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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-06
FOR NE" YORK. s 2
ATLANTIC COAST ft27-s-H'sI'-s'
MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
The splendid new side wine el steamships
HATTERAS,
LEWIS PARRISH, Commander;
sLEEMARLE,

The splendid new siJe-whee steamships
HATTERAS,
LEWIS PARRISH Commander;
ALEEMARLE,
II. 4. BOrRSE, Commander:
Leave Richmond every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.
Frave New York WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY.
The steamship HATTERAS, Captain Lewis Parrish,
will leave here from the wharf at Rockets, on
TUESDAY, 9Th instant, at o'clock, 7. NJ
These ships are entirely new, and were built ex-
pressly for the route.
They have splendid saloons and staterooms, and the
fare accommodations and attention are unsurpassed
Passage, meals and state-rooms included, els.
Goods shipped by this line landed regularly at
New York, the COmpanys covered pier, within
fUrty-eght hours.
Shippers are invited to notice that the great damage
and loss by handling and exposure from frequent re-
shipping, other lines, Is avoided by this route.
Freights for points beyond New York will he for
warded with despatch, and charge made except ae-
tua EXPENSES incurred.
These ships discharge cargo in New York, at Pier No
3d. North River, and the COmpanys steamers for Will
mngton, n. c., Charleston, Savannah Mobile and New
Orleans, leave from the same pier Goods for these
points ca be transferred with ont Expense exposure
insurance is very low by these ships and the economy
in time insurance and condition in which goods are de-
lvered makes this the cheapest route from Virginia
Insurance effected at lowest rates when ordered.
AGENTS
Livingston, Fox 4 CO., al Broadway, New York
Samuel Ayres 4 Co., Richmond, Va.
Calwell x Dunn, City Point and Petersburg.
S. c. Elliott, Norfolk, Va.
For freight or passage, apply to
SAMUEL AYRES & Co, Agents,
Office Iron Front Buildings,
Governor street, opposite First National Bank.
nov2O--tf
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IMPORTED LIQUORS

WOOD TURNING.-W. b. MALONE
w informs his friends and the public generally that
he has commenced the WOOD TURNiNGBUslNEss, on
sixth street at the Planning Mill Of W. T. Price Coz
near the Armory Bridge where he will do TURNING
for the old prices before the war He hopes TO share
good portion of public patronage. He promises to do
an work entrusted to his with neatness and des-
patch NEwELs made both thexagon and octagon, and
BALUsTERs for stairs, both ancient and modern style
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-06

LEAVE PIER No. 49, NORTH RIVER, foot Of Canal
street, at II clock noon, the lst llhnd alst Of
every month except when those dates fail sunday,
and then the preceding Saturday,, for ASPINWALL,
connecting, via Panama Railway, with one OF the
COmpany's Steamships from Panama Tor SAN FLAN-
CISCO, touching at ACAPULCO.
DECEMBER
Ist-HExRY CHAUScEY, Captain Gray come ~
with CoSsTITUTIoX Captain Farnsworth.
lIth-ArIAxrIc, Captain Maury, connecting with
GOLDEN CITY, Captain Bradbury.
2Ist-NEw YORK, Captain Horner, connecting with
COLORADO Captain Watkins.
Departures Of lst and 2lst connect at Panama with
steamers for SoUrH PACIFIC PoRTs Those Of sttouch
at MiSzASILL0.
rHRoreH PASSAGE RATES IS Currency:
Second cabin -'D W.
Stcerage 10 w
discount Of ONE QUARTER from steamers rates al
lowed to second cabin and steerage Passengers with
fanatics. Also, allowance Of ONE QUARTER on
through rates To clergymen and their families, and
school teachers soldiers having honorable discharges
HALF FARE.
one Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each adult.
Baggage accompany baggage through, and at
tend 10 ladies and children without male protectors
Baggage received the dock the day Bcore sailing
from steamboats, railroads. and passengers who prefer
10 send down early
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicine and at
tendance free.
A Steamer will be placed the line January lst,
1866, to from New Orleans to AspinwaI, via Ha-
For Passage Tickets or further information apply at
the Companys Ticket Office, the wharf foot Of Canal
street, North River New York.
dec2--3m +. W. g. BELLOWS, Agent.
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.R. JOHN MAHONY,
DR. JAMES DOVE
has REsUNBD THE
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
N THE CITY.
Odiee, No 80 Main street. se4-Sm

