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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
HAMPTON.
From the Norfolk Old Dominion }
We hardly believe this once
~ o,..,. loot vfllaya of the ulain

"LOYelest village OF the plain,
pboenix like will rise from its ashes and assert its
former beauty and importance, as resort for a
pleasant summer retreat for hundreds OF the opu'
lent from the distance or afford permanent resi-
dence for the aristOcracy OF tiie-water virginia;
but when we were driving through the place on
Saturday, we found several large ston buildings
which had been recently erected and stocked,and
one or two more large stores in process OF com
pletiou on sites that few weeks since were bricks
and mortar. The whole country around there
seems 70 be stocked with freedmen, and trade gen.
erally seems 10 be doing handsomely. We sup.
nose there are scarcely less than ten thousand
h HAMPTON and its suburbs. Monuments of the
Rebellion in the shape Of battered and trampled
earth works those that were hastily improvised
Inv the Confederates in their first great retreat
M the Peninsula, providing the lnclplent retro
grade movement of the rebellion which has
mat eliminated into q grand unparalleled
sphizzle'-all stand prominently near he Dads as
YOU pass along. II not disturbed the will stand
Tor ages the mementoes of this mighty civil leud.
.Slsbtown' or 'Statesland,' 20 the right OF Camp
Hamilton. is a negro settlement of some six hun
dred souls, and Is quite village OF itself, con.
tanning several stores. Our negro driver lived
there, and in the two years Of his residence
which time has witnessed the rise OF Shutdown
in toto-bv economy and industry managed to
accumulate about three thousand dollars and a
6ue store. keeping business, which is fast turning
over and doubling his earnings. He loves to tell
of his success, which he does in his half ntelli-
gible yernacular, and declares that any negro
man is fully capable of earning his own living,
and live as he does. Two years ago he escaped
from his master, in Prince George count, and
afler going TO sea a few months came to Fortress
Monroe and started cake shop with ten dollars.
The improvements Of Or. Mcclellan are the
wonder OF every visitor. The magnificent and
extensively laid OF grounds, with their neat in
disclosures the hospital garden covering proba-
Div sixty acres, with its luxurisnt growth OF
early vegetables every convenience and every
comfort that could be devised for hospital
camp-all in beautiful uniformity and excellent
arrangement-renders the locality one OF pleas
ant interest TO every beholder, and must highly
recommend the doctor "a one of the ablest $
WILL as most benefcent and useful officers the
government can possess. We noticed that a
neat church edifce was in process OF erection
under the auspices of DR.. McClellan, and nearly
built, which will afford deal of religious com.
fort 70 the patients aud people of the neighbour
hood. Several large school houses near the premi
ses are in full operation for the freedmen, and
contain ZONE Of them, "a many as'four hundred
pupils.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
~, vtra,yt, BAPTIST Gesra.t, Ascot.

TIE VIRGINIA BAPTIST GENERAL Ascot.
ALTON assemblies in the First Baptist Church,
Broad street, on the I'd proximo, at four and
half o'clock, P. NJ. Its stated officers upon
the occasion Of the last session in this city,
were Hon. Rob't l.. Montague, President Of
the body; Revs. ID. Witt, Thomas Hume,
William +. Broadus, and Robert Ryland,
Vice Presidents William q. cambridge,
Treasurer, and Alexander p. Abel, Secre-
tary.
Rev. Andrew Broadus, Jr., will preach the
Introductory sermon before the body at its
next assembling. Rev.. r. Garlick is his
alternate, and, in the event Of his absence,
he will officiate. The reports CT the differ
ent boards, operating under the supervision
OF the General Association, will be submit
ted at this meeting. The report Of the State
Mission Board will be presented by Mr.. II.
X. Ellyson, its corresponding Secretary
that Of the Sunday School and Publication
Board by Colonel j. B. Watkins that Ofthe
Foreign Mission Board by Mr.. +. N. Wills
that of the Domestic Mission Board by Mr..
Thomas Wallace; that of the Education
Board by Rev. Robert Ryland. All OF these
gentlemen are the corresponding Secreta'
ries of their respective Boards.
The life members of the Association num-
Der about one hundred and fifty. The en-
suing session of the body will combine great
deal of int rest, now that the war is over,
and the different delegates can come to-
gether without difficulty and without inter-
rupliOn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
RICHMOND WING.
West Virginia.

The opinion has been prematurely eA-
messed that the partition OF Virginia, by the
formation of the new State OF West VIZ
gipia. would throw upon the remaining por-
tion OF the Old Commonwealth the burden
of the State debt contracted prior to the
var. We have no such apprehension Inc
Government Of the new State Is, We sincere
IL believe. composed Of honorable gentle
men. who will not, for moment, in their
official capacity, OF otherwise, entertain the
i5e.ot repudiating that portion of the just
liabilities OF Virginia, which may justly be
assessed upon the Treasury Of the new
State.
The Constitution of Virginia, adopted at
Alexandria on the 18th OF February, pro-
vidss that "the General Assembly shall pro-
vide by law for adjusting with the State OF
West Virginia the proportion Of the public
debt of Virginia, proper to be borne by the
States of Virginia and Of West Virginia
respectively, and may authorize, IN conJunc-
con with the State Of West Virginia, the
sale Of all lands, aud property Of every de-
,cription, including all stocks and other In
terest, owned and held by the State OF VIZ
giuiA in banks, works Of internal improve
men, and other companies at the time Of the
formation of the State Of West Virginia
and no ordinance passed by the Convention
which assembled at Wheeling on the llth
d.y Of June, 1861, adjusting the public debt
between Virginia and West Virginia shall be
binding upon this State"
lis thus evident that the Government Of
Virginia intends that the new State shall
have a fair settlement of accounts. A con-
siderable sum OF debts and credits are TO be
audi.ed, and we have no doubt that tie
ioipt commissioners who will be appointed
70 ascertain the "bllance," will discharge
their arduous duties in satisfactory man
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

