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pound for the former, Il could not afford to commute
this ration Il may neither be able TO furnish nor to
commute for sugar at present prices but surely the sol
der is entitled TO his commutation for both
these and every other article he does not get as per I'M
Piled agreement the of their actual value in tho
beginning of the war With regard to sugar. it is some
what strange that no sufficient provision thereof should
have heen made, considering that the census Of 1860
shows the production to have been over II lbs besides
five quarts of moasses per head for every man. woman
and child white and coored of the whole population of
the Southern States
If il was the intention Of those at the head Of this
Department enforce by this contrvance, those days
of fasting" so often ordered and most wholesome,
doubt both to body and soul Of those doing Office work.
they should remember that the soldiers consider that
their fasting has been frequently and inevitably done
by anticipation.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
1nE ARREST OF CHARLES CARROLL mcks.

We have already noticed the arrest Of Hicks Of Gea
Winder5 ex detectives. lie sent TO Fort Lafayette on
the 2ls ult and subsequently transferred the old
capitol prison at Washington. The n. Y Herald gives
the following account Of the arrest:
Hicks was arrested in the bar-room of the St. Nicho-
las Hotel suspicion of being spy. The prisoner it
appears attracted the attention of the officer by his loud
abuse of the administration and profuse praise Of jeff
Davis aud the Southern Confederacy.
He openly boosted Of his having once held a commits
sion in the rebel army and spoke of Stonewa jackson
and JEFF Davis in the Warmcst terms When receiving
some change from the bar keeper for round of drinks
he became very indignant being offered some postal
currency and said he would take nothing but specie or
Confederate bills He had no faith in Lincon's green
backs he sad and became so abusive in his remarks
that the officer deemed il his duty to take him into
tOdy
Upon being brought before General Wool, the priso-
ncr acknowledged his name, aud said he commanded
regiment Of rebel soldcry at the seven days battle be-
fore Richmond. lie also said he waSapponted provost
marshal at Richmond and after serving several months
in that capacity he grew tired Of the service and threw
up his commission Upon being asked if he had his
discharge from the rebel Secretary Of War, he replied
in the negative
General Wool then asked him what his business in
New York was when he stated that he came North for
the benefit Of his health and arrived in this city yester-
day morning in the steamer Eagle from Havana. The
prisoner further stated that he was stopping at the New
York Hotel and that the police might search his bag
bage if they desired.
General Wool deemed il advisable TO have the bag
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, March Ind, lS6;

MONDAY, March 2nd, 1865.
Senate bill authorizing the auditing board to pay
junior majors for services rendered in the field read
a second time and committed.
Senate resolution, relating to the pay OF Judge 4.
p Pitts was at the request Of that body returned TO it,
On motion Of Mr.. DAVIS, the bill charging the pow.
of the council Of the city of Lynchburg taken
up The bill identical in its nature to the recently
passed enligng the powers of the Richmond city cour-
Gil, to suppress gaming, &C. 1t was ordered TO its en-
grossment.
On motion of Mr.. TREDWAY, the Senate bill ncor-
porating the Farmvile Insurance Company, was taken up
and passed.
Mr.. ANDERSON presented report from the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, condcmnng the conduct OIL GER
the nerson of William A. Daniel junior cadet on the
llth of November last; and reprehesdng the negli-
gence of the officers of the institute in not providing
against such fragrant dcyiatons from good order The
report includes resolutions looking to the adoption, by
the officers, Of appropriate regulations. The document
was ordered to be printed.
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"rnrslDESr LINCOLN TEMPORARY DICTATOR"