wN n cARFLI cAMN PATrEsOS,
Buc Kin CHAM c. H. Howaris Vile, Albemarle CO., Va.
CABELL y PATTESON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
WILLIAM NJ. CABELL and CANIM PATTESoN, Attor-
neys Law, will practice their profession IN the coun-
ties Of Amherst AppomatoN, BucEng gham and Nelson.
They will also make Investments and buy and sell real
estate commission.
Address CABELL X PATTESON, Buckingham I. H.,
or Howa4 Is Vile, Albemarle county, Va
REFERENCES:
Deaue Somerville Palmer, HartsOOk Co., Rich
moud.
A B. Rucker, W T. Anderson, Lyuchburg.
wm. H. Ryan, A. II. Armistead, Baltimore.
y. H. Campbell, John R. Garland, New York
Oet26-Sm+
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BANKS. BROKERS. &c.
DR0KERS AND GENERAL AGENTS.

ID
The undersigned tender their services to the Mer-
chants and Farmers of Virginia and North Carolina As
BUYING AND SELLING BROKERS
AND GENERAL AGENTS.
Having made arrangements with Importers and Manu-
aclnrers and with reliable representative in Boston
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg, and
other cities enables Us to purchase on sell in either o
the above this city any article needed or for dispo-
sition, upon the best terms.
We propose to extend our connections with all the
principal cities in the Union, and thereby he medium
through which parties purchase or sell and com
municate upon all subjects Of business character IN
anv part Of the country.
The facilities possess will make 1t much to the
interest of parties To purchase or sell through Us, l"f
when we cannot order direct from the Importer or
Manufacturer shall do So through representative
every way reliable and thoroughly posted aS To the
state their particular markets, enabling them to pnr-
chase at the lowest market price aud on much better
terms than person can possibly do who only makes
an occasional visit for that purpose, besides saving the
expense Of the trip and loss Of time. We will through
friends be kept al ised of the VA uc Of such articles
Virginia and North Carolina may have to dispose Of
30 that will inform friends of the best market
and the price that will be obtained before shipping
When desired parties know the price of goods be-
fore giving their orders. -
g6 Main street, Richmond Va.
wF ssTH Monsurs arr%n ri %nlSHI H
din x Appersun Charles 4. Wortham Co., Richmond
VIM T. Converse y Co, VIM. II. Price Co., New
York Jos. Il. Hanson, Philadelphia, nov4--%m
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK
L OF RICHMOND,
Temporary Onlce-No. Fourteenth street,
Under Exchange Hotel.
With view to encourage a spirit Of economy, espc-
cialy among the labOring and saared classes, this
Bank will receive deposits ana grant certificates there
for payable with interest and demand without no
ticc.
This system Is in extensive operation in the Northern
cities ana in Europe and s advantage apparent
that none having idle capital should fail to avail them
selves of its benefits. n. AUGUST,
nov22-tf President.
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Opening Scenes of the Standardization or South
ern Representatives. Election Of SPeaker-His
Acknowledgement Reports-National Debt,
Ac.. &c.
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7 OST RECORD BOOKS.
A REWARD FOR THEIR RECOVERY.

In compliance with order Of the Circuit Court Of
the city of Richmond, offer reward Of Ten Dollars
each for the recovery Of the Record Books Of the said
Court which lost when the Clerks Office was de-
stroyed by fire the Sd Of April last after they were
taken from the burning building. They must be de-
livered to me at my office in the Capitol.
novl6--ts BENZ. POLLARD, Clerk.
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FOR PHILADELPHIA. 81 :
ElzUE

