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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

STEEL SHPs-The advocates of the substitution Of
steel for iron in the construc ion of ships urge that the
change they propose involves the advantages of econo-
my and increased strength and carrying capacity. The
souudness of their theory is about to be tested on
scale which has not hitherto been attempted. Two
la-ge going ship' formed of steel -one OF them
a steamer buils for Messrs. FGzsr, Tienholn Co.,
the Confederate agents launched from tie yard
of Me'srs. Jones, Origin & Co., of Liverpool The
Chief Constructor OF The Navy attracted to Liver
pool By of much national interest," and at
deusr which followed the lluuch expressed his sense
the Importance Of the question which the future
of these two vessels might help solve lie had
"a very high" opinion of Steel as compared with ron
foe stipbulldDg purposes, but he could not pledge
himself to any decided course in the matter It'll he
had seen how far the newly launched ships justified
the aniicpaons of their buildsrs-D Derby Eng Asr
eury Dec I'd
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
The Right Spirit.

The people Of Louisiana have not b,en surp used in
self5acrfc ng devotion to the Of Ju.bern Iude-
pendence by those of any other Safe in the Oonfed-
erAcy. Notwithstanding the wrongs, sufsrings ard
despoc rule OF the Lincoln tyranny the spirit of her
people il still unconquerable. Tue glorious Creole
State still breathes defiance to the mniOns Of the des-
pot The following joint resolutions Of the Legislature
of Louisiana 10 relation 10 tie further prosecution of
the war have the ring of true metal, and cannot fail
to commend themselves to the approval of her sister
s ates
Whereas the United States cont lues to wage war
against the Confederate States with relentless babay
and an utter disregard OF the rules Of civilized Wafare
and whereas TIE despot who Wields with absolute poW
err the desnies OF that Government has manifested 10
ell his messages and proclamation malignant hatred
of the people Of the South, and disposition to heap
insult upon injury and outrage and, whereas, tbs
of conduct has strengthened 10 determination 10
maintain our separation from the Government aud peo-
pie of the North: therefore,
lst Be Il resolved By the Senate and House of Rfprs.
seatGtivss of the State Of Louisiana ia General Assem-
DIV convened That the oar0arous manner in which our
enemies have Wagtd war against US deserves the exc
Grafton Of all men, and has confirmed and stIeng hened
us in the determination oppose 10 the las. eXtrs nifty
re union with them, and that the spirit of people
is undated in the resou ion to resist every attempt at
their subjngation.
lad. Be u further TeSotUed de-, That relying upon
the ability Of Chief Magistrate, the skill of our
military leaders, the bravery Of soldiers the heroic
devotion of our women, the ardent patriotism of our
men, and above all, upon the justice of cause in
vokng tho blessing of Almighty God upon efforts,
we confidently abide the result
Sd. BsR fsrtksr resolved &c. That In this hour of
trial the State of Louisiana tenders 70 her Government
and sistsr States her NEST sympathy aud cordial
operation and she hereby declares her unfaering de-
termination to spare no expense OF blood treasure
in defence of the Confederate States Of America ~
free and Independent Republic.
4th Be IL further resolved de-, That bis Exc sAenoy
the Governor be and he is hereby reques ed 10 ransmt
copies OF these resolutions to our Senators and Repre-
sentatves in Congress, and tOthe GOVerno.s OF our
sister BtGtes
J. B. ELAN
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
A. B IsAAosoH,
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives.
W.T. WAGEIR,
Secretary Of { Senate.
Approved February s.h, 1894
HEERY W. ALLIN,
Governor OF the State oil Louisiana.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
The Duration Of the War.

Senator Il, OF Georgia, from late speech BIZ whom
We give an extract in another column, expresses the
opinion that If Lincoln s reelected the will last
through his new term. Tnis is more than doubtful A
war of aggression cannot be carried on without means
and it is impossible to Relieve that BY any process Of
Jeremy bidding, Yankee hnAnOes aud credit can be
kept up Eve years longer. With the monetary Orash
hst mus. come before third of that time has elapsed
there viii be such widespread disorder, ruin, sun ring
and want-such an upheavAl and bOuleVersemsat Of all
The interests Of sooety-such excitement panic, fury,
Vengefuness and desperation, that Lincoln and biz CO.
AUDITORS will be glad enough to escape from the country
With their beads even though they have TO throw them
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
A COOP NOvHxEsr BIZ Tax SULTAN The sultan of

