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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06
TIE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.


There has been but little change to note since our
last The firing has been maintained principally by the
land batteries aud Fort Sumter. One or two wooden
gunboats engaged Battery Wagner at intervals yester-
day but quickly got Of range on receiving one FIRE.
The only casualties have learned were two men,
members Of the 5lst North Carolina, slightly wounded
The Ircnsides and Monitors remain perfectly quiet, and
1t ia believed they have sustained serious damage
Two three transports with troops reported to have
arrived Sunday
The enemy fred few random shots at the steamer
Chesterfield Saturday night, bu. did no damage.
Gen. Beauregard paid another visit to the batteries
on James Island on Saturday. We learned that he e1-
Or, SEED himself vel satisfied with the condition fittings
and appeared to be we'll pleased.
Since writing the above we learn that the casualties
yesterday at Battery Wagner two killed and sew
era wounded caused by the explosion of shell in sn
old shed the battery The wounded we're brought
to the city last evening.
The Mercury calls earnestly on the planters of The
State to furnish negro labor for the proper and
energetic prosecution of the work Oh the defences.
The Courier gives account Of dash of small
party under the command of Captain Kirk upon Barn.
well, or Big Island, which is divided from Port Royal
only by small creek. The party succeeded in surpr-
sing aud capturing thirtythree negroes, five of whom
were members of Montgomery's brigade.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

Coax FoDDKR AND HoPs.-It s. ould be klown by
every soldier In the Geld that the dried leaf OF the
plant eorn fodder IL successfully used as substitute
for hops The infusion is prepared 10 the same way.
Practice will determine the quantity necessary.
In one Of the government hospitals bread for four hun.
dred is daily prepared in this way and Ii is fully
equal to the best bread prepared with hops.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06
: AND FOR SALE.

IL Pursuant aderee the Circuit Court for the county Of
Msckenbrg will be sold aucoa at the door Of the court
house In Boydton TUESDAY, the 2 day Of Ju next on
credit Of and years Except enough tee cost OF
the ul tract OF land belonging to the estate OF
the late Alexander jones' lying Bucher Greek about four
niles from Boydton and about the distance from Roanoke
conanag s2i About so Of the land Ia rich
and creek bottom about oneh is forest heav
mbered with sk hickory and fine pine for building por
too Is In ID field pne and the residue IN good order ior
profitable cultivation II Is considered Of the most valuable
estates in beghborhcod The proprietor used ony
quarter ract4n houses and improvements are ony
such as necessary the accommodation Of his servants
and the ,rsssrv. ton Il the crops
approved security will required Of the pu'chss
and the title retained h the payment o. The pure se "a ney
Nav 1888 Com'f.
Thu .hov. s.s IA until WEDNESDAY, the 18th day
September next when vii be made on he sne ~
place above stated. EmD n. onaepA"' =
au6-d1ms
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

EMPEROR OF MExIco.-Yesterday we published late
news from Mexico in which t is stated that the French
had proclaimed MaImilian Emperor with grand salute.
Who is MaximiianS is question frequently asked
We suppose him to be scion Of the Bonaparte family
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

SHOCKING MURDER IN EELgoS.-The Lynchburg Re-
publican understands that strocious and cold-bood
ed murder perpetrated in Nelson county, Virginia,
on Saturday night last, under toe following circum-
stances
Iappears that three men, whose We have been
unable TO learn, visited a store in the above named
county, kept by young named JONES' and asked
for admittance. Mr.. Jones, who had retped for the
night after dressing himself opened the door, when be
Immediately knocked down by Of the party with
iron plough-poin and fell in perfectly insensble
condition. The three tends then proceeded to rob the
store and after obtaining about six thousand dollars in
money, and taking such other articles as they de-
sired, left the premises bui before leaving they found
that the your man was not dead but was attempting
to rise when they knocked him in the head killing him
without ceremony. We learn that the party have been
arrested and that one of the number has made full
confession Of the facts above stated. Much excite
ment prevs Il in the community in which the deed
Cured, and lynchDg strongly urged and possibly
the iends have already been executed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06
G1SO REWARD.

