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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

TAE Last HSHwAY RsBBERY.-We mentioned yes
terday that Mr. Augustus Haxal had been WayAid and
robbed in ScreamersVie, Wednesday evening, about
seven o'clock, and that one Charles IsaAsS, boy o.
oucteen years OF age had been arrested it appearing
LAa. he sold at tan yard Bacon Quarter Branch
the COW skin that Mr.. HaxaI had in his buggy when
robbed The boy IsaAcs, being taken into custody,
sta ed that the robbery committed by r chard
Barry and An other man, and that they had given him
the skin 10 sell The police, on yesterday morning,
tracked Barry TO the house Of woman Of i'll fame, lear
Brook Avenue, and there arrested him. He protested
his enire Innocence Of the robbery. He and Isaaes
brought 10 the Mayors Court yesterday morning.
but Of the Suspected parties beng still at large
the investigation Of the case postponed.
Mr.. BG1sls buggy and horse have been found at q
gentlenans named Tinsley, near Buchanan Spring -
Whether they were left in this neighborhood by the
robbers or whether the horse strsyed OF of his own
accord, while bis master lying insensble from the
effects of the blow administered to him by the highway
men, ia not known.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
ADJT. AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OPYIoE,
RIcHnoHD Va, Reb. 90, 1854.


GENERAL oRDERs
Clause Par IL, General ord,rs No. rs 1885, is amended
BY adding the words "as esrk Tho words or detailed
H. Clause g. Par H. General Orders No. (currsnt sero, is
follows Persons liable TO military service may
% % 81 De ANY s man 81 po
III Non-comulsoned onicers musicians privAtes
commands by furlough or detail fer lone
period thirty win be furnished BY company ;omm.nd
with the government pAy, clothing and communication for fur,
ough under the act Of Congress- February lh lS6 vii be
by company commanders when urloughed Will have such Hats
provided BY the surgeon In ehar:s ~ .h
will be returned the soldier and transportation furnished IN
kind under the act cited will be endorsed on the descriptive
When The soldier reioins his command descriptive List
the payments made, desroyt.
QaaTerma,ers prohibiting from paying solder. absent
forth In this order from their commands except 10 the nsn-
w. Persons not liable TO conscrptoD who may vol
unteer may enroedas receive transportation
the company they select The enrolment will be commpni-
tho enrolling officer In each Instance to the company
" solders who furnish an ableboded recruit Is muse
ed service under the provisions Of the preceding paragraph
are entitled when on fuTough 70
VI The provisions OF Paragraph v, General ;ordsr Nc 81,
p S are entitled nsd 70 uOuUh under act Of Congress-
proved February Th 1862 9cers are now allowed
communication 10 lieu thereof under any Of the
acts providing furOugs bounty persons
reenlistlng mustered into The service. -
In each the Communication allowed In lieu Of nous VIII
be psd Of the command 10 which the sol
der belongs, by other Quartermaster.
ChApalnS receive the rations In kind allowed them
by law commute them Gt the Government price.
WILL The following Is Published for the Information OF the
army:
"Ax Aor 10 provide for Retiring officers Of ne Army.
aTne Congress tie Confederate States Of America do enact
President and be hereby authorised upon the
Of any commanding department any
army discharge any oeer Of the oonfederate
States Army, OF the Provisional Army OF the Confederate
states who command cannot be assigned TO
proprate duty who ncompeent Inefficient or who may
be absent his command duty without leave Poridd
any ocer may be discharged for incompeteney ne
neency from his command duty without leave shall
entitled trial before examining board under existing
laws n he the Commanding General within thirty
days: PrOrded further that ths not extend to any oeer
| who 10 absent on account Of his captivity
approved, Peb II, 1854"
TX An officers whether of Regular Provisional Army, alb
sent and duty well those who
assignment duty BY competent hoy, will re-
port their by ece stating the circumstances
Of their absence duty and unassigned when and where
last on duty.
~ fsgned) g. COOPER,
nd InEp,r Genl.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
oyT1cr or TEE Vine, Feb. 2Sh, 1884.

