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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-02

A Curious lncident-A curious incl
dent lately occurred in French GRIM
inal court. A young woman, carrying
a child less than a year old in her arms,
was arraigned for having stolen three
gold ten-franc pieces from the rouse of
a lady where she called on business.
The prisoner stated in her defence that
her baby snatched the coins from a ta-
BILE without her knowledge, and carried
them home in its hand; that she had
Just discovered them there, and was
preparing to go back with the money
when she was arrested. The defence
was thought most improbable, owing to
the chil3's age; but the president, in
order to test its possibility, ordered one
of the ushers to lay three gold pieces on
the edge of the desk, within the baby's
reach. TIE moment the little thing
saw the money it clutched the pieces
firmly and attempted to put them in its
mouth. This experiment satisged the
tribunal that the woman had told the
truth, and she was in consequence ac-
quilted of the charge.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-02
POETRY.
from the Atlantic Monthly for Augusta
THE WILLOW.
Br srRs. AKEIs.


q Willow. WHY forever weep,
Asone who mourns an endless vronsr
what hidden woe can lie so deep2
What utter grief can last so long
The spring makes haste with steps elate
Your life and beauty TO renew;
she even BIDS the roses wait,
and gives her first sweet care 10 you.
The welcome redbreast folds his wing
To nour for Won his freshet strain;
To Won the earliest bluebirds sing
TIN ali your light stems Thrill again
The sparrow trfEls his wedding song
and trusts his tender brood TO yUu'
Fair towering vines, the summer long
With clasp and kiss, your beauty WOO.
The sunshine drapes Your limbs with light
The rain br1ids diamonds ia your mar.
The bres &c MAKES love to Sou - nleht.
Yet stu yOu drop, and st ii Despair
Brneath your boughs. at fall o.dew,
BY lovers lips Is softly told
The tale that all the ages through
Has kept the world IRON growing Old
But still, though ApriPs buds unfold,
Or summer sets the earth aleaf,
Or Autumn pTanks your robes with gold,
You sway and sigh in graceful grief.
Mourn on forever, unconsOled,
And keep your secret. faithful treel
No heart in Al the world can ho3d
A sxeeter grace than eonstahey-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-02

&c - after sucb pubcatioD be of force and
eject but Il not in favor ofi then this act sha nave
no force effect ..
81, ~ ,,nh,isbed AT n at least three months previ
ousy TO said general election the OF
shall send or to be sent correct copy OF !. to
every newspaper in the state, "nsn u .;esai
~ nav for the Sane on Of the stare treasury, at the
rates paid for other leeai advertising.
Approved April 10, 1860.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
MADISON, July 16, 1865 !
,v, s,,ss,,a, ~ eacIf paper in this state, viii
ING P,aI,ish ,ba above act once each week for
,hree months prior TO the next general election. and
seno MS Diii = ans LUCIUS FAIRCHILD.
iy21-1aw3m .ss =
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-02

nUR FALL STOCK Is NOV COMPLETE, -1IAv-
" ing been purchased early, it enables as 10 Offer
our customers great inducements in
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-02

For business Education and to become a
good telegraph operator, go to Bryant, Stratton &
spencer's Milwaukee Business College. For college
paper, circulars and information. address
BRYANT. sTRATTON &gSPENCER,
Milwaukee Wis. I
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-02

els it qusck-quack ?" an English
man, who was enjoying what he took
for hashed duck, asked of his neighbor,
a Chinaman. "No, no it is much
better. 1t is bow-wow-wow," replied
the yellow Oriental.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
AUCTION SALES This Dny.
BIZ GRUBBs 4 WILLIAMS. Auct'rs.


A RARE CHANCE TO SECURE A HONE
IA IN RICHM0ND.-0n Saturday, 10th June
at 4 l2 o'clock, P. NJ, we viii sell at auction
upon the premises, Thirteen Acres Of GROUND
in this city, on Navy Hill, within five minutes
walk of.the Capitol square; one Of the prettiest
spots TO build family residences on in the mar
ket. Elevated and retired as n country. seat,
commanding one of the finest views around this
town.
Cultivated as ma rket garden, an expe.
rienced man would be able 10 pay fer IL In few
years, being obou. fen minutes walk TO the Old
or New Market. Its daily increase in value will
insure the purchaser from less. No better in
vestInent could be made. The want Of money
alone induces the owner 70 offer it for sale. 1t
will be sold entire or divided into lots TO suit the
views of bidders.
tlf. GRUBBS & WILLIAMS,
je8-tds Auctioneers-
The above sale is postponed, on account Of the
weather, TO WEDNESDAY, June IA, at 5o'clo tx,
P. NJ. [je.4-lt] GRUBBS & WILLIAMS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
THE CoxxoswEAIrn OF VIRGINIA.


