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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

NEW TURKISH LoLE.-Wbile the Turkish Govern
ment az been borrowing money at home on short time
incredible rates OF interest," it has succeeded 10 ne
gotiaug foreign loan of $4,000 600 at IS per
cent for the nominal purpose OF ling railroad
from Consantinople to Adrianope, distance of about
$50 miles S6 miles in direct lne) Adrianople is the
chief city in European Turkey having population OF
more than 100000, ad moreover is en- the direct line
toward the eastern terminus of the Austrian lines OF
railway. 1t probable that the Slans visit to Egypt
and ride upen tho railroad from Alexandria to Suck has
given riss to this new presc which has been under
consideration for ten years.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

An instance of female devotion to our has been
brought to our notice worthy OF record aud which
believe has not hitherto been given to Che public
through the columns of the press We told, upon
the very beat authority that during the late fight be-
tween Generals Forest and Smith, at 0kalona, Miss,
the ladies of that place not only encouraged our SOL
diers by their prayers celebrations and smilea but
during the fight cooked viuals and prepared refresh
ments for them One lady, desirous Of seeing what was
going on brought her churn of milk upon the pave
ment aud, whil churnng it. urged on the soldiers TO
the fight telling them 10 back after it was ever
and regale themselves from her churn. Sieh spirit
is nconquerabie.-AppsGl
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
MEDIATION TO BE ExPEorED--THE ALLEGED
REPORT OF SECRETARY MALLORY.
Correspondence of the Nsv York Nsvs]
Lonpon. Feh. 21. 1884.

LONDON, Feb. ~, 1854.
Having just returned from Paris, have but mo-
ment to write. Passing through Great Marlborough
street an hour ago met gentlemin, whose intelf-
gence always makes It pleasure TO me TO converse
with him. he had attended the debates In Psrlam mt
recently and he assured me that the feeling With
gard to terrible fra,ricdal war, has obviously
changed-that only short tine will espse before those
who have been quescent and neutral in the struggle
will be called upon by sense of common humanity to
urge the necessity of peace between the belgeents
One Of the frat symptoms Of this change may be an
effort 10 bring about kind of mediation which, Ii
is believed has been too long delayed The @ues-
ticn concerning the rams, the Alsran8ra,a I'd
genus keep the public mind in fever, and there il q
desire TO terminate complications, which eventually
may lead TO ffoutes which il is strug gle to avert
In the latter part OF December last number OF copies
Of penny paper your city reached here containing
what purported to be the full report Of Mr. Mallory
Secretary of the Confederate Navy. This report was
bogus every line OF it, The fraud intended to pre-
judce Southern interests 10 this quarter and for while
wss successful, except with few who were keen
enough to detect the signs Of mposture in the docu
ment itself Recent adyces from the South have cleared
the whole matter up and people here who thought
the Report" genuine reading II now, amazed that
they could ever have believed that Mr.. Mallory could
have pu. bis name to such a composition.
This, however, is rot ths only invention that has APP
peared in the Uned States and 10 foreign countr es to
eec. purposes of partisan private character Every
week produces something that is entitled 10 suspicion.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

GKx. MEADE AND rHH BATTLE OF GETTYsBuRs-The
Washington correspondent OF the Baltimore American
writes: Ir...
General Meade has submitted written statement to
the War Committee, giving detailed account OF the
battle Of Getty sburg, together With an explanation oil
his conduct that occasion. His statements are cor
roboTated by the testimony of Generals Hancock War
reD Gibbons and others, aud triumphanly vindicate
him from the accusations made before the Committee
by his enemies General Meade denies in the pos.
live the etemen that he Issued or directed TO
be issued, order on TIE 81 Of July, or ut any time
ordering retreat TO TAoneytowu, which is fourteen
miles south Of Gettysburg. He Gays he had resolved
from the first hold HE position there, and to fight
the bsttle which he knew was impending. He had no
idea of falling back, he well knew, as everybody
knoWs that rsreat az that time would have involved
pursuit by the enemy, and perhaps resulted in the rou
Of our army. He den,s positively seeing Any such
order aud states thatf the oder was written IL MAS
without his kuo Wedge authority. Decentralization
he had of is existenos received from General b.
bons who told him on the evesiug Of the I'd of July
that he had seen it Ia the hands of General Butlersld
He promptly denied its authenticity to neral Gbbons
at the time. The only basis fer the atoa tits
point General Mea:e surmses is this: Upon eslumipg
command Of the army he found hms-lf without Chief
Of staff acquainted with the inc of busine at head
ousrters He Gen raj Bate Id to retain bis
position as chief of staff until the crisis had passed.
GeueIol But,er6eld conssnted and at ordered
10 survey the position, and mako hinse acquainted
with the rear lines OF Communication. This, General
Meade contends was what any prudent General would
have done under the circumstance and esp caly since
our army had been defeated the first day, aud had only
partially succeeded repu sing the attack Of the enemy
on the second day. He declares that the purport of
the order no directed 10 be issued this aud nothing
more General Meade also states that when he learned
that General Sicklss had became engaged at Little
Round Top he i'm edstey ordered General Sy kes with
the fifth Corps, to bis support. General Gibbons
also examined before the Committee Saturday, snd
General Mesdss statement In every par
tcular.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

