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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

get at TIC truth any other way, invited Mrs - to
settle the controversy by letting down her hair, and
giving ocular demOnstra,ionoi is being her own.
The iadE thereupon drew out the comb and the hair
rms thai held up Der hair and shook ts heavy and shiny
ell over her ehculders thus giving conclusive
proof Of the tenure by which she heliit As French
women seldom have good heads of hair 1t Is probable
that SINE little disappointment may have been caused
20 some of the ladies by this magnificent torrent Of
hair displayed by Mrs., but the gentlemen we're
all in iap.ures at the really beautiful spectacle, the
ladys husband who worships her, being as proud Of
her triumph though h' wifes luxuriAnt locks were
his own creAtioa.-- Cor. Montreal Herald
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
AN AMERICAN LADY AT rAE FRENCH COURT


The Emperor and IMPRESS not unfrequently take q
great Fixing persons accidentally presented to them
invite them 70 their select parties, make much OF
ing among tbs parsons belonging the Court. OF the
ladies' officially foremost, the reigning faVortes are
Princess Hetternicb, extremely clever and pquGRts,
who inVents the oldest tonettes dances the oddess
dances and gays the oldest things, the harquise de
GAlliet whose pIst life Is not altogether
cordng 10 ths French proverb ("6t for school-gi
rsading1 bus who is very handsome, brilliant merry
aud audacious and two other the handsome and dasa
ing wives OF men h gh m the employment Of the EN-
peror These ladies' spend enormous sums on their
to ete and are perpetually invei ting merry and
brilliant nonsense for the amusement OF tho EN-
press.
Among the persons from "outsde" most in favcr
jus now In the inner circle Of the Court very hand
some and accomplished American lady, tue youthful
wife If millionaire, possessing magnificent voice,
very amiable temper and wonderfully splendid hair
After very small and very merry parry in the Eu-
press private apartments few nights ago, the lmp5-
rial hosts and their guests sat down TO exquisite
little SUPPER this lady being one Of the party.
Daring the supper one Of the Enpress ladies' began
plaVlully 70 tease Mrs. - about her hair, declaring
that no human head could grow such luxuriAnt mass
of usrous hair and inviting her 70 confess to sporting
certain skilfuly oohirived additions to the locks Of
natures bsstoWing Mrs. - modestly protested tha-
her hair such as il was really and truly her o"n
10 right of growth, and not Of purchase.
All present. spsediy took part in the laughing dis
pue some declaring for the opalou OF the lady Of hon.
or, the Others for tAat Of Mrs. -. The Emperor AID
Empress, greatly amused at the dispute, prOiessed
strong desire 20 knoG the facts Of the casa and the
Emperor, declaring, that il vas clearly impossible 70
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
A F.msSr woNDra-A writer from New York

FEMIHIKE WoEDEa-A writer from New York
describes masquerade piriy given few evenings
since by fashionable lady, formerly famous Boston
BELLE and in the getting up of which no end of money
was lavished The costumes were uniqie. outre, 6az.
zpg, gorgeous The stirguished hostess herself, al
ways fertile in txpedien.s im- cralized her gent
appearing before her astonshed guests witt corona
OF living A'msstsl Ia the course OF the entertain
mept which wss kept up until sir o'clock, A. NJ, break
fast duy served to reve the wearer Of thatIe
marksbls head Dress in a most suave and gracious
manner revealed the secret of its success Attached
70 the hoop skirt snail gasomeer, anda connect
ing pipe, passing up beneath the elaborate brads OF
her black hair secured brilliant triumph ct The risk
of The Hearer's life.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
KIsrrars AND MrsrRrEs OF NEW YOAK-A New

MYsrEaEs AND MIsERIEs or NEW YoRK-A New
York s,rrespondsn. of the Philadelphia Press says:
Now and then a corner Of the veil which hides the
yseiies aid miseries of the city is liftad ard
meutary glimpse afforded Of the horroWs which lie be-
yond Just now some little exc tsmsnt exists, regard
irg the manner in which female emigrants dragged
TO namy by devils whose profession bas this result for
iis Object These wleches assume to represent "lntel
iisence Offices" ard upon pse.ence OF obtaining for
their victims situations in private families, decoy them
to the dance houses which line the l)Ser portion of the
CITY, and cell them body and soul 10 the keepers,
prices varying from fifty c,ntI TO do irs according
10 the youth and appearance Of the chatss Hundreds
every mouth are thus handed over 10 the cuches OF
SIM and after forcibl, sholo' have no Other alt
native than remaining as inmates of these hels. No
steps are being taken By the authorities 10 check tn
dsv.llsh system. Probably the vote of one of these
hu brokers is good tba. Of respectful lie man.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

