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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
INC House was called 70 order at Y O'CLOCK.

TROOPS IRON STATES OCCUPIED DY THE ENEMY.
The SPEAKER announced the first business in order
to be the bill TO authorize the acceptance of troops from
Missouri and Kentucky for term of service less than
three years. reported back from the Military Committee
on Friday with motion that the Committee be dis
charged from its further consideration and that the bill
be laid upon the tible.
Mr.. F0OTE, of Tenn being entitled to the floor, ad.
dressed the House in favor of the measure proposed by
the BILL and in opposition to the motion 10 lay upon the
table.
Mr.. MILES, of S. c. repeated what he had said when
he reported the bill back that the Committee did not
believe the measure would give many men, and fur
lher that the distinction made between States would
operate injuriouSy. lie was, however, willing to with
draw his objections to the bill if the Representatives
from Missouri and Kentucky believed it would be for
the good of the
Mr.. DARGAN of Ala. spoke in favor of the bill. He
thought the objections to it lot founded upon
correct knowledge OF human nature.
Mr.. READ, of KY, objected TO the bill as it stood.
He would if he had an opportunity, offer the following
provs O." That after the year shall have expired for
which they shall have been emil d. said troops so raised
all be retained in the service il the shall not then
have closed three years. during the continuance Of
the war; including they shall have served but shall have
the privilege of recognizing and re clectng their COM
mlnding officers"
Mr.. VEST, of Mo-, thought the principle of the bill
was wrong and he earnestly opposed its passage.
Mr.. SMITH, of Va, spoke in fNOr Of the bill He
believed that with effective force in the field for
other year, we should conquer a peace before the
world
Mr.. KENkER, of La, called for the question, which
ordered; and the question being first taken on the
motion to discharge the committee from the further
sideration of the BILL decided in the Affirmative
The bill was then laid upon the ablc-yeas As, nays
81.
Mr. READ moved that the vote be rcconsidered and
the motion was recorded.
Mr. WRIGHT, of Texas, said that he was recorded as
having voted against the resolution to djoun the
18th of March, while he voted the other way. He asked
that the proper correction be made.
On motion of Mr.. KENNER, the House went into Sc.
graf session
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who paid very high compliment onhe spot for the
gallant manner in which his order obeyed. Having
now shown the FederaS that when our days work was
done and wished to retire. VIC meant always to DO
so in our own time and without being Crowded. they
did not follow us any more. The prisoners taken IN tho
last charge had all had liquor and the captain takenwss
quite drunk with plenty in his canteen still Now we
would like to remind those who speak lightly Of cavalry
that sabre charge corresponds exactly to the bayone
charge of infantry Here, in one day, were three dis
tnct charges maze by Coils Drake Munford and Carter
If we did not lose out Of every eight ten, II was
not our fault but because the enemy wouldn't stand
The prisoners taken number one hundred aud twenty
five or thirty-irom the lst Rhode Island Sd and 4th
Pennsylvania two New York, and, believe, one two
other regiments force larger than own, aud by
estimated double it. was thus completely routed
The prisoners proiessed to be very tired of the
The captain told he ought to be well satisfied at get
ting into such good company. "Ah!" said he, & am
in very good company, but damned bad latitude"
TROOPER
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RApPAnANNocx CoUNrY, Feb, Isl