TIE WORTH OF Coon GAKDKN. Who has made the
estimate Not one in fifty. We believe with the Au-
gusa Chronicle that well cultivated garden will yield
one.third, if not half, the support OF family. The
potatoes, turnips beans, cabbage, peas parspips
ros strawberries, Ia3pberries, &C., a., all of which
are the products Of good garden, constitute large
portion of mans most wholesome food. And II we
would give more attention to this branch Of hubandry
and furnish tales with better gsabes, our fam
lilies would less meat, and consequently be more
healthy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
ourn1ors NEAR NoarOLx.-A letter dated April s.h

0UfRAGEs NEAR NoRroLK.-A letter dated April sth,
to gentleman Of Petersburg, Gays:
On Tuesday last the Yankees landed at the Stone
House Wharf and destroyed all Mrs. DR.. Wilson's pro-
perry. They took all the pegroes except four, and
killed two mules add one horse and most of her other
stock. They broke open her trunks and stels all her
jewery aud every piece OF gold aud silver they could
find. They burnt her mill, AMI the house, and also all
he corn, al the river. They killed Tom Frazier mule
slorg Mrs. Wilson's stock. Allen Baker (uegro)
went of vita them, and seemed delighted to go. Ola
Ben at the mill, and small boy would NOT CO. These,
and two women, are all they lat with Mrs Wilson.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

A Coon JoKE-The following is an extract from
private letter. It is TOO good to keep private:
HoUsroE, Feb. IL, 1864
/ mus! tell you a good thing that occurred
here apropos of Gen. Smith Ga his arrival here
days since he made his way to Gen. kagruders Office.
But one staff officer happened To be in and as young
men sometimes will do, he was occupying position
more comfortable than elegant with his back TO the
door, singing Dixie" General Smith interrupted bin
with, 81, this General Msgtuiers Office |" The young
officer broke off his song only enough TO reply, yea
srn
Gen. Sis the GenerslinF
0ficer-'No SIR
Gen. S-'Will he be In soons
0aicer-Don't know, SIR
Gen. Show long has,he been gomez
OHicer--'Don't know, SIR
Gen. S--'Where is hep
Oaicer-Dont know, sir. It's not my week to keep
him.
Gen. S-'Ahemi Ny name IL Smith
Oficer--"Yes; good many Smiths about; several
have been to zee the General
Gen. S-'They sometimes call me Lieuenan. General
Smith
Oaicer-The hell you sayP
The officer turned very rapid somerset and disip
peared in tsinkling. II 10 said that he sings his
wishes about Dixie with spirit, since the occurrence
he never felt before-Mobib Advsrtissr.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

The late Sir Robert Peel speaking in the House of
Commons of the Lord Chancellor (Eidon) said that-to
ADJ IL to that noble Lord the words of the poettven
his fangs leaned to virtues side" gentleman pres
ent remarked that in that case his Lordsbps failiDgs
resembled the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, which, nowith-
standing its long inclination had yet gone
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
THr Rrarl dad A. e1rrr.auae.-.The iettl.bu,g

TIE REBEL DEAD At GErrYsBURs The Gettysburg
Star and Banner tays:
considerable portion of the battle ground is likely
to be poughed up this spring and MINER by farmers
owning il, preparatory 10 planting corn and other
grain As matter Of course, tho Confederate graves
must be oblileraed and the trenches which now ndi
cate their places There Is o strong desire with the
people, In respect to humanity to have these bodies
though of the enemy, respectfully aud deeently put
awsy, in some enclosure where they may not be dis
turbed Our common humanity should impsl US to
suoh O step.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
r.1 ON HusD.1D DOLLA. Norrs.-rhe following tele

