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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
THE NEWS.
THE BLAIR MISSION.

Mr.. Frank p Blair arrived in Richmond Wedges
day, and accepted private Inequalities. We be-
eve it is true that Mr.. Blair had interview with
the Secretary OF War; but nothing has yet been de-
yelopod in regard to the object Of his visit lie
will probably Leave during the Ay his return to
Washington:
The statement in the Yankee papers that General
Grant refused to et him pass through his lines when
he first arrvedat City Point was incorrect. Nj B.
returned to Washington because the requisite pass
from Mr.. Seddon did not reach City Point until lie
had returned to Washington. When apprized on its
arrival at General Grants headquarters, he imme-
diately returned to City Point.
The inference from all that we have seen and
heard of Mr.. BleiF's visit is that he has come to
Richmond peace mission, but in what shape
the subject is TO be or has been presented whether
officially or informally have no information
The n, Y. Tribune of the 4th instant, in abiding to
the mission, uses this language
We do not know, and have at no slime felt conf
dent that the Rebels are yet prepared to agree to
any terms Of pacieaton that our Government either
would or should deem acceptable but we can
imagine no possible harm that could result from as
cSrtaining precisely what they are ready to do
The recognized object Of war, at least among civil
factory Peace and how are We to Know when this
end has been rendered attainable unless we take
some means TO ascertain
TIE TRANS MISSISSIPPI ARMY.
The Meridian Clarion says, if we except the cam
-fPrice, there has been nothing done in the
mississippi since April last We are told there
is an army there but can hardly believe such is the
case, since the whole summer and autumn has been
FILTERED away without tho Accomplishment of any
thing. A demonstration Little Rock, feeble
movement against Duvalls Bluff and Helena and the
return of the cavalry to Missouri, would have kept
20 coo men from Thomas in Tennessee. But nothing
Of this kind was appethe East was left TO ake.care
of ITSELF and consequently Thomas received sntti
cient Eeinforcements from New Orleans, Helena,
Ne Rock, Dpyalps Bluff and Missouri, to defeat
Hood and compel him 10 leave Tennessee, minus
much of his artillery and thousands Of men in killed
wounded and prisoners. This is the result of lack
of Trans Mississippi cooperation. We will, how
ever, fistlnble" on independence soriie of these
days
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

TsHE successful defence effort Fisher, il contrast
Z with some other defences that have been made du
ring the war, establishes several propositions which
/: is important 70 settle In the first place. we think
nothing is now more elear-if indeed, ii was doubt
I'D befSte-than that land batteries, under the
heaviest odds, are able 20 beat of any manner oil
ships that have been built thus FAR, or that ever wAi
De buir hereafter This had been proved before TINS
var by a variety ofexperiments, all made, however
with old-fishioned ships. II supposed that the
rule would not hold good with irOn-ciads generally
and with Monitors The experiments made IN the
harbor Of Charleston were sufficient 70 make the
greatest scker for these kind Of vessels douoE the
capacity Fort Fisher has converted the doubt INTO
certainty -eeisriS pGrS the land batteries viii peal
of the ships The latter may sail by them IN the
night, but they cannot take them, unless they DC
very weak. This was the most powerful naval ar
manent that ever attacked batteries The number
of guns was not great as those Of the nset with
which Nelson attacked Copenhagen, or as those on
board Exnouth's squadron when he bombarded Al
fiers, the French had when they attacked vera
Cruz. But the weight of metal was 50 much greater
tia. in an encounter with Porter's squadron, The
fleets Of Nelson and ESmouth, added to the French
fssl above mentioned would have been sent TO pavy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
FROM LOUISIANA.

