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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
SLY GLASSES RANrED.

We understand that the Signal Bureau is very much in
need Of Spy Glasses, Telescopes, etc, for the sPr ng
campaign. Hundreds Of these desired articles in
the possession of private citizens who, learning the
need will glsdy donate them to The Department
Even those who eannO. afford 70 give should promptly
offer 90 sell at a moderate price.
Whenth war is over and those who have watched
the quel hOO Of the Signal Corps speak with Iru-
denee, history will vinGcA,e its cain 10 BE- called hs
- and ears" Of cur am Is in this struggle.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

SURPLUS WHEAT AND FLoUR.-Last year, says tho
Macon Telegraph, when -four held at ninety TO
hundred dollars barrel sundry spectators nice
eaught By the incoming osoP and grOAned losses
Toe thing H to be repeated this year. The country
il full of wheat while think the product in Georgia
Is likely to be double what is was in 1868. We can
Already the signs OF accommodating surplus Of old
zha
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
sURPLUs WHEAr AND FLoUA-Llst year when /

ySURPLUs WHEAF AND FLoUR-Llst year when Alur
vas held at ninety 10 a hundred dollars the barrel,
sundIy spectators nicely caught By the incoming
crop and grOaned over loses. The same thing, says
the Macon Telegraph is be repeaed this year. Toe
eOu4try uH o. old wheat. while think the product
in GeOsgias likely to be double what i, was in 1853
We eau already the signs Of secuuulAiiDg sur
Plus Of old wheat.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

FROM BILOxL-We learn, says the Mobile Tribune,
that Sunday seVerl Yankee officers from Ship Island
went ashore a. Biloxi under flag oftruce and exchanged
the usual eourtesies with people such exchange
Of newspapers IL. In the course Of their converse
ton they out squArely and plainly and ackDoW-
edged that they had been badly defeated by Taylor
and said there OF denying The fact-thAt the
"lnfernal negro question would ruin their cause"
Our informant says that few days ago three Of GU:
furloughed sOldiers-One named Barnes, member Of
Fenner'S Battery, and another named Elmer, of the
18th s'issppi gmsnt and another
whose name be does not remembeI-were captured by
the Yankees on Bayou GrAvalien, near PSscagOula,
while returning home in q small boat
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

PECEs IN COLUNBUs-The Columbus (GL) Times
states that auction in tina: city the I'd ut two or
three likely negroes sold at average Of about
$SOOO-by the way great falling CT from the prices
ruling some three mon hs ago. lot of salt was sold
at 60 cents per pound; -four 81 10; sugsr s. 100
4 a5
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

TIE following officers elected" in Arkansas IN
de- the Yankee regime Governor, Isaac Murphy; 1t
Governor, c. G. Bliss Secretary OF State, R J. White
Auditor J. P Berry; Treasurer, s. D. SAyers Attorney
General Q Jordan; Judges OF the Suprems Court,
D W Gowlsy, A Harper, BAXTER; Members of Con-
gress, Jacks, Helena Districts n johnson, John
~ county
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

EhTo BIZ INsPEorED.-An ordnance reqaires that all
licensed vehicles in the city shall b. boghtto the City
Hall four times year for inspection. ens Of ho.e re-
curing p,riods has arrived and oil who do lot bring
up their vehicles during this week will subject them
selves TO fine.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

EARNINGS OF SEANsTRKssEs.-ArmV drawers are
given by contractors to bs made in Portland Maine
a Eve cents pair A woman sewing all day could not
make than Two pairs day. II the thread given
out with the drawers falls short as it is apt to do the
poor sesmstress is told that she must supply The
hahciancv
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

The executors of the famous Will am Old found
scrap among bis papers on which were tie fol'owin
lines:
ain word aud viii am friend to you
And one Old 10 worth hundred new"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

krs Partngton is OF the opinion that Mount Vesnvu;
should take sarss 1lrla to tsf of erupiops The
old lady thinks it been vomiting so long shat moth
ing else would stay on its stomach.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

FALL IN GOLO.-The brokers were Offering gold yes
terday at $40 for one, new currency. This decline
of ore per cent and the beginning, hope, of STUN
Bile" in the precious metals
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