TAX ON HUEDRED DOLLAR NoTEs.-fhe following tele-
gram from Secretary hemminger to Lyncbburg, is
deemed Of sufficient interest to republish:
TREASURY DErr'MExr, O. s. A.,
Richmond, April z, 1854.
1.-THE tax of ten per cent per month on the hundred
dollar noies commences on the second day of Nav.
1854 and is to be rated upon the face value Portions
of the month Ars not be charged. You II, there
FORE deduct dollars per month additional from each
hundred dollar note presented after the second
DAY of May, and Of each succeeding month.
&c. G. MrNMIsars,
Secretary of Treasur,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

The United States papers contain toe statement made
by the Provost Marshal General of the condition of
the quota of the several States in the Presidents call
for 400 900 men, dated March H. 1854, from which t
appears that every State, except Illinois, Is in def
ciency" upon all the cill The total deficiency Of all
States amounts 10 324 7l2 men.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS ROR MILITARY
SERVICE.
ADJUTANr GENERALS 0HHoE VIRGINIA.
M Z

COLONEL HENRY HILL, Psymaster Gen.
~ era OF the State, Is appointed By the Governor take
charge Of and settle all claims against the State Confederate
States for military service supplies furnished without expense
the claimants will forthwith establish oce ct Rich
mond for that purpose
claims soldiers Of vrgnia who have may be dis.
States all widows and orphans sach soldiers
may have been killed eied In SERVICE also all soldiers
having special claims othe than pay cohng
against either the state Confederate States government who
from their peculiar position attend In person,
= [i.. -.li
persons sending claims will give the full
culars name company re9men brigade, should
be all stated and spower Of attorney properly suthentca
authorizing ooone Hill TO collect receipt ame that
he may act with promptitude and despatch.
The Intervention OF paid agents for claimants will In
permitted being the object Of the Governor to protect par
ties against them.
By command.
ap1-6td&clm wH. II. RICHARDSON, A. G..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

Bishop fimon, Of Buffalo. announces officially in bis
organ (the Western New York Catholc) that the .Fs
man Brothers cannot march in procession with Catb
oo societies nor take part in Catholic rites and holv
sacrifices.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

Missouri ELrcnoss-Col W. H. Moore, of Cape
Grardeau county, Ia announced as candidate for TIE
Confederate Congress from the 7th District Of Missouri
and Col N. L.Norton, of Galloway county, from the
I'd District
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
TEE COSrEpxEAr. srArEs-CArr Saw. BAaD.-Tbe

The CONFEDERATE STATEs-CAPr. SAN. BAAD.-Tbe
Selma Dispatch, Of the l4th ILL.,, says:
An instance Of unusually strong aud Arm falth 10 the
establishment Of our Independence has just been
communicated to US through Ieliats channel which,
from its remarkable character are induced to make
public:
Captain Sam Bard, ex-etitor OF the Memphis Az.
lsnch and WI known 10 the country as orator. editor
and as one eminent Tor his political abilities and anina-
ted patriotism, hAs, informed completed in the
paper at Kemp IS to be called "Tne COME Sats
/. Is manifest the first issue is appear uaIl the
conclusion Of the war, but so Is the al in be-
half of our cause and so confident the hope Of s ecry
triumph, actuaIiog the Captain, that he has
thus early arranged for the establishment Of
grand national organ, to be named in honor
OF the Coniederacy, and dedicated to the develop
ment Of lie greatest grandeur ard best nteress This
action will doubtless reg irded by those less sanguine
in their feelings than the aols and hopeful protector Of
the enterprise somewhat premature bu to the clear
eye and patriotic faith looked through by Captain
Bad the day is not far distant when the captured lands
and cit es of Southern domap will be restored
their rghtfu owners and refugees and wanderers
turned 60 their old hGbtations aad trades.
The unwavering support which Captain Bard through.
out our trying struggle has constantly lent to the Gov
eminent add cause will nsuee for his undertaking the
warm support of eli cO-aborers while the ardent zeal
and enlarged beraity with which il s designed to con-
duct his publication will be )st apt to cap the adven-
ture with honor and success.
"May tee Curious oousumm ition of Independence
give 10 the exalted endeavor have spoken of rapid
aud brilliant ulfllnent il earnest wish and happy
expectation"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
MARRURn.

