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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
Our Representative.

The prospect Of important cvalts shortly to
the RipidAn will, j. is understood prevent Gen. Wick
ham from taking bis seat maediltely the Represent
alive Of the Richmond District Il was decided the
last session Of Congress that membership OF the body
incompatible with the holding Of commission il
the army And Gen. W. feels tia! his services are
just needed in the field than in the House Of
Representatives, he prefers, like the tue pstrot and
gallant soldier he has shown bmsef to be, to b, With
his comrades, OF this critical moment, in the field TO
entering upon the easier a sfer duties to which the
people have called him. A; the oper time, when the
harness of the soldier may be conveniently Lid
aside, he vii take bis seat as Representative.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

"Ths taxes are coming as lass !" exela Yluk &c
paper, in apparent joy. Three hundred Lions are TO
be raised By tax 10 90 adro manner that the tn
then viii not be psresP:ibe to the rublic huldtd
N lions mOss wi b, raised by the tariff and 30 gold
will come d)Wn and the var Il 60 on sWimm gig {;
fJr it l. mistake to suppose that the peol I, are gt
tug weary of the war aud are unwilling to spend m ,ney
A. vel as blood Tor its support Toe truth is, con.
tinues the Vsracous Noshsra Journal TIA: the people
have alssys besa in advance Of the politicians While
the politicians have never had confidence in the people
BAL have been afraid to subject Their patriotism to the
test of taxation.
since il is 8 RspublelE paper which uses ihisl1n-
RuAgs We know precisely what importance to attach to
l. Tue tone Of the article if nos the very WordS is
copied from the Southern papers when they were urg-
lag the Confederate Congress 70 impoe these burshens
which the people nos bearing with so much ior-
tube. IL Is Yankee trick and has its foundation in
tAsehoOd 10 the Ans ace is is false 70 assert that
three hundred millions OF taxes can be levied without
burthsning tbs psOFls Put the tax on luxures cnly-
diamonds, plate Ska vines, lquor tobacco, What ron
please, TAX 50 enormous win fAl heavily upon Deo
pie unAec0ssOmsd . any taxes whatever. Again. i ia
false 70 estimate tina return Of taxa upon Iuxurs -
three hundred millonA Beyond certain point iaxes
hScons prOhibOrs and the articles taxed cease 10 be-
used obtained surrePtOusly and in defiance Of
sxeises Moreover, this estimate is taken from Chasss
last report accommodation to the Finance Commit
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

SANTA anna AGAS.-Angs Lopez de Santa AunP,
the son OF the exiled ExPtesdent OF Mexico has ad
dressed long letter TO the Havana papers, which con.
cude, by saying that the objec; of the communication
10 prove as clearly daylight that his father the
Most Excellent General Of Division, De Antonio Lopez
de Sauta Anna neither did nor could fstO act agree
ably his pledge given board the English steamer
ConWay that toe Manifest had been printed in the Office
Of the Orizaba Indicator without bis knowledge; that il
the General left his home ia Saa Tnomss, it is because
such was his will and because by 80 doing be complied
With the repeated invitations OF great many of he
c0untrymen and Of some members OF the Regency; that
the natural consequential Of the unpleasant occur
at Vera Cruz will be personal matter be-
tween him and Gen. Bsz8ne, chef in command of the
French forces 10 Aexieo and had relation with other
persons or thpgs that his feelings and personal aspr
tons are the same heretofore; that he will cause TO
be sent to the Emperor Of France bis complaint fo the
manner be has been dealt wish, and claim the justice
be thinks is due him. and finally that he will lay before
he 5hroue of the Emperor Of Mexico TIA. oence TO the
most LOYAL OF his subj sets. - sta
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

