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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
From tho London Index
THE FRIENDS OF THE CONFEDERACY IN ENG

An asfembly was held on Friday evening last under
the ausp of the Southern Independence Association
in the salon of the Clarence Hotel as Manchester.
Numerous and il AnentiA representatives OF the branch
sociees in many of the towns in Lancashire Cheshire
and Yorkshire were present The Right Hon. Lord
Wharnclfe occupied the chair. Lord Campbell, and
T RI Birley T. Briggs, q. Pooley, James Spence, and
J. H. Clarke, qs, were present. There we're also
oresent some Oc in the army, cergymen and many
ladies' Letters ware read from Beresord Hope, Esq
and Sir J. Bowhng, expressing their in ability to attend
The Secretary then read the report which stated that
during the few months that the assoc alton bad existed
It had acted upon public opinion in Lancashire York
shire and Cheshire by means OF the platform ard the
urets "Pa.ers for the People conveying augmentative
" the fullest information IN regard TO the origin of the
war and the rights on which secession based had
heen issued 10 the number of IS 000 at least 100 900
bsndbs had been circulated, and 10000 placards and
reports of speeches. Lectures had been delivered IN
nineteen towns Of Importance ard Others were in active
10 twenty Of the great towns branch
associations had been formed. London association
had been formed under the presidency Of Mr. Beresford
Hope and would take vigorous action during the sesson
Of Parliament Public meetings had been held with
success at Oldham, Stockport, Ashton, B0llirgtOn
BURNLEY Preston Glasgow, and Glossop and in each
case the chairman had been authorized to sign me-
mortal 70 the Foreg0 Secretary petitions to Paria
ment Lord Wharncine first addressed the meeting,
/ and dweh on the boastiulness and mendacty Of
the Northern character, and the indenti6caon Of the
feelings and qualities oil Southern and the English
people The courage Of the North consisted in detroy
| inc where there was no fear of resistance their
conduct was savage and vindlctive beyond all precs-
dent. The object Of the North was to retain a
great name by extent Of territory, at the cost of
the subiugaion Of the South. He believed the best
thing for the peace Of the world would be the estab
lshment of two well-ordered governments on the
American Continent. Lord Wbarnclifs was succeeded
by Lord Campbell After few words from Mr.. Biz
ley, in favor Of immediate recognition, Mr.. j. Spence
made an address to the meeting He exposed the mis-
takes and fallacies contained in Mr.. Miner Gbson's
speech at Ashton-under-Lyne at considerable length.
He then referred 70 the cruel manner in which the
North had Waged war sinking stone fleets, oOnfseatng
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
Our Agrieulturists.

The feeding and the clothing alike Of the country
and Of the army devOlve almost entirely upon our
aRrieulturists. They are the real oonmssaries and
ouartermasters Of our entire population, both in civil
and military pursuits. They a. much called upon
for display Of intelligent energy and faithful diligence
asif engaged in the most responsible positions in the
field. Their duties are much greater than the mere
subsstiLg themselves and making money out Of the
times. After ressrving the most economical supply for
domestic purposes, all surplus should be turned over
promptly as called for to the use of our soldiers and
our people This surplus, by their diligence, should be
only limited BY their means and opportunities for pro-
duction.
That our agriculturists have been fully impressed
with sense Of these responsibilities upon them, and
have shown the proper spirit in disohafgiug them can
scarcely be questioned Fully sensible that the mate
rial issues of the war; from the outset, cOmpre-
hended almost wholly in the general interests Of the
AGRICULTURE OF the South which il was long the aVoWed
aim Of the North not to sacri6ce at least TO control
and render subsidiary to the interests of their com
msree and manufacturer and recognizing the war, in
the main as their war, how lofty aud uncalcuang was
their patriotism in the early period Of struggle J.
They willing, uAhCsltAtingy to surrender all their
surplus products the Governments; supplies Of sub
sistence and all other products whether for Govern
| ment use or IS a basis OF credit The terms would
| have been almost Of the GoVornmsnt's naming, and
also the payments whether Of cash, Of credit to be
redeemed at distant periods Upon the earliest intima.
ton, and in advance Of al eOereive legislation, with
rare exceptions they reduced and almost wholly abn-
dOned the cultivation Of their main staple, and dsVo-
ted their attention almost exclusively to the raising Of
provisions tts
kha harsh and unjust judgment that is now often
passed and even in high Official quarters that this class
are unindu Of the necessities Of the times, ana Of
their own duties to the country. Wherein have they
exposed themselves to the charged What evidence
there Of GOODNESS or indifference in their patriotism OF
that they have become inordinAtsly absorbed In the
prevalent oOVetOunsss, 90 intensely excited in every
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
pIpIRS EOR u ~.