COOP MOVEMENT BIZ THE SULTAN The Saltsn Of
Turkey has decreed that, dating the commence
meat Of the present year, a certain number of youhs
fixed for the present at thrty-two and chosen each
year from among the Creek Bulgarian Armenian, aud
Catholic Armenian communities, shall be educated at
the government expense in the Imperial military schools
Of CoDsantinopls and Paris, with view their sub
stquenty rsceiVing commissions in the Turkish army.
Eight of this number will be brought up for the civil
service These students will Likewise be permitted 10
prsct their religion without aty restrictions, in the
fame the Christian students in the Imperial
School Of Medicne and prevent any undue influence
being exercised them BY their Mussulman FELLOWSHIP
dents they are forbidden 10 embrace Makommedansm
under pain of xpulson.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

TaE "BosI CT TIE PRAIRIE."-For nine years MARY
Farrely has er)yed the enviable reputation and name
OF beng the BOSS OF tho Prairie" During that time
all who have had the emerty to dispute with her the
pos session Of that title, have met with gnominlous de-
fat until her has become terror 10 every SQUAT.
ter within an area of a mile from her house. few
days since her sister, Mr'. Apn MeGrath, threw WIN
the glove OF defiance. The two srpped to the skin.
after the fashion OF the P. R and, without eeree or
seconds, with the broad prairie for a ring, and the
championship OF the squatters as prize, prepared TO
enter into contest which, that locality was Of more
Importance thar aay eveat in the annals of hisory As
the sisters approached each ether, with blood in Their
eyes and in their hearts the shock of bait was
truly terrific Their vel Of defiance, intermiDgd with
screeches of pan at temporary repulsO and shouts of
triumph in OF success sad to have been heard
for rods around and in brief period every squatter
and every man, woman and child, and dog within
hearing distance, had assembled witneas the great
spec acle
II took Farrely but short time to demonstrate her
superior prOwcss and Mrs. MeGrath would have been
pu hors dH combat in quick time had not Ohm McGrah
her lather iCaW rushed TO the of his sons e
The other, however, with ar6Ased anger ID rene we'd
energy faced them BOTH aud ally bore off the palm
Of vic.ory both her assaants. she escaped wi
few scratches aud the o,sef quantity OF HAZE while
the Others who had ID in panic aad disorder were 20
dsfgured that their children refused TO recognize
them Chicago Times.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

Dad MULEs.-Tbe Chattanooga Gsztte states that
between the point of Lookout Mountain and Bridge
port down the Valley OF the Tenr essee lie twenty FIVE
miles of dead mules, in continuous string-the head
of the st lying tle "qusrter deck" OF the
beyond him, and Oh, Throughout: the entire dis
ance. The Gazette Gays: Jus: imagine consulsien
of Ct sufficient magnitude 10 bury these remains
they now lie, and pbancy the pheelinx of future
Agasz who in bis geological researches strikes eli her
of the rermini, and attempts to exhume the entire
'snake Won't il knock the socks or the saurians OF
the diluyial period twenty-five miles of yer ebe,
with two Heterogeneous every three feet What a
bully side show for fu u.e circusl"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
DIED,
r.ane.dar. tha "a In,t' ai M n,l,cL p NJ rarnnn

On Wednesday the 81 inst at loz o'clock p NJ THE0Do
RICK ROBERTSON. Of this city. In the 10Th year Of his age
The friends and aqusinances Of the family nyi
terd bis funeral from hi. late residence Main,
At his rehdence fleetwood Academy In the county Ripg
oaeen on Friday, Goth ult OLIVER WHITE ESQ., In the Sh
heroism and fortltude. rt '' ~
In the death Of tbs esmabe gentleman society has lost
i his only surviving daughter the
knd and most afcionate CT fathers his faithful and rusty
servants OF the most indugeLt OF masters.
twenty twenty eight Of bis e the subject
Of this nournu tribute TO his hal been engaged
usefully, the education OF the young
y, many whcm nng high posit
couccI the raon and in the tented I'D or him
teuy the true type Of gentleman
among students whom IL was bis pleasure
struct both Rsppahsnnock Academy Caroline and Fleet
wood In King the writer ventures 10 no
one who cher sh tie rarmeit feelings Of grude
affection their late dsngus preceptor and friend
Peace ito his ashes. An OLD PuPn-
on March, 1884, H0NTAs eldest daughter Richard
cornea Loron, in the l2h year Of her age Her
vii preached from ST. Johns Church, saturday
next, st II OIL OK AM
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
HRCONsFIrUTION-sTGTE RIGATs:
RICHMOND WHIG.
vnDAE mORsING, HAnoH as, Isst.
pIprps - q -

