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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
RICHMOND WIG
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NOVEL Proposition To THE WOMEN TnE
Souru.-We copy the following from the Mobile
EreAiag Ne,rS. The writer has probably forgotten
the first payt Of the lth chapter OF the lst CORN
thianS-especially the 18th verse ''I .i, IT.
BATTLE HOUSE,, February 25.-Messrs Editors !;
/ propose to pay the Confederate debt. Now don't
smile We cords OF creation" at ns poor women.
for although have encouraged you by our SMILES,
even while suffered, and gveR You the reins and
urged you to die for liberty, yet after ALL you have
gotten us into dreadful Scrape and now that the
ship is drifting at random, we venture, albeit
through the veil OF nodesty, 10 speak '- 3.
There are two million women over IL years OF age
in the ConIederacy-some heads have one and some
three TO lour braidS oi hairSay they will average
two therefore, there about four million brads
worth, in Europe, al0 each III gold, which gives
forty millions in gold and in Confederate money two
| bifionS-nedrly double orr present Indebtedness.
| A ship kalcd with this precious traffic might
make hair breadth escapes but angels would guard
safely at Havre An Europe would purchase at a
| speculative price. Many braids--Oiferings on the
altar OF liberty-would bring in Paris Hlabeled With
| the name OF the donor, thousands at auction Our
| debt would he a mere circumstance 10 the amount
| realized; aud propose that every loyal woman in
the South send forthwith her heir, tied with nib
bon aud labelled with her name, 10 Madame Levert,
i in Mobile. Here's mine, and two bralds Let eve-
4 nv patriotic woman'S head bd shingled-a drop Of
whose blood of father, brother, Son or lover has
been she'd and even the yleSt Zoe win stand abash
ed ia her presence. Oar devotion and patriotism
| will be recorded by onr children, aud all nation;
| will honor us. DELILAH,
A niece OF James Madison.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
IN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
NJ anon 10 lSI6

The following named persons appointed commits.
soners and conductors 10 speriutcnd the Charter Flee.
tons TO be held WEDNESDAY the 9th day of April
next, TO wit
For jefferson ward-Joseph Brummc Edward smith;
John Wilson; John Lacey and VIM YarLrough,
commissioners; and VIM Granger conductor Place
of electon-IIall over the LIST Market.
For Madison Ward GA Myers James H Grant George
W Roystcr h Foster and Charles Bates, commission.
err; andE II Chalkey, conductor. Place Of election
City Hail. $500.
For Monroe Ward Thomas Barllam Thos Boudar Felix
Mathews Francis J Smith and VIM Breeder, lcommis
sioners. and WIN Kelley conductor Place Of eecton
Thomas Epps shop, above corner Of Broad and lst
si,eets $780, A. W. MORTON
mheI-2taw2w Clerk Council. 81
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To M,kf PknsINNoy BGtNpY.-Me reeommend

To MAKE PERsINNoX BEKSDY.-We recommend
the following most excellent recipe for making
this healthy aud inyisorating beverage
Take one barrel OF corn and ono persiinmon. Eat
the persimmon and put the corn thr ougb the usual
process OF distiliation, and You have a superior
article OF persimmon brandy. BY thus econonising
your persimmons, one tree will furnish enough ma
terai for several hundred barrels. ID will add TO
the reputation of the manufacturer 10 label his bar
rel with q representation of u ripe pcrsimm0n. We
have seen several thus branded during the past
season, and although they soinetimA exhaled a
coin-ounded bad odor, the great mass OF the peo-
pie ''took to" as gently as sucking calf.-Fdy-
et,riRe Telegraph. .t' '.'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22

Fhe Nsxis6a iktassJa ats piaHtls.eefk ptet'y wst,
and require one, two or three shllings day, Sone
capital enterprise aud perseverance, are more SUI
of reward than in any country under the sun ing
clinat is magnidcentSll varieties OF climate ana
nroduction offer their hounties here. ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
4 NTst1r.siN m6s.s' asghp AosEsasy t'.ii5l

