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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

A IMMATURE MONITOR The proprielors Of the Fort
Pitt Work. P:tsburg, bulldog liltle monitor for
the Sanitary Eir which will be great curiosity and
attract tho attention of every visitor The miniature
vessel Will be nine feet long, iron plated, and armed
with gun wo feet. lin length. She will be lifted ny
VITA an aene aud will be in canal reservoir
to be made for The purpose Everything will be run IN
complete working ORDER and thegun viii be SO arranged
that be fred Ak thu giving the spectator al idea
OF naval warfare 'on q small scale."
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
~ A lady from Tennessee tells the following of

Sherman:
One of ner neighbors asked him recently il he was
not afraid that God would punish Lin for the wanton
destruction OF property which he tolerated by those
under his command. His blasphemous reply WALT
MADAM, God Almighty is nowhere-His oyercoat
wouldn't make vest for Gen. ShermanI"
Can God prosper people who have such 6ends to
lead themf
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
MISUNDERSTANDING RIGRTs.
RICHMOND WHIG.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE a, Iss4.

sUuoauns whose pAPsr marked vito oron viii andsT-
md hAt der tsra subscription abouti expire and WI
fs.,,, promptly u thsSNiIh thssr papers oondaueA
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

THE President and Directors of the Bank
Of Virginia have declared dividend Of four and quarter
cent for the aft SIX months subject deduction
Ter eea bonus 10 the State leaving four per ne (or
two dollars and eighty cents share payable
holders and after the 9th Inst The TO the Confederate
Government will be paid by the Bank and BY the sockhod
the stock viii therefore not be given In BY them To the
SCISSOR, as snbje:t Of taxation.
js24-dt1stJy. WIN. y. TAYLoR, Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
DIVIDEND.

THE President and Directors of the Farmers
Il Bank OF Virginia, have declared dividend
fourth cent subj ct to bonus Of quarter per cent payable
to the State leaving ur per the stocKhoder
Stockholders reminded that The Confederate States
Tax assessed against the Corporation and that they pay
part Of II, nor are required 10 list th,ir stock.
Je2i-10t "A. SMITH, Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
NATIVE PAINT.

NHE attention of those in want IS respectful
y asked to h 10 cslored PAINT which We have fora
lime been producing and said By those who have tbs
bes substitute wniead since the var For this paint
articles Of vAu thereby developing our resources
saving the profit heretofore paid the NORTH me paint will
aud IL great savns 10 cost.
BLAIR AND CHAhBERLAYNE
jel5-d2v No ~ Main street.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
DIED.

In this city, on the morning 2sd instant the residence
OF Moses d. bose D. D., Mrs. SUSAN G. WEBB, Of
Hampstead, New Kent county.
will take this Friday morning, at 10 O'Clock
from the Second Presbyterian Church.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

Those of readers who have entertained doubts as
to the truth of the frequent assertions that the Yankees
rob our gaveyard may be convinced aft er reading the
following paragraph which we end in recent number
of the New Orleans Times:
DEsEoRAEoE.-Emily Mason was brought before Re
corder Leamont, yesterday, charged with having stolen
couple Of goblets from vault in Odd Fell jws Rest
on the Metare Ridge road She was sent to the Work
house for three months, punishment hardly adequate
for the offence. person must be sunk to low stage
Of mortality, indesd to 60 graveyard ard desecrate
the resting place of the departed BY stealing such art
css placed there to show the esteem and respect
in which the dead are held by the'iVing Some tine
ago we noticed boys we're iu by Recorder Ven.
nard for pulling off flowers from the magnolias placed
there and We know not how to account for these re
peated acts of vandalism.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

LACrUcARIUM-A CHAP SUBSTITUTE FOR 0PIUn.-
Port Gibson, Miss, May 49, ls64.-With pocket
knife cut the top of the lettuce off just before during
blooming time Scrape on piece of glass the milk
from the severed top, then apply the edge Of the glass
to the cut end Of he plant and scrape off the milk
The exudation will new cease unless you cut wafer
from the top of the stem, when it will pour out as be-
fore this may be repeated with success for half 8
dozen times at that milking, when 1t ceases for that
day. Repeat the process daily until the plant is
hauIed of ts milky fluid. This extr ct dries aud turns
brown Ga the day succeeding tho gathering scrape
the gasa and collect the extract by pressing it into
lump, wrap it in paper and bottle tgbt.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
E,AMILY CARRIAGE AND HARNESS FOR