MARAuDHs-The Montgomery Advertiser learns
from a citizen of Marshall county, that the Yr ices
came down to Gunter v lie, k'a Is w~ei, IN gunboat
Aad burned several houses, among them the court
house and the Masonic Hall.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

Tax PREsINr SESSION or OoNGRIss-The Peters
burg Express says:
We glad 10 indications that the session will be
& short one. We see no reason why the business that
will engage its attention should not be despatched in
three or four weeks unless indeed come new occasion
houd turn up in the progress Of public events during
that period requiring or justying more protracted
sitting.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

Josh Billings has great deal of wisdom into him,
a, Artemas Ward might say. Thus he speaks of fame
# anne Z jst about mulch use teW ded man az
20's Wud be, interest payable in gold"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

Ger. Johnston days since issued order 10 the
troops to knock the 'chinkiDg" Gu. of their winter
quarters, for the purpose of preparing the for
life in biYouacs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

planter friend in Baldwin county informs the Mil
edgevle Recorder that garlic bosd With corn and fec
to hogs viii cure aud prevent cholera We suggest to
our PORK producing friends fair trial. and request thai
they report their experiment to the public.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

:. RoBBERT grocery store of Mr.. Hiram W Tyler
on Main street, below 10 h street. broken INTO on
Tuesday night and robbed of quantity Of corn AID
groceries.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

FEsds. DALT year. ESQ ak HouihS SO; three months
IS. Yor less period, ~ per month.
skz-wUzrT,l year, t9O E months, Sl1 No subscription
received Tor less than six months.
woxz year go E months. s.. No Subscription received
Pr les liz months.
Osr'tAnces Nt risk o. the IuosoribsE.
Rertanees In ave dollar bills old issue discounted aeooeo
ing = The market IN Richmond a. the time OF receipt
SUHscEIsus whose papers marked With or''s VII aoas
sand Ihsi ss term Of subscription about 70 e3PHe N'' ""
En-, promptly n hey vah their papers eontnseA
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

The New York World says there three hundred
administration spies in that city. The Caucasian says
they cost fifty thousand dollars a month
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

A UCTION SALE BY
IN WIN. II. FowLE. SONS CO.,
On TUESDAY 10 iastant 10 o'clock shall els.
large varied assortment OF Goods 10
follows:
1000 Packages Manufactured tobacco
1900 do smoking do
so Genuine Havana Cigars warranted Of direct inporta
ton
AFTER WHICH
1000 Yards Brown Domestcs
100 Mems and Boys Straw Hats
100 pair mems shoes
10 boxes mould candles
90 Elglihh espyny books
lO5O yards English adhesve plaster
covers, &C. =
Travelling bags OF same material
Opera glssses-sewing machines
Aoreskast set OF silver plated ware including spoons
FORKS, DC. -
Volcanic Ria' repeating thirty times, with 1000 car
trdgs
magnificent English double banelgun. Barrels ofl,uI
mated steel IN mahogany ease with ali necessary mple-
menis entirely new.
highly finished English sword, scabt black and
rich gold plate; p,teDt leather belt Just imported
ALSO
Photographer TO be sold without
ing two Cameras Oass Photographic Paper and Bristol Boards
chloride Gold, Nitrate Of Silver, Ccodon, Hypo. eu ph
soda Preseve Gires large variety Diamond Yarnsh, &C
large lot Of Drugs and Medicines with Show Bottles GALL
pots, kc.
ssveral r5e Gold Watches and Chains,
myl-tds WM. II. I0WLE, s0NS "a co
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
EIGHT In ALABAMA.

MOBILE, Nay 4.-The telegrspi operator at Tapgi-
plha reports fight at Olive Branch, yesterday, between
1900 Fedeials and SCOTS cavalry, 500 strong The
fight lasted eight hours The enemy were driven across
ThompsOn's Crock. No loss reported. The Confeder-
ates are reinforcing aud the fight will probably be re-
sumed today
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

Julius, was you eber in business Y" +" 10 course
was" "WhGt business 7" "a sugar planter" ''Whtn
that my eolored friend 2" "Ds dayI bsrrid that
ole sweetheart of minel"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

Ps1or OF PEOvisIOSs CharIOItesVills Chronicle
says that meal which has been sold "a high as $50
in that ETY. IS now cold a, $50 Flour has fllan from
S2T5 TO $500. Chickens from $40 70 s. Butter has
fallen from $40 70 S. Potatoes $40 to So per busheL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

dish washing machine is the last invention. Il will
among other things, wash knives and forks without wet
ting the handles.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

Mother" said spartan boy, going to battle, my
sword s too short" Aid step TO il" was the heroic
reply Of the mother.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
FROM NORTHERN vIRGINiA-THE YANKEE
ARMY ON THE MOVE "A BATTLE IMMINENT.

