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Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1864-06-07
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Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1864-06-07
WorlGuifae SINGING.

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nne yre1nfef hes Srfens bic ~ersebenfe Nn;eiee, bag lie Msn-
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.


MONDAY, Feb. 22d, 1864.
The Senate was called TO order at IL o'clock, n
Mr.. NEWMAN Of Mason, said, this day Is the ami.
versary of the birth of George Washington, and like
WISE the anniversary Of the Confederacy. He, there
fore; moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion was disagreed to.
Mr.. C0GHILL made report from the Committee on
S,lf which was ordered 70 be printed, aud was made
the order Of the day for Friday rext.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. KEEN offered the following preamble and resolu
ton which we're referred to the Joint Committee sp-
pointed to inquire how far the recent military Law
Affects tbe officers Of the Government Of this Stat,
Whereas the Congress Of the Confederate States las
by recent act of legislation exemptng persons from
military ser'ics failed to provide for the exemption OF
certain officers Indispensable to tle proper ad
ministratiSn Of the Government Of this State
unless the Governor may certify that they are
necessary to the proper administration of the Govern
mfnt pretermitng any opinion Of the General Assem-.
bly, as to the policy RICH! of the said Congress to
pass laws vitality affecting the ri3hs OF the General
Assembly: Be it therefore
Resolved That the Governor be required to apply to
the proper authorities Of the said Confederate States
and demand that all persons exempd rom military ser
vice by the of the General Assembly passed October
Ist 1852 not specially exempted from military service
in the Confederate States be exempt; and in addition
thereto TIE following persons TO wit: deputy clerk
for each Circuit, County and Corporation Court az
many deputy shers in each couaty and corporation as
there are commissioners Of the revenue in such county
or corporation the CASHIER teller and ether officers OF
any bank of circulation aud deposit for the State; any
bonded officer of any county for the supplying of ind-
gent families Of soldiers; the municipal authorities of
any city or town having Circuit Hastings and Corpora
oa Court and such other persons as the Governor, in
bis discretion, may think necessary for the proper ad-
mnstra:ion Of the State in all its branches and depart
ments.
ABUsLs AT CAMP Ike.
Mr. LEWIS offered the following joint resolution,
which liz. over under the rules
Resolved by the General Assenlby, That joint COM
mittee OF thes the part of the Senate and FIVE on
the part Of the House of Delegates, be appointed to
Golfer with the Secretary of War; to ascertain whether
any or what abuses or inhuma1y may have been prac
tired tolerated at Camp Lee in the treatment Of cot
scripts and that they report to the General Assembly
the result Of their Investigations.
Mr. ANDERSON of,red the following joint resolution,
which lies over under the rule:
Resolved, That the thanks Of the General Assembly
due and hereby rendered to the officers and men
in Brigadier General Echos' command, for their gal
lantry aud patriotism in re-enl;sring for the war.
On motion of Mr.. CHRISTIAN, of hiddlesex, the
Senate adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

The following resolutions, reported BY the Committee
we're unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The men Of this command, unable to pre-
sent TO the Government token Of their unahaken de-
yoton to the glorious in which they engaged
by enlisng for the war for the that the
beginning of this revolution, the majority Of them enlist
ed for the war; and the remainder, the call for their
asss ance in 1882 proered and engaged their services
for hs same period; and
Whereas, Unwilling TO be regarded second TO any
troops in the field in their attachment TO the principles
for which the South is now struggling, and desrous OF
anifesting their unlimited confidence In their rulers,
and their active faith 10 the ultimate triumph OF their
arms therefore.
Be IL Rssolvsd That we hereby renew pledges Of
devotion to the holy for which have been fight
log for the las three years, and make this public de-
claration of our inexble determination never to lay
do an our arms until We have driven the enemy from
every foot OF Southern SOIL aud established the Coned
crate Safes as they have right to be- free and nde-
pendent power among the nations of the earth.
Be IL Resolved, That we have an unbounded
confidence in Jeffsrson Davis, President, and are
satisfied, beyond all question, of the purity of his mo-
Ves, the integrity OF his conduct aad his ability to
duct this contest to successful and honorable ISSUE
Be resolved That cit soldiers, we would ex-
pre- our marked condemnation Of the course Of those
Who in times like these, when the nation is wrestling
for its very exsterce requiring the united cordial sup
port of all Who love their country and the discardiDg
Of every private political purpose that in any degree
however slight, initiates with the consummaton OF tue
sublime end in view can find it in their hearts to an
nov hsass and embarrass the administration by cap
ous opposition under the thin disguise of patrotisr
but with the real desgn Of attracting Che regard and
securing the approval of soldiers and citizens for their
own political Advancement
Be IL resolved That. assembled together for the pur-
pose above referred to- cannot separate without
pressng the estesm and devotion feel for
msndiug General Robert E. Lse and assured a. We are
OF bis unremitng attention to cur interests manifested
in every provision for comfort and welfare his pow
err aud influence can procure, We declare our wiling
ness to endure and suffer ell the condition of our re-
sources may demand Tor the furherance Of the great
c,use; that well fed or not well clad not in privs
ton or peny through sunshine storm, are fight
lag and viii continue to fight for our country; to her We
owe eli, 10 rer We give all.
Be IL resolved That the papers Of Richmond and No.
bile be requested to publsh the proceedings and the
resolutions of this meeting. REsE TUssos,
Secretary.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
R1cHroxp. Feb. a. 1884