Il sALE.-Hor sale, very light and handsome hx-seat
FAMILY CARRIAGE and HARNESS perfect order and but
little used Apply at Mr. Boshs oh, between Main and Cary
streets. si jsA-W
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

SUNDRIES AT PRIVATE SALE.
900 pads assorted Cotton Yarns
cOO 10 kegSsotR
10 bags Pepper
boxes Clarified Sugar
100 sacks Salt
20 boxes Tslow Candles
20 doE Brooms
barrels Lard
IS kegs Nais
cases Brandy, In pint bottles
10 pieces Besched Cotton
10 barrels Vinegar
loo gross Matches
800 packages Tobacco
Js2S-8t TARDY WILLIAMS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
REPORT OF THE MCDOWELL MILITARY CON-
MISSION.

The military commission which assembled in Wash
ington has made the following report:
The report of the military commission presided over
by Major General Irvine Mcdowell, and charged with
the examination into the late frauds in the Western De-
parment transmitted by the Secretary of War TO
the Senate at this evenings session. Il relates merely
to transactions in cotton, embracing considerable
period of time. The court proceeded to ia IRE
what officers we're engaged in the traffic in cotton or
produce, and under what circumstances Gen. s. r.
Curtis in the Of the cotton of the rebel General
Pillow was found 10 have used the proceeds in supplies
to contrabauds, though it was not shown specifically
how all the money was applied. In the of Slun
ders and Woodsons cotton, all accounted for ex-
cept S275. The whole cotton ives fully accounted for
except that gold received for it, while at II per
cent premium and currency paid in its stead One
hundred and eight bales seized from Matt Ward in Ar
kansas and cent to Helena, afterwards purchased
a. twelve and half cents, and the proceeds paid to
Mrs. Ward. Major II. S. Curtis Major Mckinney and
Lieutenant Guyee, of Gen. Curtis staff il was ascer-
tanned ipteresed,u the purchase Of one hundred
and eighty bales Of cotton =
Brgader General Hovey exoueTated from the
charge OF forcbly returning fifteen negroes 10 savery,
bui was found to be connected with the traffic in cot
ton
Colonel Slack, OF the Forty seventh Indiana, was
found 10 have traded in cotton and to have captured
silverware from Mrs Cogswell on the Mississippi who
complained that it was not all returned.
stole diamond pin, which subsequently returned.
Major Western, Tweny-fourth Missouri, received
$500 for furnishing guard for protecting cotton.
Captain Fed S. Winston, acting qusrtermaster, was
found interested in cotton in a manner not
contemplated by the army regulations, and of deposit
ing the proceeds in private banking institution instead
of the Treasury of the United States.
Captain Rowland, of one hundred and thirty-fve
bales shipped to Chicago by one Hagsn authorized
to receive half the net proceeds and 81, 900.
Among others interested in cotton speculaions are
named Colonel C. C. Marsh, and Captain Bradley,
Twentieth Illinois; Lieutenant Colonel s. N. Wood,
Sixth Missouri cavalry (who admitted having made $40
0OOD Dr.. Rexsurg, Thrtythird Illinois Captain Jerome
Bradley, Assistant QuaItermaster General Clptan
Robert German, (half profits On hundred and two
bales, $4,000; Captain Hayden aud Lieutenant Wright,
Third Iowa battery Lieutenant Baker, Thrty-third
Illinois; Lieutenant Flint, Tenth Missouri cavalry, and
Leutenr mt Murdock, fifteenth Ohio battery.
Permits were shown TO have been granted for cotton
trading by Generals Grant, Curts Steele, German and
Washburns and in the third place that transportation
had been furnished to extent for private purposes
for which remuneration was not always received.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

I'VE have a sample of this substitute for opum
watch we will take pleasure in showing to any de-
string to examine i. Il is easily made, and Is for many
uses supero. to genuine opiuu.-Hobils advertiser.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
MARYLAND CEMETERY.