10 the Editor Of the Whig:
In the Wing of the goth you urge upon the farmers
to make all the corn they can, as it will be wanting for
the army. hope you'll continue to press this matter
upon our farmers until you succeed in arousng them to
sense of their duy-a duty which they owe to them
selves as well the brave soldiers who fighting
the battles for our countrys freedom. Let not seed
of cotton or plant of tobacco be put soil the
coming season Every foot of ground will he required
to feed our "brave boys" and their families at home
Permit me- with due Difference to say to you that you
labor under mistake when you say "that half crop
Of tobacco could be grown without interfering with the
corn crop" No crop pays so well for its culture as
coru Aud no time should be lost from the cornGed,
when you working it, until your harvest is
ready for the scythc-if the crop is rightly proper
toned to the labor My object in this communication
was to call your attention to another means of greatly
increasing grain crops Stop for the countrys sake,
for bertys sake Tor the sake of humanity stop the dis
ters. The Government has let out contracts for making
whisky for medicinal purposes, and gallon in ten
will ever reach the Government. The contractors are
subletting, and those who can't get subcontract are
distling upon their hook" And the result Is,
that every dsIilery in this country is in full blast
Corn sOld few days since, in the county of Madison,
for SIS per barrel public auction and bought
be converted into whisky SIS or $50 per gallon Ii
this thing continues much longer think and verify be-
eve that great suffering must be brought many poor
families. am sorry know and see that large ma
ouy OF persons, not under arms are thinking Of no.
thing but speculation, if the staff of life could be
produced by speculation and extortion. have lived to
see plain old farmers quit their farms and plunge into
the great whirlpool Of speculation, and following the
almighty dollar" with zeal becoming better cause
Speculation has become contagious, and has produced
morbid appetite for gain that will blast our best hopes
unless checked by the Government or public opinion
and they have the majority, public sentiment can do
but little to prevent or correct the abuse
Respectfully, your Obt serYt
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA

SENATE
| :. MONDAY, I'd, 1853
The Senate met at II o'clock, A. NJ the President in
| the Chair.
ELLIS PASSED.
House bill to amend the 4Sd and nth sections of
bacco Inspectors
RESOLUTION.
Mr. WHITTLE offered resolution iuquiring into the
e1pediency of increasing the fees Of Commissioners of
| the Revenue. Referred.
THE CURRENCY QUESTION,
| Mr. YARSHALL offered the following preamble and
resolution
WHEREAS, 1t is feared that the large Indebtedness of
thee. S. Government arising from the exigences of the
now waged for the subugaton of the States of this
bnederacy, may have awakened fears in the minds of
some OF our citizens lest the continuing and increasing
! cost OF the war may swell that indebtedness TO an
amount beyond the ability of the people of the Conied
crate States to redeem and
WHEREAS, The Q. S. Government having invoked the
aid oil the several States to strengthen the credit oil e
bonds OF the Confederacy by their endorsement teereo
II has devoed upon this General Assembly, and upon
the Legislatures of the said several States maurely 10
examine the system of finance they have been thus called
upon to uphold that they may, with the greatest en-
Cheney order the Of their people to the pull
poses Of national safety.
AND WHEREAS, The General Assembly of the State
of Virginia do alter in the belief that the people
of the Confederate States possess moral aud physical
courage to conquer in this struggle for independence
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PIEDMONT.
MANUFACTURERS OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLE
MENTS.