PHILADELPHIA AND RICHMOND STEAM PACKET
COMPANY.
SEM WEEKLY LINE.
Permanent arrangements having been perfected, the
above line will run regularly between Philadelphia
and Richmond twice week.
Due notice will be given Of the arrival and dePsr-
ture of the following hDe steamers
VIRGINIA, Captain snyder.
MAYFLOWER, Captain J. Robinson.
CLAYMONT, Captain 4. Robinson.
The freight and passenger rates have been reduced TO
low figure, and II Is the intention OF the company
By the inaucemens offered make IL to the Interest
Of the public to patronise this line.
For freight or passage apply to
K. II. DIBRELL, Agent,
Once Of Virginia Towing Company,
sepl2-u Twentyh first and Dock streets.
TOR LIVERP00L.-The British bark, tt..
IL WHITE STAR, Captain RoDIcK, now at City <.IIL,
Point, will be despatched Immediately to LIVER
POOL. For freight OF 200 hogsheads Tobacco and
loo bales Cotton, applyto -.
CAsKIE BROS,
decl-lw Seventh and FTankln streets.
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Itla ts-S sif.
~ I'D
CENTRAL RAILROAD.

'
road, and after WEDNESDAY, October 18th
Mail train daily, except Sundays, between Rich
mond and Staunon, leaving Richmond at \. NJ, and
StauntOn at S A. NJ.
A night Mail Train between Richmond and Gordons
Vile, leaving Richmond at 7l5 p. NJ, and Gordons-
willie at 1880 A. NJ.
ri-weekly Mail Train, leaving Staunton at 7 A. NJ.
for the West on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Mail Trains leaving Richmond connect with
trains on the ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
The Daily Mail Train connects with stage coaches at
Saunton for Lexington, Winchester &c.
The Train West OF Staunton connects with stage
coaches for Rockbrdge Baths, ROckbrdge Alum, Warm,
Hot and Healing Springs, and the White sulphur and
Lewisburg.
A Freight Train between Richmond and Staunton
connects with freight trains the Orange and Alexan-
dTia Railroad for Lynchburg and Alexandra.
Freight Will lie sent to any point the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad without change of cars.
Goods purchased in Northern cities be sent di-
rect TO and station this road where the Company has
Agent by consigning them to Stephen Hunter, enc
raj Freight Agent, Richmond. The charge for the
transit through Richmond including wharfage, dray-
age storage and commissions, will exceed ten ns
per 100 pounds anl on heavy articles will be much
less. Freights will be collected at destination.
Through Tickets can be purchased to Lynchburg,
Bristol, Knoxville and Dalton. Passengers going south
of Lynchburg should take the 7:lj, p. NJ train to
make close connections. Tickets to Lexington, Va,
at Sll
Freight Office at Richmond closed at 3 p. NJ.
II. ID. WHITC0MB,
sePl2-tf General Superintendent.
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..IIOUSEHOLD BLESSINGS
JOIINSONS UNION WASHING MACHINE
AND
CLOTHES WRINGER COMBINED
THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

WARRANTED To WASH AND WKINU FEHF EN 7 Ii .
These Machines not only save THREE-RorRTHs OF the
labor and SOAP but garments will last twice AS long,
when washed In them, when washed by hand.
All fabrics from collar to blanket, can be washed
perfectly without SOAKING, BOILING or krBBING
No family can now afford TO be without them.
HOusekeepers and others invited 10 call and ex-
anime hem and hear the testimony Of those no have
used them. ALLISON ADDISON,
Sole agents, Richmond, Va,
Dealers In Agricultural Implements and Machines,
Seeds Guano &c, Fifteenth street. between Main and
Cary novl3--lm.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-06

MAURY & CO.,
WI BANKERS,
No. 5l7 SEVENTH STREET,
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
Buy and sell all classes of Government Securities,
Gold and Stocks.
Foreign and Domestic Exchange bought and sold
The highest market prices paid for Land Warrants and
Revolutionary Scrip.
Collections made all accessible points.
nOvl--2m
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Ia y 5...l 53... y.
. ICuMlNn ,Nn nANNIIIE ROAn