ARMY On THE MOVE "A BATTLE IMMINENT.
OsAxaE O. H., Nay 4 "A body OF the enemy'a
cavalry crossed at Es and Geraauaa FOrds last might
and we're reported this morning moving on Chanc /
louisville aud Fro dericksbnrg
TIE whole Yankee army is m wing from Culpeper
O. H. towards Ely'S aud Gsrmanna Fords, over which
they have thrown pontoon bridges, and across which
their infantry Is reported to have been passing all day
Some slight skirmshing day With small arms Is re-
ported going on at these fords.
Ths enemy withdrew their pickets on our front at the
upper fords last night
Ample preparations going on to meet the enemy,
and the week can hardly close without desperate g. u
eral engagement
Our troops are eager and confdedt
Grant is reported TO have very large force. ss-ss
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

FROM NORTH GEORGIA. FIGHT EXPECTED
DALTON, Nay Fourteen privates belonging to tle
ssh and ooh n. @. regiments we're shot to day for
deserton Two were also shot for the same ofsnce in
Stuarts Division.
The enemy have massed large portion Of their army
a. Red Cir. Sirmishing has been going on on the
Cleveland and Rr ggOld roads between cavalry and
the enemys, all day. Our forces A-e gradually retirrg
on the latter road.
An engagement will probably commence tomorrow.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
FIG Il A HIC
Reports OF the Press I

Entered according to ct Congress IL the 1862
THnAsHER oerk once OF the District Cont Of the Con-
faf rate States for the Northern District NJ Georgia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
% NEGROES AT AUCTION
SO Twin sell auction,
so LIKELY NEGROES.
8. N. DAVIS 90
odd Bellowss Eaw
az AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF

kB hlN M L EhL III HE HhOILE Of
THE CONFEDERATE sTArEs-The Directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association Of Richmond respectfully, hut
submit the benevolent
the Confederate States an zeal In behalf OF the Soldiers fam
has refuge for those who have been driven from their
homes ruthless enemies Thousands women
children not from The devastated counties OF Virgins
nearly every state OF the have sought
relieve the sick wounded soldiers
nllh clothing for soldiers II the hd
AFFORD food and shelter their suffering families and noby
have they In the great majority Of instances responded to
appeal
duced and the difficulties fobaning others BY ordinary
poor accomplish but little purchasing the necessas
ollie.
In written report nom the Clothing Bureau appears
than three thousand females In this city who
Eeekng from the Government ysp and that those
who OBTAIN work not fully employed The received
for their vii not enable these women 10 procure
sucency OF the PLANE food themselves and children.
Without assistance, eD from the city and cuny generally,
Of actual have occurred. Our
City Council hiss made st liberal appropriations for the pur
supplies boh for gatutous distribution and Tor
cost bu The agents employed for the purpose have not been
able to proccre the quantity Of provsg rs required.
Under these circumstances feel that our duty 10 sp-
Srd delay contributions Of money and supplies
Army Committee u this Association Slice the commence
this Committee has labored zeaoufly ard faith
for the temporal and spiritual welfare Of soldiers and
families, and fer the OF glorious Les
solse be discouraged upon the OF
and, tust, last and nOs glorious campaign,
for want OF the generous mpathy ana support OF eiF friends
at home
Shipments Roger Martin, Superintendent, VIM. p.
Munori Chairman OF the Army Com1ite will be promptly at
tended Aud In accordance with special made
Superintendent OF the Southern Express Company, all
express charges win be paid by them Al Richmond.
Contributions money should also be these gentlemen.
j. D. X. sLnoHr, Secretary.
EE- southern papers requested to copy. ap2i--n
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

The Blue Ridge mountains were capped with snow on
the 3D. seemingly of considerable depth.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