p1OO My servants BEN and KITTY ran away the early
part OF July pay seventyhve dosrs the arrest Of either
confined 10 Puva jail; for the CT both,
faed viii pay hunde ed and ATTY dollars. Ben /, about
eighteen dark complexion erby well grown aud good look
Ing particular marks remembered. His motser belongs TO
Mr. Jerry Woodward Of GoOehsnd county, with whom he lived
until the last few years
Kitty about twenty years old and raised by
father Dr. Julian Kesn LOUISA and her children now at
his late residence She very dark she bright Bhe
abou medu height aud we'll made for strength. No marks
remembered The hired to w. Cooke fuvan
ns, the present year.
au6-2awu MKs. SUDAN " BARTON.
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uyMcut lsp conMRgCIlL
RICHMOND. Augrsr

KfcHXoSD AuBUslU
At Msssrs. Lancaster & Co.'s auction sale of bonds
to-day the following high prices obtained The
bonds were cold with interest added:
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NOTICE /.

NOTICE to the Citizens t Henrico County.
The ,ast Of aenrico county sb Win dell
very TODAY the Courthouse 50 al gs,sons entitled TO s
eber on sou ticket 10 rpund for every ns
on sat You buy one empty Aack a. s2 90 cr cost
price. "a EL,y An pAnen,
jy2i-1mo AsG'ior henneo oonn1y.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

We repeat that there ia hope of humane Obsery'
srce OF TIE q de Of Civilized warfare by the Yankees,
50 long as they can procure sn to 6sAt, in sP9c' to
whose fate in the event Of retaliation they are perfect
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rnr coNrrnrnArr uouNprp.


Il will inform and crafty all may contribute to kird
feeling and is only act Of utice to state that the
"Coege'-tbe largest and most airy building an Get
tysburg-has been given the Confsd wounded
hospi al.
Dr. Frazer, of South Carolina, well known to me as
noble specimen OF medical gentleman, remained with
the wounded and has chTge He tells me that he had
some assistants from Pennsylvania, but needed MORE
and that if any physicians from Baltimore would 60, be
would be very grateful. could mention many acts Of
kindness passSg between the wounded soldiers of the
hostile forces which would put TO the blush for the
unchsritabe and bitter feelings at work in this ely
but have already said more than l intended. took
the pen simply to state what have, as to the articles
which pressingy needed, some of which, es
pecaly blankets cups, &c, have been overlooked
sUTFERNGs IN TRANSPORTATION.
viii II be thought presumptuous inms if comply
with the earnest request of large number of wounded
officers and say word TO the conveya of the
wounded from Gettysburg to this city. II lerr let my
feelings we'll my promise to them be my apology
single fac, will be enough. On "wednesday afternoon
at O'clock. p IN very large train was oad'd inside
and on the top with soldiers wounded in every con-
ceivable WAY The train to have left at s.. did
not begin 10 move till 10 o'clock Thursday morniUg
The locomotive on the Hanover Road was SO feeble
that point it was necessary to leave bali the train
until the engine carried tie other about ten mica when
IL returned Tor the abandoned cars. This train did not
reach the city uni twelve o'clock last night Tnirty
s. hours were thus spn the cara by those suffering
men. o. course neither had nor desired seat
Among the officers found men of property deicately
brought up and with tbem aud all was most touching
to hear the exclamation, lob, what luxury as took
them, at the many unnecessary stopping plaees, to
puddies of muddy water aud dressed their wounds.
Yours, respectfully, II. FULLER,
ION reading the above letter has feelings touched
and softeued as the evidence it contains that there
still some traces of humanity among the people who
seeking our ruiz. But turning from that TO the fol-
loving order of General Schenck, our disgust returns
again in all its force Schenck like Batter and Mroy
has been disgraced in arm, aud has been placed by
Lincoln 70 take revenge on prisoners and women aud
children Like his whipped cOmpeers, he shows himself
low, pitfu tyraut.
osDER RxLArIEG TO WOUNDED PRISONERS.
The following was issued from headquarters
..- u...of,. u,nn,v nep.p
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06
obDER RxLArIEG TO WOUNDED PRISONERS.
The following was issued from headquarters
HEADQ'Rs MIDDLE DsPAR MrEf,
Eighth Army Oops,
Rsltimore Nd Jply 10 1868.