10 tie Editor Of the Wig:
have been wondering that it has never occurred to
any of the wisdom Of the Confederate States in Con.
greSs assembled that there such things as agrieul-
ural implements and manufacturers thereof In all the
bills and amendments thereto introduced and offered in
Congress upon the subject of exemptions, have not
word in reference such articles or persons
engaged in their manufacture. Now there is an old
establishment in this county, which has been for twenty
years and still is engaged largely aud exclusively in the
manufacture OF pows and pillow irons, or castings The
hands employed therein and the proprietor, believe,
have been declared exempt by the enrolling officer
through the spirit and intention Of the law as now
stands, though they not included in its letter or
wording
This establishment it may be safely said is supplying
nearly quite half of the State not in possession of
the Yankees aud should We happen. to get narrow
minded fool for an enrolling elieer, a. the law nov
~ !'.,r y els etualz
altogether
You are prompt in upholdng the farming and other
solid interests Of the country that have thought well
enough TO call your attention the above facts knowing
that if you think of sufficient Importance you will jog
the minds of our Congressman upon the subject.
ROCKBRIDGE
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nor have they the slightest fear Of the ample sui
OF the resources Of the Confederate States if wis
ganzed, TO provide alike for the wants of our ar
The held and for the equally emergent pecess
our citlzcns, at their homes and in the Judgment
Assembly, these ends will be best promoted BIZ
ures That will insure an abatement of the presen
redundancy oil currency, and that will supply
oil preventive remedy against a recurrence of the
AND WHEREAS; If all apprehension or misgiyi
the ultimate payment of Confederate bonds was re
from the public mind and entire confidence was
lished in their faithful redemption, these bonds W.
rendered chosen investment of surplus scapita
would thus afford prompt aud continuing reinet
redundant currency.
AND WHEREAS; The enactment by the several
of the Confederacy Of national sinking fund. ba
on the principles of Mr.. Pitts sinking fund es.a
in 1886 for redemption Of the British debt, wit
change and improvement thereof as will adapt it
institutions would, in the judgment of the {
Assembly, provide an efficient agency for the pc
and cancellation Of the debt of the Confederae
would supply an agency whose operations would
level with the popular understanding, whose ste
vance to the ends OF its creation would be Away
TO popular observation, and whose continuing ope
unoer our form Of government would be made "a
al Interruption Of political administration. II
furthermore be an agency which, in the judgment
| 1ehciu assembly, would render the payment 6
iederate bonds absolutely certain, and would moi
for them the entire trust of all business men.
AND WHEREAS; The evils 10 be remedied a
good to be accomplished, are of common burth
Of equal benefit to each and all of these Conf
States, and call for concurrence of action on the
| each State in one system of measures, and also
that all should act in harmony and cooperation "
powers of the Confederate Government
Be it therefore Resolved That the whole sui
referred to Special Committee, to inquire into
pediency of digesting aud reporting law, or a
Of laws, which, by the concurrent action of the
crate States, and also by the Congress of the {
rate States, will carry into effect the purposes he
forth.
Referred TO Special Committee composed of
MARSHALL, DOUGLAS, BRASYoN, JoHSsoS, Arm
PEsSYBAcKER, and BALES.
REPRESENTATION.
The bill to secure representation in the Gen
sembly for certain parts of the State held by tn
| enemy, being the unfinished business of SaturG
| taken up.
Mr.. ROBERTSON obtained the floor, and ar
| length in opposition to the bill
Pending his remarks the Senate, upon motion
| DICKINSON, of Prince Edward, adjourned.
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CIV, which has been pursued by the Ministry. This
will put an end to any expectation that may have been
entertained in any quarter OF interference by England
in American affairs. The selfish policy of Lord ssell
will continue to prevail. This should stimulate us to
form close alliance with EIance. We have it in our
power to punish England in way she would not forget
in centuries By exclusive privileges in trade to France
we could benefit both ourselves and friend and deal
a deadly blow to England
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based upon the recognition of separate national liz
dependence and upon the restoration Of the entire ter
ritory of every State in the Confederacy.
With these principles, briefly stated, if can obtain
the vote and confidence of the State, shall be grateful
II not shall bow with composure TO the majesty Of the
people
Very respectfully.
GEORGE W. MUNPoRD.
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The British men-of.war in commission have been re.
duced by 80 vessels and nearly $4,000 men since Au-
gust.
The marriage contract of tue Prince of Wales is pub.
lished The Princess is secured 10000 year.
In Liverpool, on the Sth cotton was quoted at Esd
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Your friends aud obedient servants,
RICHMOND, March %, 1863.

!
TolIessrs. WIN. f. RlrCHIE, THos. B. BIGGER, HORACE
| J. KENT, and others
| Gentlemen: Your hattering invitation to permit my
naAe to be used candidate for the office OF Cover
nd has been received Similar requests have been pre-
seized to me by friends in different portions of the State
Held therefore, your wishes, without undue afec-
lion of modesty or vain professions of ability expe.
rihce or zeal
Won are pleased to alude to the vaIous positions |
bke occupied in the State If have succeeded in dc.
Swing the commentator you bestow for the discharge
q my duties heretofore it is the best pledge lean give
a the course shall pursue hereafter.
lItis proper that you should be in possession of some
mn views upon public ariirs. give them concisely.
Proud of Virginias ancient renOwn, Jealous that her
present should equal her former fame, recognizing but
one Virginia. that containing all her people, and
her whole territory, give my heart and mind to main
tain and perpetuate her integrity unimpaired.
am strict constructionis with the Constitution as
INV compass and chart. Believing it to be theduty of
the Executive faithfully to execute TO make laws
not to usurp the prerogatve of the Legislature to
interfere with the just action of the Judiciary
lam an advocate of State Rights opposed to consol
idation of powers in the federative system.
would. if | could, restrain the Confederate Gov.
eminent within its appropriate functions Ii has enough
TO do to secure independence without violating per-
sonal rights 1t has enough to do to attend to its
ternal RELATIONSHIP smooth the way for intercourse with
foreign natons-to for and provide adequate sup
plies for our patriotic and glorious armies. 1t has
enough to do to provide adequate revenue and TO
cura its redundant currency leaving the States to at
tend to their internal aiIairs-ample for their nobest
exertions leaving individuals free to regulate their own
pursuits unstimuated by governmental aids, unseduced
BY brbes unawed by the exercise Of un-
warrantable power. III
will give to the President jealous cooperation,
confdng in his talents fidelity, Patriotism hrmnesshd
Christianity.
To fine United States Government as administered and
IN lis Constitution as construed utterly AM ire
copcilably hostile. would scatter every mayiai Tor
reconstruction of the Old Union to the wris The
blood of tens of thousands of the brightest "a best OF
Southern sons cries aloud against reuniop The two
systems in my opinion, have different AFFECTIONS and
mutual repulsions; they must in future rolye in diff
ierent spheres.
'Blessed are the peacemakers"-Ypeace must be
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English News-Meeting Of Parliament