"a = y
DICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAILROAD.
DIRECT CONNECTIONS NORTH WITH WASHINGTON,
BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA AND
NEW YORK;
SOUTH WITH FARMyILLE, LYYCHBURG, &c, vIR-
GINA; GREENSBORO, SALISBURY,
CHARLOTTE AND RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA.
Resnlar Mail and Passenger Train leaves Richmond,
daily except Sundays at 5ij, 4. NJ.
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Trains leave Danylfe for Greensboro at 9, p. VI.
NORTH cAEoLISA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Trains leave Greensboro for Charlotte at 2;l7 4. NJ,
and l2Oj p VI. Trains leave for Raleigh at lois, p.
NJ, and l0j, p. VI.
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Trains leave Richmond at 7:lj, A. NJ, and 7lJ, P. NJ.
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Trains leave Richmond at :, A. NJ, and S, p. NJ.
Boats James River leave Richmond at 81, A. NJ.
Oct3l-ts THOS. DuDAMEAD Superintendent.
EtE 5 s s
THE QUICKEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO
THE NORTH AND WEST
VIA
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC
2 RAILROAD
THROUGH To WASHINGTON IN SEVEN AND-A-
HALF HOURS.
Two through trains leave the Depot, corner Broad
and Eighth streets, Shockoe Hi DAILY, Sunday night
exceptedl at 7, \. NJ, and $ p. NJ, and arrive in
Washington at 2:l5, T. NJ and 100 \. NJ, connecting
with the early afternoon and morning Express Trains
for the North and West
THROUGH TICKETS To
ALEXANDRIA,
WASHINGTON,
BALTIMORE,
PHILADELPHIA,
NEW YORK.
And to all the Principal Cities in the and North
west.
BAGGAGE checked throuGht to Alexandria, Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, and ac-
conpanied BY Through Baggage Masters.
Passenger, breakfast and sup at Ashland and ne on
board Potomac steamers.
For further information and THROrGH TICKETS, apply
the Office Of the Company, corner Broad and Eighth
streets Shockoe Hll aud at the office OF L. H. sTKOTH
Err Exchange Broker Main street, between Eighth and
Ninth, nearly opposite Spotswood Hotel.
j. b. GENTRY, General Ticket Agent.
l.. ZIMMER, General Western Agent.
SAMUEL RUTH Superintendent.
OFFICE RICHMOND, FREDERICKsBURG AND }
PuruMAC RAILROAD COMPANY,
Richmond October %, 1888.
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points
Baltimore, LyRchburS, Va,
Philadelphia, LoganspOrt, Ohio,
New York, Louisville, Ky,
Burlington, Iowa, Ia Crosse, Wis,
Bloomington, Ill.,, Lafayette, Ind,
Bristol, Tenn, Milwaukee, Wis,
Columbus, Ohio, Madison, Ind,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Muscatine, Iowa,
Cairo, Ill, Newark, Ohio,
Chicago, H., Pnrie du Chen,
Cleveland, Ohio, Parkersburg, Va,
Detroit Mich, Quincy, Ill,
Decatur ILL.,, Richmond, Ind,
Dalton, Ca, Sandusky, Ohio,
Dayton Ohio, Springfield ILL.,,
Davenport Iowa, ST. Joseph, Mo,
Dubuque iowa, ST. Louis, Mo-,
Evans vile, Ind, St. Paul, Mimi,
Fon du Lac, Wis, Toledo, Ohio,
Galena, H., Terre IIaute, Ind,
Iowa City, Iowa, Nincennes Ind,
indianapolis, Ind, Wheeling, Va,
James vile, Mimi, Xenia, Ind
Knoxville, Tenn, Zanesvile, Ohio.
This line carries the through mail, consequently ~
makes first connections.
Tickets at office, No. 23l Main street, and yirginis
Central Railroad Depot, Richmond.
octl9--tf W. b. RICHARDS, JR., Agent
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DEPAIRS TO THE VIRGINIA PENI

DICHMOND CITY AND BUSINESS d.
II EECTORY FOR lSCG.-Now canvassing for and
will shortly be published, the RlCHMOND ClTIAND
BUSINESS DIRECTORY FOR lSGG, containing Ssne
raj Directory OF all the czens-a complete Business
Directory and City Register containing much useful in
formation which will be furnished to subscribers At
- - per copy.
To make this work reliable and complete, it will be
necessary for the citizens to sivea the assistance they
can when the canva,ser calls for the information.
\ few advertisements will be inserted in the work
from Gr,t class houses Names in capital letters joc
Canyassrrs are required To leave receipt for every
amount collected WM J. DIVINE J. co,
noyaI.2w ATE. p. Townsend's, l02 Main street.
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WHIG.
FROM WASHINGTON

