount Of $4,000 lbs is con-
sumed here monthly while army horses are on famine
ratOns-and that the principal bcnefciaries are loa6ng
lounging faeq,t officials limitations are also thrown
out that poor horses bought attencd and rcod at
immense prO6t-thus converting government stables
into a horse Ockey establishment.
We know nothing Of the truth Of these things-and
report them only as they reach US We suppose it is
somebody's business see that the public not wrong
ed in the way and the extent supposed. But who
is whose province is to attend to the matter know
not Congress the grand inquest Of the Coniederacy
but is interference is looked upon oieious-and
its investigations rarely result in any thing else than
withdrawing report Outsiders are regarded as intrud
ers and any ntermedding their part would justly
subject them to the fury Of indignant and injured
COmmissary or QrartGrmas,er whose prerOgatve Of
spOliatiOn had been invaded.
Without touching any Of the delicate points, we
would venture suggest, # it be worthy of eonsd
Grafton, Whethr at time Of so much scarcity of corn
and hay it would not tend to the public interest TO
abate these stables altogether We are not advised Of
the absolute necessity Of the Richmond officials having
one or more horses Il may be that their fast roers
are more essential to the. safety and webeng Of the
COniedeney than al the horses in Gen. Lees army. In
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, Feb 2s, 1868.
The Senate met at the usual hour; the President in
the chair. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Moore.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
bill to provide for voting by persons in the military
service, and by persons absent from their native
ties and corporations account of the public enemy in
elections for members of Congress, and for Governor
Licutenant-Govcrnor and Attorney General
bill to pay h. w. Garfield and Bragg for services
as instructors of artillery.
The Committee of Finance and Claims reported adj
verscly to the resolution for paying VIM. w. Barker,
jalor Of Washington county, certain expenses &C. also
to the petition Of Mrs. Mary L. Bagby in regard the
valuation of II condemned negro.
An adverse report from the Committee on Militry
Affairs, to resolution favoring the cxpedicncy of
amending the act of January 30th, 1862.
CONFEDERATE TAXATION.
The Joint resolutions offered by Mr. FRAZIER in refer
to taxation by the Confederate Government
taken up and referred to the Committee on Confederate
Relations.
Senate bill authorizing the Auditing Board TO pay ju-
Nor majors of militia regiments for service actually per-
formed
House bill authorizing the Branch of the Exchange
Bank of Virginia, at Richmond, to declare dividend
On motion of Mr.. CHRISTIAN, If Middescx the
Senate adjourned to meet Monday next at O'clock
A. NJ.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

IIiL WEsr.-The Cincinnati Enquirer OF recent date,
has au editorial upon "Who it is that wish the war to
60 on" from which we make an extract:
Dr. Samuel johnson must have written under pro.
phetic Inspiration when he defended the British Minis
try, in l77 for going to with Spain about the
Falkland Islands for he describes in his graphic satire
the contractor Of this generation well that II
be that shared the danger enjoyed the profits said the
stern old GROWER, and after bleeding in the battle,
grew rich oy the victory he might show his gains with
out envy. But at the conclusion OF a ten years war,
how accomplished forthe death of muttudes and
the expense of Millions but by contemplating the sud-
den gOres Of paymasters and agents contractors and
commissioners, whose equipages shine like me,eors and
whose palaces rise like exhalations These are the men
who without virtue, labor hazard are growing rich
as their country is impoverished They rejoice when
obstnacy ambition adds another year slaughter or
devastation and laugh from their desks at bravery and
science while they adding figure figure and cipher
to cipher, hoping for new contract from new arma.
men and computing the profits Of siege or tempest"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
NORTHUMBERLAND VIRGINIA.

We like exceedingly the looks of things in North
western Virginia The people there following the
fashion" of the Northwestern States, and are boldly
moving against Lincoln and his desposm. Pierponts
bogus government is getting bad odor and is open
ly and severely denounced by leading and influential
men, who have heretofore not co-operated with the
South. An election to have been held OH the 18th
nst Tor delegates to Convention Of the people of the
new State; and number of antinew State candidates
for the Convention, of influence and power with the
people, were announced, and were boldly harangueing
the sorereigns at different points In Wheeling, few
days before the election, see by late number of
the Black Republican nellgencer of that city, which
has been kindly furnished by intelligent lady
friend large meeting held 1T the Court House,
which addressed by Mr. Richardson, a
candidate the anti-new State platform
| and by the Honorable Sherrard Clemens, who
took the same position The meeting was not only
large one but was enthusiastic and the utterances OF
the speakers were warmly appauded The Black Re-
publican paper which gives this most gratifying n
tegence tries break the force of these popular dem
onstraons but it is evidently mo co." Referring TO
Mr. Richardson's speech, says: she spoke Of the
authorized suspension of the hbeds corpHsthc worth
lcssness of green.backs aud the black tide Of tyranny
that sweeping over the country. All this very
ingenously nterspesed with frequent illusions to Abo
ltion which received by the audience with demon
STATIONS of great Joy. He concluded by urging upon
the people the great importance of their at once assert
ing their manhood" &c. Good for Mr.. Richardson =
the of the capitol of the pretended, bogus,
counterfeit State
Speaking of Mr. Clemens effort at this meeting,
this Black Republican editor says: "He greet
ed with applause lie belched forth such viddicve
TRADE of abuse against the restored Government and
the proposed State have never beard equaed
He said he had had paddock on his mouth, aud mana
ccs on his wrists and hackles his legs and he tore
them of and stood up like defiant freeman. He gave
detailed account of the manner in which the usurpcd
Government and the State movement inaugi-
rated aud the temptations which he had encountered in
his efforts to keep his hands clear of the business He
pitched into Governor Perpont, Auditor Crane Senator
Wiley, Gen. Wheat A. b. Caldwell aud all their prnci-
Piles and practices"
''Mr Clemens announced himself as a Butternut, aud
said that although he had been under cloud somewhat
for long period, he had always been unaterably OPP
posed to the division of Virginia"
Andrew Wilson President of the meeting and j.
Boone Mcclure acted as Secretary.-ROckiHgham Reg
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