RICHMOND, Feb. n, 1854.
There is no subject of more Importance at
this me- nor one thst eIciles general interest
than the recent financial legislation of Congress Every
body is anxious to know what will be ts eecs-present
and prospective-upon his and The public interests
Having examined with some care the provisions o! the
two ac, styled the Currency and Tax Bills" We deem
it proper to state understanding of their leading
provisions and to submit our opinions of their probable
effects upon the currency and prices.
10 the first place. the law di,cruiuses against notes
of the denomination of hundred doLsrs the pro.
sumption that they are, Or will be, held chiefly by per-
sons who can tJrd 10 rs ain tho loss that may be
casoned by the heavy, discriminating tax upon them
hundred dollar note after the st of April next, will
under the operation Of the law, be reduced to s1ysx
and tro-thrd dollars; on the Let of Nay it will be
worth only (as representative of value) hfy SIX aud
tWo-thrd dollars and for each subsequent moLth that
Il is held it will be subject 10 further tax Of $40;
ta by the lst of November, the original value of the
note WIN not only have been eItingushed but tax Of
SAL over and beyond that valus will attach to it. II it
is hed until the 1st Of January, ad litional tax Of $40
or December will attach to it and then the holder by
the imposition Of further OF hundred per cent
WILL besides losing the amount promised Oh the face OF
the note, owe tue Government. one hundred aud for
teen and dolarsi Euoh being the effect OF the
discrimination against tho 800 notes. 1t 10 not surprs
ing that the holders should be anxious to get rid Of
ttem but there is not the slightest necessity for any
pauc or excitement on the subject The invitation to
fund has already baen Issued BY the Secretary Of the
Treasury, and 1t will be responded to right willingly by
those who have taxes to pay. Let this class make Il
their Heigbbory duty, before tskrg the Totes to the
Treasury to exchange their smaller denominations for
the COS" of those VINO have more Of them than they
may wish to fund. They cannot possibly lose by the
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

On TIE ish lus by the Rev nsrlts W serd 4, me ies
s., al Az, acisnr m mister IN Chssernsa sosn'y Lieut.
TOWIS 4 M OLDRiDGE O. 5 A, AMI Misa NAT Is Q.
WHITING Of Cass.eIfsld. h-o-lt
On the an Feb by the Rev. W T. Price, Plysie ghAklLS
FaOMPsON MA Va Cavalry ami MS SALLY ~ DAVIS q
Highland e-unty, VI.
a. ,h ss,h a. I.nusrv BY the Rev w. T. Pro, Capt. J. n
sTreBS al 2h Ca BAaon. and MIS- LOUISA O. daughter
or Jtulss Afoyefs Of Highland county Va
FEBRUARY sh 1Ss4 Opsiks, Russell eovn,y Aseaua oy
n R.v n Treaiweu Lieut.. PETER A. GREkNE, Slst keg-
men Gesrgia Yuaeels. anrJonS Brigade O. : 70 Mss
sALLIE the little heroine y daughter or MAJOR Sohh "n
ton, formerly Of OulpePer CO., Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
The Hour of Trial.