General OTdSr No. AZ.
Suitable and co nfortabe hospital recommendation will
be provided for sick and wounded prisoners oil ar She
same as for soldiers Of the Union.
On the arrival of the wounded or aick rebel officers
or soldiers in Baltimore, whose injuries or condition
uOh that in the opinion Of the proper medical authori
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06
SPECIAL NOTICING would call the az

SPECIAL NOTICE-We would call the a.
tantion Of the Trade -
AUCTION SALE TO-DAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK,
TO the following articles:
20 bbB Tar,
20 " TuFp:ntn',
200 sacks Salt, Sugar,
10 bbls Whsky, Apple Brandy,
Linsed Oil Peanuts, Soda,
smchhg AID Manu- setured Tobacco,
PIHE AND PocKET CONS, OF HOME nIsUPAcTUss,
Fancy Soap,
81 bols 80 Tanners Oh,
Ivy Blaes; and many ether articles too
au6-it TARnY WILLIAMS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

THE places OF Rendezvous for the Enrol
i ent OF Consorots County OF New Kent, pubh fec
4th nd 18Th August II and 18th 18th Au
gu Charles viy Hs changed and tae following points
selected o said count,s:
New Kent county II and 18Th August at Dress Roads"
Ihafes City county, 18th and 18Th August At Eapee's Shop
JN0. A u IKE,
f. Capt and EarollIng 0ncer,
au,6- Nv Sd Gong. Dstrics
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DIVIDEND.

nNHE Board of Lirecto = Of the Richmond
l. and invre Railroad Company have declared semi
nuel div dend OF elk per cent? payable August 3, 1853
au6-d2w J. BLAIR Auditor.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

WASHING ron COLLEGE, LEXINGTON, VA.
NHk ercises of the neXG session will cvIn-
Il Il September 1863 and Until LIST July.
1894
la add College Course, Preparatory Department
organized for in ucn OF boys preparing fer the regular
classes, conduc ed exSlusV ely by the Faculty.
Tuition clnti1gsn fees for coegiste $5 Board
IN had private families udenis expecting Ia
COLI nd bedcl0bLg with them, and Tek Books ought
10 be brosgat 10 q ! cases
j. l. CAMPBELL, Prof. Ply ,ical Science.
A l. NELSON, Prof. Mathematics.
q. J. H.RRiS, Prof. Latin.
J. J. WHITE, Prof Greek
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06
Enlistment Of British Subjects By the Yam
KEGS.

In the debate that arOss in the English House OF
Commons, on The 18th ultimO, the occasion OF Mr.
Roebueks withdrawing his motion on the subject Of the
recognition Of the southern Confederlcy Mr. Whesde,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-06

w ANTED-A youn /. lady, of some expert
w teacher private family 10 pleasant VII.
sdiasy the Railroad competent give instructions
In hghesl branches Epgh education, French Music
the Piano. Drawing and Painting fair compensation will BE-
given correspondence solicited Immediately Coed references
given rsqu For add Inquire Of Enque MesIs
Tsrdy Williams Ricam I'd, Va. auc 4t'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-04-01

