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navalrv.

Events Of last week have produced an unfavorable
impression on the public mind to the efficiency of
cavalry. To be sure, there a amentable want Of
head at headquarters in this ctYwhch for the time
being. seemed turned into hind quarers-but notwith-
standing there was great deal Of horseback exercise
to very little purpose.
Excuses and good excuses will be given for this. OF
eourse Good excuses have been given for every piece
Of folly and erectOn of duty that has occurred since
the war began A first rate excuse was forthcoming
when the Merrimac blown up. Indeed, from the
foundation of the world to the present hour crime
so mOusrOus has happened that good excuse cOuldn not
be given for it
The fact remains in spite Of all apologies that the
eromy came within few miles of this city, along
k Urey, stealing horses and negroes spent entire
d. within two hours march of the suburbs and then
lie their escape with scarcely single shot from our
cavalry. Meanwhile if the morning reporters are to be
credited sturdy fellows in jack boots were rObbing eiti-
zens at the York River depot
Blu. rot in this vicinity only have our cavalry been
derect. The late raid of the enemy in Mississippi the
reported escape Of Stoueman from Louisa without the
loss of man, the alleged neficency of the cavalry on
the Backwater and he lower RappahannOck, all show
that the screws are loose in many places.
If our authorities have any frmness or any common
sense remaining they will make short and quick work
OF these horse-ridng incapabes. They will dismOunt
at every man. everywhere who is not to be trust
cd They will dismoun too, the numberess cavalry
men nho do not take Of their horses, and who
wander about the country in of our forces on four
footed skeletons They viii put these worthless fellows
into inntry regiments and fill their places with those
who viii fight and at the came time take care of their
borses We have had quite enough foOlery in regard
cavalry. Hundreds, if not thousands Of them, known
be worthless have been tolerated for two years and
o no conceivable reason. The mass Of our cavalry is
all that could be asked the inefficient should be atOnce
weeded out to the last man. whether officer private
and their places filed with men of some account
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
Mail CONTRACTORS.

We hear from good authority, that in some of the
rural districts Contractors have ceased to carry the
mail, simply because forage is hgh'priced COntrac-
tors have the unblushing eontery to tell the people
this to their faces and no remedy applied to the mon
srous evil The widow whose only son is in the army;
the poor wife, whose husband is there and the orphan
daughler, who trembIngly awaits each mail to hear
from her brother in the ranks cndurelong months
OF terrible suspense because orsOot the Contractor Is
unwilling to pay for hOrsefeed This is outrageous 1t
must be remembered that mail. Contractors exempt
by law from military duty; aud fancy the rascals
who wont carry the mail when fodder is high, uxuIiat
ing ia idleness and revealing in Mr.. Reagan's money,
paid down for services not rendered Letters from the
army are priceless beyond rubes. The wretch who
fuses to deliver them, after being exempted and paid
for so doing, is deserving of the worst punishment
known TO the law. Delinquent Contractors in remote
country districts are hereby warned that the full power
Of toe press will be brought to bear against them They
viii be ferreted out and their delinquences punished
Let them amend their ways in time, else they will
be in the army before they know Il.
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Frnm Charlottesville.

gentleman Of this city, Of military experience and
cool clear judgment Who spent the greater part OF last
week on the battle field of Charlottesville, gives US tie
following information, which may be depended on as
beng as nearly accurate as can be obtained in the alb
senee Of official reports. Our loss in killed, wounded
and missing, he puts at 10 600, Of whom about 1900
we're taken prisoners and Of the remainder unusual
ly large per cent wounded He IS confident these fig
ures will cover our loss. That Of the enemy he es-
mates at 10000, including from 5000 to 10000 prison
ers not counting the wounded who fe into our hands
He could not hear certainly Of than twenty
pieces Of artillery captured; and lost eight pieces
six Of the Washington Artillery, and two Of Capt Par
ker's battery from this city. The number Of small
arms captured by Us immense, greater Inform
ant thinks than in any former battle. The field was
Dsrewn with knapsaek blankets and clothing and with
ali the evidences Of complete rout The fighting Of
our men was superb, and Gen. Lee is understood to
have been particularly pleased with the part borne in s
By the artillery, which exhibited decided improve
meut both in practice and ammuniton-the latter being
in part due to the recent invention Of our toEnsman
Charles MeEvoy. The artillery frequently up in
front with the skirmisbers. The spirits Of our men
snee ths ight are at the highest pitch Of exuation
and their enthusiasm for their great commander bound
less One circumstance oRly threw a shade over the
army the precarous condition Of the heroic Jackson
The sOcitude on this profound AID univer
SAL Great praise awarded Gen. Stuart for the mas
tsry manner in which he hsnded Jacksons corps after
the fall of that renowned leader Theretaking of Maryes
Hill by Early considered Of tire most brilliant
achievements Of the Il was an affair Of infantry
and called out the finest display Of courage and dash in
the troops engaged in it, But, indeed the whole army
officers and men behaved so well that discrimination is
uDius. Some had the good fortune to have better OBJ
portunes Cor distinction than other but none anched
from any drty or peril. Our informant heard of no
solitary case Of bad eOnduct-nO Sinking haltng
no Struggling. Il vas brave, mauful, thorough work
throughout and BY AL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
CASUALTIES AMONG OFFICERS IN THE BATTLES
ON TIE RAPPAHANNOCK.