Among the recommendations contained in the r. port
OF the Secre AIRY OF Wa your att ntion is specially in
viied to those ID which legislation is suggested on the
following subjects. viz
The tenure of Office of the general officers in the
provi iona army: and proper determination in the
compensation Of the different grades:
The provision requ rcd in aid of invalid officers who
have resigned in consequences OF wounds or sickness
contracted while in service:
The amendmen. OF the law which deprves officers in
the field Of the privilege oil purchasing raons aud thus
AIDA to their embarrassment instead OF comforting the
bensf. intended
The organic ,ion Of the general staff Of the army, in
relation to which specal MESSAGE will shortly be ad-
dressed to you, containing the reasors which compelled
me to withhold my approval of bill passed by your
predecessors at too late period of the session TO
allow time for returning il for their nTdaiion:
The necessity for al increase in the al.oWa=ce now
made for the transportation OF Officers travel ng under
orders:
The mode of providing officers for the execution Of
the c0nscrpt lave:
regular administration u justice 10 examining and dis
posing OF the records Of reported from the courts
martial and military courts in tue army.
Tle recent events Of the war are highly credtable
to troops, exhibiting energy a1d vigilance com
Dned with the habitua CALAMITY which they have
taught Us to expect on all occasions We have been
cheerei by important aud vaulble successes in
Florida. Northern Mississippi, Western Tennessee and
Kentucky, Western Lousans and Eastern North Caro-
lina ref sctng the highest Rolor the skill and con-
duct of our commanders, and on the incompars BILE
| soldiers whom il is their privilege 10 lead. ma
val attack Mobile was go successfully repulsed
at the outer works that the attempt was absr-
doned and the nine months siege of Charleston has
been practically Suspended leaving that noble city and
its lOrtesses mparshabl, monumen to the skill and
fortitude of s defenders The armies in Northcrp
Georgia and in rtherh Virginia still oppose, with
shaken font, formidable barrier TO the progress of the
lvaeI; aud Gsrersl5 simies and people ami
mated by cheerful confidence.
Lc ~, III u, while resulute in devotiag I'll eneI-
ces to securing the reslizso Of the bright auspices
" ca urage Us. not forge! that humble and
N ,st grateful thanks due TO Him. without whose
guda ce and projecting care all huns1 efforts are OF
avail aud to whose iuerposition due the manifold
SUCCESSES with whch Wa have b,en cheer d.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
RIoHxoSD, MAY Cd 1861
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
lHReOHsTITUTION-STAfR RlG@TE :
RICHMOND WHIG.
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY ;, 1884.
PAPERS FOE TIE ARMY.

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 TO army carriers by the postmaster To remedy
the difficulty in regard TO the Whig We win hereafter
prepay the postage at this Oes papers ordered BY
persons in the army 6educDg the amount Of postage
from the remittances sent
By an arrangement with the Postmaster At Richmond,
We viii mark each paper "Paid,' which, BY passing
through the oce here viii be evidence to every other
oHice that the postage has been paid here.
Wnea no post Office is given, but merely the com
rany, regiment, &C.. delay Of day in the Richmond
Post Oace s unavoidable. Persons in the army order
ing the paper viii therefore state the post office, and
We will change the direction when requested.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
The Message

The President greess Congress with message which,
in its breviy and fruessless OF suggestions, sguf
cant Of the improved condition Of the country and The
little occasion there is OF long session or of extensive
Legislation. Tie aljrss IS earnest, dignded and Ieso.
Lutte il its tone, while is language is he choice
classical English for which tie public have learned
look in all that comes from the Presidents pen. We
need not advert speedily t. the topics presented for
the consideration of Congress- the essaye itself vii
be Peiused BY all
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
FLuvAsNA Cousrr, Va, April 10 b, 1864
y To Major JOHN s. B0WLES, 22d Va.

fLUvAkhA COUNTY, VA, April 10 b, 1854
~ To Major JOHN S. BoWLES, 22d Va.
ANY:
Dear Sra. the wish large our citizens
hul early eIyresed solicit candidate for the
once OF Sheriff Of county a. the election ensuing
Nay neI knosing well eminent quancsuors the
sce In question: and remembering With and admira
an the aaery with which es happy home 20
forth 70 battle for the rEhz Of beloved souh,
getting the gslsny bravery and zeal with which you
The 10 mortal various occasions
consent 10 become candidacy to tv Of
eur wishes At the polls as may ensure yeW elect on.
MANY VOTERS.
ClXP WlLKn's ElIGApI, 4
Orange county, April 18th, 1854.
To hs People Of Flusdnnd County.
Thankful "Asny Votes the expires Ion OF their sp
provs OF my conduct soldier OF The accept their
nasng nomi1a Of the s1eny, and should please yoa
70 elect hail endeavor TO merit favor b. faithful
discharge the duties ONCE thoad elected Iha
remain on duty With the army until next Deeenber court At
which time the Sheriff has quaf and by which time conf
IDENTIFY hope hs var will have ended Ny duties such will
prevent from meeting with between this time and the
Of sscton Gan advantage competitors al enjoy neI
thereto Dependant altogether the efforts Of friends
for who will believe, exert themselves my behalf
have the honor 20 b.,
Very respectfully, your obeaientseryant,
nys-fukh JOHN 8. BowLEs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
DIED.