We learn that papers mailed to The army do not
reach their destination because the postage Is not and
cannot in many cases be paid in advance, or on de-
livery 70 army carriers by the postmaster. To remedy
the difficulty in regard TO the Wing, We viii hereafter
prepay the postage at this sOe on papers ordered OJ
persons in the army, dedDoug the amount Of postage
from the remittances sent.
By an rargsment With the Postmaster At Richmond
We win mark each paper 'paid," which, BY passing
through the once here will be evidence to every other
OGRee that the postage has been paid here.
When no post Office is given, but merely the com
pany, regiment, &C., delay Of day in the Richmond
Post Oes Is unavoidable Persons in the army order.
rg the paper viii therefore state tie post ONCE Ano
va viii change the direction when requested
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
Tue Cnots-Tpe L,nchburg Republican says

1.-THE crop of wheat in this section, we regret to
learn is very promising The dry WEATHER in Jan.
uary ard February and the early part of arch injured
it to very great extent and it not thought that an
average crop can be made.
The preparations for a crop of corn, on the other
hand are about COMPLETED and the breadth Of land that
will be planted is larger than has ever be1n known in
this region. Scarcely farmer but will plant largely
over the usual average and with favorable seasOn,
there will be no scarcity Of this important cereal.
The oat crop will BIO short, from the fact that tho
farmers Gsneraly unable to procure seed. Many
farmers aVe this account, to let their oat land so
uIsOWnn
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
DAnOLrcAE Aor.-The Lyncbburg Republican say

awe have the report of diabolical an act as was
ever committed by the most untutored savage, which
was perpetrated in Roane county, Va, short time
since by set Of Yankee scdundres, wearing the UNI
form of the United ates Government and recognized
a, soldiers OF that Government. gentlemn named
Lee, OF that county, had little boy, only II months
old whom he had named Jenkins after the renowned
cavalry leader, Gen A. G. jenkins. party Of Yam
KEGS, quartered in the county, hearing OIL the chlas
name ysted the bouss Of Mr. Lee andaskrg TO see the
child when wa, brought into their presence, delb.
eratey shot him Dead for other cause than its bear
ing the name il did The sister Of tho little innocent,
girl OF fifteen or sixteen summers, discovering the
dsboca intention OF these than demons, ran in
to trv and save her brothers life aud in doing came
near losing her own, several mufk't balls passing
through her dress, but fortunately not njunpg herr
These facts VIC obtain from gentleman who knows
them to be true to the letter, and can establish them
by rreiusabe testimony The bare recital OF the par
tcuars are sufficient without word OF comment from
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To he Voters of louisa

To Tie FOferS OF LOulSd:
In accordance the wishes Of friends hereby
announce W. BAKER candidate for the oce OF sheriff
o county Of Louisa
eruly pledge him support and recommend him
the worthy OF their confidence and
competent In every respect TO discharge the duties Of the
Office.
We us. that the people Of Louisa will Prove unmndul Of
the claims has upon them for their urages and
soldier, and bespeak for him their cordial support
do this conhd .nce when reflect that fro Me
assembling OF army HArpes Ferry the present Tine hs
has constituted part Of that wall OF veterans who have noby
homes wives children and all that dear
NH ii-d&cim MANY VOTERS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

TO the Voters of the County Of, Louisa.
thankful for the which 80
erousy ,epossd in announce myself candidate for The Of
ace Of Sheriff county. elected pledge myself
the my Deputy james Gooch, TO endesyor
execute the duties the office With prompnes and fidelity.
NH l9--c2w. DILErUs T. Go6oH
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
HEADERS, CAMP INSTRUCTION, |
RICHMOND. March 80. 1864.