MIxra.-A correspondent of q Northern journal
thinks the checker board fashions of Washington are
improving because during the week a party OF ne
eroes men and women, very black and seedy, spent
morning in the ladies' gallery Of the House of Repre-
The white doorkeper in escorting them 10
conspicuous seats well nigh tore his coattag with po
likeness and durirg the remainder Of the day he strut
ted about as il he had accomplished great Decd Toe
wife of member Of Congress or Governor Of a See
may be ur ned away from what is called the diplomatic
gallery but when seated n the ladies' gallery they
ntds be abused and denounced dhloya if they dare
to express the wish that party of negroes shall not in
teifere with their ideas Of taste or propriety."
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

SPECIAL NOTICE.
We respectfully call the attention Of the trade 10 large
sale Of
On FRIDAY, the 9th inst.
We will commence the sale wth
GROCERIES at 10. O'Clock.
~ ~ ''''- VIZ 80 BLOCKADE GOODS
We will add
200 OCO Gun Gaps,
bags Rio Coffee
8 st. Domingo Coffee
10 Copperas,
8 bbls Family Flour,
IS boxes Ro,in Boap,
40 inch Circular Saw,
IS pieces "a Prints
bags Pepper.
mas ROBINSON, ADAMS co. O.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
TIE NRWS


Reports we're rife yesterday of the beginning OF ope-
"a ions on the Rap dan BY the advance Of the enemy
The pres, teegram of the day preceding had raised
ever d. to The ptOe Of exPee alton, aud the various
indefinite rumors in cherllOn found ready oredenee.
No official Information in relation 10 the movements
Of the enemy had been received at the War Depart
men, up to o'clock last nigA but a courier BY the
C.nral train reported that h believed that the
my were moving towards MOrtons Ford but nothing
further had transpired when he left.
The fredericksburg train vas stopped at Ashland yes
terday mernirg By information that considerable force
Of Yankee cavalry had crossed the river a. Ey Ford
and had dyar eed Nib,n Eve miles fredericksburg
6g5t being though: imminent it was deemed proper TO
step at Ashland. On the reetip Cf Information that
the enemy retiring, the train proceeded, as usual
to Hamil,Ols Gro, sing. Tee pm lie would 90 well to
receive with caution Of movements above
but the indications appear to be favorable to early
collision By tee advance Ct the enemy.
The number OF Yankees at Wet Point has dEinded
dOEn to 500. They are rebuilding the wharf, an /
have thrown pckesi to TIE distance Of Eve or si1
miles.
report was also in circulation last evening OF the
reeaPture Of Yieksburg by Con. Writ Adams, With 3
large number OF "eolOred troops"
A1y further Information of military movements that
may be received will be found in the Geographic
column.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
OFFICE VA. VOLUNTEER NAVY CO.,
RICHMOND 18Th Aprl 1864 (

NOTICE.-The Books of this Company will
IN be opened this Office Main and llth Streets
the 18th inst for limited increase Of the capital stock
Subscription price $3.50 hare and Is notes will received
In payne until turtle notice.
The ships carefully present purpose
also with eye TO the ttrryng trade after the
Since closing the The l6h inst information OF
gratifying character nan that Previously ntma,ed, has
been received by tn J.rectory. h"
By Iser Of the Board.
sAML J. HARRISON,
.Qw PresIie
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

SPECIAL ATTENTION is requested to sale
~ Of Plano, Purnu e. ke, belonging TO ihe Of MIRA
Ann Wesigr deceased TO take place Odd Eel
lows Hall, THURSDAY, 9Th instant, At 10 o'clock.
d. X. WEIsIKER,
my4-A Auctloneer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE SOLDIERS THROUGH.
OUT THE C0NFEDERA0Y.
QUARTERMASTERG GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
RAILROAD BUREAU,
Richmond, Feb 20, 1864.