AT the Presidents House, the 30;h ut JOSEPH EVAN
son Of President and Mrs Davis aged aid weeks
The funeral services performed st. Psus Church at
o'clock he afternoon Of sunday the M iassns was
buried In Hollywood Cemetery.
In Tbs city the LIST Instant at O'Clock Ms ILIZA-
BETA b. wife Of Brock In the 6sh year age Her u-
neral Will take place from her late residence FRANKLIN
setwsen Sd and 4th .. III o'clock this morning. The
her family and OF her kcns, D B. and W. Beck
speotfuly invited to attend
Mobile and Eutav (AIa.) paps please copy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

I
tub the negr that bel,ng :, u, plantations, bal
those that have been hired from ober oc,liies the
subjects Of Ill treatmsD. TIE sfaiu, Of lie sssse or
owner makes no difference wish he ltbei; any attempt
TO raise cottcn Is locked upo damaging 70 the Com
federate cause They do not ntsfsre with the coll o.
ton of Gotten now ia the field.
In the vicinity Of Waterproof yeral plantations that
were in full operation made he especial q
for vengeance. That section was visited almost ds.S
for two weeks and each tine there VS. found some-
thing worthy Of bsigg stolen. Every ruIe aid horse
that could bs found driven c the OaseLita dis
trie for the benefit Of the Confeoeacy All goods that
had been purchased for issuing 10 the negroeswere
carried off, and in many cases the negroes fchb,d
Of wast had beea sold TO them. The rebels expected
LIVELY desire 10 cSpure the horses but they
cessfu in Only few instances. Tie fret raidSin that
section made by Hsnisons men, bu!the more re-
cent visits we're reputed to be from Quanliers band
The later were much more severe Al their treatment
OF the negroes than we're The fst aud they threaten
the re vengearc, upon ny white that falls into
their hards no one has thus far had the misfortune
TO be taken by them.
ere IL litle probability Of the production Of any
con .erabe amouns Of cotton In Lousana or hissis
sppi during the present season. At points lying di-
fec.y under the guns of the mill AIRY posts it maybe
possible, but nowhere else. There has BEEN to cay tie
least, manifestation Of bad filth on the rait OF the
Government t6wards the Lessee plantations. La the lat
ter part Of last year ndueemet we offered to ndi
viduss by Adjutart General Thomas, oh behalf Of the
tut the Vi the land along the
Mississippi l. was set forth thst III, Government wss
sufficiently Interested in the production OF cotton
to be wiling to afford protection to Il ose tempting
l.. Relying on the promises OF the Government, in
dividuals m here, invested their capital, and
| c,mmsrctd work. The pro ec.ion that had bten
proSi.ei was not forthcoming: The panta;ioIs
were fairly stocked, and work commenced, when
tse rebels came down with swoop upon the IN
protected aud dsfenceess planters AID dspeIed all their
dresms Of future profit. Those who ventured to re-
mind the Military authorities of the promise of rrotec.
ton were laughed at for their pains. At late day
Gen. Thona, eas arrived a1d promises that all shall be
made right Il is Goe too late to produce full crop,
even il another stock Of mules for the plantations could
be anywhere procured. Farther than this the essees
are generally unwilling to invest addt ona capitol In an
enterprise solely dependent upon the protect Of the
strong arm OF thesmitary. II the promised protection
given, which s not altogether certain there
sursncs that il will no. be tEen away at any ut.
The Government having failed thus far to keep IFS
p omises TO the planters, they unwilling TO take
further risk
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
Late Publications.