NOTICE.-In accordance with the provisions
IN General Order No. IS Atjuan and Inspector Gem
erals ONCE SERIES The Of the following Slaves viii
call this damp and their claims as required by Act OF
Congress.
aJOHN JONES" Yellow Jack-BeOngs 10 Norfolk
lady now confined Washing D. o. Captured
Eastern Shore Of Virginia. by Acting Master Jno Maxwell
O.B.N.
HJOHN HENRY"-Prom Norfolk claims 10 be free.
"HENRY WILLIAhs"Belongs 10 Mr.. Williams, on Eastern
Shore Va Captured by Acng Master Jno MAxHs u NJ
'NIM DEAR-Belong 70 Mr. Dear Eastern Shore OF Va
Captured BY Acting Master Jno. Maxwell Q. b. n.
SAM KERS0N"0Wners unknown but said 70 belong 70
Hodges Of Norfolk Captured by Acting Master Jno
Maxwell O. g. N Tnis employed In u s. Govern
ment service on board despatch boat By order Of
MAJ. T. G. PEYT0N
L. o. PRfTus Lieut. and Adjt
mh8t-6t-Enuurerc CODY
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
FxoHASeEp FEDERAL PMsoEERs LIBBY-MAJo

EXCHANGED FEDERAL PRIsoHKRS-THK LlbBY-hAJok
TuRNER-LdEur. BossIEux.-A correspondent Of the
n. Y. Times, writing from Annapolis, says;
"Lieut. Col James NJ SlndersoD, Chief Oommissary
of Subsistence Of the frat army corps utterly and hAty
contradcs the statements respecting the issue oil mule
meat" at the Libby and adds that all such statements
nv returned prisoners and letter writer's tend to bring
US into ridicue and interfere materially in the humane
efforts sometimes made to mitigate in real evils Of the
cafe
Major Thomas P Turner, the cOmmandant of the
Libby was a cadet Of West Point for two years pre-
eedrg the war; He very young mau but has the con-
hdence ofthe Confederate authorities strict ano
a severe dsciplnArisn, but not entirely unmindiU OF
those virtues bV which envabe reputation Is to be
attained Dick Turner, however, the Inspector Of the
Prison (Eho by the Wav, is not relative oil the Ma
iorl il of an entirely different mould, yet has some
sreaks of humanity in his compositioD which brighten
unon aeouaintance. His unexpected kindness TO the
osore and weary prisoners he recptured alter their
attempt to esc ps with the famous lone bundled and
ten last month, is very gratefully remembered.
Colonel Sanderson dscredits the statement made by
soma negroes that thousand pounds Of powder have
been placed 10 pit under the prison TO blow IL up, with
all s inmates in case of another attempt to rescue the
The commandant of Belle Isle, Lieut.. Victor B's-
siebx is said 10 be a large hearted NAB; and were
the Whole treatment OF the prisoners TO be conf
ded to him but little of complaint would exist.
But. holding very subordinate position, he hndl him
ssf constantly trammeed in every effort 10 improve or
amelofate their condition.
Colonel Sanderson and others of the officers and men
are Justly indignant at the attempts OF certain returned
prson rs TO make maryrs Of themselves by the pup
LEGATION OF exaggerated statements WHICH invariably re-
acts mon the rsoners still in the hands of the Con
fderates and add to the rgoIs OF the prison dhcPne
The inevitable lot OF the prisoners is hard enough In
all conscience without any Of these adventurous helps
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
DIED..

At Prison Hospital Island Illinois, 26h day Of January,
1854. CHARLIE W. T0sH, with smallpox.
" Other Virginia papers will please copya the address OF
his Is not his anxious his family
should know bis fate mh3l
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

THE ReligiOus Character Of Gen. Jackson.-
The Rev BEVERLY TucKER LACY Chaplain the Headqusrers
OF The late Gen. Jackson, will deliver lecture before NJ
Association on tnis subject THURSDAY evening nett Al
ocoek Ia he First RI Church (Rey DR. Moores
TTcke g. (Which ez must proyde door ana
bookstores. mhS0-2ts
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