New YORK Jan. e.xAdvices from Morganzia La.
state that all was quiet there that the recent strict
measures adopted by General Ulman relative 10 conmu
ncaon outside that post have had most solitary effect
upon predatory Rebel bands The gnnboat Gazeie pe'
taated for the murder Thatcher by destroy
ing Rebel residences in the vicinity of the bloody deed
An expedition consisting ofa portion OF Minis Battery
with an infantry and cavalry force had been sent by Cen
Ullman beyond Atchafalayh They met'yith only few
Rebels whb fled at their approach.
+ report was current thai the Tennessee captured
by Admiral Farragut at Mobile would be sent up the
Mississippi river probably to yicksburg. The health Of
the health Of the garrison at Morganza was excellent :
t. Biigadef General Andrew has been appointed to com
mand the Third Brigade Of The Reserse Corps; ~.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
FROM THE UNITED STATES:

we.haye received the Baltimore American, afternoon
edition, Of the 10th inst
It contains no news Of interest
Gold closed on the 9th at 227
FROM GRANTS ARMY,
The following Is the latest from Grants army
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToaAc, Jan. There
nothing report the lines in front of Peters
burg. Some Smelling took place near the Appomattox
yesterday morning, without any important results
-Four deserters executed yesterdayone hung aud
three shot The first was W. s. Thornton of the i79th
New York volunteers for having deserted to the enemy
The Others were John Benson 9Th New Hampshire Peter
syvana.
Some fifteen deserters from the enemy came in this
ming four OF them being cavaymen, with their horses
and equipments.
A prty fp00r white people numbering about twenty.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

! THR FREsHRT.-The freshet in James river at
tanned is greatest height about i've O'Clock yester-
day motnjng! and then the waters began to subsde.
During the day they fell about ten inches. They at
no time reached the igh-water mark oformer Ct cat
freshets butiwere sufficiently high for the river TO
ovetoT the dock and inundare good portion of the
.lo&er.end of Main street at Rockets
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

,CF8rRSAnAS DRAD.-The. following obituary no
tice appears IN the Central Presbyterian this week
Died; at Rosenesth, the residence OF Dr. Shelton,
aunt fENIE, (colored IN the lOSth year OF her age
-7or as size would say, "Fll be hundred and eight
dis coming March"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
EHE cONsTITUuoN-sTATE RIGHTS.
RICHMOND WING.
Friday Morning, January rs, 1895.
EVENING WIG.

We shall publish, to-day, at o'clock P. NJ, and
every succeeding day Sundays excepted at The
same hour, an evening edition Of the Wing The
Eyeping Wing will contain the latest news by mail
and telegraph, up the hour Of going to press edi-
,crisl. local intelligence, &c jy2O
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
HOOPS MOVEMENTS.
The FOLLOWING despatch g published

TIC IOIIVNIHB ucsputNH 10 P1"I'a11cu'
CINCINNATI jan 9-The correspondent Of the "Com:
mercia estimates that Hood took the Tennessee
river from twenty-five to twenty-eight thousand men,
Forrest abandoned about loo wagons the north side
on Friday Lyon with about 800 mem passed through Me-
lie crossed the Chattanooga Railroad below Tullahoma,
aud tore up few rails He is hssway to join Forrest
at Russellyille.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

LFTO THE VOTERS OF THE COUNTY OF
Fellow Citizens Owing to the absence OF
many OF you from your homes refugees in the
vice OF the Confederate States avail myself OF this me.
thod OF communicating TO you my purpose, long since
formed OF, declining To be candidate for your SURFACES
the regular election 10 be held spring and an
ny purpose al this early period in order that you
may be the better enabled select some one whose pa
trotism and satesmanshp you may confidently connde
the of county this mtst important period
In the history Of oui great struggle for independence aud
self government
In making this announcements you cannot fail to ex.
press the just pride and satisfaction which have often
times felt the reflection that notwithstanding the out
RACES to which you have beet subjected and the desoa
ton that has spread gloom your homes your 10y
Iaty and patriotism have possible been increased by the
suieriDgs inflicted upon you by the public enemy who
have so often occupied our county.
Your suherings and the rmness with which YOU have
borne them historical The last iSyi,s the contest
YOU will be the last to ababdOE it s
will seek another aad more suitable occasion to rem
Ger 10 you account Of the which haze dis
charged my duties as your Representative for east two
years have at all tmqs advocated such measgies as
my judgment best calculated promote your utter.
ests my immediate constituents ana et the same time
good old mother of rs ALI and to e now delghtfui
reflection that by no act OF mine, has feathers weight
10 tie cafes aud responsibilities OF those
are entrusted with tie chief administration of our public
Affairs. have at all times accorded to them cordial
and generous support.
position occupy your representatives and the re.
cent manifestations which have received from various
OF ypgr froaat0n and your increased confidence
and regard Have possible Increased the obligations
Under which feel terards people among whom was
born and educated shall always delight witness your
Erosperty will ehdeavor to alleviate or share you re-
verses Your fellow-citizeL D.
jais-c2t J. H. RIXEY.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

ave said 20 kAv, bean lately nmetss Of FeoFAousc in
Prince George county, into the Inca yesterday and
were sent North to-day They were forced TO leave ac
of the scarcity of food in the district where they
had lived. They looked as If they had suffered for til
bare necessaries Of life for some time.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