/ A NfSJhRAeit WOMAN. tsFhp Hoetestes t'lf1H
gives The following account Of an eccentric lady at
large IN tlM city SIS 81 5 ..44-li-h .els s. s
A lady entered oue of the State street ears yes
terday, and found every seat taken. A gentleman
rose and invited the lady to accept the seat he
had vacated. She did so, politely thanking
him for bis Kindness. The lady wore Il dark
delaine dress, plain shawl, and an orliiarY
tan-colored straw hat. she had fair compile iGli,
smiling cOuntenance, Keen black eyeS and an
expression that udicated good degree of
Intelligence. Her appearance neat AID tidy,
her iace was free from dirt and paint, her hair was
smoothly combed, without curls, irizzes or beau
catchers There was nothing IN the appearance or
dcpor tmeRt OF this individual that would attract
special attention, or lead any one to suspect she
was not in sound mind, save the fact that she bow
ed politely and thanked the gentleman who gave
her his seat. This cccentrcity * sufficient to show
that the lady is not Of sound mind, and she ought
not TO he at large. g. .UE aH
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
THE CITY.

MAYORS CouRr.--There were no cases of interest
before the Mayor this morning. The few trivial
cases that adorned the docket--cases in which tine
inevitable Niger figured iargely-were disposed Of
in short order, and the court adjourned at ali I'M
usually early hour. -... ......
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
FROM ALABAMA.
TRANSFER OF PRISONERS-PR
FOR THE ATTACK ON MOBILE.

Augusta, March 2Oth.--The Yankee prisoners
have been removed from Cahaba to Selma, Ala, ON
account OF the high water flooding the country SO
that supplies could not reach them.
The garrison at Pensacola was six Thousand strong
on the Sih. Their preparations costume for opera
tions on Mobile aud Selma.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22

sUsscHuEsS whose papers are marked With CSoss vii
understand sI their term Of subscription Is about to ex
pre ana wn Usns promptly If they wish their papers con
GinusS
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22

Rev. ]. Ii. Mcneil, editor of the n. c. PreSby-
tsriaa, who has been for some time acting as Major
of the Fifth N. G. Cavalry, has been promoted to
the rank Of Col0lel,
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Treasury DFPAErsEST. e: s. Al
Richmond. July s. 1864.
rTAXED TREASG N<fR'E1.-In order TO

promote, as far practicable, the early liquidation by
the Treasury Of the OUTSTANDING TAXED MOTIFS, the
Treasurer assistant Treasurer and Pay Dcpodtaiesin the
different states hereby authorized TO receive TIC said
except tie 500 notes at GO % per centnn on depO
sit issuing for same Certificates 81 Loan upon hypotheca
ton OF non.taXsbe bOnds The said certificates 10 lie
payable demand after the expiration OF ninety days
Aud all for the sale OF the above bonds hereby
authorized Ia receive tie taxed notes with the exception
above named in payment OF bonds when sold at TIE rate
Of CO "a per ce0tum. q. I. TRENHOLM.
su2s-if Secretary OF the Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
TREASURY DEPARTMENT C. s. A.

ID CIVILIZATIONS for carry ing into eff
III feet the act oi Congress approved June IL 1864
thoLing the of registered eight per cent BONDS is
sued under the provisions OF the Act approved May l6
1861. TO exchange the same for coupon bonds
Parties owning registered eight per cent bonds under
the Act Of May To- sGl desiring exchange them for
coupon bonds win assign them in the pointed out
ia tie printed endorsement the back OF the certificate,
the Confederate States Of America in exchange for
pom bonds and them tobe presented 10 the Regis
Ter OF the Treasury Department who will theretfon, IN
compliance with tie provisions OF the Act Of June H. 1854
issue coupon bonds for the amount specified in the regis
tered bonds 30 assigned. G. 4. TRENHOLM,
au29-titf Secretary Of Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
TELEGRAPHIC.

REPORTS OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION
RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY BY TIE WING
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
GEORGIA'S APPEAL TO HER GALLANT
ROYS