We have been furnished wththe following partial list
of Confederate officers killed and wounded in the late
battles on the Rappahannock. The names of several
have been heretofore published;
KLLED-Brig. Gen. Paxton; Capt. Boswell Chief
Engs Jacksons corps; Col Thos. s. Garnett, 4Sth Va
Col A. Perrin, Orr's Rifles; Col F. Mallory, 55th Va
Col Mcdowell 54th n c.; Lt-Col. Walker, 10th Va;
Major Slower, do; Major Legget 10th La; Major D.
W. McKim, A. A. G.. (Trimbe's Div.;) Capt. Samuel
Crawley, 10th Va; Capt Forbes 9th Va Cavalry Capt
BOYD 18th S. O.; Capt Haskell Capt. Hoffman Capt
sheldon LIST S c.; Capt Cuthbert ends c. Severely;
Capt sydnor, 10th Va; 1t W. Newton, do; 1t Nc
Laughln, lst s. C; 1t Cothran, do; 1t Debose, do;
1t. Powers, 18th La
Observation-Disclosures. Jackson Maj.-Gen. A. P.
Hill Brig. Gems. Nichols, MCGOWAN, and HOke; Colonel
Crutch6eld, Chief Arty, Jacksons corps Col Edmond
son, 9th Va; Col E. 7. II. Warren, 10Th Va Col. T.
v Williams, STth Va; Col. Mcdowell, LIST n. c. Col.
o. &. Edwards, 18th S. G; Lt-CoL Walton Esd Va;
Major Nelgan lst La; Major Palmer, A. A. G., (Gen.
Hilssstanl; Major Miller, 1st s. G. Rifles.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
GENERAL WILLIAM MAHONE.

