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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-09

SENATE.
(EXTRA SESSION.

WEDNESDAY, March 8, 1866.
The bill entitled an act to amend tn
eleventh section Of chapter two hundred
and eight of the Code, so as to increase
the allowances to jurors in crimina
cases, returned from the House with
amendments, was taken up. Some Of
the amendments were agreed to- by tn,
Senate, and others rejected, when thu
bill was referred to the Committee o.
Courts Of Justice.
The report of ejoint committee rela.
tive to the impressment of trains belong
ing to the State of North Carolina,
employed in the transportation of salt,
and in which report the State Of Vir-
ginia is exonerated from all blame in the
matter, was taken up, and after some
debate adopted.
House bill for the relief of William E..
Herndon, a member of the House from
Putnam county, who has been detained
from his seat during the present session
by wounds received in the service, was
taken up, and, for want of a constitu-
tlonal majority, rejected. On motion of
Mr.. Keen, the vote was reconsidered,
and the bill then laid on the table.
The President laid before the Senate
a communication from the Governor, in
closing letter from s. Bassett French,
commercial agent for the State of Virgil
MIA, defending himself from certain stric-
lures made by Mr.. Marshall in speech
. few days since.
On motion of Mr.. Marshall, the docu-
ments were laid on the table.
The following bills were considered
and passed:
Senate bill imposing taxes for the sup.
port of the Government
Senate bill appropriating the public
revenue for the fiscal years lS63-'64 and
1864'65, which is supplemental Of the
act passed March 8, 1864.
Senate bin amending the act relative
to the appointment Of county receivers.
A bill to enlarge the jurisdiction of
the circuit courts Of the Common
wealth. '@
A bill to prevent the purchase or con-
cealment Of property belonging to tho
Confederate Government in certain cases.
Senate bill increasing tho annuity TO
the Deaf. Dumb and Blind Institute for
the support of said institution.
Senate bill to authorize the appoint
ment Of IN. Inspector Of Salt to reside at
6snste bill to authorize county and
oeeaen courts 70 purchase spinning
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We have received Northern papers of
Monday, March 9Th. Gold, on Satur-
day, was quoted at 1919 1-2.

SHERIDAN's MOVEMENTS REPORTS OF
DFsERTERS.
The only intelligence contained in the
Yankee papers about Sheridan's move
ments in Northern Virginia is derived
from "deserters and refugees" They
publish the following dispatches on the
subject:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1865.
Myor-Gemeral Dir, New York:
The following dispatches, in relation
to the reported defeat and capture of
General Early by General Sheridan, and
the capture Of Charlottesville, have been
received at this Department:
General Sheridan and his forces com.
menced their movement last Monday.
and were at Staunton when last heard
from.
Major-General Hancock was placed in
charge Of the Middle Military Division
during the absence Of General Sheri.
dams headquarters at Winchester.
=. N. STANTON, Secretary of War.
CRY Po1sr, v1aam1A, !
March 5-11 A. N.
To Hon. +. H. Stanton. Secretary Of Var:
Deserters in this morning report that
Sheridan had routed Early and captured
Charlottesville. They report four reei-
ments having gone from here to reinforce
General EARLY.
tSigned] u. 8. GRAxr.
Lieutenant General.
CIrY PoISr, VIRGINIA., J
March Ga P. n.
Hon. 3. n. Stastos. Secretary II Var:
Deserters from every part of the
enemy's lines confirm the capture OF
Charlottesville, Virgins, By General She.
tjdsa.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
/ The House met at II o'clock.
The Chair laid before the House Sc
ries Of patriotic resolutions adopted by
the Forty first regiment Virginia infan-
try. =.
Also, patriotic resolutions adopted by
the Nineteenth battalion Virginia artil-
lery.
On motion. of Mr.. Blandford. the
House resolved into secret session.
The doors being opened, Mr.. Baldwin,
Of Virginia, from the Special Committee
on Impressments, reported a bill ito
provide for the establishment and pay
ment of claims for certain descriptions
Of property informally impressed for the
use of the army" Approved June 4,
1864.
Mr.. Hanly, of Arkansas, moved to
amend by inserting in the second sec
ton, after the word actually" the
words, "and necessarily; which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Wickham, of Virginia, offered the
following amendment as an independent
section "The said commissioners shall
also receive and take proof in relation
to timber, fuel and materials taken or in
formally impressed in like manner as is
provided in the case of forage, ETC., in
the act of which this is an amendment"
The amendment was agreed to and the
bill passed.
Mr.. Baldwin also reported a bill ere
latiye to the impressment of slaves"
with a recommendation that it do pass.
The bill was passed-yeas, 33; nays,
90.
The Chair laid before the House Sc
nate bill "for the relief of MANNED SOL
diers which was passed.
Also, a resolution upon the subject of
adjournment, with Senate amendments.
First Amendment.-Ins after Houses
the words "sine de-" Agreed to. Sc
cond.-Strike out Wednesday, the
Sth," and insert Saturday, at 2 p. MI
Mr.. Baldwin moved the consideration
Of the resolution and amendments be
had in secret session. Agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Blandford, the House
resolved itself into secret session.
On the doors being opened. the House
adjourned.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