f" 3l Richmond. June 9th, 1866.
FINDER the provisions Of section As, chspter
IS of the Code of Virginia, have appoint
ed the following citizens of the Commonwealth
as Commissioners, namely: Charles Palmer and
Horace l.. Kent, of Richmond, and Lewis McKen-
zie, of Alexandria to whom all the officers or
those having in charge the assets Of the different
Banks and Branches of the State, as we'll as the
independent Banks organized under the laws OF
Virginio shall report without delay the condl-
ton of said Banks, setting forth the capital cir
culatiou, and description Of the notes on hand,
6eposites, specie on hand and where deposited !;
bills receivable, foreign and domestic; bills cf
Exchange; notes of other Banks and names
thereof; stocks and bonds and a description
thereof and where deposited; real estate and
value thereof; amount due other Banks and the
names thereof, and, in fact, general and full
statement of the affairs and condition OF tho
Banks.
The Commissioners above named will fix an
early day, IS soon as the reports ara received,
for exchanging the notes on hand by the Banls,
with view of reducing the circulation Of the
State To this end it is expected that no sale or
disposition of the notes be made.
Prompt action on the part of the Banks and
Commissioners is necessary. from The fact that
o heavy tax is imposed by the United States on
all circulation outstanding, whether employed
or not. +. H. PEIRPoINr, Governor.
By the Governor,
CHARLES II. LEWIS,
jest Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
OFFICIAL.
The COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Drc.r In, EaL IAEE \

The COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RICHMOND June 9th, 1867
FINDER the provisions Of section forty-tive,
L chapter ffty-eight ofthe Code OF Virginia, |
have appointed the following citizens OF the
Commonwealth AZ Commissioners namely ::
CHARLES PALMER and horace l.. KENT,
Of Richmond, and LEWIS MCKENZIE, of Alex.
andria to whom all the officers or those having
in charge the assets of the different banks and
branches Of the State, as well as the independ-
ant banks organized under the laws of Virginia,
shall report without delay the condition of said
banks setting forth the capital, circulation and
description of the notes on hand, deposits,
specie on hand, and where deposi ed; bills re-.
ceivable foreign and domestic bills Of exchange,
notes of other banks, and names thereof; sticks
and bonds, and g description thereof, and where
deposited; real estate, and value thereof; amount
fact, general and full statement Of the ana irs
and condition Of the banks.
The Commissioners above named will fix an
early day-as soon as the reports are received
for exchanging the notes on hand by the banks,
with a view of redu ing the circulation Of the
State. To this, end II is expected that no sale or
disposition Of the notes be made.
Prompt action on the part Of the banks aud
Commissioners is necessary, from the fact that
a heavy tax is imposed by the United States on
all circulation outstanding, whether employed
or not
F. q. PEIRPoINT, Governor.
By the Governor;
CHAlLEs n. LEWIS
jGls-ig RaCrstssy OfthO Commonwealth,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
WIFE FENCES AND HLDGEs.

IN many sections Of Virginia The cultivation OF
farms will ts delayed for some time, from tie
want Of enclosures and the impossibility Of Oh
taining timber to make them. To ebviass this,
and At the same time af.rd an economical en-.
closure she manufacturers Of wire fences (which
are used in Cahfornia and various portions Of
The NoIthl should introduce their patents u the
attention Of Virginia egrculturists. We have
been told that some styles Of wire fencing can be
erected expsditiOusly at small cost, and are quite
durable. In s.me portions Of the county Osage
hedges are chiefly used for enclosing lands, but
or course, time is repaired for the growth Of the
plants A farmer in Iowa gives the following
method Of reuds.ing the Usage a reliable, sub
stantial fence;
Set your plants two feet apart, and let them
alone, except to keep the grass and large weeds
from the roots, until they are five or six years
old or until they are two OrtwO snd-a-half inches
in diameter. Then, before the zap starts in the
spring take q sharp axeand commencing at one
end, cut the plants Tor bushes they Will be now
three-lOurths 90 fOur-fiths OF, and lay each bush
down on the last Que cut. The cutting must al
Be doLe on ore side leaving the bark uninjured
on the under side Do hot be afraid % cut them
near enough oil 70 allow them to bend down
easily as an inch Of bark Will keep an ordinary
SIZED bush alive. The lower end Of the body
should be about four inches from the ground.
Sprouts will start up from the roots and from the
body. and run up through the tops aud make
feace that no rabbit can pass through. The fu-
ture trimming can be dOEe 10 the fancy or the
whole lot grow up for q wind breaker.
" think that when the hedge has become Of
suff sient size, It would be good plan to set
sod OF timothy or blue grass around il to prevent
the growth becoming too massive and cumber-
some. A strip Of six GA eight feet ON each side
would be suficiert, and would be much more neat
and profitable than the weeds which would gov
unless a great deal Of extra care were taken TO
keep them 10 subsection The great scarcity o.
timber in this prairie country leads ne to urge
the adoption Of this plan, as 1 know by expert
encs and observation that this is the ouly one 30
far Introduced into this section Of country that Is
reliable"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
R1cuuoxp, Va, juno 9th, 1866,

