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Liant. Gen. Pamberton.

The public were never able to account for the sal
tant promotion by which Col PembertOn,sC. s.. A. lex
Lieut. U s. ~ became withOOt trial or experience aud
without the possession of unusual abilities that were
ever heard Of Lieutenant General, commanding the
Department Of the Mississippi His management of af-
fairs in that quarter and especially the failure to keep
the enemy out of the Capital Of Mississippi has net elr'
eidated the mystery. When the pinch came, another
General of tried and known ability, was sent there, bit
ras too late II Pemberton waSnot competent for the
duties assigned him why he sent there, aud why SO
ong retained-and Z it was intended to relieve him
whenthe crisis came, why the relief withheld until it
could not avail? The telegraph tells us that Punder-
ing and destruction Jackson amounted to from five to
ten million Of dollars. Was it worth so much. to any
body that Gen. Pemberton should have been promoted
OYER so many officers of experience and ability "The
Government may feel very easy the subject but che
ignorant public must be allowed to have its doubts.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
ELECTION OF GOVERNOR.

To the Editor Of the Wig:
The views Of your correspondent, Reformed Parti-
san might have been strengthened by adverng to the
fact that in addition to the Attorney General and Score
tary o.Stae snd, perhaps, the Lieutenant Governor,
the offices in The basement Of the Capital superinten
dency Of the Penentiary, &C., -aTe all or nearly ali,
filed BY members of what ts Democratic par;y.<
In addition, rs Quondam Democrats are runnisg for
Congress in al the Districts except the Aibemae and
former Wings in very few Of the Districts il is evident
that even though they give up the GOvenOrshp they
will still have the lions share in both State and Conted
crate Offices Uuder thess circumstances it would be
equally ilber and unjust for those who have so long
held the GoyenoFshp to persist in filling it again with
one Of their number Col HUBBARD right in the ground
originally taken by him. that the next Governor should
be of those who have been long excluded from civic
honor This is necessary, to satisfy everybody that tue
days of party prejudice aud prescription ended, and
that there is really entente eordials among old poi
cal antagonist As Col Fiournoy is, to say the least
the equal of any gentleman named in all the requisites
or. the post and as believe he is the strongest
before toe people hope there may be general
centration on him. YIRGlHIAS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
GOV 9RNnR,S ELNCrI0N.

10 Tax FslENDs or Col. auSFosD STATE
This efot aas been ndnstouy produces the impress
sion h4 O0i munJfd aAsn attic srens candidate for
the GoveFnHshP 10 oovi Auch impressoI f wins
extracts iroGi editorial OF ENQUIRER Of the Isl Of
Nay are alp nded, VITA The
genee r0n e army well me counties mas Trev
ened the cynhdeee iet BY friends mould that h. will
be clicked lac next governor 81 this wealth
Ex-Aets from the Richmond Enqufer1
We nave aNoTed ourseTts the lends orge Wv,h
Munoru Or the Office Of Governor, believe
anu SER ices othe safe justly en1e him ofs
because he is woEty of Iom h talents character
o. te Tesonrees OF The State it, wants,
lv insitalos, lis menAnd Because has honS ana
athea aLd viii ~ork ~ he heretofore done fathS
pronOte NE beat interests aud psopIh 49,
Reaeei Independence and OF the VIC
we nave see1 he lvttcs OI MS Strength the
m The army, aAd we hesitts uOt say his chanes ~
Iess Al Is tae IL ~ thar tast on a.
IAle Ia u held has AoOvs % the
loJce, has exhibited large number letters from 49,, FL,
hnaenA men In the Conr.ona ALA Ia nearly Emsori -, az
nos Shn eur nes not only promising
PNr Qua giving the most fsVOrSO And gratifying evidence 81
feeling OF the people II IL proper violate iha sn ~
p@s Sef sspondence Could give the OF 0enlI.
hS1 holend position, OF iulity wiz - "
ing hin on and wishing for I eyfeencss Hd
tons. ~ s.e"eu eAer-
say We have seen the LETTERS We know the uspesd
Ing lnnuenA Eeaeus mea NJ all parties We have sssn ~,
OF gen'et4e1 equally highoneo ardent sbo bavS rIn
Ieeu 20 say pasoAay tnat they inter giving n eif unnpsssd
support hsaosrs Of GsnGl Assembly ~ bob h.
Sours loimer me.noerS Of the Legislature comuonves1
tpheyS seiln com Dsonsrs OF revenue usss ~ tha
le4e ana onsces 10 the from gene down prv.te ti
ttoA 10 every Walk OF e pTfvates In the CT -
would not afdenily EeAlonsly promise 70 ~ r -
bhen sn once unless he lid himself worthy Of their nm
In tue lar Ensge. ths, worthy pre-
sft we say 70 all Col Numerals ff.uds 6e sTis ars
OgA ana 0T7ghteRfhg" Those fear hIs me-,
asnpt y make Of his thsy win dad on he dsy
my1o-dlt&c2E
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
IL Cnrrv. of Alabama.