Under this head the Herads leading editorial declares
that measures which have lately passed Congress and
others which will become laws, will practically invest
Lincoln with all the powers of Dictator" The scope
OF his authority and discretion WILL President of the
United States hardly be less thin that Of Louis Napo
Leon Our whole political system, OF the peace establish
ment including the subordinaton Of the Federal Gov
eminent to the will OF the States and tie people, will be
reversed" 1t continues that ''the most remarkable
revolution is within few days of consummationn and
that "on the 4h of March, the day of adjournment of
the present Congress- President Lincoln will be clothed
with dicatorial powers, political, military and financial
over State and citizen and by the action of Congress
and under the authority of the Constitution This or
ranc instrument and the laws passed pursuance there
Of constitute the supreme law Of the land Nor do we
think that it can be successfully denied or contested
that in strainng its warke authority to the establish
ment of temporary dictatorship at Washington Con.
grcss has passed the barriers Of the Constitution =
sit Is possible that with Napoleon or a Cromwell,
clothed with this provisional dictatorship there would be
an end Of our Republican institutions aud the beginning
of an imperial establishment but thereis not the Slight
est danger Of the abuse of power by President Lincoln
for ambitious purposesn Meanwhile acceptng
the plea of imperous necessity we cheeruy consent to
this transformation of President into temporary
dictator We concur in these war measures OF
Congress from still another view of the subject They
will admonish the great Powers of Europe that ntor-
venton against the Union not to be thought Of Thus
Louis Napoleon may, perhaps, be convinced that the
time has arrived when, acting upon Mr. Stewards Con-
gressona peace proposition he may say to JEFF Davis
and his COnfederaes, Furher resistance against the
Federal Government is worse than useless. Accept the
friendly offices of France in behalf of your submission
to the Union But in every view Of the case we are
prepared to support President Lincoln even as tempo
rary Dictator Let support him. aud all that we have
lost may be restored But if we abandon him. all that
we have, may be lost"
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gage searched but the Officer discovered nothing which
tended to criminate the accused. General Wool then
proposed to release Hicks il he would take the oath of
allegiance but the latter declined the offer in the most
positive manner, and said he would suffer imprisonment
rather than take such an oath
General Wool then ordered the prisoner TO be taken
before Provost Marshal Draper for examination. Here
Hicks was charged with being spy, who had come
North for the purpose of learning what he could relative
to public opinion concerning the war, all Of which he
stoutly denied
After considerable questioning, General Draper deci-
ded to imprison the accused until he would give salts
factory of himself take the oath of aleg
ance. Mr.. Hicks thought the judgment Of the Court
rather harsh and asked particular favor that he be
allowed to go on his parole until eleven o'clock this
morning To this General Draper consented and the
prisoner went on his way rejoicing.
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ouartsfnastsrs and Gommissaries

correspondent puts in good word for these nueh'
abused ofciUs We know no remedy for the evi, but
the establishment of such system viii prevent fraud
or lead to its certain detection In consequence OF the
present loose mode of doing business depredatiOns on the
Government are easy and detection almost impossible.
Under shelter of blank receipts the license for official
plumber uumited aud the report of Congressional
Committee or the finding of Court of Inquiry no bet
ter than mOckery The vouchers are all perfect and
mpregnabe and of course the accused is triumphant
y acquitted whether any believes in his innocence
or not The public has means of distinguishing the
good from the bad and unceremoniousy confounds the
innocent with the guilty.
This should not be so. It is due to the Government
aud especially to its honest agents. that such system
shall be introduced as will insure the conviction OF the
guilty and the vindicatiOn of the meritorious.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
YANKEE GUNBoATs AND SHEEP STEALING.

YANKEE GUNBOATs AND SHEEP STEALING.
TO the Editor of the Wig:
On the Goth of this month, two Yankee gunboats as
cended the Rappahannock river above Tappahannock
When they passed our old deserted Fort Lowrie they
very uneasy and fired several shot its remaining
embankments, which shot, by the way, very
piercing the house of the nearest farmer On their re.
turn that night of them struck an oyster rock just
above the fort and had to remain until high water.
While they were thus hindered the Commodore Il sup
poSe with dozen men, seeing large and fine flock Of
sheep on the Richmond county shore, landed and shot
several, shouldered them and carried them aboard
These sheep were the property Of Dr. Wexford Of Fred
ericksburg son-inlaw Of the late Colonel Carter Of
Richmond county, who left DR.. w. this property viz
sheep During the Yankee raid on the sheep of Rich
mond, General William +. II. Lee, having received in
tegence Of their presence got two field pieces in posi-
ton at Wateryew behind some old earth entertainments
which thrown up there last Spring. about two miles
below the boats. They got under way about two o'clock
and were soon in range Of Lees guns. Our battery
opened them to their entire SURPRISE and before they
could run past they had received between them seven
shots and were seriously damaged. They fired
number of shot and shell at our battery but with no
effect as no one was hurt. No doubt they will be more
particular hereafter in their trips up this river and am
greatly in hopes that gallant leader General Lee
will have heavier guns for them the next time.
Respectfully, PRvATE,
Company +, 9th Virginia Cavalry,
VIM. +. H. Lees Brigade.
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sMALL rox AT WASHINGTON.