OFFICE OF TEE WIG Heo 1ch, 1904
The sale of Bends, Stocks, &c, advertised by
Messrs. Davenport 4 Co., took place to-day. About
$500 600 Of securities changed hands, at decided de-
cline in all descriptions. Is is evident that there Is
very general deposition to sell bonds and stocks while
premiums are ranging high, with the view OF funding
the sums realized ia four per cent bonds, or Of holding
tho proceeds for renves.ment when prices have "tOuch
ed bottom" Consequently, there are rather more
sellers than buyers in the market at this time and the
effect IL seen in the decline established to-day. Con
ednAse eight per cent ave year bonds" opened at III
and closed a. ia Yesterday, they held at l92
Sterling exchange and gold also sold at lower rates
We subjoin report of the sale, IsmArkiAg, as usual,
that the bonds were sold wish aer'sI added to day OF
aalr.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
TIE CITY.

FIREs-A few minutes past twelve o'clock on Thura-
day night, nre broke out in the stable loft Of William
Grey, on leh street, between Marshall aud Broad
sress which resulted in the entire destruction Of the
stable the hro is believed to have originated in the
arsessness Of some negroes who were in the habit oil
Sleeping in the stable lof There were no horses in the
stable at the time Mr.. GraJ's loss is about $4,000,
partially covered by an insurance in the huuA lnsu-
sance Company.
Abous one o'clock on the night the brick stable
Immediately in rear Of the noE building Of tho Rich
mond Medical College Hospital, vst set ON fire by in
eendS.ies Tae tOsch was applied in the stable loft
where there was quantity of lay, straw, etc. The roof
of the stable being Of tin, the flames were, in great
m,asu,e, confued uut the arrival Of the fra engines
when they we're in few moments exiting ushed. As it
WA ut before the engines reached the spot one OF the
south windows Of she hospital had taken fire. producing
most distressing degree Of aAm among the patients
in that pat Of the building. Pairing that the whole
bedding might be destroyed, the resident physician
appealed 10 the citA,nS, who hal collected near the
seens 10 assist in the removal Of the patients which
REQUEST was answered with zach Alscrity that 10 few
mil uses every invalid was removed ou Of danger OF the
flames. We regret 10 learn, from the PHYSICIAN in
aha GO the. the excitement incident to the Sonaagra-
tion, aud the expota to which the patients were ne
cess.rily subjected ing their removal from the build
ing wilpprobabIy cost three of them their lives.
vA'u,bIe horse and mule that wore in the stable,
were gotten ca; safely The loss BY the fire WILL per-
LAOS reach $4,000
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

AFALk IL TOBAcoo-During the sale OF Manufactured
tobacco, yesterday at hesSfs. Robinson, Adams Co.,
the reporter stepped in, and lot of ten boxes
krOcked out at 81 SO per pound. The auctOneer--
Mr. 4 Cook-Ihon announced that tho next lot WaI
Of better quality He said in sul stance; Gentlemen
We will offer ten boxes of the George Finney At
the last sale Fdday this tobacco brought - per h.
or am the blacklist niger in the city Of Richmond
How much am l offered for it noW" Somebody bid
rs cents per pound. Cook with tone Of surprised
"Sevsnty Ave cents per pound. Why what's the mat
ter with the tobaccoi Mr.. Robinson, has it spoiled on
your hands since this day Woekf mol" (The bidding
then advanced to 500 81 ssure GU gentlemen that
lot Of this tobacco sold on Friday at IS per 'und and
the gentleman who purchased went his way rejoicing,
etc.
After q coed deal Of coaIing and dwelling, the
tweed" was run up to 81 oO, and then knocked out
Whether this sale is to be regarded index to the
condition of the market for chewing tobacco will
not undertake to say bu, looks very much il the
prices we're decidedly lower.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

SrEALISG PIsrOL AND HAT.-Tho only part OF Mr..
David Bakers coffee and broom factory not destroy ed
by the FIRE Of Tuesday night last the cice of the
establishment In the desk in this Office Mr.. VIM. W.
Johnson the clerk, Wednetdiy night, left pistol
and felt hat James Williams, parolod Yankee do
serter, in pro~ng about the ruins, discovered these
articles and appropriated them. He srres.ed BY
officer Granger, and confessed having taken them, but
said he did not consider that he was steag, things
found about the of conaagraton were usually
regarded legitimate plumber. Recorder Casko heard
the case yesterday, and cent Williams to the Has
lings Court to be tried for petty larceny.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