We have promise of an early Spring. and the enemy
"a already in motion in Mississippi and Alabama Sher-
nan not making raid he is about to strike at the
very vilals of the Conlederscy His plan is bold we'll
hid and dangerous If permitted to be executed. he
sss arge force, and more coming to him cavalry
rom Coruth aud infantry from Huntsville and Chitta-
nOogs. We may rely upon II, the Yankees have not
ent boy to do a mans work.
What steps have been taken by our authorities to
clrcumytnt Sherman, We know not. There is 4 feeling
however, that the proper movements will be made at
the proper time. No one believes that Selma, or Mont
gonery, or Columbus Georgia, will be given up without
struggle That line ought to be defended 10 the last
and we believe it will be- The hour of trial has already
come to The Gulf States turn in Virginia viii not
be delayed very long In all parts Of the Contederacy
the coming trial viii not be one of arms only. The
laws recently passed by Congress- at the earnest solicit
t1on OF the country, will test our patriotism and faith
ia tho cause much or than battles Il Is easy
20 stay at homs making money and crying hurrah to
the boys in the field Our time TO bleed has come for
mans money is his blood. Som, men rate it higher
even than the blood in their veins We are now to see
how the noncombaants will stand the FIRE of the tax
gsiherer's batteries.
We have faith in the people, for the reason that We
believe they have common sense and devotion to the
cluse They have clear perception of their interests
aud they have perception no lees clear, we trust of
me interests Of humanity connected with this strug
ge For themselves and their CHILDREN iI struggle
Tor life and Death, for beggary independence; for
the genera ions yet to come it is struggle for civil
hos-ty and civilization this continent The stake is
greaS the Gauss as just as any people fought
for.
COntendiDg for the right for the welfare not only Of
ourselves but of mankind in America, having high
aud holy purpose to in this war why should
no. meet the coming hour of trial with composure
Our enemy is about throw his whos strength agains.
u.s. have Withsood that strength for three long
years. The same men are fighting the same men, and
the thing fought for is the Why should the
suit this year der from the results Of previous years
II our cause Is just il must triumph. II it be not
just then the greater portion of the enlightened world
is deceived On moral grounds the justice of our
has been vindicsed by the ablest intelects in
Europe and by ths best at the North. England,
the mother Of AbOtonism, has sustained US; France,
thoroughly ant-slavery England, though not Ike
hr, propag lndist has aimed Fernando Wood,
Franklin Pierce, Seymour of Connecticut, sustain us,
IN tie moral issue at least Thus sustained, We shall
adsed lack manhood we fail to meet this last hour Of
tIial brayely and hopefully.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
MRRTING OF THe BANKs.-At q

IA meeting Of tie Bank Of the city Of Richmond held Ri
day. Isbu.y 49, 1884, the following resolutions we're ordered 10
be publhed In the papers Of this city:
kssolved that rubc notice given that The banks OF this
city viii necessary to give to their depostors, Including
exchange deposits their it, the I day o.
April n.x per Confederate bonds authorised BY
the nt son act entitled xa act 70 reduce The currency
and 10 ,uthorise hsus II notsz and bonds"
And dspso Bsnks invited 70 draw balances prior
the feh that day and mill the 1 Of April
he said bsnk will be compelled 3, decline deposits or 70 pay
checks drawn against them.
Resolved due BY Bank TO another and to
deposto credited and AFTER the LIST Of April Will be payable
in the changed nicsted and said
act fe13-6t
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

Yesterday morning bis residence 10 Henreo' near ~
city, Captain JOHN GODDIN, 10 his e6h year - Oh A
His fu1erAl viii tlke place e 6raes strees bApu 100
s O'clock AIS enis and iAiasnees - ven ~ snt
orothsr and daughters, are invited 70 A'u'
turth uoti
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
R,oauosn, 70. Is, 1854


ReU. John Ley6urH, ID. d.:
Dear Sir. Your late lectures On Palestine
e.i pr,v,l.n. desire Tor others On Oriental lands
hch Ia h Known you recenS visited, hs enaeInsneo re-
teo et hat you viii conseat % graz y me Eshe OF
community. -
J. Is. WATKINS,
J. RAADOLr-- auCKER,
40. R. THOMPSON,
Commlnse on Lectures
RICHMOND, Feb 10, 1854
n, Nsss-s Wdtkias, Tucker and Thompson:
anoId pie IN ly With your re-
Quest further estarss my Oriental Ave nyou please
y u can arrange Tor series ss foloss;
EsIPr-Sghtsesng GrEed Cairo and "trip TO the Py-
rAnid3 ~,
kGNPr-A Nile voyage; resent tNeavAtons he Amoog NE
psssana. unuy pits and TIE Wordrenoued ruins Of theoss
s. CvSsrASrSOPLE Nth visit % TIE hoEhng Dervishe5
GRnCH-ts cassie remains and ancient AMI modem battle
heldl
JOHN LEYBUSN.
Il accordance With above, the frat Lecture vii be denver
ed on TUESDAY evening next the 23i Instant a. ~ o'clock IN
the Unhed Presbyterian Church, Kew. Dr.. Resdt)
II 81 EACH 70 had % the door and book torres
fe22-NR
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
HAYS BRIGADE.