Eve stalss sxes sAo "a a 10 ascssd by the laws 81
he State to which saeh officer may hsiohg liable 10 Con-
ssderate military service
On motion adjourned. SD
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
FRoM rnE cOMMIrrEE oN BANKs

Mr. CHRISTIAN, of Augusta, reported bill pro.
viding Tor the transfer OF the Bank OF Pittsyania
| from Chatham TO Danville.
Sundry bills passed by the House of Delegate:
we're tead and referred TO the proper committees
A short time then spent in secret session. af
| ter which the. Senate adjourned. =
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

Il Left I'm some store ON Main street,
a small BOX, containing two ounces of Morphine ".
4 Mos6y written on the paper with pencil Fifty dol.
Office. sFt jal3-dbt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

OILS, OILS.--we have on consignment lot Of
" superior tanners and machine oil
ials--4t 'e~-n STOKES, WILLIAMSON 4 co,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
General Assembly of Virginia.
SENATE
TnuRsDA{, january IL, 1865.

IHVI0sD" n 0'11"1 !! TT 1N00'
Mr. JOHNSON, Of Bedford President pro te1p.,
caed the session to order at II o'clock NJ.
Prayer by Rev DR. Jeter, ofthe Baptist Church.
In response to q resolution introduced In the Sc
nate n days since, upon the subject of State
emptions, an elaborate communication was read
from the Governor which was,
On motion of Mr. ARMSTRONG, ordered to be
printed and referred to the Joint Committee ON
Exemntions.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

NOTICE 10 BUTCHERS AND FARMERs-A liberal
~ price will be paid for all BRISTLES and HOG HAIR
afthe Brush Factory, corner, Sd and Broad streets
ALSO WASTED--An experienced BRUSH MAKER by
. del2-lm. - F. LAUBE,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

TOR SALE Tract of GOO Acres, in Charlotte
It and Campbell 200 cleared and 100 in heavy timber
having comfortable Dwelling of rooms, with barns
and buildngs, convenient to several churches aud an
excellent Mill in good neghborhood, about IL miles
from the South-sde Railroad and in location safes fom
the enemy. The land adapted to the growth Of grain and
fine tobacco, Terms=-sG000
Address WM W. HENRY,
ial3-i0t' Charlotte c. H., Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
STOLEN, I'm May last, from our resi-

STOLEN, I'm May last, from our resi-
y dence in Chesterfield county, Va by the Yankee raid
ers under kautz the following REGISTERED BONDS viz
No. 1885, issued to T. o. kham April 18th 1863 loan
OF February 10th, 1863 stere from April GOTH 1853 for
No. 2S5, issued tot o. Markham February l4th 1863
nteeS from February 3D. 1863 tnaurcs January 1870,
for $3.50
No. 1880, issued 10 Vincent Markham January 18th,
1863 interest from January Goth, 1863 due January 1879
for 5000.
This TO give notice that the undersigned will make ep
pfcatpn to the proper authortes iosIhe renewal said
bondsi T. o. MARKHAM.
delI-w6w' VINCENT MARKHAM,
ID ANk NOTICE.--The Office of tie Bank Of the
ID Valley in Virginia, Chrsansburg, proposes to
deem its circulation presentation at The counter of
said bank at the rate Of dollar in coin fol every FIVE
dollars Of lie issues of said Office
BY order Of the Board. G. b. GARDNER,
no29-d3taw6w Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

EOR SALE.--A STEAM ENGINE and BOII. ZIP.
Il fliteenhoIse Power made by Talbot 4 Bro but In.
tie used and in good order.
Apply to the subscriber at the Ballard Hotel between
the hoars Of 10 and o'clock. JOHN p BALLARD A
nO22--tf -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