The PRorEsr AGAINST THE STEPHENS RESOLUTIONS"
The following is the protest signed by forty one mem
rs of the Georgia Legislature the night of adjourn
ment:
We. the undersigned, members Of he House OF Rep.
resentatves protest against the passage OF the fOrcgo
ing resolutions
i Because we believe the right of Congress to sus-
mend the writ of Habeas Corpus clearly recogn zed
10 yer in the Constitution, under limitations therein
Q That while We believe all arrests Of citizens should
be made by warrant issued upon cause, supported oy
oath or affirmation; and the law of Congress suspend
ing the witt admits of doubtful construction as to the
powers granted the President underline same, still we
believe the construction of this law is the province OF
the Courts Of the country to determine and not the
Legislature
g. Because the resolutions in their tendency fore
stall the decision of the Courts upon this subject which
we regard beyond thu provinces of the Legislature, and
an infr cement upon the rights OF co ordinate branch
of the Government.
4 That while We entertain different opinions respect
ing the policy of passing said law STILL as law-ab dug
eIzenp Il is our duty scquiescs in its enforcement
until the Courts shall decide upon its consitutonaity
o Because believe the discussion OF these ques-
tons in the present unhappy and distracted condition
of The country calculated TO divide the people, array
them against their Govern nent aud fruitful Of much
evil
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

all rghts shooting men ineOld blood. insulting and ca
Illuminating the best Of the patton. Public opinion in
England was for the South and the South itself could
not have maintained the struggle against the power Of
the North unless she had been supported by the con-
victon that her cause just. The result Of the
construction OF the Union would be war with Eng
land. The association desired peace, but permanent
peace and peace could only be permanent when based
on the independence of the South.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoSKR'.-From lengthy and we'll
written editorial in the DlnvilIe Appeal, We make the
following extract!
In regard TO the difficulty about Butler We Think Our
1Ioyernment is entirely wrong. We certainly bave no
ght to dictate to them what character of men they
shall employ as their agents. Aud if We desired 10
perpeuate the infamy Of Butler as We do desire, twas
only necessary whilst conseptiOg to receive him as
their agent TO protest that the ban Of ouawry was
knowledge of his character only their representa-
tive. -.
There are other considerations connected with this
latter subject Which, however, we have not space 10
notice We hope horities will not hesitate to
continue the exchange even il Butler be the agent.
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CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION.
q thankful To 60 Many Xotersn for the

~ thankful to Many Voters" for the very
aattetng In they brought forward
connection oce OF Sheriff Of the county of Louiss
hereby accept nomination Should be the pleasure Of
fellow ctzn 70 me, promise discharge faithfully the
81 she once.
NH 8I-iOt JOS. w. BAKER.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
Ill. DETAILS.
Agricultural Details.

l. The officers Of conscripon will give the careful
ton TO the provisions Of paragraph ~ O. O. No. &C. and g.
current SERIES in connection with the last clause OF the 4th
article Of the 10th ton % the act OF Congress cited
This paragraph embraces The whole syem OF ts provided
mantan the Industrial productions Of the country In
view OF the publie defence
precise which be obtained by the enrolling OH
GER with cooperation Of the temporary boads) and all
msndans institute such Of enquiry aud report win
furnish the fullest testimony.
policy the lew TO enforce the largest anountof pro-
ducon In every ia which the detail made The schedule
OF terms hereto appended will II Is believed meet majority 81
the cases that likely TO be presenter Where Is doubtful
whether the covered BY the
or refer 10 this bureau with ul testimony and opinion
Ia ali details there satisfactory evidence OF the necessity
as expressed General Orders No. 49, current SERIES
Schedule Of Tsrrns.
Wheohere are two or contiguous within Eve
miles Of other, surng from The homestead having
each ave or hands, amounting In the egse TO fifteen
hands or whel one person mas Two OF within
may be detailed person as ovefseer or manager
OF The two or Provided there neithero the
white male adult declared BY the enrolling ocer and te
temporary board capable the fArma with reasonable
efficiency liable 10 military duty and PROVIDED the person
staed was the FIRST day Of January, 1894 either owner
or residing the farms: aud provided
said farms shall execute cint and several bond
on the terms prescribed for the OF hteen hands,
persons shall not be allowed ne privilege Of commute
ton provided 10 article Of the 10th section OF the
were details are allowed TO persons having less than ar
teen Ave- more than ve nana tne shall enter Into IKE
roeo that for hand less Than heen Eve
an be Supplied pounds less meat
ave; Ex hands, hry.nve Eve hands, Any
g. Where allowed persons having les. than Ave
hands, shall enter Into like obligations 10 sell all hef sur
plus productions 10 the Government
Az details herein prescribed allowed are subject 70
vocation The eOmmandAnt Of eOnscrp on herePorso OF e
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
TO THE VOTES OF HANOVER COUNTY.