Al the criminal term OF tho Supreme Court In Law
renee Mass little boy, SIX years old, was called
witness in an assault: case-Tne District torney hav
ing come doubt whether boz OF tender age knew
he nature Of an oath, proceeded ask him few ques-
tons, as follows:
Distrc. Atlorney.-Little boy, do you know wha. it
is TO testify!
Little Boy.-I suppose il Ia to tell the truth.
District Atorney.-Yes; but what would be the con.
seouepces if you do not tell the TRUTH
Little Boy-I suppoe should be sent 10 jail.
District Aaorney.-Bat woui no. God punish your
Lit 10 Boy No, guess no dads Uaivsrsaliss.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

PREsIRvIss PorAroIs.-A tls care aud manage
ment will enable any family have good potatoes every
dry in the year. The new crop, properly managed, is
ready for use this climate about the 18Th Of June
sometimes earlier, sometimes li,lle later. The old
stock may be preserved in good condition until that
tme when pre- perly Treated.
If the potatoes have been buried out Of doors have
them taken out at once thd placed in cool snd dry
part OF your cellar. Ii you have no CELLAR, put them
in the coolest dry place sboui your house or ,arn.
Whenever spr1uis begin to make cir appearance
break them Of Immediately, and check their incpient
growth. 1t is the growing process that Injuries the
quality Of the poato making bob watery and insipid
When tits process il check by removing the spfou s.
t will not be resumed FOR little time. By repeat
ing the operation, it may be kept in check until the
middle of Summer.--Lerington Gar.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
s1sviO.s or raE eAvALEr.-As the late barbecue and

sERvicss or rak gAvALRY.-At the late barbecue and
demonstration a. Columbus, Sc, in honor of the
Hampton Legion, Gen. Hampton sAid;
"Iihas been the fashion, iellow.cit;zsns, to speak
lightly Of the eervces OF the cavalry, and to say that
our fights have been bloodless. The best answer 70
these taieuens il 10 be found in the reports OF TIE
Iastyears eimpaig1 This will shox that your Lit lie
brigade toI nto ihe ss engagement Of the campaign
fourteen fill cnicrJ. Wnen that can pAign ended,
every one Of ihqss brave men were killed or wounded.
These vaea o.cs wyre filed and the number increased
to tweaIJ -lhrec I'D OF that number tweny7o have
zen pa.ed ~ ea same mourniul list. cannot say
what has en O. rs in the brigade, but have bet
informed tia casualties in this cavalry division dur
ng tho sst eanPagu exceed those Of any other divi
zion u .ne Urmy. ] refer TO these laots to sht W
TO these ladies that tAey are not welcoming meie
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

Why AEADE's CokPI WEhI CoSsoLIDArED.-Ths
folio wing extract from General Order" of General
Net de- explains the of the consolidation Of two
corps of that army recently:
"The Major General commanding avails himself of
this occasion to say that in view Of the reduced strength
of neatly all the regiments serving in this srmy the
temporary reduction OF the army corps to three ia
measure mperativey demanded by the best interests
of the SERVICE and thai the reasons for attaching the
let and corps for the time being to other corps
10 respect founded upon any supposed nferoTy OF
these corps 70 the other corps CT this army.
Gan OF the corps have equally proved their vaor on
many fields and all have equal claims 10 the confidence
of the Government aud Of the country. la -
"The lst and 81 Corps will retain their badges and
distinctive marks, ard the Mtjor General commanding
INDUCES the hep, that tho ranks OF the army will be
filed at an early DAY, 60 that those corps can again be
oroanizsdn
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

To NJ. Long, OF Ohio, belongs the credit, which his
torV vi not record uninpOr.ant Of announcing for
tos ss time on TIE aOOs Of the Yankee Congress that
,bs U,ion is forever Lost His words these:
81 am Reluctantly and desp0ndiBgly forced 10 the
,nln.on that The Uaion Il lost never 70 be resored
rsVard an dreams Of the restoration Of the U ron
-bisb vas the pride Of my life, aod 70 restore ~heh,
avn nov would pour OGs my hearts blood, As worse
thsn ala ses in neither North nor south any sen
timsnt on which it Is possible 20 build Unior'
bi. reluctant admission, exOrsd as The elose OF three
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
THE WoRKmG WoMES OF NEW YORK. AND THrrR
TAX MAsrrRs The PHILADELPHIA Piess says:

THE WoRKmG WoMKS OF NEW YORK. AND THrIR
TAX MASTERS The Philadelphia Pfess says:
At a meeting held 10 New York city In behalf ct
working women It transpred that l6t cents were given
for the making OF four pair Of drawers per day, from
IA NJ. to p NJ tina. Z cents apiece were given for
the making Of coarse flannel army shirts Of large size,
two or perhaps three being the greatest number that
could possibly be made in twelve hours tat l6 cents
apiece we're given for the making of fle white tbrts,
two berg the utmost that could be made in Gays
work of more than twelve hours and that the thread
in all these cases, is to be provided by the working
women Some Of these poor women were represented
as old and afflicted II these reports be perfectly fair,
how horid picture do they present OF social avarice
in the city of New York. And though New York DC
the exponent of the highest power OF that avarce yet
the sams spirit is manifested elsewhere. Whether il be
manifested in Paris, London, New York, or Phia
delpha or anywhere else, 1t g vile aud murderous
thing that weak women should go trough tAe da ly
recurring agonies Of living death in order to gut the
avarlce OF these than Egyptian task masters 1t
is sa tho rule requiring workwonan to furnish
her own thread has only been adopted by employers
snce the price Of a spool Of cotton has ris from four
TO eight or ten cents Bat New Yo.k pu mes herself
upoa what she styles her present unparalleled proper
~ aud the feature which yesterdays Iapers present.
furnish dark and striking contrast to that boast IL
Is state Of airs which should draw down the utmost
adherence and contempt upon the beads Of the Heart
less employers who starve poor women whilst their
owr eyes sand out with ia.ness.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

holiday soldiers, but tried patriots, whose aim has
been to. sustain their country. have seen you during
the dreary winter watching, while army slept In
security behind you have seen you sleeping upon
the frozen ground without tents, shoes ovtrehoes
blankets only waiting for the MORNINGS light to attack
the enemy, whose fres lighted our own bivouack and
vet have never heard Such, lad es are the
men whom have the honor to command; ard / tell
you, they are worthy OF nations gratitude and ma
tons love- While referring to this subject, am re-
minded that our distinguished Chief Magistrate In q
eter which be wrote to bis ExcslieIcy the Governor,
has alluded to these regiments which are here and
BY the kindness OF the Governor am permitted to read
an extract. Speaking Of the difficulty of mounting
cavalry and the for sending them away mo one
sooner than yourself will respond to the claim OF these
brave men TO be shielded ram circumstances which will
deprecste their hardwon reputation ia the cavalry OF
Northern Virginia" (Cheers.)"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

speaking of this organization, says:
is composed entirely ofIrishmen the Of Irish
men, and notwithstanding has been condemned as a
secret body by many OF tn, Catholic Bishops in this
ctuatry and in Ireland the strength OF the oIgaDz
ton il almost beyond belief Distinction Of creed il
enterey discarded aud only sentiment is the bond
of union-he Ie-establshmens of Irish nationality By
revelation. ,Yettsrdsy was taken fitting occasion
to press the views of the Brotherhood 10 Philade
pha and handsome green national flag, bearing the
sunbust and harp, presented behalf OF the lady
friends of the members. The walls OF the Hall were
decorated with appropriate legends such who dares
to speak Of ss "Who would be free themselves must
strike the blow" 81.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We respectfully call the attention CT the trade our auction
sale FRIDAY MORNING. 2sh nst at 10 o'clock. We win
odd
bbls crushed sugar
20 bushels black eye peas
buihss brown peas
Is bbls Va. salt
100 bottles pure French brandy
1900 lbs county soap %.
80 bbb sweet potatoes, seed, very superior quality
20 bgs extra choice be sold for ave dollar bills
600 hose brush
sbses cotton without reserve for accent
KoBNsoS, ADAMS 90,
ap2s-1t t -. Auetioneerf.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
MARRIED.