SHOULD Re LOOKED To.-We learn that not morn
ing passes that two or three soldiers robbed by
baggage thieves their arrival at the Richmond de-
pot of the P,terSburg train The trim arrives at FIVE
o'clock A. N. Could not the Mayor direct the watch
men on that beat to look after matters in this locality
at that hour Of the morni'g
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

GoNE TO GKoAGIA-Rev. Dr. T: v. Moore, pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church. has gono to Georgia to
scjourn for about two moths. His health has been de-
cliniDg for some time past, and brief respite from
ministerial lAbors urgently recommended by his
physician. During DR.. MOOres absence, Rev. DR.. Ley
burn will ofliciAte in his pulpit
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

STAND yRoH UxDER.-"WhAt goes up is obliged TO
come down." Yesterday bonds, STOCKS and gold were
sold a. lower rates. aud she aucoA ales OF groceries
etc indicated the beginning OF that grand tumble In
prices which is generally deemed inevitable. So far,
the necessares OF lie unchanged-in fact they are
rather CHER than lower but their turn will como after
while, and il will be all the better for the community
if the decline in those articles is gradual rather than
uiden
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

GREENviLLE, Feb. 26.--For reasons which 1t would
be mprudent to disclose prepen Gen. Longstreet has
Withdrawn his forces to -. The movement was
made quietly and without interruption from the enemy,
who has not crossed the Holston yet. MaorG neral
Buckner has been assigned to the command Of Hoods
Division. Major General Ransom takes command of all
thu cavalry in this departmtnt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

BMn MEHrIOH.-Mr O. W. Clarke, formerly connee'-
cd with the Richmond Theatre, died in this city We'd
nesdAy night-Lieut Breckinridg', son Of General
Brecknrdge, arrived at City POiIt, by the last flag Of
truce boat-OAptAin r. JOceyn, former Private Sec
rotary to the President has returned from his trip to
Arixona.--GsnerAl Robert K. Lee was recently in
chnOnd, comforting With the Preaidcnt on military
matters.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

Gov. BROWH, Of GEORGIA, it is reported, will call an
extra session of the Legislature on the oh Of March
The reason assigned by grows out Of the late
rency act OF CopsesS The State having largo sums in
Treasury Notes. and legal proVs on existing for
funding, il will be necessary to enact it. well as to
make some provision for bridging the chasm which
is created by the act in the funds Of the State in hand
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

CHARGED WITH BURGLARY-For' some months pest
the store room Of the Hon. James Lyons who lives in
the county mile two wet of the city, has been
peatedly deprecated upon by thieves Up to within
few days he has been unable to ct any clue to the
robbers; but Thursdsy, ObtninDg information which
led him to believe that negro named Wilson, The slave
Of Mrs. Caroline C-r:er at least cognzant Of the
sObberes, he obtained Warran. ald placed it in the
hands Of the city officers who about three O'Clock yes
terdSy morning, arrested Wilson at house in the
Northern suburbs known as the Five Points Wilson
brOushs before the Recorder yesterday, bu! the
witnesses not bong in At,ndauco he remanded 10
Jail for future examination.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

CAGE ITENs.-Three subjects we're committed to the
rst watch house yesterday and will be brough! before
the Mayor this morning:
Charles Bates and Nathaniel, two of these parties
charged the former with STEALING ham of bacon
from free negro FAMED OtWay Harris and tho latter
with Obstructing policeman Bib whilst he was attempt
ing to capture the thief and secure the meat The
negro it appears brought some meat from the country
to sell in the Market Charles Bates came along, and
snAtchng up lam from the stall, walked Of. Officer
Bib pursued him, and Bates at first showed fight but
being taken into custody managed by the assistance Of
his brother to get away and IAN as far Dr. sreck
ers 90 Church Ill., where he was arrested aud brought
back by crowd of boys aud citizens who pursued
him from the marke. house. His brother, Nathaniel,
was then arrested for his interference with the officer
The other party in limbo was one Jeremiah DOnahoe,
who was charged with vitlently j'ctng Timothy Lane
from his own house, and taxing Unlawful possession
thereof.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