A communication from the Senate an
~ounced the agreement Of that body to
Joint resolution of thanks to General
Heth. Also, the report Of committee to
settle the claims Of Colonel John N.
GARRISON.
The bill to provide an armed police
for Richmond was taken up. THE bill
authorizes the Mayor to organize and
arm such number of persons as may be
deemed necessary for the protection of
property and the preservation of order
within the corporate limits of the city
of Richmond and one mile thereof; said
police to be invested with the power of
constables; to be armed and drilled
! under such form as the Mayor may best
determine, and under what officers he
may direct; the members of the said
organization to reside within the city
and mile thereof, and to be under sixty
years of age.]
The bill was advanced to its third
reading, when, upon motion, the vote
was reconsidered, and the billretrograded
to its amendatory stage.
Mr.. Robertson, of Richmond, advo-
Gated the passage of the bill. nwas not
designed to take the place Of the present
police body, but to act as an efficient
auxiliary TO it. 1t was important that
the bill should pass right away. He
knew, and could state circumstances If
he chose, to show that dangerous ele-
ments were fermenting, and exigencies
arising in the distance, that made it ne-
cessary that this constabulary force
this interior guard and domestic police
should be called into existence.
Mr. Burr said the proposition for the
formation of this extra armed police did
not emanate from the authorities or citi-
zens OF Richmond; it came from high
military authority Of the Confederate
Government, and was advocated on high
grounds of public economy and safety.
Mr.. English gave some personal OBJ
servations, made among the citizens of
Henrico, as showing their preference for
the volunteer system.
Mr.. Burwell would vote against the
proposition to strike out the volunteer
feature People ought to be willing to
defend their own private property.
Mr.. Robertson, of Richmond, denied
that there was any occasion for the re-
mark of the member from Bedford. The
plan Of this police was local concession
of the Municipal Government to the Con-
federate Government, and was advocated
with view to the protection Of the CAPT
tai of the Government and the Govern
lnent property.
Mr.. Pendleton offered an amendment
to the second section, making the con-
stabulary force subject to the Council
of the City of Richmond.
The bill, as amended, was ordered to
its engrossment and third reading.
The bill to provide for the voting by
persons in the army, and by persons
absent from their counties by reason of
the presence of the public enemy, was
passed.
The House, at one and half o'clock,
went into secret session on one of the
orders of the day.
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FROM SOUTH CAROLINA A FLAGSHIP
SUNK.
A dispatch from Philadelphia, to the
Baltimore american of Monday after
noon, gives the following, which is all
the Northern papers have from Sher-
mans field of operations:
The United States steam transport
Massachusetts, has arrived. She reports
that our naval forces captured Fort
White, splendid work. mounting Sc
venteen heavy guns, situated just below
Georgetown, South Carolina after which
the sailors and marines landed and cap
tured Georgetown. The rebel cavalry
made charge on them in the streets,
but were gallantly repulsed, with loss
of several killed and wounded and some
prisoners. Our loss was one man killed.
belonging to the navy.
Admiral Dahlgren's flagship Harvest
Moon, on her way down, was sunk by q
torpedo. All hands were saved excepting
the ward room steward.
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They say he captured GENERAL Early
and nearly his entire force, consisting Of
eighteen thousand men. Four brigsdes
aro reported as sent to Lynchburg to
get there before Sheridan. IF possible.
(Signed] U. 8. GRANT.
CrrY Po1xr, VIRGINIA,
March "a p M