On the 14h Instant M the residence OF Mr. Daniel Hines, lie
noir county, O by Samuel wis., EGG Mr.. WIN. r. NUM-
Dublin to Miss sPI0A JANE EUGENIA HENRIETTA MELISSA
PUCKEI, OF onsowf
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
From the Amphis 1ppsal.
NY FATHER FIGHTS BENEATH THAT FLAG


I" little sem of Capt. George O. Balm, Chief sigma
officer Of the Army Of Tenressee In company with
erAl otter rebel boys, raised Cor fdrats flag over
Yarkee school in Kentucky, Of which they were pupil
at which the pedsgogue became highly ncensed, ant
ordered lit lie Ba1 TO tear il down. to which be indg
mainly replied: Never Ny father fights beneath tina
sg and inst sd Of tssrng II down. he raised It high
er, and LETT The school "-Ertraet from a letter.
Another letter states that young Bair, who Is onl
ten years OF age renstated at school through thu
inf fence Of friends The schoolmaster undertook Il
punish him, bus his "rebeious Pupil defended hirnsel
with knife, and compelled the Yankee TO desist fton
his attempts to uso the rod.
You bid me bring dishonor on
The ensign of the free;
BY every sense OF right, vow
- To spurn tuch infamyi
That banner ne'er, BY hand Of mine,
Shall lover in the dust;
To God and that I'll all re sign,
With confding trust;.
Then ask me not, with shame to zee
Disgraced the q ig Of Liberty.
Ny father fights beneath that flag
soldier true and brave
He bears its staff-he bids its folds
In proud defiance wave;
Unto It's isith my mother, too,
.- With woman's love adheres;
To every Christian virtue true
She knetlj IN silent tears-
Her prayers, in pure devotion, given
To God, our Country, ard to Heaven.
Then / will scsrn 80 base deed;
And p0lsied be the hand
That wo Id disgrscs that honored flag
In this, my native land
Cursed BIO the tyranis slasish poEer
That would compel my youth,
In this its dark, i'll -omened hour
To falsely prove to truth;
Would--than such al nc; be mine
A martyr to The cause reign.
The Vandal may lay waste our home,
Our fields may desolate,
And bird with IRON letters down
The spirit of our State.
Ny father is wauderer too,
In exile fiom his home,
Yet We are bis in spirit still,
Where'er his steps may roam,
And ours the cause, so just and true,
In whose fense the sword he dIeW.
/ would not dare nsul; that 0, g-
The Gig al of the Tree
Frs; bid me fIom the soul erase
A tense of liberty;
Blot cut the past-torget, my heart,
iather's-mcther's-lo
Ere mine shall be so base part
As traitor thus TO prove;
Than his l will ths higher wave
The banner OF the free and brave.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
cY-FOR STATK SENATOR-Au,

srH-we are autaorzei TO announce Augustine J. Smith OF
frede lex county, CANDIDATE for the vrgnis-to
vacancy the dis riot composed Of the counties Of Reds
rick Clarke and Warren.
Election All THURSDAY 10 mil
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
WMoBur, April 4. Is64--To Mrs. MARY

ADELE HERR, Danvne, Monigo merry county Missouri BE
loved have had but letter from since the fan
Of Port Gbson, the few lines through the New
News Your letter dated Danye September 1868 We
have written rany times to you, darling and hope that
Of letters al least reach Oh when VIII With
Vida life Is blank. We all we'll and have the necssaries
ofle and hsppy dispense with Its luxuries Pa stl
with Mr. g. Answer speedily tar ugh the New York News and
gladden. the hearts ofycur anxious and Living parents.
AZ New York News please copy. at2S-2s
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
To Missouriang !:

poll will be opened at Camp Lee next MONDAY the I'd
Day Of May for the election Of members Congress Mis-
'our All Msourians La this section invited 70 vote
ap2s-d2ts
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29


