Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-11

a. each other when The subject is mentioned a:d the
visions of egg-nog and "Tom and Jerry" which the
approach OF Christmas had already conured ap, have
been tHecsually dispel,d. We hope there will not be
whisky insurreeiion" in consequence of the wise se-
ton of the Legislature. People must learn to do with
out stmuauu until the advent Of those 'good times"
which the sIges OF the Conederacy have been predict
ing.
Tux HE:sHr or ynLAEY The rccsnt seizare and
appropriation Of swine by thieves in open day, under
the pSetsnce that they we're authorized agents of the
Conmissary Department. o'ps the climax of Villany,
aud it is some sai&aeos 10 know that put the psO
pie upon their gu,d BY publishing extract from the
"Impressnent Ao showing that any such seizure was
unau;hOFz d by law. At the lat meeting Of the City
Council, Sr Scott Submitted resolution, which was
adopt d, authorizing tic Bayo- cfsr regard Of one
holsafd dollars for the apprehension AID conviction of
the pa ties engaged in the nefSrouS outrags en- the
rigbts.cf property.
PuBuc WEIGHS -9he City Council has passed an
ordinance doubling the rates of fare to be charged by
licensed owners of hacks, wagons drays and carts. 1t
also prohibits negroes from riding in hacks except in
company with white persons az funerals, and limits
70 four she number OF hacks to be used by free negroes
at fuaeras That part Of tie ordnance regulating the
rates Of hhs will be practically, 10 the future in the
past dead letter." but It is probable that the prohb
ting features will be enforced OWners- and hirers
should inform their negroes Of the law, that may
not be violated ignO7srty.
Tax HucKsEEAs.-sineo the exclusion Of huoksors
fsOln the a,ket places may Of them Lave opened
stalls and shops in the vicGiy Of the markets, at which
they csr for sae the usual variety Of veget ,be fruits
poultry exc at prc ii so;nc Instances, beiOS the rate
asked by msykstme,. H0uskeepcrs wis., perhaps, fed
&c to their interest TO vsis those stalls before making
their purchases baarng in mind tina. tire charges vary
according to the rapsey rberality Of the sellers,
some of whom igoors tic good old maxim of Small
profits and quick salcs."
'.NAuoNAL CoSFEcExArs AsrHEH."-- We are in
debtsd the author for the piece Of music eut-
ted "Oir National Confederate Anthem" Gcd Save
the South" TIE text is b. Ern5st HGpr and set to
music By C. I. De Ce i'll. Tie lt5ographc execution
i, very neat aud appro2ato and is altogether cred
table prediction. lswss gwen tor the 6rst te by the
S onan's at tbsi and Concert, To-day evening last
and vas well received by theauaieucs. It may DO had
oil the principal BOoksld Aus. Stores in tie Con-
f,deracy.
BON ROBBERY the store OF Nr. Gee l. Herring
Main street, foIciby entered, Monday night by
burgrs who removed six barrels of whisky, valued at
about 50 900, present prices. Unless more vigilance
is exhibited BY tie nigh: police, tbs merchants Will be
compelled 10 employ private patrol to protect their
slaves from the 6epredatOns Of thieves. Nothing but
The whisky vas stolen from Nj. Herring.
:
PnRrorIc FAnuY-on Saturday lat, Mr. John VII
liaml, Of Buckingham county, callsd at the Second
AUDITORS Oes ssh street, to transact some business
ard intellectually stated tina. he had eight soas oae grand
sou and one sona law 10 the Confederate miliaE ser
vice asO, to negroes He is in the service himself
as a EhselWrighs Nr. Williams is fixy.eght years Of
sge.
CovrLmESTAsY BESFyir-I, Sin be seen by the
correspondence that grand complimentary benefit has
been rendered to Manager Ogden by number Of prem
insnt city ps, and tina; the bsno6; viii take place on
Monday night. Mr. Ogden has striyen to deserve tie
good opinion Of the pay-gOers. in bis managerial
paciS, and will doubtless have quite theatrical eva
ton
sEyEsELT ISJURlD- Gen. Thomas A. Harris, Of MIS-
souri, was severely Injured by his fall from the rear
porch Of the Lnwo:d House, Sunday night His rigit
thigh broken, hil face badly cut and the internal
iojures serious as to render his condition critical
lie was removcdto thi Spo;swOOd House. where he had
taken rooms We hope be may rapidly recover from
the effects Of the terrible fall
Coma UP Prices of imported goods will go up
rapidly during the next two or three weeks nasmueh
As some teen cargocs of merchandise have recently
Arrived at Confederate ports. The lsger the quantity
Of goods u-he Market the higher the pricesat least
this is our past experience.
RESIDENCE FOR GES. LEE.--A resolution has been
adopted by the City Courci appropriatng 500 600 for
che TnIchase of house be tendre1 free Of rent to
Gen Rober. E Lee, az family residence. A commit
tee Of three was appointed seleo. suitable build
ing
PEssoSAL-We had the pleasure Of meeting yester-
lay, with Cox N. II. BlAnford Of TIE Representa-
liyss elect 10 the next Congress, from Georgia. We
learn that Gov Brown hes rendered Col b the appoint
meut to I'll the unexpired term Of Hon. Lines Holt,
who has recently resigned.
PE1e= OT A COrrAGr The cottage residence and
lot Of Wm. F. Richie, Esq, on n street, north Of
Leigh, vas recently sold at auction by Mr.. james N,
Taylor, for she immense OF $50 42O. Il cost on
gnaly, about $4,000.
DIsMssED.-The proceedings against Colonel G, ".
Alexander, Assistant Provost Marshal for alleged
contempt of the Confederate Cour dismissed yes
terday after investigation before Judge HayburOn.
An enr gsd parent had jerked his provoking son
his knee ana was operating on the exposed pOr
ton Of arobins person with great vehemenee when
the yOubg one dug ia the parental leg with his
ltte teeth "Bazssl what are you biting me for y
Vel, who beginned this ere war;