A despatch from Gen. Johnston, received as the war
DEPARTMENT on matters intended for publication,
mentions that heavy sshmishing occurred along our
lines in North Georgia, yesterday, and confirms the
telegram from the Associated Press Agent in another
column So far sac enemy have been rePllsed, and
ere is no ground to appcshen dR,rsut resHt should
a general engagement snsue.
Is is uncertain whether she enemy Intend general
advance or whe.her this demonstration is diVerSiOn
merely, in favor Of Sherman in the Southwest Il may
designed as ieiat 10 assist as latter in his retreat
flOm Meridian.
Gen. Bsauregard, teegeaphs that there hAs been no
further uausual mOveuen; in bis department, and s
IS quiet, save the perOdioll bOmbardmsnt OF sinier
and Charleston
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

RscAPED PROM DAHVILLE.--Threo Yankee prisoners,
who some two months ago, along with a number of
Others escaped from the Confederate prison at DanVille
Virginia, we're on yesterday received at tho Libby and
locked up They were arrested somewhere the south
side, and looked il they had had hard time gene
rally since their escape.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

der the Illustrated News Office. There no evidence
against him. and IL appeared he had been arrested be-
cause he was grea. rascal fond sf sugar. and having
worked for long time in the News ofhc' knew the ar
raneements of the house. The recorder discharged
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
THIRD DESPATCH
AFFAIRS IN MISSISSIPPI.

Ar ANITA Feb. pa sp, cial to the Appeal, dated
Asesa Miss, February IS says the Yrukeei have left
PonlOoc, GhOson, following, had cd aud seattle ed
the enemy. General Forrest had two horses killed I'M
dor him, and killed two Yankees with his sabre.
We lost many officers as men. ShermsnI advance
has reached Pearl river.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND OF 700
acres Amelia county, about four miles from ohus and
Mattaux Depots Danvile Railroad for
sae-we authorized sell valuable tract Of ated
Adjoining lands Of Messs Samuel j. Rutherford
VIM Archer, Thomas rabb and others, about onehAf Of
which In original wood lard, heavily covered with white
hickory, The soil for the part excellent IL
on small dwelling, vita three four rooms This
presents favorable chance TO invest money in.
Immediate application Is made bargain viii be sold
Apply 10 GODDIN A APPERs0N.
f.o1
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

JUDGK LYoH's CoURr.-TWo cases Of felony were tried
by this Court on yesterday.
Oris Harris Was tried for and convicted Of stealing
horse from Timothy Harris, free negro, and sent to
the Pentsntiary for five years.
Charles ROs indicted for breaking into the oOnfede-
rate Bakery and stealing -four, tried and acquitted.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
FROM CHARLEsTON.

CHARLESTON, Feb. a5.-0Is hundred ani forty six
shos rel at the oily during the last tive lty-four
hours, ending q, o'clock, this evening.
The enemy erecting battery on DiEcn's Island,
commanding Schooner Creek opposite cessionVille.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

We are requested to state that the DR.. A. L. Wyhe,
of Craig county, who was committed to Castle Thunder
on yesterday, on The charge of having acted as the
pilot of Gen. Aver is not Dr. Oscar Wiley, Surgeon
Of the B4th Va. Regiment,) of the same county.
The names arc different aud the families in no way
connected.
Nor is he related in any way TO tho state Senator
from Craig.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
CHANBERLAIN's OFFICE,
RlcRNOND, Feb. 2d,h, 1864

]
NOTICE.-In relation to the receipts and
IN payments a. this eee the action q NE ely wi pc maze
~ conform Al far A Il Is practicable, 70 che action OF ne BAD
a. defined In their Published resolutions Persons herelofe
holding checks sven By the ChambefAn hoGd present. mem ~
one for payneot claims against The ely Of Hhai ntore
description soeysr, should be presented for prior 70
Dc h on march next as and after he LIST OF April en-
Esg lhey yin be Pad only a The rate Of ssE aud tH0he
cents IN NE dollar.
A. W. MORTON
fss7-aavsr OhAmbsrlAln-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