MARYLAND CEMETERY.
THE duty of providing suitable depositary
Il " Maryanders falling in the present
obvious require appeal 10 citizens Of that State,
resident in the Oonedeacy other than mention Of the
fact that has selected In Hollywood and steps
being msturei the phment Of that object The lot
selected capsciouJ and eligible for the purpose viii be
In the hands OF trustees soon the funds
subscribed.
may Interested and disposed contribute, will
subscriptions either Of the following gentlemen
Gen. Geo. H. Seuart,
Charlottesville, Va.
Ex Gov Z. Louis Lowe,
hinsdsevils, Ga.
Col Robert ouj,
Col Jpo II. s5thoron,
Col. VIM. II Norris,
Col Geo. p. Kane,
DR.. Jao II. Boyle,
VIM. Y. Phi e, Esq,
Robert Housb, Esq,
John Calvert, ESQ.,,
jeqs-sls Richmond, Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

NIOTICE.-There was committed to the Jail
In Of smyh County, the ist day Of April 1884, negro
bow who CALI himself HRNRY and he belongs VIM Pat
ck Of County, North arolna Said boy very black
and souy bu H. and when committed jail brown
jean, Goa. >. .ai,s'0.' and pants JOHN = oUnx
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
MAP OF VIRGINIA
WEST 81 JOHNSTON
ready the
Twentieth thousand their


WEST 81 JOHNSTON
ready the
Twentieth thousand Of their
New Map OF yirginis,
Containing all the Counties principal towns railroads. telegraph
lines Rivera, This the Map Of the State
published elegantly gotten In pocket form, with Handsomely
Illuminated g.
Maid household story by Miss kuoch, author Of
"John Halifax, Genleman" 60, &c, 81
ruBLsHnD,
MAca Ia Affairs OF Sacrifice; BY the author Of Beulah,
twentieth thousand. -.
Eeanor's Victory; by Miss NJ Il. Brs ddon. Is.
War and its Heroes hfst series. Is. 4
orders from jussnt and Inspector Generals once,
Confederate States Army fro January, 1862 TO December
1863 Doth ircusiye 10 two sses with two indsxes o.
The Southern Primer for schools and families; nusratsd h
tleth thousand. 81.
Sold Soldier Boy Songster. 81. ,--.A
stonewal Song Book. o..
atbel Scngster- 81.
Punch 6or gster 81.
The Camp Jester, or Amusement for the Mess 81.
Robert and Harold. or the Young Marooners. Is.
rhe Life Of Lieutenant General Thomas Jackson
Cadet second edition: and BY author g.
Orders By mall or otherwise prompuJ attended to.
PERSON. sending TO the advertised price Of either OF the
above mentonod books will receive them free q postage
WEST JOHNSTON
Publishers and Bookselsrs,
Jsie-a las Main street.. Richmond
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

WANTED A CO0K.--Wanted to hire for
w remainder Of the year good Cook Washer and
Must come well recommended Apply second door north
OF Praiis Cottage jes-du
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

z S0 REWARD.---hanaway from my resi-
epCO dencs the county Of Hanover, Va the 21stof
negfo MOSES He Is black "a old six feet
high, built except his upper lip, from the
kick ahorse always looks down when spoken TO- win pay
h dollars his delivery for his confinement In jail
so that get him again. JAMES n. nUckOLs.
Nv address Is Montpelier Hanover county, Va.
isl3-dfkcAs
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

M ANTED-For the balance Of the year.
w NEGR0 GIRL about II years Of age, to attend tso
small children Any having suh viii apply at This
sace between and o'clock, ?. n.
js2l-a
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

NOTICE.-Left at my house, on the 18th of
June, By soldier who represents himself to be named
Smith, LIGHT BAY MARE, eight years old blaze face
white foot have good TO believe he stolen. Any
having lost such by coming my upper
end Of Hanover county and proving property paying charges
and the cost Of advertising, get her Ny addr Monpe
Her O., Hanover county, Va.
is2-clts janis M EUCKOIa.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