THE friends and, relatives of soldiers in the
l. Army Northern Virgins hereby notified that
rangement has this day effected with the Southern Express
Company all packages OF food and wearing apparel
Richmond, Va.
To the advantages thus obtained through the Express
Company, the fol owing instructions must be observed:
Packages Eo contain tan one hundred pound bs
well and plainly and the expense the
slipper either Of the Soldiers Relief Associations which
located as follows:
Carolina Raleigh South Carolina, Columbia;
In Georg at Augustus In Alabama a. Montgomery or 70 any
other point when u there Associations have ONCE.
Agents these Associations will there take charge Of them
ship daily BY Southern EIpress Company toe proper
Agents the respective States Richmond who will them
distri buted to the proper individual owners.
To meet the OF the soldiers and 10 give them certain
and speedy commuoica lon with home the souhern Express
Company has agreed give this freight preference every
and In order that obstacle the
audsbe enterprise, the several railroad companies
hereby requested 10 render The Lxr Company such facilities
will enable 1t 10 make this arrangement
Az the Southern Express Company all responsibility Of
the ransportcn Of these packages the Relief Associations
requested withdraw their who have heretofore seted
travelling IL the Relief Associations v establish
In the other srnies enjoy
privileges hereby secured 10 the Army Of Northern Virginia
y. w. elMs,
Lieut. Col and QusrtermsstsT.
Approved.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

business HOUSE FOR RBNT-The
ID HOUSE 18th street, recently occupied by e. B. somer
VILE Is for rent. Possession gvea at once
Also No. Porter for hire for the balance Of the year
Apply to DEANE s0MERyILLE,
m,b-eod8t Basin Row.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

DOR RENT-An excellent Office, with bed :
adjoining, gas In the meat desirable and eLrsl
part Of the city. Apply to r. d. WARD,
Attorney at Law, 1ltn ct between Main and Bank ss
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

VIRGINIA.-At Supreme Court of APP
Peas held at the House, In the city Of Rich
mond, on Tuesday, April 96h, 1861
In accordance with the provisions Of tbs act OF the General
Assembly, passed The hn day Of March, 1884 amending and
reenaeng authorizing the Court OF Appeals 20 hold Its
sessions other places than Leubug passed March 18TH 1868
ordered that the summer Of the Supreme Court
OF Appeals shall be held Ooyner Springs In the county Of
Boeto nr near to BonsGck De Virginia and Tennis
see Railroad commencing TUESDAY the 18Th day Of yay
1884, and Oh copy OF s order be published week for
ais weeks successfully in each Of the fooEing newspapers
pntedin the city OF chmond, viz:
WING The Sentinel The Esanae. Dispatch and The
M quirer
copy-Teste:
sp2s-w6W N. Z. sTARKE, o. o.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

w ANTED AT PAGES Wooden Mill, Dan
w Vile, Va, or GOOD wEAvERs. None but good
apply will pay 4Oc per yard double width Apd furnish
visions low price. Apply at once.
apa8-2w j B. PACE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

WANTED-A female TEACHER, qualified to
give Instruction French, Latin and Music, With She
Engh Branches to school Of ssch5lns Refe
required, Address, stating terms. JOS. DUPUY,
Spll-4w Moores Ordinary, Prince Edward county, w.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05
WANTS.

WANTBD.--A Man qualified to take charge
w ofaWre Mandatory Macon, Georgia Very liberal
will be paid possessing the requisite qualhca
tons. Apply to
my3-3t KENT, PAINE co.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-05

W ANTED-By lady, Virginian by birth
w and edueaton suston, to instruct In high English
needle work She had much
peence In schools and families has objection going South
Reference, exchanged. Address Miss X w.,
my2-8t Big Lick, We.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-12-01
we publj,b in anelber column the Report

=
We publish in another column, tine Report
Of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Commits
tee of the Town of Paris. appointed to procure
volunteers, to fill the quota OF that town uuder
the late call of the President. and TO receive and
disburse the money raised for that purpose,
We presume this report will be gratifying 10
the people of that town. who subscribed and
paid their money in that behalf.
In this connection we may remark that we
have such a committee in this city, and we have
been frequently urged to suggest to the commit
tie e that many of the subscribers to the fund are
very anxious TO see report of the receipts and
disbursements. Of course nobody supposes that
there has been any misrepresentation of funds
but every poor man who has given $25 or $50
is anxious to for himself how, and for what it
was appropriated. p -oa $50
We shall be happy to publish the report Of
our fasnce Committee, as soon as it is prepared
by the proper officer. Since it is found that
draft has to be made to fill the quota of the 2ud
and Bird Wards, the anxiety to see this report is
still stronger than ever. We must confess our.
selves to desire to see a statement from the
com. Shall we have it for next week?