We have an account Of the FIRST days proceedings of
Parliament It VIII be that Lord Derby, the leader
of the Conservatives substantially agrees with the poll
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PROCLAMATION BY THE PREsIpEY'

II
hh meet that, as apeople who acknowledge the SUPP
ahyng God, We should be ever mindful Of our depen
Him; should remember that to Hin alone can we tru
deverance that to him due devout thankuness for
mercies bestowed u.s. and by prayer alone can
secure the continued manifestation Of that protec ing
has hitherto shielded In the midst Of trials and DANCE
In obedience u His preeeps, have from time TO
gathered together with prayers and giving ant
been gracorsy pleased to hear suppica.Iors and
abundant exhibitions OF His favor to our armies aud OF
Through many conflicts have now attained place
naaoas which commands their respect. and to the enc
encompass around and seek destruction, the Lor
has again taught the lesson OF His Inspired word that
not 70 the strong but TO whomsoever He wleh 10
Again enemy, with loud Boosting Of the pows
armed men and mailed ships, threaten with subuga
with evil Vaccinations, seek, in homes
hres.des TO perve't aud maid
accompices Of their wicked designs.
Under these circumstances Is my privilege TO Invite
to meet together ard TO PROSTATE yourselves In hu
paeation to Him who has been our constant aud
support Ia the past and to whose protection and gudanc
| for the future.
To this end /, JEFFERSON DAVIS, President Of the CT
States Of Americas do issue this, my proclamation, se
Friday the twenty seventh day of March, as day OF f
initiation and prayer and do invite the people Of the,
TO repair that day to their usual places Of public
TO Join Ia prayer to Almighty God that he will continue
ful protection over cause hathe will scatter our en-
set At nxught their evil designs, and that he will grae
store to beloved country the blessings Of peace and
In faith whereof have hereunto set my hand a.
Richmond on the tzeniyseventh day of February, In
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty.hree
JEFFERSON d.
BY the President,
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10 CORRESPoNpENTs

~ Letters busaess must % addressed to As ~Edi'Or
q As FRig.n
Artcles soroa bo sides q he paper 0U n0t Be Po
shsd Ts 4 rule Of long stGndR9 ought 70 b hH0son %
an Gad t0H ia Be departed On Obituary noiices
sscsedsg Arss lnss charged for Gduertiseaezs
~ Fs eanh0t undertake % rstHrH rejected ooD'nsanIca
nORG.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
RICHMOND, February 2Sth, 1866