The enemy have come and gone. With 10000 men
be marched up the hill and then marched down again.
Fndiag impossible to expe Gen. Breckenridge from
the mountain passes Of the Blue Ridge, near Waynes
bOrO, Hunter determined upon the bold and hazardous
movement Of throwing bis whole column up the valley
TO Buchanan thence across the mountain to Liberty
and thence down the Virginia and Tennessee railroad
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

hUNA "AI IN JAILs
WAS committed to the Jail of the city of
w Richmond the 3lst OF January last Q runaway,
old negro named LUCINDA She commit ed the
OF Thomas Moore but abe belongs joshua
Keeth Of Fauquer county She qaite black, feet or
inches high, and about 40 years old
Had when committed striped calico dress blue bonnet and
black shawl her requested 10 forward prove
property and charges she viii be sold scc.reng 20 law
TH0s. U. DUDLEY,
ie22-ilm Sergeant City Of Richmond.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24
GEN. M'cAUsLAHD.

This most gallant officer deserves all thanks from the
people Of Lynchburg well as all honor from his
Try. With command of cavalry only some 1900 shOng,
be steadily opposed the advance of Hunter from below
Lexington to Lynehburg, checking and annoying him at
every point with skill and bravery which reflects the
highest honor upon the capacity of himself and the
courage of his men, BE delayed the enemy's advance
until the people Of Lynchburg had time to make suita-
bic arrangements to give him proper reeeptOn-sr-
rangemens which bad been entirely too long and i'm
properly delayed BY the proper authorities We know
General NcCausand well, and a cooler, more gallant
and sensible officer is not in the Confederate service
He hAs-What too many Of our officers Wofuly lack
brains. And If suitable field is offered him, we pre-
dict that he viii soon rise to still higher hOnOrs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-24

Tee damage done by the Yankees to the Va. and
Tenn railroad, while not fully Ssceriained is reported
bs very heavy. Besides the burning of che bridges
Big and Little Otter rivers and Elk creek the
track is said to be torn up for several miles, all the do
pots between here and Big Lick are burned aud the
wAer-tanks destroyed. II these damages be correctly
eta.ed it will take some time to put the road in run
ming order again.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-03
PROFESSIONAL.
DECISIONS, BOUNTIEs,
BACK PAY, WAR CLAIMS,
AND CLAIMS FOR INDENETT
CLARK & GAYLORD,
AaOrnsys and 0OsstssLlsrs a Las,
SOLICITORS
FOR ALL KINDS OF MILITARY CLAIMS
Corner Tth and y streets, Room No. .,
WARRINGTON, D. C.

This Firm, having thorough knowledge Of the
Pension Business, and being familiar with tho
prnctioe IN ali the Departments Of Government,
believe that they can Atord greater facilities 70
prompt and successful accomplishment OF businsss
entrusted TO them than any other nrm In Washing-
ton. They desire TO secure such an amount OF this
buIiness a. will enable them to execute the bust.
ness for each claimant VERY ChEAPLY, and on
the basis OF THEIR PAY CONTINGENT UPON
THEIR SUCCESS IN EACH CASE. For this pur-
doSe they will secure the services OF Law Firms In
each prominent locality throughout the States
where such business may be had, furnish such with
ali the necessary blank forms OF appheatos AND
evidence requisite printed pamphlet instructions,
and Circulars for In their vicinity, with
AIsoeiAtes' names inserted, and upon the Que exc
eution OF the papers and transmission OF the same
TO them by their hates, they Will prompt
E1- Their charges will be FIVE DOLLARS KOh
OFFICERS and FIVE DOLLARS FOR PRlVATEs,
for each Pension or Bounty and Back Pay obtained,
and ten per cent. on amount OF Slaim5 ior MILL
and Colleotion OF PRIZE MONEY.
~ Soldiers enlisted since the lGt OF March, 1881,
IN any kind of Service Military or Naval, whe are
disabled By disease or wounds, are entitled TO Pen
during the war should 1t sooner close, will be en-
titled TO el0O Bounty.
BY law OF the last session Of .CongreaS, all sol
dierI discharged on account Of wounds received In
the service, since the Commencement OF the war
shall receive the Sioo bounty and all revenue
stamps heretofore required on soldiers Application
papers are dispensed with. WidoWl OF SOLDIER
who die or are KILLED are entitled to Pensions AMI
the 400 Bounty. II there be no widow, then thu
minor children and II no minor children, then the
father mother siAterH, or brothers entitled Il
the 400 bounty, and, In addition thereto, depend
ant mothers, sisters, or brothers viii DO penionsd
WILLIS X. GAYLORD.
Washington, d. c., ISel. mES-V
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-03
ROPOsAL FOR WRAPPING
PAPER