The ravagcs of small pox among the contrabands in
Washington depicted fearful Tic deaths at the
principal station being fifteen day. The Herald says
medical attendance for them is impossible to be obtained
The poor creatures who have left comfortable homes
enjoy the boon OF freedom, are dying like rotten sheep.
They half fed destitute of bedding and almost every
necessary of life. In their anxiety to escape the h9S
rors Of their situation they steal away from their quar-
aud spread the oahsomc disease in every direction
over the city.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
Yankaa Dictatorship.

The New York Hsra.l announces, with grAtnlations'
ne establishment; Of the Lincoln Dictatorship Judging
~ the tone Of that paper the event will be received
w;thout a mnrnur by all the Yankee States.
We mus, take care that the same fate does not beall
Us. We have men ambitious Of Initiating the Yankee
model But our nvineibily consists in Our Freedom =
When we abandon that glorious device our Cause Will
become hopeless, AMI deserve 70 fail.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
From tue New York World, Feb. a5.l
THE RISE IN GOLD.

FROM Tue new York NOfld, heb. 20
IN GOLD.
The gold market was furious yesterday The premium
touched seventy-two with heavy sales and real dc.
maud mostly from foreigners. 1t is now confidently
predicted that the st of April will see gold at one hun
dred per cent premium, and that by midsummer it may
be two hundred per cent premium. Much will depend
upon the conduct Of the war; and more upon the issues
OF additional legal tender notes. but in any event the
depreciation of our currency will be much more rapid in
the future than it has been in the past This has always
been the with irredeemabe paper money At FIRST
the premium rises slowly, but alter it reaches certain
point, the depreciation proceeds rapidly
There has been vast deal Of nonsense ventilated in
the newspapers respecting the speculation in gold 1t
has been almost universally assumed that the premium
OH gold much larger than it should have been from
the start owing to the operations OF stock obbeTs and
spectators. But this is very great mistake Gold has
borne a much lower premium up to the present time
than the real depreciation and imitation of the currency
warranted. All the conservative influences Of public
opinion, the Government aud the press were brought
into operation TO discourage transactions In the precious
metals and the scientific of the real dcpreeia
ti-s.t --i--h -'-s'
For the future, opposite rule will probably prevail
Confidence in the currency being gone, the premium
will be more than the real initiation will warrant.
We must now prepare for season Of high prices in
all consumable products BY law certain and as r-
ressbe as that which governs the changes of the
and the rise of the tides, prices will adjust themselves
to the gold standard Gold at seventy premium means
that propOrtonae addition will in time be made TO all
we cat, wear or use The prospect is not pleasant
one, but we must prepare to face it.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
MORE IRON OLAps.

Two more ironclsds have been turned over to the
Yankee navy, having been finished by the contractors
the Catskl and Nantucket. The former carries one IL
and one l5nch gun, and is exact copy of the Pas
sale and Montauk Both will soon proceed to Fortress
Monroe, and thence South. The Ericsson, Monitor
SGngaounOn, arrived at Fortress Monroe the 18th,
awaiting the arrival of the Catsk and Nantucket before
proceeding to Port Royal. s
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at IL O'Clock Prayer by the Rev. Dl
Read, of the Presbyterian Church.
THE CURRENCY AND TAX BILLS.