az believe that ere l)Dg the Bow OF Peace VII spau
our heavens Nevertheless e US work and prepare as
though there were no ind cations Of peace. Let US,
prove ourselves the grateful and worthy
recipients of it when 1t shall come DscounteDancs at
once and forever this idea put forth by sone that the
States acting separately can adjust this Difficult II
attempted, il wouli result in our total overthrow, We
set out TO establish The Independence OF Confsde
rate Government Each of our States already
sovereign and ind pendent The power to declare war
aud make pea wss vested BY tue Ssaes in the Con-
detaoy. Now that the common struggle wakes wsrm,
does any State desire to take her destiny in her own
hlndi that che may make terms with her oppressor,
which her Con eierates cannot make and leave them 10
prosecute the struggle for liberty wi bout herr A
backing down at sucn time would inf ct blot ard
stigma upon such S;ats as all the waters of the ocean
could never eface. have no doubt our adrot enemy
would gladly ackno' ledge the independence of any
Safe that would thus withdraw from tie contest. l.
won grea ~ assist him to crush the remainder rhe
he would exuli over the humility and difgraoe he had
Inflicted upon il, and then turn upon end crush II. i
rejoice to believe that euch uopian echeme for peace
making inds but few advocats, If any, among you
Alabama mas remit ed her destiny with her sister Satee
a, d she will stand or fall with them."
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
Recently published =
TO THE PUBLIC.

10 THE PUBLIC
THE Collectors of the Female Humane As
Il ISOLATION (ohary SCHOOL, will their collections
time this liberal contributions
exhausted and all the neceare Of e such
exobtant The feel confident Of
request they appealed public
In They the Asylum ftysx (5 children 10 be
educated and supported few Ice the Asylum rob-
bed Of groceries, &C. LU0YP SMITH, Sec'y
ap29-2t Och. A.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

The jail Of Amherst county, Va, was destroyed By
FIRE Saturday last The FIRE was accidental 60 : ss,'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

PrAcE-DUYY OF TIE srArEs-Judgo Chiffon, mem.
Der of Congress from Alabama, has published an adj
dress to his constituents. After predicting an early
peace won by force of arms, he procefds as fol-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

EDucArIoE of DIsABLED SoLDIKRs-Ata meeting Of
the board Of Trustees Of Mercer University, Georeis,
the following resolution was unanimously aiopted:
Resolved That Georg soldiers who have been, or
NAV b. disabled inthe service ofthe Confederate Satts
or OF the State of Georgia. bs allowed this privilege OF
attending the CLASSES OF tne University without pay
tuition. ~ -.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

I'm lCUUK has for sale forty gallons Of the
q FINEST PfoKLEO OYSTERS he ever sas put up BY nm
expressly for h friends ia Richmond, For sale ~ the 9e.
hal CALM gallon Gal 81 the "ohekAhominy hooss
srssl bssvssn sA and iosh. n.s ,p''
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29

CoPPERHEAOlsN lkcURABLE.-Tne Selnagrove Times
gives utierancc to the following Ieleshing sentiment:
we would see Old Abe huOg by order of JEFF. Davis
belori we would urge any man TO volunteer in awar
like this. -
To which the Stark County (ohio) Democrat responds
thus: lA Z Is .a-
The above plain and truthful talk we commend to
our friends, especially those who have been induced to
aid, by their money and Otherwise, the bounty and
schemes Of the Abolition leaders
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-29
Pace OF PGovIsIoEs AT PLYMOUrH.-rhe following
schedule of prices fixed by the Yankee authorities
a. Plymouth, n. O., just previous to its surrender:

The iolosing schedule of prices for country produce
viii be observed the Outposs aad in the MARKETS Of
P,ymcu,h n o.. until further orders:
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Union State Convention.

The qualified voters OF Maine who desire the un-
conditional maintenance OF the Union, and the SUI
premasy Of the Constitution, and the complete sup
preston OF the existing rebellion, with the canse
therereof by vigorous and all apt and efficient
means are invited to send delegates to State Con.
vention to be held at
Augusta. ON Wednesday, June ooh,
at 10 o'clock. A. M for the purpose Of nominating
candidates to be supported for Governor, and for
two Electors at large Tor President and Vice Presi
dent and also 10 transact any other business that
may come before the Convention
The basis of representation will be % foilows:-
Each city, town and plantation shall DO entitled to
one delegate and one delegate additional for every
seventy Ave votes cast for Gov Cony last soptem.
Der, and one fore fraction Of forty votes lss
JAMES g. BLAINE,
LEONARD ANDREws
N. A. FOSTER
NOAH PRInOE, g
NELSON DIsGLHr, ia UHIoH
ii. b. PRESCOTT.
JAMES NJ. LINCOLN,
q. 3. MARBLE. rArx
FRANCIs Conn
DANIEL LANE
8. d. LisDsKY coxx,rrrv
GEORGE p. SxwALL,
N. w. BRows.
IGNkTrus SARoRrr,
EUGENE HALF, s- ~
WILLIAM SMALL,
jane lst. 1864