We ls,rp. that paper.->nailed 10 the army 90 no.
- bsr destination. because the postage u not ana
e.ppot An many ossss DO paid in advance, or on de-
.rv n arm, carriers by the postmaster. To remedy
the Souisy in regard 70 the Wing, We viii hereafter
prepay the postage at this tOs on papers ordered BY
persons in sbs army, eeduOpg the amount Of postage
from the remittanoes sent
By an ARA msnt with the Postmaster al heanOnu'
We yin mark each paper "paid,' Nheh, ~ passing
rOSkh the ofice here will be evidences TO every other
Oaios that the postage has been paid here.
When no post oiRce is given, but merely abe com
pany, regiment. g., delay Of day in the Richmond
Pos once Ia unavoidable. Persons in the army order
ing she paper win therefore state the post eOe anu
va win change the direction when requested.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

ALMEKsroN.-Palmerston Snuff ID 10 on his feeble,
equity old legs looking gray or white, rather, as t. his
hair an whiskers sitting cured up the centre Of the
ministerial bench, his hat pulled down his cyes,
his thick protruiing under lip falling. Not handsome
me is Lord Palmerston. should be sorry not to be
respectful to the head Of thu Cover, meet, but he DIES
remind me of a venerable gorilla. There was great ic-
terest 10 him in the gallery and think those who
saw him half quite asleep, and looking old and
feeble, have shOught did, that he was about
the last person prese1 would expect to filing
the part of correspondent in the urt Of Divorce and
Matrimonial Cau,es.-- London Cor " Y. TINS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
WHO IS THE LAw-aIvERf

To the Editor Of the Wig:
SEQ that Mr.. Thompson Allan, Commissioner OF
Ts1es, tays:
SO. When the farmer or planter shall fail to deliver
his taxes in kind required by law he 10 required to
pay Ave times the estimated value Of the portion not
delivered, to be collected in the manner heretofore
provided"
The law Of Congress- per contra, says; eff not dc.
Hvered he tithe) by that time and 10 iu'h order, he
shall DO liable to pay fifty per cent more than the est
mated value Of the portion aforesaid" (uot delvered
Now, which Ia rightf Mr.. Allan says " fUS times
the estimated vAue-Corgresa, "ffty per cent. more
than the estimated value"
Do tell US whom We are to obey.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
Put None But Confederate on Guard.

A liue is at land when it will be necessary to guard
this ely with the most viglAnc: Indeed thore
never was a time since Richmond became the seat OF
the Confederate Government when this vigilance could
with safety be relaxed. We have always bad very
motley population Yankees a9d other Foreigners spea,
oeserers dssected people, the laWess oil every class
and CLINE. To these and these only, the greater
part of the many Hrs burglaries MURDERS garrOdugs
and othet misdeeds which have occurred since the
breaking out Of the war;
The loss sustained by fires alone, taken in the Aggre
gate must be enornOus Most Of this loss falls upon the
government Not TO speak oil the burning of the Cren-
shaw Nils, the Tredegar Works and the Warehouse
near the Petersburg Depot, which happened oDg while
ago. We have had quite recsnty the of the Gov
bakery and the shot aad shell works en- Main
street. opposite the spo sToOd Hotel, with narrow
escape OF the War Department ITSELF These things
should forewarn aud forearm aganet future dangers
It is charged, We know not with what truth that an
uldue proportion Of various guards foreigners
who, in the natu Of things, cannot ie;l that lively
interest In the safety Of the city which, native-born
Southerners do. gentleman who visited Of the
Depols at early hour some mornings ago, assures
he found every one OF tho quad asleep, aad when
he reused them up asctrtsiped that they we're sll
foreigners. This ought not so to be. The material
interests Of this city to say nothing of its people, are
TOO priceless to be trusted TO so case system. None
but Confedera.es should be pat on guard, and they
should be held responsible precisely as other pckets
are II caught asleep, they should be shot No other
plan vii answer Gen. Bragg, We doubt not, will Lave
this matter attended to.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25