=
Gel who has been much more familiar With the SwOr
than with the pen, but who, now that paint
wound wall not permit him to return to HE place i
hled with 80 much h1Eor IN the iield desires
EFT what influence he can to fill our broken ranks.
We hope the Patriotic Muse win often visit the il
valid ia quiet home, aud that he will favor 4
with more OF her gills These lines have the ru
in them Of the true WARRIOR Poet.--Gd. paper.
NY sons Ny proud and gallant sons
Once more I call you 10 your guns.
Oppressed, invaded am bleeding,
Is Il yan-a mothers pleading ,
Thy foes are pressing harl and fast.
Their war.cries and their buHies' blast
Loud tell us Ot impending tate
That does each recreant await.
Will you can you longer steel
Your hearts 10 Georgas sad appeal
Oh no. my sous. Awake! awake
Rise uP for love aud houor's sake
Let every gale which sweeps the hills
Let every drop of blood that spills,
Let sigh, and dying groans aud walls
Matted from all our border wales,
Urge you torW ard 10 the strife
TO strike for al that's dear in life.
You are a father or brother
You have u sister wife mother, 70
Who proudly looks 10 your strong arm
To shield them from approaching harm. fl
VII yua defend their sacred trust,
Unhnching stand and give the thrust
VIII YOU not deal the deadly blow
Upon this cruel heartless foe
Oh! yes nv sons know you'll come
Listen now the rsllyiRs drum,
Be quick! For fatal il delay;
Prepare to struggle night aud day
The Yandals' tread i on our soil a..
BE valiant and they must TecOil.
In single combat, or in group,
Down on him, like the eagle, swoOp
lowering all around his Hanks
Send death and woe into his ranks
Attack in front attack IN rear,
Be Wdtchful aud be always-near.
ASK for Gods guidance t0 attend
While yea air striving To defend
mother sister, wife, OF friend,
Aud he viii surely blessings ssnd
Awhile the clouds may lowering seem.
And blood may, A. the waters sireami ..'f
The brilliant star OF Hope may wane
While You retreat from plain 10 plain;
Despair not patriots, persevere
At darkest hour day dawn Is near.
Give not your hearts 20 doubt and dread O.
Tls dark may seem tho sky oerhead;
Behind the clouds tbs sun is shining
Tho dark, theyTs trigg6q with silver lining ID.
Ne'er did The stoIm-sWept ocean l41h
Against IT, beach with aIih crash
But that it, waves could cen be stilled
When God of Heaven and Earth so Eilied.
Then let history e'er record
That yon delayed 10 draw the sword r
While your Mother scared aud bleeding,
f'rotoclop IRON her sons was needing
The storm viii cpme the struggles near
Let no one ialteT no OLe tCal
When smoke the battle l6ll shall cSvsf.
When ~ clouds thick around you hover
when Toes their banners shall unfnrl,
When shrieking shells around you huIl
stand like a Wall Of solid stone
Remembering you Qrt nQt alone
Then the sun OF Peace will bealB
And it, bright etiulgence, CLEAN
Upon this beanteOus land Of ours,
"fiome OF the free" and land Of flowers
Rise, then aud plant your battle flag
From sea bOald sand 70 mountain crag,
Near Columbus Ca, Dec, 1864.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
~. fHE loYfEGoR OF vIRGINTA.-A rRoCL A

|.
ID MAW0N.-Whereas a vacancy has occurred IN
te representation of this state in the Congress oil tue
Confederate states oscasoned by the resignation oil TIE
Hon Robert H. Whitfield late the representative fonl
the District composed of the counties OF Norfolk fin'
cess Anne, Nansemond Isle of Wight, Southampton
Sussex Snrry and Greenyile, and the eltysi Norfolk
Therefore l. WILLIAM SMITH, Governor of the Com.
monwealth Of Virginia, do hereby peoclam and make
knoan thst elections will be held in the said counties
and civ ON MONDAY the 10th day Of April next to sup
u the said vacancy and the sherfs Of the said coun
lies and the sergeant the said city are hereby required
tacause elections TO be held each in his respective eo
menis ana posts are authorised to have snch elections
eld an the sad 10th day of April next for repTesenta
I've TO fill the vacancy aforesaid
(-~) Given under my hand as Governor and I'M
L. =. der the seal OF the Commonwealth Ut lGch-
~ mond this 10Th day of March, A. d. 1865, ap"
in the Ssth year Of the Commonwealth - .
Blythe Goyernor. - .aalb -.
GE0RGE w. MySFcIn
Secretary oftbS
ME2l--6t
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s.t Id TREASURY DEPARTMENT c. s. Al
RCHaOND, Oct IL, 1864 !
NTON-TAXAHLE 7RO<DS-JGG. 600, 900
IN IDAN-SNLE CONTINUED.-NUmcrous applica.
items having for Bonds at The establishes price
Of 1856 ami interest under circumstances that entte them
70 favorable consideration il has been determined TO con.
tnue The sale al the above price until further notice.
Agents or the sale Of these bonds are instructed TO act
in accordance Eh this order and the attention OF dsbur
ing officers OF the Government particularly called TO it
q. \. TRENHOLM,
ocI2-H Secretary Of Treasury
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OFFIcE OF THE JANEs RIVER 4 kANAwHA co, z
Richmond March II, 1885,. \
A PPEAL TO THEeFARMERA "a .