To the Presidents, Cashiers or the Officers in
charge Of the assets of The different Banks
and Branches of the State Of Virginia
THE undersigned have been appointed Com
i missioners by the Governor of the State 10
receive from you full and general statement of
the condition Of the Banks under your control.
A copy of the authority setting forth the infor-
nation sought and under which we act, is here.
with appe. ded. 1t is suggested by the Commits
sioners that the reports made by you shall be
sworn TO- In fixing the value of the real estate,
it is not expected that you can do more than furn.
ish the last assessed value in specie.
II is desirable that the reports should be IRE.
pared as early as practicable not later than the
Adj of July next. The reports may be sent by
mail or express, and if neither mail or express
can be reached then by private hands or a
special messenger, tae expense TO be charged to
this Commission.
As soon as the reports are all in the Commits
siou will designate en- cary day for the exchange
of the notes OF the different banks.
R S SsSs R4 /! Rssq
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
KENTUCKY TOBACCO FAIR

The Tobacco Fair at Louisville on Wednesday Is re-
presented as very satisfactory exhibition Growers
from most Of the tobacco counties of Kentucky, and
some from other States present In large numbers,
and they Of the most solid men Of the coun
Try.
The premiums were silver plated ware. The first
premium shipping leaf sold for s95 the second for $50
The first premium cutting leaf brought 500; the Sc.
cond $50 The best ten hogsheads leaf sold at ss5 Is
s25 s?s s:7 So g7 25 s25 So sa2 s2 $50 So and sa9
The best four hossheads leaf sold at ST. go u.s. $40
s9j IS, and s2s 70.
A plan OF National Convention of Tobacco Growers
was presented and It was decided to hold such Con-
vention on the second Wednesday in September. One
subject to be considered is the just method Of taxing
tobacco. committee was appointed to correspond
with the tobacco in the different States and make
arrangements for holding tho Convention
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
FINANCIAL ELARR ZIP

There has recently been a financial flare ND on the
borders between some Of our Western merchants md
certain mOned institutions in Canada IL seems that
certain contracts for future delivery of New York
change entered into by bank agents in Montreal with
American parties, on the basis OF gold at date OF con-
tract, have been repudlated by OF the Canadian
banks, the ground that its agent was not legally
authorized 10 enter into the agreement IL asO appears
that shortly alter the breaking out of the rebellion
OF the Canadian banks discounted large amounts
Of four and six months paper for both American aud
Canadian dealers, paying the discounts in American
currency at 25 per cent ON the dollar gold being then
ut that relative premium. On maturity Of some OF this
paper in Canada, gold had advanced 10 200 go aud even
$50 resulting ruin 10 many Of the borrowers who had
70 pay in many Instances two dollars or more for every
dollar they received the DISCOUNT the hanks reai
ing large profits on the busnessN Now, when gold is
declining, and the bank are likely lose by the Oper-
at0n they repudidate the CONTRACTS Ol their agents.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
he following Is from the Tribune
COIyAGEIN MAY.