900 Tennessee Fix DO old issus, $50
900 CITY Of Richmond bond, due 81 200
5000 Henry county bond, per cent due 's7, 1888
Is 900 Va Central R R bonds, I'd mort I76
1000 Rich and Dan il do 100
AEo, 81 500 Con-. bond, per cent coupon, .tmall
amounts, due II to 70 at 1875; $1,000 do regd, due
SO a. lO6t 1000 do do a. lO9 $500 do due 10 at
1911; 81, 600 Man Gap R Q,t Now lO5; $1,000 Va
aud Tenn R (D!c. 'c5) 1876; $500 Orange and Alex
R skies, $50.
Alo 80 share, Va Fire and Mar las stock at rs (par
$685. 10 do Richmond Fro Assn at 45; 20 do Mer-
chants los a. co. 10 shares Bank of Richmond liz 10
do Va Cent at ll7t; 10 DO a. llli; 10 d. at 1885,
80 do 1T 1921; 10 do james River aud Kan Co rs; 10
d, james. River Packet Co 1911; 10 do Orange and
Alex Az; 10 d, at AZ; 10 do at AIT, rs do Rich
m nd Glass Works A. 400; do a! $50; do at AIS.
Also, $40 600 Virginia Treasury notes at Sl2sal26f;
81 500 gold cois in several lots, at 2l4 to 2c4; ESQ
sterling bill at 2O4; ESQ do price, and sl0o a. 30.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
MARRIED..

long hea ow the residence Of Mrs Ii Mcoue, in Au-
gua unity Va, the 22d rich, 1861 by Rev w T.
Richardson Lieut. ool w. p THOMPSON, 18th Virginia Cavalry,
formerly OF wheeling Va, TO Miss LIMA M0FPErT,
OF the late Henry honett, Eq, Of PocAhonss County, Va
Baltimore papers please copy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
KIILuo o. TIE GUIANA RrcHlaDsos.-rhe Louis

KILLING THE GUERILIA RIcHARDsos.-The Louis
vile Democrat Of the 9th Gays "A .us e,s-
Richardson was teingconveyed from glasgow 10 Cave
City Cor the purpose Of being brought to this cy) by
fqusd of men under command Of Capt Stone, Of the
S7th Kentucky. Richardson eigned Sleep and by this
art6ce succeeded in getting considerable distance in
advance of the guard when he suddenly put spurs to
his horfe aud started off rapid gait with the inten-
ton of making his escape. He fred at twice by
Capt Stone, one of the shots taking effect in the left
aide Richardson, after being wounded, jumped from
his horse and made for the woods. The men under
command of Capt Stone started 10 pursuit firing the
rebel Colonel mIny Of the shots perforang his body
and causing almost instant DEATH
charson lie well known by eur readers as one of the
most courageous and daring guerilla leaders that has
infested our S.ate snd for long time has been in com.
mGnd of the various bands of guerilla which have
infested the different counties bordering on the Gum
berAnd He has for long time led these bands
against the citizens of the southern counties and his
death will not be regretted by them. Seven OF Rich
ardsons gang brought to this city last evening on
the Nashville train and placed 10 the military Prison
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

A Cool oPIRAnoS-The Skowhegaa (Me.) Clarion
publishes the following marriage notice
married on Moose Heal Lake, forty rods from the
shore Wednesday, 7th instant (mercury 20 gfees
below zerO) by j. II. EVeleth, Esq samGe Dalton and
Miss Maria Hartford"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

Generals CouRr MARTiALED.--A correspondent from
East Tennessee writes:
''In LongstrestS army the only matter of general
interest is relative to our Generals Gen Robertson
of the Texas brigade, has jus. been martised
& ave charges Gen. McLlws is about to undergo the
same ordeal, and Gsn Law, of Alabama on his return
from furlough yesterday, was placed under arrest ALI
these fculties believe, grew out of the attack On
ROCKVILLE"
The reader Is probably familiar wi the fact that Il
investigation Of the charges against Gen. hcLAvs has
been progressing for some time past. e
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

Took THE oAfH-The St. Louis ReIuo licau, of the
oh, says:
Mrs. EizI Graham Frost, wife of Gen. D. N. Frost,
O. s. A, appeared YESTERDAY morning at the Office of
the Provost Marshal General and took the oath of al
egancs to the United States government, giving bond
Of S. 900 for lis fathlpl obserYance
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
ASrcDorr OF GES. JOHEsrOs. The Atlanta oonfede.