PAPER.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENl, Jan. 70, 1884,
SEALED PROPOSALS win be received at this
Department until the 18th day OF February next,
at 10 O'Clock noon, for furnishing WRAPPING
PAPER for the use OF the Post Oices in the United
states for one year, from and after the aist day Of
The said Paper to be delivered, free of expense,
to the Department, at the Blank Agencies OF the
Post Ofiee Department, at Washington, New York
City, and Buffalo, N. Y.
The estimated quantity and the quality at each
Agency for the year, are specified below.
Diarid No. |, al Warrington.
1900 reAmB Of Wrapping Paper, 20 by % iRcheS In
sire, of material and quality fully equal
to that now In use in the Department and
to weigh not less than - pounds TO the
ream, and each reAm to contain 20 perfect
DiIiriet No. 2, al EerO York Guy.
1900 reAml OF Wrapping Paper, similar to that
described In the estimates for district No l.
DIIiriei No. ), al Buffalo, N. =.
5000 FeAms OF Wrapping Paper, similar to that
named for district No. l.
The contract will be awarded TO the lowest and
best bidder, to be determined after a careful ex
inAtion for the purpose Of AIcertaining which bid
will, in iI practical results lie most adv Ageous
to the Department,
1.-THE districts should be reconstructed, or in.
creased In number, or any of them discontinued
the paper shall be delivered at such place or placer
a. the PoItmAste General shall designate, at Pre-
rata prices. And the Postmaster General reserveI
TO himself the privilege Of increasing reducing
the quantity OF the article required II 1t shall BE-
found necessary to do so.
sample OF hueh paper az mas been FURNISHED
can be seen at either Of the above agencies.
Bidders will send sample Of the article theI
propose to furnish with their bids.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposals.
guarantees Of his ability to comply with his bid
and = certificate from his nearest Postmaster tina
such guArAntOTs are credible and reliable citizens
must also accompany his proposals.
Two sufficient securities will be required 10
| contract.
Failures to furnish the article contracted 70
promptly, or the furnishing an article inferior l.
that contracted for, will be considered HuitiOen
cause for the forfeiture OF the contract,
Bids not made In accordance with these propo
sails will not be considered.
| Proposals. must be marked on the outside OF tn
envelope with the name OF the article propose
! for and the letter containing them addressed l.
the FirGt Assistant Postmaster General, Washing
| ton. NJ. BLAIR,
| IAnl2-W4W Postmaster General.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-03

Pennsylvania.
Hon. John W. Forney, Hon David WilmUt
Hon. Edw. Mcpherson, Hon VIM. ID. Kelly
Hon. Edgar Cowan, Hon. James I, Hale,
Rhode Island
Mrs Senator sprague, Hon. II. D. Anthony.
Mrs. Senator Foot, Mrs. Woodbridgs,
Mrs. Senator Collamer, Mrs. Justin $. Morrill,,
Mrs. Portua Baxter,
Virginia.
Hon. Senator CarlLle, Mrs, J. c. Underwood,
Mrs. Judge wylie.
West Virginia.
Hon. Senator Wiley, Hon. Jacob D. Blair,
Hon. sen'r Van Wrinkle Hon. KelliAn V. Whaley
WisconsiH.
Mrs. senator Doolittle. MrS. Senator Howe.
D. D. FRENCH,
iAs-dtFI President Of the Association
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-03


srh Block, Corner ofseysnth and streets, oppo
site the Post and Patent onices. Room, q and "a.
up stairs, Washington, D. c.
All diseases OF private nature treated in the
best sclentIao manner, and radical cures effected
In all eGSss. SYPHILfTIC AFFECTION, CON-
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WEAKEESS, or the result OF TOLUPTUoUS
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Of private diseases. Fear not to come and make
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