The gold coinage at the mint in Philadelphia during
the month Of May, was slss9 principally in double
eagles, and the silver coinage .s2o a. nearly all I'm
whole and half dollars. The copper coinage was
100 In cents $1,000 in twOcen pieces and sss $50
oil three-eent pieces. The whole number OF pieces
coined during the month is eseOOO and Of this num-
Der over four millions were copper cents. For three
years past the coinage Of cents have averaged about
five millions per month, aud until within few months
one was rarely met with. They are now gradually
coming the market, but still the wonder ID where
they ALI are.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14

VALUABLE VIRGINIA FARM FOR SALE
Y Capitalists wishing 10 invest In real estate,
will Cad Il 20 their interest TO purchase q valua'
bic farm In Virginia, one hundred mlleS from
Richmond, seVon miles from the James River and
Hanawha Canal.
Tbls farm contains ak hundred sores, four hun.
dred OF which is in cultivation and well enclosed
with good fencing. The land lie we'll adapted 10
the growth of the various products Of this coun.
trySwheat, corn oats, hay, shipping tobacco OF
the bes; quality. There is a good store.house on
il, and fifteen or twenty thousand dollars worth
Of goods could be sold from it annually, with q
dwelling house attached, and other out build.
ings sufficient fer the comfortable and convenient
occupation of the premises.
This farm will admit of division, and viii afford
comfortable homes for three or four families.
For particulars address A. B., care Of the pro.
prietor OF the Wing, Richmond, Virginia.
lie S-2W
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
ryUN6,TONIAW SCWOOL.-

IL propose 20 reopen my LAW SCHOOL, a.
this place, on the drst Monday Of July next
TIE plan Of instruction will be the same as thaI
formerly adopted, with highly encouraging sue
cess, the length Of the ssSs on being extended TO
nine months Gentlemen proposing 70 place
themselves under ny instruction are respectfully
SOLICITED 10 give cary notice Of their intention.
Tiki BOoKs.-Stephen's Commentaries, Lo-
max's Digest, Greenleaf on Evidence. stephens
on Pleading, Kent's Commentaries, Matthews d.
gest aud Adams Equity.
y The fee for the course Will be sl00-one mOiety
payable in advance, and the residue on the LIST
october. ] w. BROCkkNBROUGH-
Lexington, Va, June 9Th, 1866. isl2-6t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
OFFICIAL.
BY THE GOVERNOR
a nDnCI,A AVIATION.

UTHEREAs, by the suppression Of domesti'
w violence within the limits Of this Common
wealth, the re-establishment Of the seat Of gov
eminent nj Richmond is rendered cafe an6 prop
err; Therefore, l. FRANCIS II. PEiRPo1sT, Cover.
nor Of Virginia. do issue this my Proclamation;
declaring the Seat OF Government OF our saiu
COMMONWEALTH re-establshed at and restored to
the city of Richmond, in oursaid Commonwealth,
from and alter this date.
(o1 Done at Alexandra this twenty.third
III. :. cay of May, in the year Of our Lord
NM 1855, and ia the 69th year Of the Com
m)nwealth. FRANCIS II. PElhPOlNT.
By the Governor:
CHAs II. LEWIS,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
an 40
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
TO CALCULATE STERLING EXCHANGE.


" One OF the most uncertain things among business
j. 10 calculate sterling exchange in connection
with our premium on gold, as II is called Scarcely
any persons will reach exactly the same result
when asked how much currency is required 10 buy SlU0
Of the United States $50 loan in the London market.
correspondent IN attempting TO correct calculation
in this paper falls into much greater error by fgur
ing out difference ofab0ut 10 per cent in the home
market above the foreign market The truth Is the
calculation published was only tar Imperfect by
the accidental omission Of per cent commission and
per cent. interest, mentioned in the body Of the
paragraph, from the aggregate amount. These two
items added made the foreign market lO5 and fraction
or about the same as the price here. Later London
quotations show the following Result Taking the
late foreign quotation OF CT 81 the true London price
Of O0 Of j20 bonds, lSs the premium here on gold
and II per cent the price Of sight exchange aud
ind the pound sterling to be worth 50 50, 50 per
cent, which, the gold and sterling exchange pre-
MUM sI Is, the London price, gives sO3 IS as the
net cost in this market Of sUO OF United States 52Os
purchased In Europe This is within few cents the
zane the ruling price III the home market. To ef-
feet transaction Of the character here mentioned costs
per cent. IN commissions and l2 per cent In interest,"
which would increase the purchase to los Is, or les
above the home market The difference II will be seen,
Is about the commission and interest yhieh more than
up all profits and prevents all Aeh traffic In the
bonds on either side between the home and foreign
markets,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
sALEs-ruture Day.