For the ensuing yea 1000
w SLAVES, TO work on the Richmond nd kanviile
Railroad and 500 SLAVES 10 work the Piedmont Rail-
road
Apply 70 any agent Of the roads along the line atths
Offices in Richmond and Danyile. 4,
CHAS G. TALC0TT
de24-lm Snnt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

DOOlis yOB RENT desirably furnished
n ROOM will be rented TO one or two gentlemen Ap
ply the southwest corner Of Franklin and 26th
jal3-d2tr
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

DRovosT MARsHAL's OFFICE, RICHMOND Deer
j. % 1854 NEGROES are not allowed to pass the in
termedate line Of Notifications without passport from
this Office No passport will be given slave except on
the written order of the owner and If the handwriting Of
the be not well known at the Office atested PRO.
perry the owner must apply for the passport in person
This precauon rendered necessary by the frequent ap-
pearanfe the Office of forged orders and viii be sIice
observed. ISAAC II. CARRlNGTON
de 24-lm Provost MarsLaI
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS RFwAPp

nNE HUNDRED DOLLARS RFWAR ~
~ Runaway about the LIT OF November, 1904 my mu.
latto man, CHAPMAN. Ae il about five feet seven inches
high has high cheek bones and smiles when spoken to-
No marks recollectej.
IwMp pay the above reward il delivered to me, or coh
fined in jail SO that get him again.
Address GE0 p. B0NDURANT.
ian lot Buckingham ca Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

ITO THE CREDITORS OF JAMES III.
l. TURNER, decd, OF Go0chland county, Va.-Haying
administered the OF James H. Turner deceased
his creditors earnestly requested TO present their claims
properly authorized for settlement am very DESTROYS
to close the ADMINISTRATION
Address ME at Columbia Fluvanna county We
de26-w4w- A. n. HAMII ION Admtr .
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

THE writer Is DESTROYS of employing a lady az
Il GOyERNESS whs IA thoroughly competent to Teach
French Music, and the English Branches Such person.
by being well recommended obtain an excellent stu
alton by applying TO the undersigned
CAMM PATTERSON.
Howardsvle p o., AIbemarle CO., Va.
January I'd, l565.-ia7-d&swlw
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

A GENTLEMAN OF THOROUGH BUSINESS HABITS,
IA No. Book.keeper and Fns meier with cash capt.
tai OF 10 to sOO0 desires TO form Coparnershp with
some gentlemen Of experience TO conduct the Auction and
Commission Business in Richmond Wonld not obsa 10
take an interest in established house Best o ea
cnces can be furnished. Address
~. W. W."
is7zcitd7t- fFarmville, Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-13

H, smifh, Esq, Eastyille Va: =.
II G CLARKF Capt and H. D. c.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-11-16
GEN LOGAN UPON THE DEM
OCRATIC PARTY.

This gallant and distinguished Of
ficer is charging upon the Jersey
Copperheads In fine style. In a
speech at Jersey City he thus de-
scribed the party which he had left
because of its treason:
Tell me, when the victory was on
the side of the Union troops, who
laughed and shouted for joy, and who
skulkily went away and cursed the
day and hour that the victory was
won? Was it the man who claimed
to be loyal man? Was it the man
who was a Democrat who was for
sustaining the Government? Was it
the Republican-was it the Aboli-
tionist-the man you hate so much
was he the man who came up and
sneered when he saw your boys from
New Jersey had won victory2--
(Cries of MOI Or was it the
proud Democratic party, that claims
to be the saviour of this country at
all times when the country is in
trouble?
Now, 1 do not know how it was
here, but know in my part of the
country, where 1 happeEed to be at
home once or twice during the war,
and where it is good deal like Jer-
sey, would see groups of people on
the corner; telegraphic despatch
had come-a great battle fought
ten thousand killed and wounded
so many prisoners captured; you
would see one of these Copperheads
come up and commence reading it,
{ that is, if he could read;) he would
call some old gentleman up who had
a son in the army. "Do you see
that? Didn't tell you you couldn't
whip these Southerners? See! Gen.
Mcclellan has been licked again!"
(Cheers and laughter "Just write
to your boys to come home; it's all
nonsense, this thing; you never can
whip these people; you can't do it;
and this war is for nothing at all, ex-
cept just to abolish slavery; that's all
it is for; tell you, they dent get
any of my boys, and they bent going
to get nary dollar either, in such
way as that" Next day comes an
other despatch: Vicksburg has fallen;
or the battle of Gettysburg. You
see this man walk up. What is this?
Oh! A great battle fought again--a
great Union victory; 10000 rebels
killed and wounded, and IL, 600 made
prisoners. He looks at it and shrugs
his shoulders, and says: Lock here!
that's a cursed Abolition lIe!'-
Laughter and cries of That's the
way of them!') Now, 1 don't know
that any one ever did that way down
in New Jersey, but over where l
lived that was exactly the way they
acted, and they tell me Copperheads
are good deal alike everywhere
Laughter. -.s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-11-16
ADVERTISEMENT.
ORIGINAL POETRY.