didae the Clekshp ofhe Circuit Court Of Hanover
mh25-2aw3ws JOHN z TAYLOR
THE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN WILL
Il receive support the Voters Of Monroe Ward for Al
dermen
THOs. NJ. JONES, JAS 7. WILIIAMs,
JOHN r. RkGNAULT, K q. FARLEY,
wM TIMBERLAKE.
Election 9Th April. mhq4-tde'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
HANOVER.

| hereby announce myself candidate for
Justice Of the Peace the Sixth District Of Hanover the cleo
lion 10 be held the 4ih thursday In May next.
NH "a -c7ts q. r. hlGdlhsOh.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

THE. OLD CURRENCY WILL BE TAKEN
Il AT PAR till II O'Clock in the morning Of the l Of April
a c. By A. wEsEND0ECK,
mh8i-2t Broad street, 16i.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

TOBACC0.--I2,0OO Pounds VIM. Greanor's
Il Black Twist TOBACCO warranted sound and Of The very
best quality, suitable export and win be delivered 10 Whining
ies-G Up, DuYAIs
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

To tie Voters Of Louisa:
candidate for the once Of Commissioner Of the Revenue
II should please you elee pledge myself
form the dut Of the ONCE with energy and ndeIIy.
Z nh 8l-10.s L. s. MANSIIkLD.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

AN ILLUSTRATED MANUAL OF NIL
"A ITARY SURGERY, prepared by order Of the Surgeon
0eaera the Of the o. g. Army Pce 90 per copy
For sale by WEDDERBURN 4 ALFRIENDi
No O. 18th st.. under Exchange Hotel.
Postage 70 part Of the oOnfederacy 20 cents extra
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31
NLRANED OATS FOR SALE.

OATS for sale my Lumber House on the
Basin, between 9th and 10Th streets
ALs0-Baed STRAW and CORN MEAL. ,,,,
mh9g-dN' u. hOhAhD hAtNe-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-28
REBEL ACCOUN s.

Inclined 20 Give n Up-skirmish ON
! [Frcm the Richmond Sentinel, July 22I
Yesterday passed multiplied by rnmor AZ Peters.
Smelling Thursday night, which did no dsmsse. letter
from our army correspondent shows that all u quiet
Nioug the tines
PETERSBURG, July q, 1864.
have not written you for upwards Of week, simply
because had nothing worth recording. There is no
change In the situation the conformation OF the lines OF
she two being idencay In every respect they
were on the rst day Of this month"; The question very
naturally arises as to what Grant Is doing This is
Shan can tell you Ny IMPRESSION, however, is that
Grant Is just now without any plan or definite
OF q confederate force in front OF Wash.
lngton has doubtless, 10 large degree, in
n without any definite plan campaign. The impression
IN unofficial circles that be busy with the shovel and
lhs piok with view OF miermiuing Petersburg. he
about 10 do at ylckshug This, however, il purely
speculative. 10 Is, however by no means impossible;
but, on the contrary 10 quite probable
One fact, however, quito well established, and that
- that Grant docs not mean to give u up So" lie has
no deanonc the most disantof abandoning this line
until forced 70 do by inexorabc pecessy. Al present
ne % busy strcngthening his works aud mounting
land some OF them very heavy guns The sheng OF the
shen again with considerable fury II is however con.
boling TO know that thus nr little comparative dam.
age has been done TO me- limb property.
Tho schedule Of prices aiopicd by the Virginia
commissioners 10 generally indeed might say univer
On iii hands tnore demand that Il shalibs rescinded
not believed that tho god people Of this State who
nave given 30 many ana repeated PROOFS OF patriotism
aud self win ma Necessary scheme for their
ewn aggrandizoent which must result In the utter and
entire depreciation and rcpadaton Of the currency Of
lhe country. High prices swctl the volume OF the
keney, which In the ratio o. nfaon n the measure Of
W. depreciation. " objected 90 In the army because
Hany nrst cutennns nd II necessary TO keep servant
xner pay ninety dollars per month, whilst the cost 81
euon 70 ieod the servant Is just ninety ve dollars
the new scnedule or i've dollars more per month than
Dis pay.
The,news OF the removal of General Johnston and the
appointment Of General Hood 10 the command OF the
army created great surprise and considerable
eommen1 There great csntraristy Of opinion on the
question.
- rsrsahIng shOwss q yssaAay refreshed both AMI