At the Governors hanson Raleigh NJ O. the evening" OF
the It'll instant by Rev JoIph NJ Atkinson, Presbyterian
Chu ch Msjor w. BROWN. Of Buncombe county TO Mrs.
MARY TAYLOR, Of Richmond,VA
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

SsTOLEN, about III o'clock last night, from
~ my stable Brook Run, BAY COLT, years old, With
star In his forward aud little white one hind foot
ALSO, SEX ~.
ADARK BAY MULE
liberal reward will be paid for their recovery.
ApIEsdlw. JOHN B. ORKNsHAT.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
TREASURY DErr'MExr, O. s. A.,
Richmond, April 4. 1854.
soIpIrRs, CLornne RKclIvlD.-A letter from Gen.

"a few days ago large amount Of clothing consist.
ing Of jackets pants shirs drawers, socks shoes and
blankets were received from the Georgia Soldiers
Clothing Bureau, at Augusta, and distributed to the
troops from that State. The arrival quite oppor-
tune, as many OF our brave boys were nearly nude
from head 10 foot The clothing, shoes and blankets
were all home made, comfortable and well gotten up-
much better In that regard than usually receyeh
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
HoRs. DEPARTMENT or N. O.,
April 9Th, 1854.
sPKo;LL oRDBHs, I
M 10 4

D April Oh, 1874. !
SPECIAL osDr..
No. ID.
this neither tobacco cotton win be allowed
cnhe order Of accredited agents Of the
sabssence special order nom these head
quarters and such permit will be granted uniess shall DO
for the benefit Of the Uoniedsracy.
By order Of Msjor.General PoEErT
ap18-lw 4. X BAIRD, A. A. A. q.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

DOR RENT.-A number of very desirable
rooms In the old columbian Hotel" Gan be had by
full for the remainder OF the year, application TO the
IS. BUf0RD.
mhS-eod2y
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

OFFICE VA. CENTRAL X. R. CO.,
RICHMOND Ayril 3. 1864.
THE Accommodation Train on this road will
Il be discontinued Monday until farther notice. The
train will probably be resumed In two weeks.
II. D. WHITC0MB,
apil-diW General Superintendent.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

mar"
"What do you mean, child"
"Wby, I've heard some persons talk about vol
ume OF smoke, aud thought you could read any vol
ume!n
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
REMARKABLE REVOLUTIONARY PROPHECY.
From, thu Southern WafehDaan

Mr.. EditOr,-I am a connoisseur of old things. 1
Ike old medals, old papers, old keepsakss and in fact
al thirgs that bear the impressed old times upon them
sive and except, perhaps, old cheese with in it
But to the pint" a. our fslend p would saw have
some Of the relics Of the Old American reyolutor =
MSS of the date Of '7s and onward silver shos hnc
kes, 81. Among the former find very curious. ana
to me- entertaining Ms, Of which the following IA
copy. give 1t 10 you, Of course, as Hud Il. and AZ
Of your readers learned in the history of the
world and Of country, and s.udents Of the
Bible, they may fad food for thought in what this
ancisnt may say. But to the matter
" WHAT NAY HAPPEN IN LESS THAN a HUE5kED YEARS
HExCK-A. D 1850.
a. About the year A. D., ls4s or ~, there will be
In Europe revelations either in France Italy or Aus
tra, and then commences the beginning of the end
spoken of by the Prophet. New governments will arise
on the earth, aud We shsll have wars and rumors of
wars. eft
az Scarcely has this turmoil in Europe expired be-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
RUSSELL 10 ADAMS.

Ny Dear Jonathan - You are discreet and oonciis-
tory ever, and heartily appreciate your kind con-
sideraon. OF course cannot see your depitch, but
sm very much obi ged to you for your personal and
friendly communication. By the way, Adams your
grandfather the fest Ambassador from the United
States to this Court You act wisely in endeavoripg TO
keep yourself here long you CAN I'll arrange it
all with Palmerston. Give my regards to Seward.-
VIVA. will you takeS
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
RussrLL's DIPLOMACY TaAssLArrD.-rns oha,l ,sto

RUssELL's DIPLOMACY TRASsLATKD.-The Chail saton
Courier save:
Freely translated iato common English, The position
of Lord John Russell on the American question may
be thus defined
ADAMS TO RUssKLL-(PRIvArrLY AND coSrIDENTIALLY.)
Ny Lord II have bully despatch from Bill Sewatd.
BE threatens terrible vengeance in twenty-four hours
after receipt of my next letter. If you do not back out
and shape your neutrality than you have done to
cur side.
don't want to raise fuse, which might turn you out
10 grsss and woald arly lead to my removal from
this very comfortable pl &C.. Cau't you do something
to please Seward without seeing this despatch!
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