We have seen a private le;tes from this gentleman,
written from bis home, after arriving there from this
city since the adjournment Of Congress. The writer in
edsntaly mentions the fact that in that part of Ala
bsma though which the Feder cavalry recently passed
IS they we're making for Rome, Ca the inhabitants,
without regard to age or condition, sprang to arms,
one man. and aided in the capture of the insOlen Van
das who had come 70 desoate their land This is quite
suggestive, as showing how effective imp.ovised Organi
cations are for local defence Ne. Curry, in tbs
nectoD, pays glowing tribute to The sturdy and deter
mined patriotism Of bis constituents
We win here take occasion to remark that this patri
oc people have emineotly worthy representative in
Mr.. Curry. He is a representative of whom any eou-
stusney might well be proud. In his character legi
IA.or he rises 70 the dignity Of statesman asd main
tans the position with eOmmlnding ability. He scorns
and dstests the vulgar, goveling arts Of the dema.
gogue; he despises the petty expedients Of the mere
time serving politician. lie Is ripe scholar man o.
extensive aud varied learning pohshed gentleman
pious, exemplary Christian. These qualities rarely so
happily combined in any one man, ,usay give to Mr..
Curry large influence At the Confederate Capital not
only in the bah Of Congress- but a social gentleman.
A gifted Orator-nOt only brilliant but solid
be never fails to command the undivided attention Of
the House when engages in debate Bat he
distinguished in public discussion than be is indefata
Die as practical working man in committees and else
vhse % preparing and maturing business for presenta
ion % the House.
For such reasons As these, it may be said that the
people so handsomely eompmented in the letter refer
red TO above have acted wisely in committing their
interests in Congress to the charge Of Mr.. Curry.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
ms PgrERHoFr AYYAIR.

THg PETERHoFF AFFAIR
In the House Of Lords on the SOth April Earl Rus
sell said Lord Lyous statad that in his answer to his
application Mr. Seward informed him that the Amer
can Government had determined MOTTO release the Pc
,erbO and her cargo but to send them before prize
court The mails would be forwarded to their destins
don Mr. Seward stated that in every similar case the
same couise would Sc pursued until some agreement
was arrived at on the subject The law of nations did
not appear TO have any precise rule With regard the
practice of sending mails by private Ships therefore,
ne was an1ions 70 communicate with Her MGesty's
Government on the subject.
- VIEWS OF THE LoNDoS rNEs AND POSI-
The London Times editorially recommends the Amer
cans If they be advised, to learn from history
that England and other nations have given Hp without
hsi ans, the worse for il. England has been quite as
nropd As the Uated Stases and has found the latter
apte rs useful since they ceased to be her own An
INST men have concluded that the States have right 20
n mdepsnd mt aud 1t was best they should be 20 -
be infereice cannot escape that the Feder win one
day come 10 the conclusion with regard to the
Southern States.
The Times applauds the courage exhibited on both
ides and saws the Federss ought admire the gaan-
,ry III the Southeraers Who' have shown themselves
worthy 20 besons Of reemen aud capable of sefsoy.
rnment and neg worthy of being attached to in
a cordial and friendly alliance.
THE Morning Fost deplores the Farlike braYado Of
The Americans against England; contends there is no
ground for war between the two. countries and does
not believe in rs probability.
RE POLISH STRUGGLE ToR NDEPENDExcE.
Il Is stated that Russia viii address memorandum to
,he Powers upon Poland, stating the concessions made
md the causes Of their continual insurrecons The
poles will publish counter memorandum.
The fine weather increases the number Of insurgents
hnt viii enable the Russans to employ their artillery
There are $50 bands in Poland alone, from 200 10
500 STRONG others only from 90 TO 90. Many bands
Ia Of which nothing is known.
The WARSAW Journal confirms the news that 500
Russians had been defeated and forced to seek refuge
N Prssan territory Three corps Of infantry had been
entirely defeated BY the insurgents near Koszycc. The
Insurgents are said to have been defeated at OsvoEo
ana 70 have taken 1000 prisoners.
Count John Dzainsk, Of the Prussian Cabinet join
ed the insurgents near Ksliseh
The Loud.n Herslds Paris correspondence saws the
conviction grows stronger thar the avoidance Of " r
with Russia rests no longer with England and France,
but with Russia =. 4
MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPH.
hs Rua.ians vsre defeated by 5000 Circassians and
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LATEST FROM MISsIsSIPPI