We have been furnished with the Resolutions and
Proceedings of this nosls Brigade, at meeting held
at their camp the l4h inst The Brigade cid enlist
for the war; for tie simple reasonthat they had long
since been through that ceremoDybut they did resolve
to "endure and suffer ali" that the exgencies Of the
country may require and "Eheiher we'll fed or not, well
clad or not they will fgbt through privatiOn or
plenty, through sunshine storm" till the enemy have
enough Of it We give the Resolutions of these high
hearted and nyiucible solsie;s:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

Louisiana was called to the 0bair and RRNr Tussos
Of the 9th Louisiana, appointed Secretary.
TIE object Of the meeting having been explained, on
motion Of Mr.. J. Schneider, Of the oh Louisiana, q
Committee was appointed to propose resolutions en-
hodyipp the sentiments Of the men of this command.
The following nnmnosai the Committee -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23
HEADoUARfERs HAYS BRIGADE,

At meeting Of the enlisted men of Hays Louisiana
Brigade conTentd for the purpose Of giving expression
TO their VeWs the subjec. Of enisng for the war;
armies Of the OOnfederacy, Mr. A. O. READ, OF the bh
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

HHOS JOHS V. WMGHE.-Ths Eutav (AlA.) Wing, Of
tie llth, Gays:
Hon. John Y. Wright, member Of Congress from
Tennessee, reached his home in this place, from Vr-
gnia several days ago, We regret to say, quite ILL., We
hope his sickness Of serious nature and that he
may sooO again be ct ha post in the Legislative Halls
a. Richmond"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

nod LIVER OIL. "a
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-23

in The front Of their battle. And then these on the
plains of Mexico Canada, will suffer, in the service CT
hated master, greater prvatons and hsrdships than
they now feel fighting their doors 10 defence of
their homes, their families and their 6resides.
Will We save our property By imperial edict it has
already been declared aborers longer
property and acts o. con6cst0n stand the Statute
Book ready whenever the power Is giVen to clutch our
lands and other property. Doubt it who will, subuga
ton brings desttution.
The doctrine is that rebels have no rights and when
did Yankee cupdity ever consent 10 relinquish what
Yankee power could hold The ulprincipled msrcen-
aries of their army have appetite for punder that the
volt OF the desert might behold with envy.
What have they done with the country they have
overIunS Think of our desoated fields our shoulder
ing houses the wives and children Of worthy citizens
roaming houseess and homeless through the land seek
ing shelter AID begging subsistence. Thak, too. oforr
NOBLE boys whose bones are bleaching ga n thousand
battle fields or who are nov suffering living death in
Northern dungeons Think OF all these things and then
think of your money.
Ia view of these dread realities let all sedtous com
panin2s be forever hushed in the land Nor let any
man be delud ID with the idea that by uamAny submis
sion peace may be obtained aRd these evils avoided
He who has watched with any the progress OF this
war will have observed thAkin proportion as the chances
of success against the Souh, by whatever mears, have
increased in that proportion the strength and vio
lsrcs of the abolition and ansc paty have also in
creased Let them get control US to morrow and
tina. party will have acquired lease OF power that viii
last for generation Insuch an event. there might bs
few who would wish see restored to our former
status and the old Union shed but their VOICES
would bs lost in the Wild Whirlwind AMI tempest OF
fanatical triumph and fury. Men want peace-dJ We
no. all want peace PeaceI how gladly would We ba
its advent How Rnxously do VIC watch for its coming
Ave I'VE wait for as one who waiteth for the morn
nRn Our fancy strains to each the rcstirg sound of
its white wings as it deseends and hOyers oves US like
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-08
Drr GOODS.