that event nothing more need be said But if this be
not the case there is one point of very grave consider
alton which has been too much overlooked If Rich
mond is ever TAKEN it will not be by force, but by star
vation wise forecast should attend to and provide
for this contingency. Instead Of wasting anything,
everything that will support life should be carefully hus
banded. A superAusus or unnecessary horse or man
should not be permitted to abide in the city.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
HOUSE OF DELEG ATES.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Duncan
The House received its bill from the Senate auhoriz
ing duciares to invest funds in certain cases. with
rious amendments. The amendments were discussed
until the hour for the resumption Of the order of the
day, which was the Tax BILL when the latter was taken
up and proceeded with.
The consideration of the bill was completed, and it
was ordered to its engrossment.
Then House then adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

Z. lsaacs, of Macon. GEORGIA issues an anneaI 70 bs
eompariOt the Israe,ies to rally to the defence Of
Savannah. ~ WV N''"'N ~
Charles Dance, author Of the weltknown play of
"Thc Morning Cal" died in England On the 9Th of Jan
uary
Lieut. Col. W. Ii. McCorkle, of the 18th REGIMENT 6
O. Volunteers, has resigned his commission on account
Of ill-health.
The British iron steam propeller Thistle now ashore
on Sulvans Island, sold at Charleston on Monday
for $780, 900 cash.
The Convention of rebel sympathzers" at Frankfort,
Ky, on the 18th Of February. broken up by Yam.
kee Colonel according to accounts in the Northern pa.
pers.
Mr.. John Lockhart a respectable citizen, residing
near Hlsboro, N. c., brutally murdered recently,
by three negroes.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
NELSON COUNTY, Va, Feb. 9lst, 1863.

To he Editor Of he wig:
Our elections for Legislators viii May next and feel
log an interest in the natter take this opportunity suggest
Ing WM w. HARRIS Esq., suitable person represent
County of Nelson lie identified with the Of people,
and will doubtless make of the efficient
The County being aarge farmer whose be par
aOuiafy GUARDED In these times. ROcKFIsH.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

SUSFLowER yields one hundred and forty bushels per
acre. and each bushe gallon of good OIL Its leaves
furnish proyender; its seeds food for poultry and hogs
II thrves on poor soils.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

The sale of the Yankee horses les and harness cap
tured near Romney, last Monday was week. by OaPsn
AeNeil took place in IIarrssonbnrg on wednesday Inc
sale was well attended and the property Drought gooa
prices Thesecaptures by Capt Mcneil come IN hrs.rre
as our people needing more horses ana harness inc
divided among the members of the company leaves to
each man little over $780, OF this sum the horses
and mules brought $4,000 the pistols $1,000 and the
harness SO, Rockingham Register
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

David DOnnan, Esq, well-known citizen of Peters.
burg, Va, died on Friday last
The Rockingham Register thinks that important army
movements in the Valley Of Virginia are about to occur
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
THE FrsrIcurr Brrwrrs HUNTER AND Fosrra.-The

The FIsrrcUrr Between HUNTER AND FosrER.-The
charleston Mercury Of Thursday last says:
~ We have some late and trustworthy tidngs from
Beaufort which fully confirm the news heretofore pub.
lished, Of personal difficulty having occurred between
Major Generals Hunter and Foster The quarrel related
70 precedence IN rank and concluded by Gen. Foster
informing Gen. Hunter that sooner than fight under him
he would tight against him. and, suitng the action to
the word Gen. Foster dealt Gen. Hunter blow in the
face Gen. Hunter was not slow to assert HE heas.
rent rights and replied by striking Gen Foster on he
head with billet of wood, drawing blood profuselv.~
Before hostes could be resumed the combatants were
separated. Foster, after ordering the debarkaon of
his division on st. Helena Island left for Washington
to have his position defined. Meanwhile it is currently
reported Beaufort that Hunter will try Genesis Point
and Caustens Bluff preliminary steps to the attack
on Savannah and at the same time march against the
railroad at Pocotago; and thus, If successful get the
inside track from his rival The attack on these points
1t was thought would take place about the LIST of March
50 that we may hear stirring 10 a. few days
from the coast Of course, every 'ad in grey" is per-
lgcy delighted At the prospect Of getting India rubber
boots &C., &c.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
IONDAY MORNING, MARCH q, 1858.
To CORRESPONDENTS