racy says:
The other day, whilst General Johnston was on visit
to Atlanta. gentleman, who has garden Dalton
said to hm Gsners you must be in need of some Of
the domestic Injuries OF the in camps, and hope
you will ceremony in providing yourself with
such as nv little farm affords" The neral paused.
90 Well, sr" said he, am very much obliged TO you,
indeed; tut General Hood and General Hardee aud
myself with great many others, have preference for
vegetables raised little farther North"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

ANTIDoTE FOR POIsoS-Dr~ James EdmOnd., prOml-
nsnt London physcan, writes fooSs to the London
Times:
al enclose simple safe, and accessible prescription
for the whole range of acid and corrosive poisons,
which, If properly used will almost invariably life
Nix two OF powdered chalk or mlgnesia ozone
ounce Of washing soda With pint of milk and swallow
at draught thea tickle the back Of the throat with
feather finger, to produce vomiting. After
wards drink frequently of hot milk and water and re
peat the vomiting, to thoroughly wash cut the
stomach. Any quantity of chalk or magnesa NAV be
taken with safety but soda in large quantities is inu-
ous may add also that, the narcotics being excepted,
mix clone is an Antdote for almost all pOisOns and es
pecially il followed by vomiting"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

Ok ExHlBIuOE Tho clothes which 0Ol Ellsworth
wore when he,Fas shot at Alexandra, are on exhibit
ton at the Albany Sanitary FAir. W .sA
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25
DGRTIER Doc THAN BUTLER-Tee andsn Miss }
Republican eays:

Sherman put up a! the house Of Fl. Lombard, ESQ.,
during his stay in Bra1don and embraced every occa
sion insult the ladies of the house. In speaking to
one Of the young ladies he req Arked that he expected
to the day she would be married to ntelli
gent contrabsnd. The young ladies' refused 10 90 10
the table with him aud his staff when he peremptorily
ordered them to be brought in and seated beside him
He also compelled them % play and sing for him.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

G100 CONFEDERATE TREASURY NoTEs will
plVO be exchanged for tobacco, sugar, groceries or
liquors, at reasonable prices Broad street. 1871, By
nhil-diOt A. wEsEND0scK.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

sY- 70 TIE VOTERS OF RIcHMoND.-We are
authorized to Mr. JOSEPH MAYO candidate for
re election 10 the MsyorAlty Of the city OF Richmond.
nh2h-Qt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

THE STEAMER CITY OF PETEkSB URG
i will receive Freight THIS DAY Petersburg. Apply
board, q the foot f1Sth street. mh2o Ia
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-25

HENRY W. ALLIN,
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-10-27

ST LOUIS, Oct. 2l,-The Democrats
Jefferson City special says the rebels re-
crossed the Missouri river at Brunswick,
day before yesterday. They nov hold
Brunswick, KeilsyiIle and CarrOllon,
and.are pundoring them.
Col. Perkins encnmped yesterday at
Fayette, Howard county, with regi.
ment of bushwhackers.
Gen. Fisk is repairing the railroad
west of Jefferson city.
The last heard from Price was that
his camp was at Waverly, in the north.
eastern corner Of Lafayette county
Rosecrans is following him closely. His
train numbers over four hundred wag-
ons, which he is evidently irving to get
through the southwestern portion Of the
State, while he himself goes through
Kansas.
Price and the bogus Governor, Rey.
nolds, it is said, have had two quartels
the latter thinking it practical to hold
the State, and the former not. There is
trouble brewing in Prices camp. Ma,
ny of his officers swear they won't go
back 10 Arkansas, but will remain in
Missouri, whether he does or not.
Gen. Curtis has been fighting Prices
advance all day on Little Blue River,
ten miles from independence. Curtis
holds good position, and Price will
oe near OF at Lexington. The Lamine
bridge will be repaired, and the rail-
road running TO WarrenabuIg in two or
three days. Everything is working fine.
IL. Requirements will be at the right
place at tho proper time, Gen, San.
born is reported skirmishing with Shell.
by day between Brownsville and Wa,
verloy.
St. Louis, Oct, 2l.--Eighty men of
Colonel McArthur's colored regiment,
under Lieut., Johnson, were attacked
near Fort Donelson, on the 18th, by
$50 guorgilas, who made three charges,
but we're repulsod, when tho rebels fed
leaving forty killed and wounded on tho
field Our loss is four killed and ten
wounded. AmoODg the former is Lieu
tenant Johnson.