Mssrs Editors: We much gritnsd 70 notice IN the
press OF the 18th u announcement which cannot fan
paiions We reert1 the pressing solicitation extended 70 al
Wm. Mahoue accept the nomlnaton candidate FOR
gressin the approaching election II would be supenqous 70
dus In the su ffory expresons Concerning General beho
His ne slower OF strength wherever known, and h
wherever worth In the hsrom In the
;tciaied vieTed citizen In peaceful tines he
practical illustration Of eve'y virtue which should ad
IL ard honorable In the walks % business,
, n and responsible stations have been LED BY HIN
s. Whatever the emergency, he never fail 70 NEE
rttuesa and 70 overcome IL Dy
Of his ofs and mind
In p ST q underwriting honesty, consistency and hbersli
have dat nguished his course. His rare acmnistEa
genius na tie theme Of favorable Comment With ell
have ee bought within thearange Of It's exercise.
HdHt rt energy qualities demanding In rep
sental the national LegatuIe by ile ug ncy OF The Tn
in whc live. In him these qualities all pply
singular bned His fidelity is attested By
faithful he has always endeed OF the important u
which again and sgan been committed 70 his keeplog
with here's blsod IT'S ABILITY has teen conspcuoufly
played pc requiring the most 70 unste intellectual
dowments cultivated developed BY CAREFUL and eonsa
study and observation. IL fd0mfdJ Gsrgy and tcH "a
better endu in umenis than he proud
ed In iron aud mss3ary work q internal mproyeaerl
Of which he has been the ve' fe-bood.
ing him place amongs. u SD ayestard best sons shou
General Malone yield tn Wishes of bis fenl e II
sid TIL qualities and ylts Iuh bis unappree ted
soldiers whom he g.l2tl % In ned iy cit
WI sc in eress comfort, eath independence he hiss
vastly cnttbuted Before his services VII equ his present
in pts he vii have completed snohsr camp ign In
field and doubtless will have added new lsres - the unfad
wreath which already ado his brow, lish the fsee Of
soldier with emotions Of honest pride be es yo "m
Mahones Bgade" And there another moderation g1
weight, VIZ: Iht Of locality which cannot be ignored ia
By the enemy and there peculiar hnesg VII
all acknowledge In representative nn2 mem quart
Let his eoastueney-scldrs SD eiiEenH deserved
butte Of aspect who has e 10 reflect hono
them, [myll-1ts1 A REFUGEE
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charges were based on his Mount Vernon speech. Mr..
Vpnandigham is at the Burnes House tonight, under
strong guard. Dayton and Montgomery county are
placed under martial law
The total loss by the confAgration at Dayton was
$4,000. The damage otherwise by the riot small
THE MONEY MARKET.
NEw YORK, May 6.-There is an uneasy feeling among
bankers and capitalists which unsetes the money
ket and somewhat checks loans to borrowers not strict
ly first class. The unsatisfactory and meagre news
furnished to the public respecting the movements and
position of the army of the Potomac induces extreme
caution on the part of money lenders and the more
prudent class OF stock operators Our foreign relations
also discussed with apprehension of complications
with France, which may cause money lenders to call
in their loans and thereby force upon the marht a
larger amount of securities than the legitimate demand
could absorb without decline in prices. The future
Of prices therefore, is uncertain under the influence OF
probable events which may shake the confd' nee Of
money lenders Gold huctuated from l54 to 81.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
BY command of Maj. Gen. HOOKER,
=. WILLIAMS. ASST Adi't Gen1

DEArH OF BIsHoP 0rEY.-The Right Reverend James
Hervey 0tey D. d. L. L. D., Bishop of the Diocese of
Tennessee, died at Memphis, in that State few weeks
since This sad intelligence viii carry profound sorrow
aud regret throughout the country, and it is truly
tional loss. The deceased a native of Bedford
county Va and has extensive family cOnnexion in this
part Of the State. He brother of late lament.
ed townsman, Capt John NJ 0ley who preceded him
to the tomb few years. lie was man of sound learn
ing ncorrupble integrity, earnest and devoted pety
aud universal benevoence As prelate, he was a firm
and consistent churchman managing the ecclesiastical
affairs Of his diocese with great discretion. As preach
or he was at plain, practical and yet glowing and
lofty in STYLE. As a christian he adorned the doctrine
Of God in al things identifying the christian life by his
great simplicity OF character, his humility, his cheerful
ness aud his thorough honesty Of word aud act. He
had been in the Episcopate quarter of century
aud at lcss after serving his Master loDg on earth
has been gathered to that house made with hands
eternal in the heavens" receive the reward of his
faithful abors. He friend and sympathizer
with the South and with all the power of his giant mind
did he uphold and battle for this struggling country
Peace to the ashes Of the honored dead-Lyehbuxg
Republican.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
GRIERsoYs RAID IN MISSISSIPPI.