THE CURRENCY AND TAX BILLS.
On motion Of Mr.. KEENAN,, Of Ga, the rules were
suspended enable him offer the following resolution
ReSoiged That the further consideration Of all ques-
TONS reports, bills and resolutions be suspended until
the currency and bills acted upon and that i'm
mediatey upon the reading Of the Journal each morn
ing the House will proceed to the consideration of those
measures.
The yeas aud nays were demanded by Mr.. HARRIS
of No. and the resolution passed-ycas 81, nays TO-
Those who voted in the negative Messrs Baldwin,
Farrow, Fooe, Graham, Harris, Marshall Mclean Sex
ton, Simpson and Wright, of Texas.
Mr.. FOSTER, Of Ala, moved reconsideration. He
desired to offer amendment so provide that an
hour shall be allowed this morning to refer memorials
&c.
The House refused 10 reconsider.
On motion of Mr.. JONES, of Tenn, the House re.
solved itself into secret session.
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u buted to the soldiers in Virginia Twelve Hundred Bibles
and Testamen The following the reply Of the Board Of Man
Of the Bible Society Of Virginia to their communication
To ute Ladies' of Nassau,
members Of the British and Foreign Bible Society:
Ladies' munhcen donation and
Test mens TO the soldiers In the service OF the Confederate
great soldiers who have been taught under the parental
the Word Of God and TO mako the
e exhausted the supply hand. We had
been depend upon the American Bible Society for
Bibles and when this supply withheld aud could
obtain them, felt desttutiOn keeny than
words describe FOR the first time experienced famine
Of the Word OF God true Confederate Bible Society
actively engaged endeayong 10 supply But the want Of
and the materials for the work lie serious obstacle
In the way.
Ladies' sympathy have manifested for the OF the
South the kind generous, Christian spirit which prompted the
gift seasonabe aud opportune moment In which they
received they will relieve, have called forth the
and the heartfelt thanks Of the Board OF
Managers Of the Bible Society of Va.
And the Undersigned Committee appointed by the Board
Of the Bible Society Vgiuia to their
thanks do In their name TO iraeul
your kindness and Christian sympathy
GEO. WOODBRIDGE,
CHS. II READ,
NH At JAS. A. DUNCAN.
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SALARIES OF OFFICERS ABROAD.

Mr.. BARNWELL, of S. c., from the Committee Of
Finance, reported bill to declare the mode Of paying
the salaries of officers in foreign parts The bill pro-
yides that said commissioners shall be paid in coin its
equivalent the exchange to be paid by the Treasury De-
partment.
After remarks by several members the bill, on mo-
ton OF Mr.. fANCEY, of Ala, was recommitted to the
Committee of Finance.
BRUNSWICK AND ALBANY RAILROAD.
Mr. DAVIS, from the Committee of Claims reported
back bill for the relief of the Brunswick and Albany
Railroad, with substitute therefor.
MARITIME LAWS.
On motion of Mr.. SEMMES, of La, il was
Resolved. That the Committee Foreign Affairs in
qure into the propriety and expedency of repeating
much Of certain resolutions touching certain points of
maritime law and defining the position of the Confede
rate States in respect thereto declares that the
trail flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception Of
contraband of war"
On motion of Mr.. HILL, the Senate resolved into &C.
crct legislative session.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS

~ Letters business mas. Be addressed % s "Edi'Or
sJ As RAig."
Articles t0ritsn bO sides q s paper t0 not Be PUo
AsAsd Tiis q a Tls Of long s1ndag ought Do kEOA 20
eli asd toi On e0ss Dc departed rom Obituary Hosess
sscesdiEg tares lines charged or Gd1srtseHsHts
~ We eaaROt uadsTtlkI % retsrR rejected eonHHinsca-
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