Good morning gentleman, Ladies, your slave
Allow us to introduce ourselves, we have,
Lately returned from following after Mars,
And now for those of peace, exchange the arts
of wars,
Some days ago we took the liberty of -sriting,
a note, attention.! to our case inviting
Our name you'll see below-but what's in q
name,
We're told the rose if not so called, would
smell the same,
So with our calling and to prove to you we can,
Take likeuesses 'as well AS anY other man."
Into your City We have come to stay,
And set up Photography right away,
The pictures We produce can't be exeelled by
any,
And tho we say it, equalled not by many,
They're cheap and truthful, neatly setin cases,
And in the crowd not shamed to show their
faces,
Each husband who on business leaves his
home,
And through the sinful worlds obliged to
roam,
Should have one taken of his gentle spouse,
Lest absence or some evil might arouse
Within hi heart, one thought to her untrue,
To " h0m ne swJre to eleaye his whole life
through,
How sweet to absent love it is to trace,
The faitl ful linements Of that dear face,
That form angelic. which hope whispers soon,
We may be blessed with, aud shall call our
own,
Whether enshrined in case, or in a loeket,
Worn on his breast or placed within his
pocket,
A talisman twill be from moral harm,
As well as stimulent, to keep love warm,
So gentleman who are engaged or mean to
choose 80
Bring each your lady, she will not refuse,
She'll seldom meet a better chance We know
To get picture, and retain beau,
And in exchange you can refuse to give her
One Of yourself. her most devoted lover,
Tis vain we know when friends from life de-
part, -.-. ...
To whisper comfort to a broken heart,
We know how weary life seems at the last,
VII en- God has called our dear ones TO their
rest,
But has it not melancholy pleasure proved
To gaze upon a likeness Of the loved,
A picture made perehance TO mark some sport
Now a memento of another sort.
Friend OF your friend picture then procure,
None know how long their life may yet en-
dure.
And ladies, though we've left you last, MT
least,
Do We esteem you, for within our breast
Memories OF watch fulness and tender care,
In pain and sickness are engrayen there
Yes! midst the cry of anguish and the can
mons roar,
We've seen You like "the ministering angel
SOAR
And tend with gentleness, as women only can.
The sick, the wounded, and the dying man,
Careless Of danger, needless of the strife
Anxious to ease pain or save life,
If from amongst our sex you've made your
choice,
Pray bring him here, permit us to rejoice
In thinking that we've added to your store,
OF happiness one atom more,
And may his love and actions to you be
True as the likeness, we shall make Of thee,
Come Father, Mother, Lover, Sister. Brother,
Don't let the chance slip you may not have
another,
In after years when Time" receives his due,
Hover and Cofiman viii be thanked by you,
In "Hayward's building" our New Gallery,
Corner Of State and Third, streets you Will see.
Oct. 10, 1906.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-11-16

~ The ladies of the South, whose
hearts are yet brim fu II of hatred for
the Yankee, are petitioning the Pres
ident for the pardon of JEFF. Davis.
The ladies of the North, whose hearts
have been lacerated and torn, by the
death and sufferings of their sons,
should petition the President, to have
him executed provided he be con
yicted by the court before which he
will be tried. The pardon of so
great criminal would be burlesque
upon law and justice. Stephen A.
Douglas said, this Government would
never become stable until some one
should be hung for treason. That
zone" is now in the hands of the law
If convicted of treason, he should
pay the penalty, just as Champ Fer.
guson and Magruder did, who were
only tools of Davis.