NEW SKIRT FOR 1864.
IN NEW AND GREAT INVENTION IN
HOOP SKIRTS.
THE DUPLEX ELLIPTIC (OR DOUBLED STEEL
SPRING.
J. K J. %. WEST,
NO 81 CHAMBERS-Sr, NEW'fOnh, -
are the owners ot tie Patent Aad Exclusive hAnufsc'oi"
fthis
J. W. BRADLYYS ,,o
PATENTED "DUFLEx LLLlPriC" STEEL sfhiN'
SKIRT. a..
This invention consists of Dupex Tor two) Enptio oSs
Springs geniously braided tightly and hnny Guy
10 edge utakng the Toughest must elastic berioo arc
Surfing evsI usej enabling the wcsrer In consequences .s
great ea,ty ard aeIibene.s TO place and od me 'as
when y and with the sans convene nee s
OF muslin dres entirely obv-les and sileuoes The en OBJ
,scon to Hoop Skirts VIA tho annoyance to tho wer a.
well a. the pabo especially In crowded ss:enoes carfsses
railroad church pews In any crowded place from inc
difficulty OF contracting them and occupying small .pine
th. cntrsy removes the difficulty while giving The kft the
usaa f and synnetYc torn and Is the bsheat and most
stylish and graceful appearance for e street. opera prone
made or house dres lady having enjoyed tho pleasure
comfort aud great convenience Of wearing the Duper Epc
spring SHIT Tor single day. Will snerwsd willing
dis pcn,e wi tho them. They the best qnsity n
every part b. the zhe most durable comfortable AID
cconofnca Shirt nsde Merchants will be snppisd ~ sbovs
and ladies' In most rclls. retau stores IN tbs ohy ana
tnroug hout the different Sts'eA. . -. ..,,c.
CT INQUIRE FOR THE DUPLEX ELLirri0'
SPRING 6hIEE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-08
LIMITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE.

~ --SEVENTH COLLECTION DISTRICT, STATE Of
NEWBORN comp rising the Eleventh aud Seventeenth
WardB Of the City OF New.Yor Notice l. hereby sven
tvs Lists Valuations and Enumersons Of Property
subject undor the act Act TO provide Internal Reyo
support the Government and TO pay interest tho
Pubo Dobt approved July ls62, and the tncnda,ory so
approved Mao 1863 made and tax by the several Asst
hs-ssgrs Of said Collection District win remain open for
the erimAton Of all persons Interested for the spase o h
teen days from tho date hereof at Office Nos 81 %
aud Is Bible House. Astor betwocn the hours Of
aud o'clock p. and immediately after the expiration Of
the said een days the tenth day Of August 1854 aud for
Eve days thereafter will receive and determine all appeals
relative " excessive valuations enunersons
made and by the ssd Assistant Assessors All appeals
the Assessor aforsad must be made In writing and Fs
city the particular matter OF thing respecting which
decision Is requested and ste the ground proiciple Of
inequality or error complained II.
GEORGE =. sTElNDRENNER, Assessor.
Dated New York July IS 1884
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-08
VHE' WEBER PIANO FORTE-

Il sdmiited tdo BEs Piano Foto made, because TIE
maker h-sid- benz paecL mechanic Of long experience Is
.sc THOROUGH MUSICIAN, thus combining advantages
pcseeased BY no other u-igf4eurUf ia the United states
Svch 10 The testimony Of s. Il. MINE Robert Heller Goo. r.
bri,toT: VIM Mason, T. jerome Hopkin CiAs fnds- Max
Msretzsk Carl Anschuix John Zsnde, Maurice sr4kosoh
Giovanni Sconcis and every GOOD musician IN the United states
All musical carr At once admit their Errs superiority. WsTe
roomA No. ~ We,l Broadway, usaI CAnalst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-08
oyrcs OF ARxr crorHrss Axp EeupAss.l

Oyrcl OF ARxr CLorH1Se AIp EoupAas.l
No. 59z broadway, New. Yort, Aug 1854
A RAIY SUPPLIES-SEALEDP ROPOSAIA
n will be received 81 this Office until 10 o'clock N -
Depot Of Army Clothing and Kquipaxs in NswyOrk city:
Sswed Booteos
Pssgsd Hootess,
Sewed Roots
Pcgged Boots,
Packing Boxes.
SAMPLES of wkici can seen tAis ONCE Bidders wiz sn1a
the quantity they wish to furnish and how they
complete the delivery Of the quantity they bid fof
sles they propose to furnish. 49,
proper guaranty accompany ell bids Tor the he4
performance Of . contract
The Uaitsd States reserves the hight 70 reject NJ
whole the bd uay be deemed FOR the iniers
the service -.
Propo.sls shs1d be Endorsed "Proposss for iurnaaAt
there ilser the Of the article bid for AID sddre.sd
Lieut. Col ID. IL. yINrON, d. q "A. Genl U. 5. l.