AN INDIDRNT on The RAPPAHASN0cK.-
The following extract from letter from
Fredericksburg BY an officer in Gen. lees
army, relates pleasant incident IN camp
lite, which no doubt helped materially TO
relieve its monotony:
must tell YOU oil an agreeable episode in
our camp life. which occurred a lev days
since. IL is Acknowledged that the Feds-
rails, with all their faults, nave sumo cxpl-
cal bands in their ranks. Recently, one vi
these organizations came down 10 The river
side opposite Fredericksburg, aud favored
our boys (who had gathered IN large nun
bers to lIsten,) with variety OF popular
pieces, in the best style. Applause IRON
the audience on each side followed. The
band then struck up Dixie" and execut-
ed il in a credible manner. AT lis con-
clusion, our soldiers sent up such shout
as made the @eIkin ring. This was fol-
lowed BY " Yankee Doodle" when burst
sf applause from the Federals followed.
Finally, the band played Home. Sweet
Home" melody which all could feel aud
appreciate; and when 1t was finished, such
a shout went up from both armies as |
doubt has ever been heard on earth.
looked around me, and saw tears cOursin,
down many iuriowed and battle worI
cheek, and ii the frantic cheers that ven
up from the other side OF the river wer,
any criterion, our neighboring enemle
were as much affected.
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N Office

4 WILL pay the highest cash price fsr HIDES :,
! Tan on shares. ! viii tan UPPER LEATHER
Tor one-haii and SoLE LEATHER for one-,hitd.
JOHN ID. LIPSC0MB.
November 18th. ~ a.
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LOST

II 0ST, or was stolen from me some two months
Ia since, "A CLOTH CASE, containing 10, Of
notes and accounc. Any informa,ion or delivery Of
them TO me. will be ihankfully received.
The following are the notes well as can recol.
lecl David STRAY horn, $50 John +. stayhorn sic
Wilson Cole. $40 81. and one for Sl7; Williamson
b. Holloway. $22 so; James Homer, SO; Burton
Whitaker. $li SO; w. w Guess, ESQ.,, $40 65 !;
VIM +. Holloway. S.; Simpson Browning, $la
Andrew ]. Whitaker, balance on note. $40 Samuel
Couch. ESQ.,, Sc; Archibald Cain, 81. There may
be others, | do not recollect
forbid any person paying crtrading for said notes
except 10 me ako the accounts have on the books
JOHN 4. LYNCH.
February IS. So 3wF
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. !
Raleigh, N c., March 2, 1863. 5

1T is hereby requested that all persons who may 10
appointed by the several County Courts 10 receive
The money appropriated by the Legislature for the
purchase 81 provisions ol the families Of soldiers, will
reort their names 10 the Executive Office as soon as
practicable. The Counties which have no, appoints
ed agents will please do so al once.
March IL. Sow
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W A n T Z d
NOT ICE

4 LOsrMY POCKEr.BOOK ~ ,he 18th 81 No
dollars also csc note 81 hand Oh a. q McGray or
ssnysnty Eve dollars; one note on sally Whitfield
and Js,n Moore cor ihifiy.eighi dollars and lev
cents. the exact AMOUNT not remembered slso one
note Oh Alffsd Blalock for fifteen dollars sI,o re-.
ceip, from Lewis Bobbit fot . note on George ".
Morton Cor sixty dollars. Allpeisohsareh srshyno.
tilted not to trade Cor any Of the above noles, ~ pay.
menl has been stopped.
JAMES q. McCLOER,
McCtay's store. n. c.
January 2ia 7s-5tp
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NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN
ADVOCATE.