MOBILE, May l9.-The Register aud Advertisers
special reporter at Jackson in dated yester.
day says The Federas sent in Gag OF truce this even
ing for the principal surgeon left in charge of the wound
ed. The officer in charge Of the flag states that in
Saturdays fight they lost six hundred men, took six.
teen guns, and that troops fell back across Big
destroying the bridge. They advanced eight miles
NORTH ami thsmornng found Johnston in line of battle
According to our adVces, artillery was lost, aud
the bridge WAS not burnt Our force OF 1000 men
fought army corps of $4,000 sustained themselves
and fell back at night to their eutrenchmens The Rss
was heavy, and the battle severe and indecizve The
Yankees on the way to interrupt communications
RumOrs good and bad are plenty.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
TO THE VOTERS OF PITTsYLVANIA


COUNTY vA-At the solicitation Of usny iends hereby
nounce myseK candidate tbs Of tho arny
OF PttsyvanA the slate My duties In the field at the
time Of Importance by feIson OF the Spring
pagn which has already der impossible for
appear the people person du'ing the there
fore ny claims unbiased people with the hope that
my Ia the county ant couRtTy during
the present struggle will en el,ms upon their SUI
sges While The q duty will dot permit be At home
this and the election deem Il duty 70 express, 10
extent the principles by hich elected, will be
erned.
Our country now the midst Of great for Indepen
dence eopscioss e the vast responsibility that would
dyove upon elected important pos e. his time.
Nv best Will be devoted 10 the best OF supplying
With food clothing gallant army In the Ad WITH the
least possible injury the people, vhcH only be eeed by
lust proper Of distribution OF the Of
whole country Our amply sufficient 70 continue
In present army provided the proper System Of dsr
Of the supplies and the means Of obtaining the be
adopted.
large portion Of the State Of Virginia being at his time
der the control ercess vsnA the increased
consequently imposed upon the aiming portion demand
legislation will he OBJECT 10 favor such action will best
enable the people TO NEE. this demand.
Lending hearty cooperation 70 the General Government Ia
everything relates herance Of cause and with
an energetic population home Ship Of State VIII ride the
storm Of triumph and the present struggle be hrcughto
speedy aud honorable close. r .
Should the people call this position, win best e.
forts to discharge the duties Of the Office IN scerpt
able 10 the people II elected will continue during
the present struggle where the post Of duty calls
April goth, 1854 D. v. DICKINSON.
Tsp gT-2M.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
GLOUCESTER COUNTY.-We are re.
ouestsd 70 WARNER T. JONES d candidate
election 10 the House Of Delegates
TO THE SOLDIERS AND REFI
TO THE VOTERS OF The SECOND