~ Lssrs busiasss mast De addressed 70 "a ~Edtor
of As Wig"
Artclss tcrsR bota sides Of s paper tVU not De puo
iSAed Thts rule Of long dndiRg Oghf % Do kROCn %
al and 0i On no eaSs Dc departed rom obituary "oe''
escssdi0 rss hass charged for udrertiSenents
~ EaeaAAOt undertake % TSsrR rejected e0D'Ha"H$ca-
1lOnS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02

CITY BATTALION.-Having been author
" lied 70 raise Company, TO be attached Major ELLIoTTs
CITY BATTALION 2h Va invite the attention OF Conscpts
and others to this opportunity Of joining good company for
special duty In and around Richmond MEN OF ALL AGES
RECEIVED The duties Of this Battalion confined within the
limits OF the Corporation Of Richmond
so DOLLARS BOUNTY, AND GOOD CLOTHING.
Quarters and raons furnished from day enlistment Apply
al once in person or by letter at Appomsox O. H., Va
J. W. LAWSON,
mh2-2w Capt. and Recruiting 0fhcer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
Mr.. PERKINS offered the following, which

Mr.. PERhlNS offered the following, which was agreed
to:
Resolred That the President he requested to furnish
Congress with such portions Of the correspondence be-
tween the State Department and our Commissioners
abroad be communicated without detriment to the
public interest
On motion of Mr.. JONES, the House went into secret
session.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-02
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.

The following resolutions of inquiry referred to
the appropriate committees:
BY Mr.. READ, of Ky.,-Of so amending the rules
that motions to reconsider may take precedence over
any special ORDER and allow any member to call up
such motions whenever his State is called.
By Mr.. CONRAD, of La.,-Of increasing the pay of
Medical officers of the army on duty in the field
BY Mr.. PERKINS, Of La.,-0f so amending the laws
to permit the Surgeon General to direct the e1pend
ture of any surplus funds hand in the hospitals for
such articles he may desire, required for the sick aud
wounded Of the army.
Evening star., 1863-05-11
FROM THE saSSE dAHD

1. S. SCK23 sE C;EUli DE LRuS, NGru- Yard,
" ssdsaGtan, May 9, ie6s.-Edttorcf cf the Sta,-Sir.
Having arrived this -noTni-.g from est Branch,
Oh the Mans rnond river, and having seen the
accounts o. several CCrresp spondents Of the cap
ture Of Il fiye-gun rattery and 2Ga nrisvnc RS on
said river, and having heer . participant ana
III eyewitness of the affair, Touid ike 10 sc
fair play in the mater, as I'll accounts hereto
tore gwen are incorrect. IT is true ths troops
engas ed in slorrnlnE the battery were part or
the >lh Ecnuect.cu. ard S"til New YER but
I:ndsr the -coser Ct cgr guabcats and four i1 "
tigers -Isrn Sbr U. :. steamer Stepping StvupS,
manned by nlue Jackets from sad vessel am.
III charge OF !.ieut LamsoI, OF the Minn.s sta,
a spirited officer, young IN Years but cid il.
strategy. l. was This o!iiccr who planned the
whole aiftlil, not "Geu. Getty AS has been
stated.
The .sCoaur Us Leon has come here 10 get
repaired, as ali Of her steering apparatus is
disabled; wa ran pc-st the battery a few DAYS
tsfole II " as taken ana received four siiots rs
foiin"s one passing through our pilot house.
killing orr riiot anu making il way through
tao -s.ests cl bc.ler-iT,n, also CARRYING away
oar Hh2ei: one entered our L, II forward, ana
exploding IL the forepeak and setting Us on
IRE, apo Two others struck our hoats. and car
TY:z:c array the boat falls. Gree: pra.se is due
ActIhg L,.sIgn ". G Morris f.,r nay:sat;ng the
Sass-i after cur pilot was killed; also ~ Act
ing Third Assistant Engineer "iiycn:' ant
&c-4ng Masters Mate "Jenes'' for eXtlncuish-
InG he t,rs II the 1orcp.ak under q CALLING fire
"a FcC,'i On ssinhS o. Tly9T.
Wo3ia also say tha. the coiored port OF our
Grey. could not be found during ali this time,
having stowed then,sel yes away aude. tho
snafr ana otrer places, where shots could do
them no harm.
Since The above took place she gunboats ST.
ienced another battery oftuo guns. Tho Nan
saIacnd river, :, present, il all clear OF rebel
batteries and sharl shooter, and steamers arc
running 10 Suffolk as usual.
The following Is 6 list Of The officers Of this
vessel: 6. III. Brown, Acting Master ccl.u.and-
ing; ". G.. Morris, Acting Ems;ueor; Hugh
Jones, Master's Mate; j. DEXTER, I'd Assistant
Engineer: Jas. Flynn, Sd Assistant Eng:ueer
yours, truly, GUSBoAT.