AHw saHika
1T IL contemplated 10 rssuns Ire pullralon ais.
NnHh Carvli - chn,tian Advocate II ~ nts
day under the patronage u the Moth Cstolna "a.
irtencr, and under lhs direction and owusi,hip Il
joint stock Company. rnmpossd II ministers sns -
men. 10 secure iis petmabsney.
II viii be ~ lie name Imports. a CHEtsTIAs Adse.
cate. u will sus&tn and defend The doctrines I'D
discipline Of the Methodisi Episcopal chutch souA
aud LABOR % advance chrisss Kingdom on earth and
to promote peace end good viii among I'll men.
Besies iis earnest. rel giOls character Il ,hsil y
IN advocate Of the moral. eAuraiiennl and irdnans
progress u North Csrolns--a welcome visitor i
every family and 70 The camps Of our brave soldiers.
and faithful ehronicier 81 What may H. useiui AL
Interesting. add Of the current news
Al our travelling and loea ministers and The ssel.
holders Of the Company are specially requested .
set as Agents for the paper.
| The old sol scfilefs u Tho Advocate will Ne sfr
piled with the nsW serffs 10 To iul mount due hsw
q the tmr 81 IL SUSPENSION Lot \. 'hr mail toca.
arc not 10 the p0ssrraiou II he Edhnr NJ must rely
On tho old subseuIerr tsmsssf. AID lhe Agrnts. =
furnish him With ihsif names aud ~, ocss sui ~
amount due them.
The Advocate will be well printed On good pap,
and will contain an amount Of reading msitsr sgs'.
10 any paper In the state.
During the continual Of war prices. the subsrff
lion price win le 81 per annun. always 10 ndsaars
/ Aeenisvao ,.ni - isn o. mots nor suhsrftsf'
and the Cash. vii ~ ehiiird ~ . copy n ths'rsps
~ one year. It's desirahr inst long list n -
ID % once.
Address. VA. y. PHLI.. Editor
Raleigh. N.
January lllh. u
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

HAVING qualified as Administrator on the estate
IA Of WILLIAM EMMETT McMANNEN, deed,
notice is hereby given 10 a persons indebted 70 SAID
estate 70 come forward and make payment; and those
having claims against the estate will presen. them
within the time prescribed by law, or this notice WI
be plead in bar Of their recovery.
JAMES A. HENDERSON, Adm'r.
March 4. 4-4W
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corTON EXCHANGE.

I'VE have lev bunchrs ~ Cotton. 70 exchange
~ iii Striped Cotton, shoe Tnsad. &c.
WouIl ike 10 have Weaving done and rsy in
Cotton yarn.
Wanted. Rags Al four cents per pound. unslseksd
Ashes 81 twenty cents per bushel, and Plar sewing
Thread.
will pay premium fof the sghtofs $3.50 bunch
n Cotton YAM IN bolt u IS cents per yard Of 40
Colisns .-hase not seen either ~ yet.
n. IN. BROWN 4 co.
January ~. 10
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NV DARLING'S SHOES.

8
God bless the little feet that can never go asiray,
For the little shoes are empty, in the closet laid away!
sar.,i~es take one in my hands, forgettins all
see
Il, !. little half.worn Shoe not large enough for me
Ana ali AZ once Ifee sense Of hitter loss and PAIN
As shsrp as when, two years ago. il cut my heart In
twain.
O. little feet that weared not, wait for them no mors
For am drifting with the tide, Blu, they have reaehd
the shore;
And while the binding tear-droPs wet these little
shoes SO old,
On. on them value high above their price IN gold
Ana 50 lay them down again, but always turn to
say
God bless the little feet now surely cannot stray.
And while am thus standing, almost seem 10 see
Two little forms beside me, just they used 10 be
I've little faces lifted, with their sweet and tender
eyes!
All me! might have known that look was born O
Paradise.
reach my arms oul fondy but they clasp the empty
air!
There is nothing Of my darings but the shoes the,
used TO wear.
o, the bitterness Of parting cannot be done away
Till I see my darlings walking where the feet car
never stray;
when no mare am drifted here upon the surglng
tide,
Blu, with then safely landed there upon the river sds
Be patient, heart, while waiting to ihsir shining
way,
For the Iiule feet in the golden street never 9,
astrsy.
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S TO L E Y