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF VIRGiNIA.-Apar from Q
reluctance enter temporarily sphere political s
have delayed the various calls which have ben
kindly made become candidate for Congress from
Norfolk Die ict IN the earnest hope that tns he'd
statesman and ps1c soldier Gen uenry Wise, might YET
be Induced TO upY thai position Before tee district.
In the positive decenso Of cei wise whom had fei
that voice Of the people would smonousy and with
greater Will unite than else brouzh 70 the
determination t. place myself at this late hour before the
Of the district q candidate for their sudfag.s
The best energies Of the better part RI nsnord have
been given the for the development OF tina trade Of
No and the improvement CT the country Elected BY
prosperity. 49,.
have lost ny devotion that interest TIE sepa-
ration Fh the unfortunate Of imposed
sOlciu the pres nj ndu and future
hose who eed for the While and cam
despyregre the th people much
nation Of their Representative IA me ocnrsssg conede
council which, with the pespes. q before
ney to Of more than ext may mo-
emineny n - commsrci development Of Vs uias only
sea port Norfolk.
The hope have ioug INDUCED and the eIet Of my
past years Aborbe esb isfmen Of direct t II Nor
10 khas guarantee Of suscefs in the DIAL triumph Of
csuse, and which unblpd leao1 A'one can dsfest.
Ny Incorporating d7ntity with that OBJECT and tbs inter-
Of that locally whose material centre conSt the oun.
tain from which Is t. re hereafter derives whateve Gritty
the counties OF The district enjo beyond the s.one In
duces to place myself Ia this card acandcse for Con-
gress. WILLIAM hABoNk
II TIE fELD May 1ith 1863. ihyl6-lot
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West Point.

The Yankees at West point hiding in the pine
tbiskets aud making believe they have gone away -
This is game which soldiers far less esnung than Yam
KEGS are won't to Practice and the marvel IS that the
Condolences should be tscked BY it. But nothing can
care thSscrsduIty Of authorities who never dream :
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Gks 8ifbnunS daBis.
MORNING, NAY 30, lsos.
20 rOgRRsPONDENTs.

d. q 90 R5tJn -. -
49,. f9ss o. Boss stdss a a. paper tcH not p Pao-
r-isF 80 n re eT loag SfdndfHg 0ugN % % taO %
~ sa 1giV n 10 eaas &c departed rc1 Obituary nocss
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- Esrcss03 sdsriatS % rssara resostd ocusaseeo-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

COL. WICKHAM-a candidate for Con,
s. from the Third Congressional Dsctm.y be assured VI
hearty sappO by Democrats AMI whG 10 The county Of
Esno We ike tue MAJ who practices what be profs
ssb native tvgnis determined To- unite Win hsr
sisters Of h South he buckled On lis NOR ana 20 40
In defence Of Southern rights and well nt mas ne
borueSs pa great rugge scsI worm anu
Tomt what enfeebed om exposure, We wsn 70 use nun 'o ~
Ief hs on the Goor f Congress he viii remember cur sons
ard in the aed whose to and hArdshps nc
well how 10 appreciate, ux,or Hut
nv 70 az S'iO" -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
CAMr DETwEES LIVINGSTON AND BROWNSVILLE, J
May ISGh, 1868, (

May ISsh, 1868.
General s, CoOpa:
Lieut. Gen. Pembsrton was attacked by. the enemy on
the morning OF the 18th inst, near Edwards Depot,
and alter Line hours lighting, compelled TO fail
BACK 0enlnd the Big Black J. L. JOHNSTON,
General Coming
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DIED.
OBITUARY..

AZ kossSood hoksnt the s nss ELLA and
CHARLES Ala 5aIy H. Alexan 80
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

Please announce in your paper, in reply to
communications without regard political dnclons that
candidate to represent the county u Noa 10 the nert
Virginia Ii gislsture.
mye-de WILLIAM W. HARRIS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

WE ARE, AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
that THOS. H. CAMPBELL, ESQ Is candidate for
the Juegsship In the sscoRd Ceat judicial Dt Of
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20
PROM EUROPE.

We subjOn several paragraphs Of Transatlantic
news omitted from fredericksburg news letter for
want of room
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

JOHN LETCHER is condidstesfor Con-
oaEs In the Eleventh Congressional District.
ap2S-tde
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

The prospect for heavy crop of fruit rye and wheat
in Northeast Georgia never SO promising and the
most extensive crops Of corn and potatoes planted
Mrs. Thomas Gibson, of Warren county, Ga, has
made and is making good sewing silk She has now
$4,000 worms and expects to produce Eve hundred
SIX IDS Of silk.
Selma, Alabama, is being put in state of defence
by the armng Of citizens aud operatives in Government
employ.
The Round Mountain Iron Works lately destroyed BY
the Ysnkses, Is being rapidly REBUILT !.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

We are authorized to- announce ID. g. De
JARNETTE candidate for reelection foo the Eighth Districts
composed Of the cuntis Of Caroline, Spot yana Lsuxa,
Orange Madison Cupepe Greene Stafford and King George.
my15-dlca 8II
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