An ExrRKMKLY VALUABLE PANPHLEr--We have re-
oeived from the eompiir. Ii. D. @. Llbl formerly OF
New Orleans, now OF Wilmington, copy OF very
salusble little brochure jus: pu5l5sed by him. 1t con.
tans an analysis Of the ReS importation Law, giving
list Of mpOrtabe art css By schedules, showing the
of duly on eaea; the Of tho lay its,l; the
regulations adopted under lis authority and by tue Ssc-
ary of the Treasury; the prices 6Ksd byhe Secretary
on the various imporSable aotures of Cotton Fax
Wool and Six; the Tax alton Law; the Currency La
the Military Law; the regulations in regard to Foreign
Commerce, commonly knoWl az the Blockade R.gu-
lAtOns" and interesting statistics Of the foreign
trade Of the COnfsdsracy.
We presume that this 3L.es vii b. ia tha Lands
Of the booksellers Tor SALE Every pss>a ought to have
one in his possession.
THE CHILDs First BoOK.-By Campbell Ddle 4 ..
proved by the Educational Association of Virginia
Published by Ayres Il Wade, Richmond Toe editors
of this little work. experienced and successful teachers
have happily blended VITA the simplicity and ease es-
ssCtal to the FIRST efforts o. she child a. Earning, les
Of virtue aud wisdom adapted his impressibe
Association OF the Safe is az all sufficient voucher of
the merits OF the work. We cordially recommend it
10 teache and parents Il may be had of booksellers
generally.
THE Army SokGsTER is the title OF new collection
of songs O' the camp, Published by Geo. L. Bdgood,
of this city, Many Of the songs sterling old favor
'itss.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

Tax In KISD-The Ral,igs Confederate publishes
the following placement showing the amount Of the
titbes in the Sd district OF tina, State:
Sweet potatoes, rs 1856 bushels Irish potatoes, 1872
bushels; corn, l07 tushss wheat, $40 buskels
oats 1884 bushels: rye 1870 bushG rice 20 CAT l3;
ny, 7Sl6 pounds; fodder Ss7 500 pound; cattop,
S6,S7s pounds; wool, 2O1 pound tobacco, .s7 lbf;
peas, $50 bushelS ground peas, $40 bushtls
Afessois e,hma,e for bacon 10. In. or this article
CIR agents report 2ssoc5 pounds and 6Oo pounds salt
polk making Al sggrcsa of sos 27l pounds collected
in the month of March alone
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
CuGarscr IN NEx oaLrAss-rhs Now OIL. ais Bee

says:
We understand that considerable trouble was caused
yesterday morning amo12 the Butchers OF this city by
the reluctance, it net absolute reuss on tie part OF
cattle dealers to take the local currency in payment for
beeves We trust that the difficulty will be only tenn
porary 10 sct We have reason to believe that fec
tive meaturss are now maturing which will obsise in
ia urs any serious Inconvenience sIi'ng from ccm-
parsoa OF paper curercies far tho notes Of this
city are concerted. Those notes rest upon the city
taxes, the properties OF thu city, and the entire wealth
OF Its ctrins Under the present system OF paper cur.
rensy what other notes offer better securiti,si
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

Hirp.rs' Weekly rays that "the man who plants
birch tree near a sehcohouse little knows what he is
eolferring on posterity" He probably means poser.
ity's posteriors"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

BEAurIFUL OKrHoGRAPHY..-A school master on
West posted in bis school room the following:
Notil-No SWARM, cussD, or RAINING about luse Of
hollerin in this here soul
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