COMMITTEE REPORTS.
bill to amend and re-cnact the LIST section of an
entitled to refund money received for exemption
from military duty, passed January 10th, 1863 and for
other pu poses.
REPRESENTATION IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The discussion of the bill to secure representation in
certain parts of the State held by the public enemy,
being the unfinished business of the day. taken up
Mr. ROBERTSON resumed his remarks in opposition
to the bill.
Mr.. NELSON defended the bill, and was followed by
Judge ROBERTSON.
Mr. ISBELL spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr.. CHRISTIAN, of Augusta, offered a substitute,
which was reported and ordered to its engrossment.
FARMvILLE INSURANCE COMPANY.
The act to incorporate the Farmville Insurance Com
pany having been amended by the House and returned
to the Senate, the amendments were concurred in.
BILL INTRODUCED
Mr. LYNCH obtained leave to introduce bill pro-
vdng for and regulating the salary of the third clerk in
the Treasurer's Department Referred
ADVERSE REPORTS.
The Committee on General Laws was discharged from
the further consideration of the following petitions
and resolutions enquiring into the expediency
By Me-. McKENNEY-0fa authorizing and directing the
Governor to appoint Commissioners OF and to order an
election for Mayor Council and other municipal officers
of the city Of Norfolk, il shall be evacuated
by the public enemy.
By Mr. DICKINSON, Of Prince Edward-0f provid-
ing by law, that judges of the Circuit Court may have
the authority to grant charters of Incorporation
in vacation, as in term time.
By Mr. LYNCH-Peton of the Lynchburg, Franklin
Citizens and Washington Building Associations, asking
an amendment of their charters.
By Mr.. WHITTLE-Of increasing the compensation
of Inspectors of Tobacco in the town of Danvile.
By Mr. QUESENBURY-Petiti of c. B. Thornton
and Others asking increase in the rates Of ferriage
from Port Royal to Port Conway.
BY Mr.. ISBELL-0f prohibiting the further allow
ance of interest on debt for the payment of which
Confederate Treasury notes may be refused by cred
itors.
By Mr. C0GIIILI-0f amending an act passed
March l2th 1862, to prevent the distillaon Of grain
so as to authorize the distilation into whiskey
other spirtuous malt liquors of much corn, rye,
wheat or other grain would be sufficient for the
raising or fattenng of the hogs owned by each indi
vidua owning or operating as distiller.
By Mr.. DICKINSON, of Prince Edward-0f amend
ing the charter of the trustees of the Union Theological
| Seminary.
| By Mr. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS aud joint rcsolu-
tons requesting the Governor appoint three or more
citizens in each county by the enemy, whose
duty it shall be to make statement in writing of the
acts and conduct of the public enemy for preservation
| in the archives of the State.
| Gu motion of Mr.. C0GHILL, the Senate adj burned
| I'VE are requested to say that Mr-CoLLIER and Dr.
| McKENNEY arc detained at home by illness.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04
FROM THE NORTH.
February 22d, 1868.

Northern papers of the 9th of February have been
received. The leading points of the news were given
in issue of yesterday, yet the following extracts will
be found interesting
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-04

Mr.. DAVIS, of N. C., by leave, introduced bill to
increase the efficiency of the army by its division into
Two classes one Of which shall consist of persons select
cd on account OF gaanty and mertorous services who
shall receive additional pay, and be eligible by prefer
ence, to promotion.
Mr.. WlGFALL, of Texas introduced bills to provide
Tor the staff OF the army in the field to provide for the
appointment OF additional inspectors general quarter
masters general and commissaries; and to provide for
the appointment Of additional aids-de-camp.
All of said bills were referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs -'----~S -
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OVERSEER WANTED,
mlif-eod2w

INFORMATION WANTED.--Priyate WIN.
Il A. MOSS Of Capt z Bucknrs company (o). i4th Virgin
Ia Reg left Msrtnburg, the 18th OF september lst
and from there Jordan spr nd have tnee heard
that he ead-bul very reliable Any In
fornson concerning the above win be III uly received
ROBT. H. MILLER, Lieut.
Con'dg Co. O, 44.h Va Regt,
Jones' Brigade,
mbs-as Jacksonb Corps.
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS
SENATE.
THE ARMY.

TUESDAY, March Sd, 1868.
The Senate met at IL O'clock M.-Mr. HUNTER, Of
Va. in the Chair.
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80 SPECIAL NOTICE.

THE Post Office address of Colin Stokes is
Il J.frie.' Sore, Nottouay county, Va.
pnhl
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7THE LADIES OF NASSAU HAVE CON

r. BrsJANIS, Secretary of State.
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ADVERSE REPORTS.

Mr. LYNCH obtained leave to introduce bill pro-
vng for and regulating the salary of the third clerk in
the Treasurer's Department. Referred.