SMT NoETH BY II "a OF TRUCE.-The following per-
were sent from Castle Thunder to City Point by
flag Of truce boat yesterday evening" 8. T. Buckley,
correspondent Of the New York Herald D. Hacken-
dorm, citizen; F. hu.t,ugh, suffers clerk E. p Ma
thcws, John Watson, Patrick O. Croghan citizens and
May Jane johnson, the young woman discovered in
sclters clothes, among the YANKEE prisoners Belle
Isle.
From the LIBBY, the following Wero sent by the same
bcaI Major A D. Wade, 7sd Indiana; Ii @. j.
Doughty, Qarrtormsst1r, 5lst indiana; Asst Su'gc on,
X 7. Baker, 18th New York Cavalry; AT Surgeon A.
Robinson, 10th Illinois OIvaIry; Surgeon J. T. GAL
loupe, II Massachuse.ts Thoi j. Baker, W. II. Til
SION, aud l. J. Goodwin.
Tn SO put-' we're the subj cct, of special exchange
and parole; but wherefore we have not learned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
THE yIJrORY IN FLORIDA.

CHARLETOx. Feb 25.-fhs prisouess take1 in Roridi
represent that their forces were much dsmoralzed
consequences Of their dsieat aud the loss OF gre
number Of others in theengagemens.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
FROM TIE ARMY OF TRNNR5sFR.

DALTON, Feb. 25.-0lr army is in line of battle at
Tunnel Hill. There was sharp engagement: yester-
day. between Clay Ons brigade aud the enemy, lasting
half the day.
Wofords cavalry, bicked by regiment Of infantry,
attacked our line, and were repul'ed three times.
huadted Y inkeo sadl.os were empted Ia the first
assault our tn inch I'd PArrs1 did great eIocu iou
One cavalry aud two infantry brigsies of Yankees
are at Lafayette.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

DlscHARGED.-JOe. slave Of Mrs. Maria Bull gton,
was brought before Recorder Caskie yesterday no1r
to answer the charge of stealing hogshead Of sugar.
valued at $1,000, from the store Of R. H. Dibrel IN
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
MASONIC NOTICE.

CHE Members of st John Lodge, No SO
a are summoned 10 attend called meeting Of the n
Lodge on MONDAY evening nfx', At 6K o'clock. IN
invited TO attend /V)
BY order Of the W. H.
Richmond, Va, Feb. 81, iss4.-0.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
5000 REWARD.

49, 5000 REWARD.
DANAWAY from the subscriber about the
LIZ l7h OF January ias tso slaves named DOCTOR and
RALEIGH commonly called fem Both black, quick
Doctor about 10 years Cd had his len hand hurt
apple SCARED the outside and has lost one or
more his nails hand He had red flannel shirt
en Fem lehanded and about IL years OF Age
will give 800 apiece their delivery TO or 10 some jan
from which can get them Of caught out Of the
coun Charlotte $50 apiece spprehended IN the county
believe they are pushing and are trying q get
employ hnond and Danvle or South side Rail-
'> Addreu HENRY u. EDMUNDS,
Moszngord p. O., ,
fe1e-lm Charlotte co, Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

eOnsng Of Hams and Shoulders raised and cured By
Mess Jacob and Wm ". Mlchaux, Of POvhatAn. Gall on
fe95-St Asssrs. AeKINhKK, DUPeH Akohha.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

ARRIVAL OF Cas- Mr. jones, superintendent, Of tie
Memphis and Ohio Railroad, Is ia Columbia, s O., hav
Ing brought on portion Of The rolling stock Of his
road which has been tuned 10 tie Charlotte road
The RE mOnd and Danvie and SelaA, Ala, roads have
Likewise come in for share Of the distribu ion. This
addition will make The Charlotte one Of the best equip
ped road ia The Oonederacy. We learn from Nr Jones
that with the exception Of two engines, left in Vieks
burg By order of Gene al Psm5eriOu, no engines
stock on the Memphis and 10 roal have beeo do
s;royed since she fall Of that city.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

ADyT AND INsP'R GANLs 0PFIoE,l
RICHMOND, Feb "a, 1854
eHNEIAL SoRDHRs'
General Braxton Bragg assigned TO duty at the seat OF Gov
srnment and under direction OF the President charged
with The conduct Of military operAon1 In the armies Of the Oon
fedsraey.
fslgueD g. COOPER,
feQT-1w Adjt and Insp'r GenL