"a SIDING on JAMES RIyER.-In addition to 5
damages caused by the re.het the injury done 10
the sual y the enemy Il considerable although not 60
great as reported The extent OF the damage aud thc
Importance OF the line at this time make it proper my
opinion TO appeal To the farmers interested g. aid 10 ms
prompt repir TNey thereoIe respectfully but ear
nestly requested either To place labor materials and P'o
visions ut the disposal Of the Comsnys overseers.
else 10 have executed under their direction. any
scription of work whch may be e,essary 70. stor
the aygation the shortest possible tim Part %
thus aiding the Company will please send their aceou' =
TO this ONCE, certl6ed in each case whes convenient 8
nhis-St THos. H ELLIS, Prsslsp',
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22

GTATE EIECTIONS.-Co and Supeiin
- tendents of Elections in counties and military en-
campments hereby Informed that copies of the Sy
nops of the State Laws relating 70 elections together
with the form Of poll books odts of officers and returns
of elections required by law 90 he prepared by for dis
tribution, are now ready for delivery 81 .t-.. b..
Officers state the number Of persons who viii pro
baby vote the places OF voting, and designate some per
TO receive the synopsis Of forms. Appcationto De
made to the Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
GEORGE w. MuNFORD, t
mhS-dt20thM Sec'y of the Com'th.
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TPEAsuRY DEPARTMENT e. s. A. :
Richmond. August >, 1864 (
CERTIFICATES OF l<DI RT r. ID

~ MSS. BEARING SIX FER CENT PER ANNUN
INTEREST AND FREE FROM TAXATl0N By the l4th
section Of the reduce the currency approved Feb.
IT, 1854 the Secretary Of the Treasury authorized 70 s.
the above certificates pay able years after the rat
caon OF treaty Of peace with the United States. They
lie sold hut only to be issued 10 such creditors
of the Government Gre willing 20 receive the same il
pa me ther demands They also be given at
par though from taxation Tie attention Of pUrcha
sing agents disbursng officers Of the Government be
called TO this class Of public securities offering peculiar
advantages those from whom the supplies OF the Gov
eminent are bought and TO- facilitate the OF them,
checks drawn by dsburSiBg officers upon the dCposiiares
holding ihese4unds and marked the ace payable
IN certificates OF indebtedness, will be paid in conformity
Herewith.
Demonstrates hereby authorized and required 10
ply with this IegtiaOn and 10 make application 10 the
Register for supplies of certificates required.
iSigned) G. A. TRENHOLM,
auIo-if = Secretary Of the Treasury
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Treasury DEPABTNEET c. s. Al
Richmond, December |, 1864.
EVENT HHRTA Urea SGIIRY

- N0TIS.-In pursuance of an act of Congress, ap
proved November d 1864 entitled an act TO 8uthoriz
the Secretary OF the Treasury 10 exchange Coupon Bonds
for Ssyen-Thnty Treasury Notes holders of such
arr ECthy notified that after the payment OF the annual
interest die thereon tn first day Of January 1861 up.
on NATION of the Treasurer Assistant Tcasu
res aud Par DepO-itares las designated at ioot will is
sue certificates therefor which will ene the holders
Coupon Bonds payable thirty years after tie ,s day II
January 1850 bearing six per cent interest from be said
si u January 1860 payable on Tie first days OF JGnus
~ and July in each year.
The Treasurer Assistant Tcasurer and Depostares will
make weekly rel ors tie Register Of the Treasury
such certificates issued az their oces wheeupon bonds
will he sent forward in satisfaction Of The notes
will be cancelled in the usual and forw srded 70
tic First Auditor. g. a. TRENHOLM
Secretary Of the Treasury. .
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
ErTO the Voters OF the City Of Rich
nrcent coli tim Inanr frenls

InOnd AT the urgent solicitation OF many friends,
.lnounee myself candidate for the office Of Suern
le,et of the City as Works, and respectfully solicit
your votes pledgng myself devote my whole time aud
~ es to TIE faithful discharge of the duties OF the Of
NJ should il lie Your pleasure TO elect and respect
: refer you to The. manner in ghieh have discharged
t duties " Assistant inspector (Wsch Office the CoHn-
have aholished( ana which have held foy the last
u /. years. as guaranty for the future.
.kl5-tde HUGH SMITH.
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fRE4spEr prrAErMrAla fss4.H ."