WEDNESDAY MoRNING....DEC. c, 1865.
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The United States and Brazil MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY will dispatch regularly on the 10Th OF every
month"; new and FIRST CLASS STEAMSHIP, to leave
at o'clock p. NJ, from Pier 49, North river.
All letters have to pass through the Postofice.
An experienced Surgeon will be in attendance on
board.
For freight and passage, having splendid accommoda-
tions, apply to
THOMAS AsEYCIo & CO,
No. II Broadway,
oct26-3m New York.
DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
i COMPANY'S TROUGH LINE [.-.xS
TO CALIFORNIA, [Ix IE -
Touching at tcSS1se.syd
MEXICAN PORTS,
AND CARRYING THE UNITED STATES MAIL.
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TAMES YER l. IN L .ax01 a
- tNrZr0E
NORFOLK AND RICHMOND STEAMERS
CARRYING THE UNITED STATES MAIL, AND
THE ADAMS, HARNDEN AND
NATIONAL EXPRESS.

The Steamer ~ MARTIN, Captain LIVINGSTON,
Steamer CITY OF RICHMOND, Captain srRASAHAS,
Leave Haskins ridgfords wharf
EVERY MORNING AT HALF-PAsT SIX O'CLOCK,
Connecting at Norfolk with the
oIp RAY LINE STEAMERS, SEw LINE STEAMERS,
THOMAS KELSO, GEORGE LEARf,
Captain RUSSELL, captain bLAkEAASi
ADELAIDE DICTATOR
Captain CANNON; Captain Lands;
FOR
BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA AND NEW ioRk
For further information, apply at the Office on the
wharf formerly occupied by the Old Line Steamers.
An FREI6HTS for points on the river MUST BE
PREPAID IIAsKlys y BRIDGF0RD,
uoya0-tf General Agents James River Line.
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Organized September 1865 Authorized Capital $500 600

NAT. AUGUST. Preddent. JOHN w. HALL, Cashier.
JOEL A. FITHIAN, L. 7. HULBURD,
Vice President Assistant Cashier.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
NATHANIEL AUGUST, JOHN w. HALL,
J. l.. APPERSON, JOHN DOOLEI,
W n McVEIGH JOHN II. GREANOR,
JOEL A. FITHlAN HUGH w FRY,
l.. w. GLAZEBROOK, II. b. DICKINSON.
WALTER X. MARTIN,
This Bank is now prepared to receive Deposits buy
and sell Exchange all the principal cities in the
United States Canada and Europe
Its services respectfully rendered to all Banks,
Bankers and others for the transaction Of business
Especial attention will be given to Collections ON all
available points in the South and prompt returns made
Oct23-tf
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DEDUCED FARE ON THESrA-
II JAMES RIVER CANAL PACK - -,
I,UE RICHMOND MEDICAL JOURNAL,

U,HE RICHMOND MEDICAL JOURNAL,
| RICHMOND, yIR6INIA.-This Journal Will be
published AS Monthly Octave OF 80 pages, the January
number being issued early in December
A respectable number Of the best writers 10 thI'
country have promised their support sn o-iehiatous
display of names Is avoded) and as the Editors of~r 70
pay literally for articles, II j. hoped that the "shAi
OF the Journal will be entitled 10 respect
and confidence. ~ -, l-t.tt
The pages Of the Journal will be devoted to Original
Articles Foreign and Domestic Correspondence he
rospect Of Medicine and Surgery during the late WAf
an Eclectic Department (which will be chief feature ol
The Journal Reports Of societies, Association hosp
.als and Clinical Lectures, Reviews and BibhogTaphl-
cal Notices. Medical News, Editorials, Miscellaneous
Matter, &c. , MT, III,
Without making special promises the Editor VIII
endeavor to make this Journal acceptable 10 lie sup
pOrters. ,
TRRNs-Fiye Dollars yearly, II paid In adVanee, or
before the expiration OF the third month alter lhe dae
Of subscription II paid afer this period Ten poiIar'
per annum. ~,
Advertisements will be inserted on the mot liberal
terms and a. there are Medical Journals now pup
lshed in the Southern States, advertisers VIII envy
Es GAILLARD, VI. D., Richmond, Va
W s. McCHESNEY, NJ. D., stanton, a.
Editors and Publishers.
All letters in relation to the literary or bushes IN
tere.ts Of the Journal will be addressed 10 pr -
GAILLARD, Box ls9 Richmond, Va hotII-u
THE UNDERSIGNED IS PREPARED TO
L furnish DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS, DETAIL
DRAWINGS FOR BUILDING Of every deserpuon' and
In ny STYLE of architecture that may be desired orders
from any mart of the United States will receive prompt
S''en''0"' WIN WALTER s. WEST,
Practical Architect,
Corner Of Fourth and Broad streets, Richmond.
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DEOPLE'S LINE. H1rS "a
sgKE
NO TRANSPARENT OF GOODS.