THE W0RKINGhiEN of Richmond should
vote for these whe WI Iroecs their interests Rally thea sud
support RICHARD p WALKER the Of Delegates. The
election takes place 18th this month sse that you have
the right nsrae'on yout tleksi. my 90-lts
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN IS A CANDI-
for the State Senate tbs District composed Of The counties
OF RockbridTe, Bsth Highland myi6-iOt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

- We are, authorized to announce WILLIAM
W. oARRAwAY ia Of Pncets Anne candidate for reesc.
don theeeaate Of Virginia. from toe Dsict composed Of TIE
my@-Str
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

MAI. WILLIAM H. STEWART, of Nor
folk county wiz be supported Fest "a the next House Of Dell
egates ronthe county a folk and Portsmouth city,
myS0-as Bv VOlUrTEBRs AND R FUGEE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

WE are authorized to announce Major
w CHARLRs B. BALL 9 candidate FOR reel eioa 10
the Senate Of vi gia, from the Loudoun District. ST
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

CULPEPER.-We are authorized TO an.
nounce Major JAMES w. GREEN IS Candidate 70 represent
county OF Cupeper In the Houre Of Delegates.
my6-d2aHdkctde
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

CAPT. ALEXANDER COKE is a Candidate
the next House Of Delegates from Anne county Hs
friends army elsewhere Bpprtte bis services In the
aeld worth man, and his fitness for ks post TO
elect him. lmyl4-Ttsl hlsr Vofk1s.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-20

FOR STATE sENEfE.-JAMEs II. CARSON
Candidate Senate he
posed Of the counties Of Frederick, Clarke and Wssu.
ny6-ta5thmI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-31

of 70 or so. The relief is doled out to them
as if they were common paupers-the clothes
contributed to them are stamped as "lent, +"
so that they cannot sell or pawn them They
are beginning to hold meetings, and express
themselves strongly upon their grievances.
Mr.. Golden told the government the other
day in the house of commons that much hard
er times were coming to them than they ex-
pected. l think he is right.
The condition of England does not seem to
me at any time hopeful one 1t is pleasant
enough for the aristocracy- the upper and
wealthy class, who number 100000 These
have ample and assured incomes, and no ne
cessity for labor or exertion They have
only to govern the nation with whatever wis
dom they may happen to have and amuse
themselves. The great middle class of mer-
chants, professional men, clerks, &C., are
also tolerably well off. OF these there are
no less than 100000, with incomes aver
aging $3.50 year for each family, or
$3.50 a head. Were the nation COM
posed only of these ten millions, it would be
very comfortable one. But now we come
to lower stratum, the great laboring class of
operatives, mechanics, and agricultural labor
ers, who have no property, and are dependent
upon their daily work for daily bread They
best of times, do not average more than 81 a
week, and this in country where provisions
are much dearer than in America, and where
the taxes amount to nearly S400,000,000 per
annum. The wages of agricultural laborers
are 10 shillings week, on which whole fam
lily must live, and if lost time is reckoned,
they probably do not average SO so week.
Even some of the employees of the govern
ment are very poorly paid. Letter carriers
have from So rs to So week. Policemen
have S. week. The better classes of me-
chanics get Sc week, and very few, in
branches requiring special skill or involving
special hardship, get as high as $40 or $l2 a
week. These, however, are few and far be-
tween. The average income of the eighteen
millions OF the working people of the. United
hngdomi is three shillings, say 80 cents a head
per week, and for this they must get rent,
clothing, food, and whatever luXuries they are
able to enjoy. Below this class, which is al
ways on the verge of pauperism, and great
portion of which can look forward to no end
but the poor house, there is the class of actual
paupers, which is the same in number as that
OF the aristocracy-l,0 200, 000-now somewhat
larger, by reason of the cotton famine.
Americans have no proper appreciation OF
their own advantages, in having a boundless
territory, fertile soil, and an independent
people. And it is no wonder that the govern
ing classes in England, which are the aristoc-
racy and about half the middle class, are afraid
of giving political power to the lower classes
What would become of England were suf-
frage extended to her laboring population OF
eighteen millions? How long would they
pay a revenue of three or four hundred mil
lions OF dollars every year for the support Of
million Of mobiles and landlords?