VALUABLE TENEMENT on NORTH SIDE
Y OF MAIN STREET, "a few doors below St
Charles Hotel) FOR SALE AT AUCTION. On
MONDAY, 10th June, at O'Clock, P. NJ, we will
hell at auction, upon the premises, the property
Mr.. Isaac A. Goddin.
II fronts % IL feet and runs back about l50
feet TO a wide alley, and is valuable business
stand
The upper part of the house Ia adapted for the
accommodation of family.
Terms at sale. GRUBBS & WILLIAMS,
lie I3-td ------- -------,- Auctioneers.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

> Tho Daily Nora OF Monday says:
Money Is more plenty than ever and II Is strange
with large amounts TO be had such accommodating
terms there Is not speculation The South every
where, presents wide field for profitable business In
yeSnen, aud those who first 10 take advantage Of
II VIII reap the Hons share.
The 7imes Of same date says:
The money market has returned TO per cent al call
ana eI per cent for prime short paper and the sup
ply OF capital, especially temporary balances, quite
easy, and, from present appearances likely to remain
SO through June and July.
The following Is from the Tribune;
Money continues to grow easier, and Is freely offered
on the street ~ per cent, without takers, and large
amounts have been placed at per cent.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
THE PUBLIC DEBT

The last statement Of the public debt recently pub-
lished has very remarkable feature. Instead of
the item UNPAID acquisitions amounting as of late
to upwards oi 500 900 o0owe have item suucIed
tor pay requisitions,n sil5OoOO Thus for the 1rst
time during the last four years, the Treasury has met
the demand Of every disbursng officer state
ment shows that 1t has cash on hand amounting 10 s25
l4s, 7y2. For tine complaints Of inability 10 get
money from the Government sienced aud forty
millions OF dollars are At the disposal OF dsbursng
officers for which creditors do think proper 10 calf
This Is very satisfactory management Of the Treasury
details.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
AND COMsrERCIAL
GOLD AND STOCKS.

AT the First Board, New York. Monday, gold sold at
1897 u S. s2os 100 7s US. oneyear certificates Ia.
Tenn. skies II Ia Va skies 90; ~ C. skies 60 l-2. In
Baltimore gold sold as high as lss.
The N. Y Times Of Monday says:
The price Of Gold was steady on Saturday at 1877 lao
i57 s-i4JlSl S-s q cent: The shipments by the days
steamers amount to asa, 2o3, making tor the whole
week. from New York S2oss sos in addition 10 which
half million went out by the Boston steamer on We'd
nesdAy for New York account.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14

THOR sALE.-I3OO Acres of Land, lying in
IL two adjoining tracts one OF 700 acres, the
other 600, each farm containing 900 acres {
Gle ared land, with fifty Of fat or low ground :,
the rest of the land in good timber for building
purposes. These tracts have good dwelling
houses outhouses, orchards, aud every convent
ence to suit two families. The land is well
bacco, grass, and the various products of this
section of the country. This land is go miles
west of Richmond, miles from the James River
Canal. A rare opportunity is offered for invest
ment For further particulars apply at the Wing
Office. je8-tf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-14
ALMANAC FOR RICHMOND THIS DAY, JUYEM.
PORT OF RICHMOND JUNE 10, lsss.


Steamer Georgianna, Pearson, Norfolk, mdse. and
passengers, W. e. Smith.
Steamer City Point, Talbot, Norfolk, mdse and
pass. Haskins & BrdgiOrf
Steamer Red Jacket, Adams, City Point, mail and
government passengers. ~
Steamer Ellie knight, Graham, Phila mds and pas.
Christian, Lea * Co. 49,
w. II. Alderdicc.
tow govt. sch0oncrs.
SAILED.
Steamer NJ Martin, Livingston, Norfolk, mds. and
pass, w. &. Smith.
Steamer Dictator bearing, Norfolk, mdse. and
passengers, Haskins x BrdgfOrd.
Steamer Red Jacket, Adams, City Point, mail and
government passenger
4 W. Carrie.
schOOners.
Steamer Yazoo, Couch, Aken's Landing, for n. Y,
fnds and passengers, q. +. Watson.
Steamer Northern Light, Smith, Washington, govt
Steamer Thomas COlyer, Williams, Fl. Monroe, govt
officials.
Propeller Vulcan, Morrison, City Point, government
Propeller Leader, Callahan City Point, government
orders.
Schooner Francis, down the liver, light.
steamer Monohansett, Crowell, City Point, govt
officers.