correspondent of the Jackson Mississippian who
was captured by Griersons forces at Hazehurst gives
some additional particulars of the conduct and ravages
of this rowing party at that place. lie says:
The advance under Colonel Prince took the writer
prisoner Colonel Prince and all bis assured every
one that they were gentlemen men of honor; that they
would not rob citizens interfere with private proper
ty But the guard, nevertheless robbed me while was
their prisoner.
pleased their fancy and called upon the negroes and
rabbe to "help themselves to whatever they ID
please" COL Prince this wholesale robbery enact
ed in his own immediate presence, and offered no re-
monstrance. They robbed private houses-Mrs. Ev-
ans, Mr. Alvords, DR.. Gamers etc-and, by terrible
threats and by presenting cooked repeaters to ladies'
frightened them into bringing their watches, jewelry
and money they had secured Tor safety. They robbed
many plantations those of the poor well as of the
rich, of every horse and mule upon them.
They shoot every citizen they can that attempts to
escape with his watch and money on their approach
They killed, by shooting five times, the only negro
man belonging Mr.. Barlow because he refused to 60
off with them. He blowing in the field, and the
towards shot and killed him there.
Their officers that they did not order the burn
ing of the town of Hazehurst but there were FIVE of
them present when that barbarc atrocity perpera
ed-one a SLIM thin, black-bearded captain l believe
that he turned his back when he combutibes pre-
pared the nfammable liquids poured them and the
match ghtcd-for they do sometimes turn their backs
when one of them is doing any unusual crime in order
to say with good conscience Idid not see it, and
was presently
Perhaps the commander who was then present the
sleek plausible hypOcriical demagogue Prince, did not
specially order his noble captain (SalIow) to burn the
town, without turning his back when the matches
applied but he seemed very compacent, and gratfed
when the flames destroying the only means of SUBJ
sistence of many women and children--the accumua-
ton of many years of economy and toll.
When he was swearing most loudly that he would
have the rascal who did it shot, IL he only knew who
did it, heard one of his say "bosh !" That
man knows what his colonel means when he talks like
an honest man.
OF GriersOn l say nothing, because l did not see
him.
There we're several Of the men who did look, and
talk and act so far as / saw like perfect gentlemen;
but am sure they must be greatly in the minority in
that crowd, and that nothing less than great virtue
could sustain uprghtly, any one moving in such cor
rupt mass.
They professed to fight to open the navigation OF the
Mississippi river and when l told them that that
secured to them by the ordinances of secession Of all
the river States they seemed to doubt the truth of my
assertion and to be ignorant of that fact. Every
capable of bearing must organize to defend bis
home, his horse his fields, his meat and bread.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
sioNEMAs's RAID.
IMPOREANT LUaOPEAN -.

We copy from the World the following summary Of
news by the Austraasian from Liverpool 25th
ultimo:
The intelligence brought is of momentous import
Debates were had in Parliament on the 23d and 2Ith
on the alleged violation of the law Of blockades by
Admiral Wilkes etc. In the House of Lord the dis
cusson very spirited In relation to the blockade,
Lord John Russell declared that those "whO think that
whatever may be the destination of a ship and what
papers she may have board showing that she
about breaking the blockade, or to carry arms to some
othe Confederate States in hostility with the United
Slats to be proecedby the British nation, WILL hope,
klow that the British Government will place itself
ia that position" He considered that many of the
grave charges preferred against the United States
advanced upon the bases Of assumed facts only. Eng
land may have right to considerable reparation, but
he thought the ought to ba treated fairly by Her
Maesty's Government and that of the United States
He had of course nothing to offer in extenuaton of
Minister Adams late extraordinary certificate as to the
cargo of the Sea Queen and stated that he should pre-
sent the matter for consideration before the American
Government.
In the House Of Commons, same evening" Mr.. Roebuck
made most violent onslaught upon the late actions of
Admiral Wilkes and Mr.. Adams The letter Of the lat
ter he said, may lead to- war, and he, speaking for
the English people" "prepared for Ddr." CHEERS,
and cries of "0h oh l) Messrs Crawford and Newde
gate regretted and denounced Mr. Roebucks language
Vscoun Palmerston asserted that the important ques-
tons asked by Mr.. ROebuck were receiving due cond
Grafton from the Government.
NAPOLEON TO DEMAND A DIsAvowAL OF MR.. ADAMS
CERTIFICATE.
Advices from Paris to the oath Of April say that the
imperial government is indignant at Minister Adams
Matamoras certificate and it rumored to be the in
renon of the Emperor to demand from Mr. Seward an
immediate disavowa of the offensive document If this
not done fully it is presumed that France will retaate
by aiding the enemies Of the United States. Mr.. Day
ton was to have an interview with the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs before the despatch the subject should
be forwarded to N. Mercier at Washington.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
The Arrest of Vallandigham.