1NO HOLDERS OF PIyE pERe1tfuly called 10 lie
il TlFlCATES.-AtentoHf the act of Congress, emit.
provisions OF the 9th e"rErency &c approved Ferns.
tied act Ia rejrcClaTes that all call certificates sa
ry a. lsti shall be taxed in all respects Is prsy-
be fundHe treasury notes into which they ale convert.
d. d
he 9TH section Of said act imposes tex or one hun.
cred per cent on the T'snry notes represented by said
per cent call certificates which shall remain Outstanding
on the hs-i dayof January eighteen hundred and sxtr.
Apo q. 4. TRENHOLM,
wv Secretary Of Treasury
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treasury DTPARTNESr, c. :. A.,
Michmond. March Is. 1865.

o. Treasury DEPARTMENT, c. <. A.,
-. Michmond March l5 1865. I
NOTICE 10 holders Of Certificates OF
y Four Per. cent. Houds issued by the
GepHsIsfiry aI Vytheyiiic, Va.
The Deposary at Nytheyilie having resigned and the
Office discontinued notice is hereby given 10 holders VI
certificates FOR fonr per cent Bonds nndeT<Sct 18th
February, 1861 -snod Mt that office that the same vii
he satisfied with bond upen application to the Register of
tie Treasury at Richmond.
"--H .[Signedl 6. A. TRENHOLM
mil -eO2w Secretary Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
DY THE (iOVERNOE ODE NIRCINIA.

NOTICErThe Bank Of Virginia viii redeem its circr
latOn Mud that OF it, Branches at the counter Ii
mother Bank in the city Of Richmond, st the rate "a
dollar in coin tor six dollars IN the notes Of its own ~
and for seven dollars in that of its Branches !
t''i' WIN. p. TAYLOR
mhe-stawim -'' '.- .'.-. CASH q.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22
GEN. JOHNsTONs ARMY.

As the army under the command of Gen. Jos. Z.
Johnston seems to be ssdoing something" it 5pot
inaupr,priate TO place upon record the opihiohs 81
AN enemy as to the composition Of that heroic
Dbalapx. The following is copied from the lew
York Tines Of the l9th inst;
Ger Charleston correspondents says that the
army which Beauregard took it'll him from Colum-
bie. upon Sherman's entrance into that place, nun
bered eighe Thousand men. This IS the nucleus
of the fS,ce which Joe Johnston has in Serth
Carolns, in Shermsn's mont Besides MS
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22

ITO MANY voters Of Prince
George and SuTry IS ~ your solicitation !
hereby myself candidate TO represent the
counties OF Prince George and Sury in the next Legs
ature Of Virginia, at the approaching election ON the
lih Thursday in this month.
mhlb-6tf #... X. r. GRAVES, Jr.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-22

VIII he SOLO auction, on the prenses on FHUIfsDAI
the 2lth OF March at o'clock p NJ in the order adver.
tsed the faIAowing exceedingly valuable Lots in Sidney
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
Kr.Rehels In CnnncII.

The ex-rebsls of Memphis held meet,
ing on the I9sh, to disabuse the public
mind in reference to the sincerity Of
their Submission 10 the General Govern
ment A committee reported q long
string of resolutions, bat Colonel Rocker,
thinking they were too wordy, and not
sufficiently to the point and fearing
there was severe political purposes At
the bottom of them, introduced the fol-
lowing, which were adopted by large
majority: ell
Resolred, That we recognize the abo-
lition Of slavery as an inevitable event
lit being q dead nstitutioE-and We
would not restore il If we could
Resolred, That ws do not regret hay-
ing taken the amnesty oath; that We
have faithfully observed IL, and intend
to rehgiously observe il hereafter.
Resolred. That We pledge our honor
and hearty cooperation in the restora-
ton OF civil Law, the msiutainanee Of
the United States Government and the
Constitution thereof, and will do every
thing in our power TO uphold and coa-
tinue the same.
Colonel Rucker said be wanted to "for.
get the events of the last -four years