RICHMOND, February 2Sth, 1868.
Colonel GEORGE WYTHE MUNFoRD
Dear Sir The day rapidly approaches when the
people of Virginia will be called on to select successor
to the Chief Executive Office of this Commonwealth
The times demand Governor of ordinary qualiica-
tons. We engaged ina war OF independence, which
may be prolonged for years. Tie part which Virginia
has taken in that has been worthy of her greatness
and her patriotism in the past, and the duties
yet perform will call for all the energy that her brave
sons can put forth At uoublous an epoch in our
history the who should uphold the sovereignty and
protect the interests of the State should possess deep
and abiding affection for Virginia, an infexble resolu-
1S ass is arg u de science, and
ready familiarity with the practical Details Of govern
ment, and character above reproach Believing that
you combine these qualities in eminent degree and re
coguzng the invaluable and distinguished services you
have rendered the State in many posts of usefulness
through long series of years ask authority place
your name before the people of Virginia for their suf
frages and the next Governor Of the State
These are no days for party nominations or party
conventions and atter ourselves with the hope that
your name brought forward in this way will secure the
vote OF a decisive majority Of your fcow-ctzens.
With great respect,
Your friends and obedent servants,
VIM f. Richie. Thos. B. Bigger, Horace l.. Kent, l..
Davenport Jr., c. w. Purcell Thos D. Quarlcs, VIM.
G. Allen, j. B. Segall, j. C. Rutherford, VIM. W. Dun
n.yant, r. S. BEDFORD, A. NJ Bailey, VIM Y. Sheppard,
J. W. Randolph, Alex II. Rutherford, Walter D. Blair,
| Bargamin Jr, W. GOddin Chas. A. Rose, j. B. Mac
mirdo Mann s. Valentine, A. Pcasants, j. B. Danforth,
J4 j. Fry H. W. GlazebroOk, Jno Rutherford, j. B..
wilkins W. l.. Cowardin, Il. A. Lancaster, L. h. Gill;
A. Iorr;s JAS II. Gardner, j. Ptied George, Charles
| S. ills, t. L. Chinn, A. J. Bowers, Asa Snyder H.
/ BoAer Tompkins, VIM rutherford, c. X. Chaplin
Chtlcs b. IIabliston, VIM. Breeder, r. NJ Nmmo,
Andrew Pizzni, Geo. II. Tompkins, Jno. Jones, s. p
Mshcll +. il. Habli5ton, Geo. W. Jones.
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NOTICE TO PHYSTCTANS-Tbe ser,

~ OF Physician fully qualified to take charge OF a
Pox Hospital near Milers Tavern, in the county Of Ess
desired Any PHYSICIAN who Is so qualified, and disposed
gage In said practice will please address me forthwith at
Tavern, Essex county, Va.
BY order OF the County Court Of Essex.
THOMAS NJ HENLEY
B. If Esss
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Writ of Habsa. Corpus.

We give fuller report of a very important proceed
ing in the House Of Representatives on Saturday:
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VIRGINIA, TO WTT-At Rules held in

" IhUINIA, 10 WTI.-At huIe5 held IN
Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court for the county Of
fax, on the first Monday In March, 1868:
Robert Montgomery and Mary Montgomery, Plant!
against
Fanny White Mary Ann, Robert, John, william,
Fielding Armistead James, Sally, Nancy, Ra-
leigh, Lethy, Mallnda, Elizabeth CLANCY John,
William, Nancy and Lucy Montgomery, Lawson
Miles and Kliza his wife, and Samuel Johnson
anf Fanny his wife, Defenda
IN C1Gacery.
The object Of this suit cell tract Of lapd lying the
~ Of Halifax devised by Robert Montgomery to his chi
and divide the among the parties entitled thereto
n snnearing from afdsyit hed that all Of the above
defendants are nonresdents Of the Commonwealth of V
IL ordered they appear here within month ate
r,hl,c,ton OF this order, and do what necessary to- n
heir interest this suit and that copy Of this order be
shed once week for four successive weeks in the Bci
wig and another copy posted at the front door Of Inc
House Of this county the first day the next County Co
Aeopy-Teste
JAMES MEDLEY, JR, ol
T. BARKsDALE, Jr., P. O. NH a.,
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N p r SIS.
Il mo YAME"
ny wILKIE COLI
Author OF "The womsn in whlte,' &c.
This Is splendid New Novel, from the pen Of one Of the
distinguished Of English authors. British critics have promo
Il his greatest producti)n and IL has been aready dram
and sned upon the stage, both In England aud Puritan
II is superior to Bnlwers "strange Story
WEST JOHNSTON
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LATEST FROM EUROPE.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT THE QUEEN S
SPEECH, &C., &c.

The steamship Canada, which sailed from Liverpool
on the 9TH and Queenstown the Sh arrived Bos.
ton on the 22d ult The following summary Of the