The arrest of VaIlandigham will test the metal Of
Yankee Democracy, and especially Of that party
in the North West. If they have the spirit to
make an issue with the Despotsm at Washington they
bave now IN opportunity. Vallandigham's cause is
their cause. If they are willing to see him made
victim Of they will not resist when the heel of power
is placed on their own necks. We shall soon see
whether the usurpers at Washington the fnal and
absolute masters Of race Of people born free.
FlGu ING 10 HOoKBR BEFoRE AND AFTER THE BATTLE
The commander of "the best army this planet is
sued the following order on the SOth ult.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroNAc,
Camp near Falmouth, April so
General Orders, No Al.
1t is with heartfelt satisfaction that the Commanding
General announces to the army that the operations Of
the last three DAYS have determined that our enemy
must either ngorously fly out from behind his
defences and give battle own ground where
certain destruction awaits him. The operations of the
18Th, llth and l2h corps have been a succession of
splendid achievements
BY command of Maj. Gen HOOKER
s. WILLIAMS, Asst Ad't Gen1.
We can readily imagine that he could have issued an
order Of the following purport, after the fight:
Head7uarters ete-It is with damnable disgust that
the Commanding General announces TO the remnant Of
the army that the operations of the last few DAYS have
determined that our enemy did not ingorously ay, as
had anticipated but out from behind his deences
gave US battle own ground, and whipped US so
Internally bad that certain destruction would have over
taken us had we not skedadded back to the north side
of the Rappahannock. We have had succession OF
horrible defeats, and I'm gone sucker
BY command of Minlmus Hooker
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-11
Death of Gen. Jackson.

Gen. Jackson is dead. The great soul Of the more
than hero has passed iron earth to Heaven. We have
no heart to-day for than the simple announcement
Of the caamtoss fact the intelligence of which reached
Us yesterday evening in the following telegram:
FREDERICKSBURG, May 10th.
To Cor Leiehsr Gen. JACKSON died at fifteen
minutes past o'clock this afternoon. Ills remains viii
90 70 Richmond 10 morrow
A. II. PENDLEToN,
Msjor aud A. A. q.
HIS remains are expected TO reach this CITY, by the
Fredericksburg train this forenoon, probably about II
o'clock.
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TO THE VOTERS OF PITTSYLVANIt

COUNTY, VA-A the solicitation Of nany en' hereby
uyse candidate represent The people
OF P.ylys nj In the state Senate My due In She field
preSr tine a Importance by OF the spirg
pa which has already commenced render impossible
appear before the people In peon during the
70 submit 10y claims to unbiased people, with the hore
long residence In the county and country
the present struggle will ene claims upon their
frages. While the Of duty will dot permit be
this and the election, deem duty express ol
extent the principles by -hch, II elected, viii be gy
erned
country the midst OF great Indfpen
trust oncios II the vast by that
devoye upon elected mpotsn position his tine
will be devoted 10 ~ best Of supply
with food and clothing, gallant army IN the eli with
least possible injury 20 The people, vc only be effected by
Just proper Of distribution Of the Of
whole country 0rr resources amply sufficient 70 cont
in service present army provided the ripper system Of
butt Of The supplies aad the proper means Of btnng ihe
adopted
Alarge portion Of the State Of Virginia being tbs Tine
Of meres and vsndeI foe, the Increase taxa
Consequently imposed upon the remaining portion denan
will object to favor suh action will hes
enable the people 20 meet this demand.
Lending hearty cooperaon 10 the Central Government IN
everything that relates the urerance Of and Wit
energetic population q. home shp Ct State viii ride u
triumph and the present struggle be brouShtto Il
speedy erd honorable close.
Should the people call this position will hest Ell
forts 10 dharge the duties Of the oe
able people II elected viii continue du
the present struggle where the post Of duty calls
April Goth, 1862 d. v DICKINSON.
Tsp 2T-20t
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MAYoR's OrrlcE, Nay 10, 1868.

Intelligence OF the death Of General TnoAAs =
JAcKsoS having been received in this city to-day, the
Governor unisg with rne, request that ali buness he
suspended in this city from 10 o'clock to morrow Mon
day. morning His remains expected TO arrive by
the Fredericksburg cars at y O'cOeki N.
JOSEPH MAYO Mayor.
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Promoted

" are pleased to learn that the able aud intrepid
Bdradier Robert Z. ROdes, Of Alabama, has
promoted to Major General, for gallAntry and good
daet 10 the battle of ChancelOrsyle, and in recog-
aOf his uniform skill and courage on every field.
omOtion was wOrlhly bestowed, because well