The House convened at II H., and was called to or
der by the CLERK. Prayer by Rev DR. Duncan.
The roll being called b. states, the FLOWING mon
berl answered 10 their name
4lGbdmG-A IL GIuiksbsnk, w p Chiffon, D Clop
to-, L Pogh, j S Dickinson.
ATkaHsGs-A II GRAND I B Hanly.
florida r Hilton.
GeOrgia-J tar ridge, W z Smith, " Blauford, @
Anderson, T Shewmlke, j II Echols, j Smith,
Lester, Ii Bell, W Aiken
Rsntueky-W NJ chen, al, G W Ewirg, ]
8 Chrisnan, I L Burnett II w uee. Il Marshall, i
ii B luce, w Moore, Bradley.
Louisiana @ Where, III Go rad, L Dupfe, J
Perkins. 'Jr.
Mississippi A Orr I Welsh, II Chambers,
Bmk-dae, j l. .mpk n.
North CarOlina-w il N Smith, LEACH Full.
Ter, Turner, a liner, II L sacb, j G Ramsey, b
5 Gather, w Logan.
South Carolina j NJ Witherspoon, w P Miles, W
D mpson, EairoW w w B9yee
Tennessee u B Heiskel, W G Swan, A Colyer,
Marray, FOote, Il Keebls, Menees, D @
Atkins.
Tszas.-A NJ branch, sex'or
Virginia r MollaguA, r FL Whitfield, T S Gho
sou, 4 8 Bocoek J Goode, Jr, w Rives, D De Jar
tte b Bildwn, w Z Sta les, + McMulleD, John
son, O w Russell.
Arizond.-M Il McwiIlio
Cherokee Ndtion.-E @ Boudinot
The House thol proceeded to the election of Off
GERS.
Mr. CONRAD, of La. nominated Hon Taos
BococE.
Mr. WELSH, of Miss, moved tibet Mr. BooocK be
elected by accanaticn, which was unanimously agreed
to. ,-sf,l .lf.. ,srf4e
0a motion Of Mr. SEXTON, of Texa, Committee
we're appointed by the CLEEK, CO sistng of Messrs.
CONRAD and FARRow, 10 escort the SPEAKER to The
Chair. rtt --
Toe oath of tfice having been administered by Mr.
SMITH OF N. @, the SPEAKER addressed the House in
substance as fol oAs:
He returned bis Acknowledgements for the renewed
expre1s on Of confidence on The part of the HOUSE,
do fully APPRECIATED the difficulties of the position, OF
tho presideg ccer of abls.a body and recognized
the fact there ma1y better qualified than hnself
He bad not sought the position oeclue he well M
AL. from it.
"a would rely for success in the administrative duties
before him, the kind indulgence aud good sense Of
the House, rather than his own merits.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

~ The young fellow WHO engaged himself 4
han a dozen young women is undoubtedly bean o
promise
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03

London thieves have taken to dropping vitrol into
ladies' pockets hole ia soon burned and the thief
hnds the purse in the strsets.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-03
A NEW SCHOOL BOOK.

- -
TVS OHILDp FIRST s0OK. BY CAMPBELL DUNN. Ap.
proved By the Educational Association Of Virginia, through
their committee.
This book may found the lands wm D. Cooke Pres
byteAn Publication Rooms West Johnston and James Wood
house, Retail price 81 The puscaiion OF Arithmetic, APP
proved by the same Committee has been del the
want Of suitable type II may be expected before long.
RxcoxNISDArIohs or THE oonxIrTBB.
The Educat on Convention, which In Petersburg Deem
Der, 1885, having appointed The undegned member Of the
Committee charged with the duy Of schoo books In the
works submitted By Rev. VIM Campbell and
wn L. Dunn Eq.-one sfhe ChIe's First Book" The
ether schools He has carefully
works. and cheerfuIy and unheangy give them his
emphatic approval
The 0hds Book IT, In many respects far the best pro-
ducton OF The kind he has boh Ia Its plan and M
seution.
The Arthm presents peculiarly strong claims public
soAfiencs A. with similar already
public It's superiority lient In the combined simplicity
pcuty Its and the complete
Both works richly deserve patronage
teachers and throughout tn State and The
federacy.
(signeO B. NJ. SMITH.
Having .x.4ned the ohllds First Book prepared by Mssus
Campbell Dunn, cordially mend we'll adapted
the for shcn designed The speiog are
In mJ opinion well arranged, and the stories simple
attractive and instructive.
(sisn.d) P. B. PRICE
Dr. McGufsy the other member OF the Committee wing
signed his position, the work culd not be submitted him.
my2-9t l.s