A LII persons indebted to the estate of the
IA LucIus H. Minor and alihavng claims H. viii pleas
communicate with without delay addressing Hevies
Pos C. Gce. Hanover county, Va. O. l.. O. MINOR
ap S-d6t&c2ts Executor OF L. II. Minor, decd.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
SPECIAL ORDERS,

sfECIAL UKDEKs,
XXX Brgader General Wnder hereby directed 10
make immediate enquiry and report without delay:
l The rank regiment and corps OF all commissioned
officers and helength OF lime each has been n the city
3D. In each he will require copy Of the BY which
ocer from his proper stationed
the city copy Of the order by which he upon duty
XXI Whenever appears that officer not rghtfuy
Richmond he will besnt forthwith bis proper command
reported this ONCE for further action Of Depart
ment
(sIgneD JOHN wITHRRs,
Asst Adit Gen.
with the ORDERS an ocers arriving In the
city, duty this city (who have not already done
SOL report person, without delay these headquarte
By order Of Brigadier General JOIN Il. WnDks oommg
Dept W. PEGRAh, A. A. Gen.
no lo--u
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
OFFICIAL.
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
NAVY DKPARrnsEf,
Richmond, March so, 1884.
ENKRAL RIDER.

~ E N r A L ORD ER.
l. Any person who desires avail himself Of the provisions
the Of Congress entitled IAN Act 10 amend entitled
establish Volunteer Navy approved February E 1884
shall his application In writing 10 the President state
on OATH he has ied that his bona ds
the Volunteer Navy, and TO place the active
vice OF Confederate States suitable vessel Of less
hundred tons burthen, efficiently aimed, armed and
equipped for cruising sganst the the vese
out the application vii further state the place where
and within which, viii be ready service viii
present satisfactory evidence OF the ability Of the applicant get
the vessel 10 sea- .f
II vessels and rendered for Volunteer Navy be.
you'd ertoris Jurisdiction OF the Confederate States
ocer Of the O. Navy and her
condition. and the character and fitness Of tAe ocs thereof
SHALL be shown by his report. r
Ill applications position eayuaster In
the Volunteer Navy viii be consdeed when III. applicant 10
under forty five years Of age. g. r. MALLORY,
Secretary OF the Navy.
Az ACT to amend entitled 10 ea5sh Volun
teer Macy, dpproved April lsh 1868.
The Congress ofpe Confederate States Of america do enact
That the entitled IAN act to stabsh Volunteer Navy sp
proved April h 1853 be amended that the President be and
he hereby authorized TO issue the commissions and
scrbe applicants service Ia the Volunteer Navy
satisfied that said applicants win furnish suit BILE for said
Service and receive into the Volunteer Navy said
her and within beyond the Confederate States
sec That TIE President be and be Il hereby authorized
70 appoint assistant Paymases for the Volunteer Navy who
shall whoa duty at fifteen dollars month.
But under forty Of and liable perform
military duty shall receive such ape ointment ..t.
Approved February Is, 1854 >apl-1sw4x
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13

sUPrs ePuoE Z. R. K CO.,
RICHMOND, April II, 1854. ! /,
IN order to facilitate Transportation of Gov
eminent Freight the evening Train This Road
discontinued. The morning (maD Train will
heretofore, leaving Richmonda at 5:45 A. M. r.
ap11-1W T. II. GILL, Supt .
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-13
1 COUNTRY RESIDENCE TO TX

"A CHaNGE-Any person having residence In Richmond
Petersburg who desire to 10 the country where
provisions cheaper and sbundsn than In the city can
learn opportunity exchange residences, on noped
valuation, by addressing BOX Al Richmond p O. Zap IL 81
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-23

TsE FAlR AND suPFER--'fhe attend
Anee at Mozart Hall last night was
much larger than on the hight previous,
and the attractions were, If possible,
also greater
The ladies Of the Walnut Street
Church have really done themselves
great credit in their preparations aad
in the management OF The entertain
meuts they are giving
They continue the Fair tonight and
we hope to see yet larger crowd pres-
Ont A more pleasant evening cannot
be spent elsewhere
Al the close Of the entertainment,
there will be an auction sale Of all ar
,ielss not previously disposed Of There
will be fine opportunity to bay articles
for Christmas aud New Year presents,
and at the same time to incidentally
aid a worthy object
There will he magnificent Lunch
this morning from 10 a. M. to p IN
from which 40 lady or gentleman fobd
of rare delaeaoies, should absent them.
selves. t..es etf5e