I'm "Wednesday night last, the lih instant. my
~ stable was broken open and my horse stolen. Il
is Bay Horse about sx wears old this spring shout
Ave feet four or FIVE inches high heavy name and
tail. Au old wagon saddle, covered with q white
sheep.kin. missing 81 the same time. and supos.
Cd 10 have bern sioien by the same person al-o a
pair Of bride rrins that had bren used as sifrup lee.
ihers, with holes punched through them.
Any information concerning The horse Or The Inlet
will nc literally rewarded liz the Subscriber, living
seven miles north II HIsho,ough. snd twenty i've
dollars will Be given Tor The recovery II the horse
FREDERICK H0RNER.
Fsbrusry 10. So
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NOTICE

HAVING. Of November Trrr. A. b., 1869. q
Onnge county Court. qualified 81 Adm.nis,r
To- q JEFFERSON MONK. dsrea.ed. no,ee !,
hereby given " I'll psrsnns having debts. tlsins =
demands aga'nst the r.is,~ of Tie ~ Decreased i.
rfsssni them % sid those indelasd 10 10 come
iossagd and make pas neni.
J. 5. LEATHERs. Adm'r.
December ID.
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C A II ID

: ~ T. n IL ID. iAs A
IN the absence of regular Tuner I will attend IA
: the Tuning Of PIANos in Hillsborough. Charae
Five Dollars, unless the Piano has no, been tuned
within twelve msn,hs. when charges viii be made
according 10 It's condition, All strings and repairs
'A'a HENRI BASELER.
January ~. ff Ts--i2m
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HIDE S wa NTED

" Ewill pay the highest market rates for HIDES
or tan them on the usual terms.
The yard has been noted for number Of year,
for the superior quality Of lis Leather, NV
TURRENllNE 81 BRO.
September "a. az
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Select Boarding and Day School,

HILLSbOkOUGH, y. G.
VNHE Misses NASH &.KnLLoCK viii reopen
their school on Friday. 10th Of January. 1863
December IL. 74-6w
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LAND FOR SALE.

4 OFFER Tor sale 3T2 acres Of land. two nil.
north Of Hillsborcugh. The land is vel, prOdue.
tive. and well adapledto Corn, Wheat. ana Tobse,.
with large quantity Of Meadow grounds The hrs
Is well supplied with water. and The improvement.
consis, Of large Barn and Stables. with two ,aaa
framed building. and one log house. limo, sold "a.
will be for rent. Terms to suit the purchaser.
JOSIAH TURNER.
November 5ih. "a
Washington telegraph., 1863-12-30
Information wanted.

THE undersigned desires to obtain informa-
Il ton Of the whereabouts Of his parents G.
w. and Elizabeth Patterson. They formerly
resided at Lake Providence, Louisiana He
has not heard from them s;nce the Fede rails
occupied the country some Is months ago. He
supposes taem TO be some place about Red
River or in Texas. Any inform alton con-
cerning them will confer favor, which will
be gratefully acknowledged.
WM A. PATTERSON.
Faf- Shreveport papers and Houston Tele-
graph copy 3 weeks and send bills to this
Office.
Dec. 80, 1868. 49:3v
Washington telegraph., 1863-12-30

those who furnished substitutes under the
former call would be breech Of contract.
The action Of the several Executive De-
par,ments is reviewed, and the gratifying an
Bouncement made that the receipts of the Post
Office Department are Sl75, 900 in excess Of its
expenditures.
Communication with the Trans Mississippi
region is obstructed a. to render difficult
compliance with Executive orders. and legis-
lation is required providing for the exercise
Of temporary authority, especially in the Postal
and Treasury Departments. for which sub
Secretaries are recommended; while for mill
tary affairs, it would seem to be sufficient to
authorize the President and Secretary of War,
to delegate to the Commanding General so
much Of the discretionary powers resting in
them by law as the exigencies Of the service
shall require.