THE GREAT SOUTHERN FREIGHT AND PASSENGER
LINE, DIRECT FOR BALTIMORE.
NO TRANSPARENT OF GOODS.
The new and elegant steamer AGNES, Captain ; I.
Bowen and ELLIE KNIGHT, Captain q. X. Graham,
will form regular line direct to Baltimore, leaving
Richmond every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.
These steamers insure AZ lowest rates, and deliver
their goods promptly.
Freght handled in the most careful manner carried
at low rates and in any quantity, having large ca
pacity.
Freight received daily and receipted for.
For Freight or Passage, having splendid stateroom
accommodations, apply to
CHRISTIAN, LEA CO., 6s Main street, Richmond.
W TAYLOR CO., Union Dock, Concord street,
Baltimore.
J. B. READ, Petersburg. oet5-u
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SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court of tue United States met this
morning, all the judges present. After calling at
the White House and paving their respects TO Pres-
dent johnson, accompanied by Hon. d. 5. Gooding,
United States Marshal his deputy, 6. W. Phillips,
Esq, and the Clerk ofthe Court Mr.. n. W. Middle
ton the court adjourned until IL o'clock tomorrow
when they will enter upon the business of the term
The Constitutional Orion sketches the same scene
in the following style.
During the calling of the names, the Hon. Horace
MAYNARD OF Tennessee, attempted to speak, but was
called TO order by the Hon. John Wentworth dong
john and the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens
Aftar the calling of some one hundred and seven
ty-fve members present with six absentees. the
Hon Justin : Morrill,, of Vermont, moved that the
House proceed to an election for Speaker. The Hon.
jams Brooks arose and stated that he hoped the
motion would not prevail, and trusted they would
proceed TO no revolutionary step, Tennessee was
either in the Union, or aien-a foreigner and he
asked what right has President Andrew johnson TO
usurp the seat as President of the United States at
the White House, if Tennessee is not in the Union
He hoped the honorable gentleman from Tennessee
would be heard by the House. The Clerk of the
House is not OmRipotent, and there is no precedent
for his action.
At this point, the Hon. John Wentworth attempted
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NOUNTING-HOUSE DESKS.

have on hand TEN DESKS, made of Walnut, White
Oak ani Pine, which will sell low for cash. and am
still manufacturing. ! prepared In repair, clean
and varnish Old Furniture, either at the residences or
at my shop Sofas and chairs recovered with hair
cloth Also, persons wishing to have furniture packed
can have 1t done at the shortest notice.
John DAVIS, Cabinet maker,
Rear whig Building,
nov7--Im Entrance on Franklin street.
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STEAMBOATS,, &c.

t~A :,.,. ''s 4, ST. Dn ,.o.... '~s-'''' ID
PARA,
PERNAMBUCo and
BAHIA.
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This old and Ion established company, In order TO
regain its former position which was interrupted by
the late has, at considerable expense just COM
pleted the building OF two superior sidewheel steam
ships. viz:
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-06

The President made tbs fGllavipg appointments
on the 2nd instant:
Mr. l.. G.. Huntley, to be Assessor of Internal
Revenue for the third district of Iowa. Mr.. J. \.
sash. 10 be Collector of Internal Revenue for the
second district of the State of North Carolina. Mr.
Ffsncis W. Sykes, to b. Direct Tax Commissioner
for the district of the Stite of Alabama. Albert II.
Latimer TO be Direct Tax Commissioner for the dis
trict Of the State Gf Ieyas.