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Hon. +. II. Stanton, Secretary 81 Var:
Refugees confirm the statement Of de.
serters as to the capture Of General
Early and nearly his whole force.
They say it took place on Thursday
last, between Staunton and Charlottes-
vile, and that his defeat was total.
[Signed] U. s. GRANT,
r. o~>1
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FROM R1CHMoND.-The Richmond pa.
pers advertise almost everything good that
can be conceived. The New Workers are
pushing their wares on the market in their
usually energesiostyle. 80.
a call upon John NJ. Botts, the well
known Union man Of Virginia, has bean
made by the citizens of Riohrond. The
list embraces scores ofthose hitherto regard.
ed as among the warneat supporters Of
Southern Independents. 'V = -
The Richmond Whig is now sold at FIVE
cents persopy. Mr.. Pollard, formerly Of
the Examiner, announces q new paper
aThe Richmond Times a:inwhich he prom.
ises to publish no editorial comments, but
simply news matter. 10.
The inhabitants are invited BY official
orders, to resume their customary occupa.
tions as speedily as possibly. "Loyal"
citizens enjoy extraordinary privileges.
General Weitzel occupies the former res.
idence Of Che President, which the Yankees
familiarly style the aJeH Davis House,"
Gen. Less residenoe and family are I'M.
der rigid military guard, and no intrusion
is permitted. Negro rules prevails. -.
The Federals are working vigorously on
the maiu lines of Virginia railroads. They
expect'to connect Richmond and Washing
ton, as of old, by the first of June.
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NAPOLEON ON EMANcIPATIoN.-The
Emperor Napoleon the First, speaking
to Englishmen, said: =
"Had any of your philosophic Liber-
ais come out to Egypt to proclaim lib
erty to the blacks or Arabs, I would
have hung him up to the'niast head" :
In the West Indies, similar enthusi-
asts have delivered over the whites TO
the ferocity Of the blacks :: and yet they
Complain Of the victims Of such madness
being discontented. How is it possible
to give liberty to- Africans, when they
are destitute of every species ofciyiliza-
ton, and ignorant even Of what a colo
ny or mother country is? 7
Do you suppose that had they been
aware ofwhat they were doing, they
would have given liberty to the blacks
Certainly not; but very few persons st
that time were sufficiently far-sighted
to foresee the results; and feelings OF
humanity are ever powerful with excl:
tedimaginations. = :.
But now, after the experience we
have had, to maintain the same prin-
ciples cannot be- done inagood faith; it
can be the result only offoyer-weening
self-confdence or hypocrisy. "
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TIE DEATH OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN
The veriGcation Of the ramor of the assas.
sinstion of Abraham 4inSoln fell like a
thunder. clap upon this community yester.
day, and the expression Of regret and ab.
horrence Of the act was almost universal
among all glasses, even those Of the most
ultra Southern feelings. Mr.. Lincoln's
liberal offer to Virginia had prepared the
minds of all for speedy and happy;settls.
ment of the present difficulties, 30 far rs
Virginia vas involved. The impression
wasinmediste and profound, that Virginia
had lost her sruest: and best friend, and
forebodings painful to dwell upon werein-
aulged in asregards the grayesturn national
events might takein yieH aof the striking
down of the gniding hand of Government
policy. All the aags in the oity and the
flags of the shipping in the hssbor were
at halfmast Sunday and yesterday in re-
cognition of7ths great calamity that has
fallen SO suddenly and unexpectedly upon
the peopIeo "a whole continent, North and
South, thesefect of which will be felt. in
two hemispheres. es.--Riehmond Wsig.
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Jhs asskriaIe Guqi,irer,
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1855.
THE ENQUIRER--sUsPENsIeN
NoakVtelE. s. G.

TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
From this date, the. publication o.
the ENoUIRER will be discontinued
This course is rendered necessary from
the fact that we are unable to pro.
cure any exchanges or news matter
with which to ELL up the paper and ow,
ing.to the almost total suspension Of the
mails find it impracticable to.forward
the paper to subscribers after it is
printed,
We regret this the more, partly from
the fact that the publication of the pa
per has been continued regularly since
the commencement of thewar, but the
circumstances by which we are sur sur
rounded, compels usto yield We are
hopeful, however, that the suspension
will be only temporary.
To those who have paid for the cur
rent volume we beg to say we will fur
nish the paper for the time for which
we have receiyed. compensation, upon
! the publication being again resumed.
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.suppLEME,NTAL. TERMS.

-
l.. The field transportation to be
loaned to the troops for their march to
their homes, and for subsequent use in
their industrial pursuits. Artillery
horses may be used in field transpos=-
tation if necessary. = ...-sz -. 80 ..:v
2. Each. brigade or separate body to
retain a number of,arnns equal to one
seventh Of its effective total; when the
troops reach capitals of their States
win be disposed Of as the General COM
manding the departm ent may direct,
8. Private horses and other private
property Of both officers and men to be
retained by them.
4. The commanding General of the
military division of West Mississippi,
Major General Candy, will be requested
to give. transportation by water from
Mobile or New Orleans to the troops
from Arkansas and Texas. s.'- q
s., he;obligation Of officers and sol
diers to be signed by their aimmediase
commander. ..
6. Naval: forces within the limits Of
General Johnston's command to be in
cluded in the terms of this Convention.
Signed, JIM. SCHOFIELD,
Maj. Gen. comd'g U. S: Forces
e in North Carolina.
Signed. JOS. 3. JOHNSON,
General comd'g C.S. Forces
in North Carolina.
J.W. RATcHFoRD, A. A. G.
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THE PRESENT.

Never perhaps has calamity fallen
upon & nation SO quickly and unexpect-
edly as that which now enthralls the
people of the South. Unreasonable
in its depth-unparalleled in its extre-
mity-and imitless so far as human
vision can penetrate, the mind cannot
yet conceive the full weight Of misfor-
time that is ours. We are conquered
ana degraded people-without rights,
privileges or property, except such as
Military Governors may allow us as
conquered provinces. These are pain
ful admissions We cannot realize their
weight, nor comprehend all the terms
embrace. We only know that our
career as a people, has suddenly termi'
mated and left US in utter chaos and
confusion. Men still breathe and move,
but the affairs of men are as completely
paralyzed in national death, as the hu
man body when the soul has departedit
From thepresent, We turn to the foul
years of struggle now past, and gather
bat little consolation. We must confess
ourselves responsible fol the result
We did not exhibit the fortitude anc
endurance necessary to achieve th
great results we had in view. We wer,
tired of war, and were willing to sacri
fee honor and national character, fo
peace. While all earnestly belieVe'
success the highest blessing We coul'
ask, only part struggled for it, ant
the other part planried and devised t.
evadeSthe duties necessary to attain it
We may remember that with an arm.
of upwards of 100000 men on the rolls
Gen. Lee could not muster one half tha
number in the field. Gen. Jahnston'
reports called for over 10000 men, an
his ranks for less than $4,000. Thes
- men in the field would have won tn
battle in six months. The people fai]
ed in their duty, and the cause fell be
cause of it. But these recr;mination
are useless and bitter. Let lis foreve
drop them. l
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lFRcsF GREENsBoRos:

The latest information from Greens
boro', states that the last Of Johnston's
army has been paroled, and has left
the place. Aregiment of Yankee troops
now garrison the town. Another re:
giment ha. been sent to Charlotte, and
one may be expected atsChester very
soon. The principal towns in this
State, if not all of them, will have gar
risons of negro or white troops.
=. Sherman has sent so, 600 of his men
to Richmond to be disbanded. Only a
snallpart of his army has been left in
North Carolina to be- distributed as
garrisons for various localities.
General Meade has been appointed
Military Governor of Virginia; Gener-
al Terry of North Carolina Halleck CT
South Carolina, and Wilson of Georgia.
Terry has published an emancipation
proclamation in North Carolina, but
advises all slaves to remain. with their
masters and accept compensation for
their services. It is; also stated that
Meade has ordered the confscation of
all property in Virginia belonging to
Southern sympathisers or those engaged
in the Confederate service.
The Governor of Maryland his issued
proclamation disfranchising all per-
sons VINO we're citizens of that State,
and engaged in assisting the Confeder-
acy; and refusing to allow such persons
to, return to the State, or hold any
property therein.
The peace articles first agreed upon
between Johnston and Sherman, which
Andy Johnson refused to ratify, were
substantially the propositions that Lin
coin had authorized Sherman to offer,
and the.latter was so confident of their
full acceptance by the Yankee Govern
ment, that he had provided transporta-
ton in readiness to remove his army
previous to disbanding it. =,
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, The following orders will show how
the military authorities are treating the
citizens
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
RICHMOND, Va, April 5, 1865.
By command of Major General God
frey Weitzel, the following rules, regu-
lations and orders are estabishedfo for the
government of the city Of Richmond,
and the preservation Of public peace and
order: a. :.
Lieut.. Col. John Coughlin, 10Th reg
iment N. II. Volunteers, Provost Mar
shall General, in the Department of Vir-
ginia, headquarters at the Custom
House Building, will issue orders in re-
lation to the general and special duties
of the Provost Marshals within the De-
partment.
He will have the entire supervision of
all permits and licenses for trade and
admission into Richmond, of the sup
plies for the army and destitute families.
Loyal persons, until further orders,
will be allowed to bring to Richmond,
under such regulations as he may estab-
lish, provisions of all kinds necessary
for the above uses. ....
Each Provost Marshal of d district
will be held accountable for the preser-
Tation of the public peace and of good
| ordar N h;s district
They will open books of registry in
their respective Districts, in which each
white male inhabitant will register his
name, age, residence and occupation.
They will also administer the cath of
allegiance to all persons desirilgto to take
it in their respective districts, and keep
registry of the same.
The Provost Marshal General of the
department will issue such orders as are
necessary to carry out the details of the
above order.
Arrangements have beer made to SC.
cure continued supply of water and
gas as soon as the public works can be
repaired and put in operation. Capt
H. B. Blood, Chief Quartermaster 25tt
army corps, will furnish labor and ma.
terial necessary for the purpose.
All officers of the fire department vii
report Immediately to Brevet Bri sadiel
General Ripley, who will give the ne
cessary orders to perfect the organiza
ton, and render it efficient. ..
A commission is hereby constituted
for the relief of destitute families in th'
city of Richmond. - sr g. a..
This commission will fully Investigate
the wants of those applying for aid, ant
decide upon the legitimacy Of the claim
in each case.
, Lieut.. Col. Dexter E. Clapp, 38tl
regiment, U. S. G. IT,, with two prom
inent citizens Of Richmond-to be here
after designated by the commanding
General, will constitute this commission
J Lieut.. Col. Clapp will report to th'
Military Governor for instructions.
All loyal. persons may keep ope1
public hotels and restaurants, under Ii
censes granted and restrictions imposed
by the Provost Marshal General of th'
; department. All bar rooms and places
E of any description whatever for the sail
|! of intoxicating drinks will be closed,
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Spending MoNEE.-There is one
thing I would be glad to see more par
ents understand, namely, thatwhen they
spend their money judieiously to i'm
prove and adorn the house and the
ground around 1t, they are in effect
paying their children apremium to stay
at home as much aspossible to enjoy it ;
but when they'spend money unnecessa-
rily in fine clothing and jewehy for
their children, they ''are paying them
a premium to spend their time away
from home, that is in those places
where they can attract The most atten-
ton and make the most display,
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sS my dear Jerushs Ann, may I see you
home from singing to night, and keep the
dogs from biting you? .~
mo, Jonathan 7 pettishly' answered the
dowl:easter; 4 'dou't want you'd sooner
the dogs would bite me- -.
perhaps you didn't hear what 7 said?'
asked Jonathan, stepping up to her.
sYes did: You asked me if you could
aes me homeI' l.. -.
MOL didn't bsxledJ Jonathan, sI asked
5youhSH your msther Hasp -
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HrApeUaRrER4 DEPr. OF va,
.RIoHMoNp VA. Hnril 13. 1865

RIoHMoND, Va, April l5, 1860.
Owing to recent events, the permis.
sion for the re-assembling of the gen
tlemen recently acting as the hegislac
ture of Virginia is rescinded. Should
amy of the gentlemen come to the city
under the notide of re-assembling, al
ready published, they will be furnished
passports to return to their homes.
Any of the persons named in the call
signed BY J. A. Campbell and Others,
who are found in the city twelve hours
after the publication Of this notice, will
be subject to arrest unless they are res
idents of the city. 3. o. G. ORD,
Maj. Gen. Commanding Department,