THE NEW THEATRE. The Manager fthIs establish
ment deserves ali the he IL realizing be-
cause OF the enterprise aud berlity which he has dis
played In catering to the popular taste Of the patIops
OF the Theatre. The engagement OF Mr.. Frank Drew
has proved an extraordinary card. He appears every
night in two three inimiiable peEonations Last
evening he appeared In conjunction with Mr. Ogden,
In the nne old Irish comedy OF THE White Horse OF
the Peppers" and the combination produced quite a
sensation. The great spectacular play Of the Naiad
Queen vii be produced on Monday evening, with new
scenery aud other Accomplishments introduced from
Baltimore The Management have, we are glad 10
know reengaged the unequalled French ddHseuIs and
tight rope aTife, Miss Marietta RAve and the celebra
ted Pantomimit, Hernandez Poster both OF whom will
appear Monday evening upon the FIRST presentation
of the Naiad Queen.
GAIErIEs THEArRE.-- This establishment keeps up
its attractions TO a wonderful degree and the
quence Is that the Hall is crowded nightly.
CANTERBURY HALL.--This delightful and cosy re-
sort, late the Varieties Theatre, filled again
last night The singing aud dancing Of the different
Gres and the astonishing eas Of the Gymnast BROTH
ers, afforded a satisfactory entertainment. The per
f0rmanees OF the latter equal anything in this line
witnessed In Richmond
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

PAYiSG OFF THE NATIONAL DEBT.-We
have published communication from a res
pectAble merchant of this city, proposing a
capital plan for paying of the national debt.
1t is, that one hundr I'd and fifty thousand
persons contribute twenty thousand dollars
each for the purpose, making the round sum
of three thousand millions, the total of our
national Indebtedness. We cordially endorse
this project, and win take two shares-iu
other words, subscribe forty thousand dol
lars to carry it out. We shall make money
by the operation; for We now pay from thir-
ty-ave to forty thousand dollars government
taxes yearly. No doubt the Astors would
take twenty shares. So might A. 7. Stew
art, Commodore Vanderbilt and many other
millionaires; and hundreds of others can
afford to take one or more shares, so that
the entire one hundred and fifty thousand
shares can be subscribed in a marvellously
short time. We, therefore, propose the i'm
mediate appointment Of a committee to wait
upon our mOneyed men, raise the required
amount, free ourselves of the present stu
pendous and costly machinery for collecting
the internal revenue, and liquidate the ma
tional debt before the lst of July next-N'
7. Herald.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
The MORNING MARkErs.-There is no tin

The MORNING MARKETs.-There is no time
like the early hours of the cool morning to
visit the city markets, and take in the de-
lIghtful prospect Of fresh beef, fat and de-
licious, lish, just from their native element,
fresh fruit and vegetables, dripping with the
dew and rain.drop, all abundant and filling
the market. house with the agreeable odors OF
plenty. Yesterday morning, the First Mar
ket was better supplied than at any time
during the season. There was an abundance
OF fish, meats and vegetables, and buyers
were more plentiful than ever before. Money
seemed to be steasier," and everybody SEEM
ed to have as much as they could spend.
The Second Market was equally well at
tended by market men and buyers. The pres
ent week will about wind up the strawberry
season, Judging from the falling of in the
quantity and quality of the fruit, but very
fine cherries are coming in in large quantities
No complaint can exist on the score ofprices,
as they are cheap.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

FREDERICKSBURG JOURNALIST redericks-
burg, the great stamping ground Of two con-
tending armies, and desolated beyond meas
ure, is looking up out of her sackcloth and
ashes. The present week has witnessed the
birth of two real live newspapers-theF Fred
ericksburg Ledger, Mr.. James B. Sener, ed
itor and proprietor, and the Ne,o Era, Mr..
A. A. Little, editor and proprietor.
The Ledger is printed on half sheet OF
good size, and its columns are we'll stocked
with news and advertisements. The NeU Era
is the significant and taking title Of Mr..
Little's new enterprise.
The first number of both papers are be-
fore us, and their columns bear evidence OF
ability, and the promise of something much
better in the future. We welcome both
journals to our exchange list, and wish the m
unbounded patronage.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
STEAMERS FOR THE NoRrH.-The steam,

STEAMERS FOR THE NoRrH.-Ihe steamer
Our Flag, lying at the foot Of 18th street,
will receive freight to-day and sail tomorrow
for Baltimore.
The steamer Rebecca Barton, from Phila-
delohia, is discharging freight at Rockets
She will take no return freight, having been
engaged by the Government.
The steamer Creole, for New York, was
loading yesterday for that port. The goods
of consignees must be accompanied in every
instance by the proper Custom House per-
mits. -fI.--r-r.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

AUCTION SALE OF GRoCERIEs.-Messrs.
Tardy & Williams, auctioneers, sold yester-
day large lot of groceries, boots, shoes,
SC. The following were some Of the quota
lions Adamantine candles, rs to &c cents
per pound; tallow candles. IA to Is cents;
matches, 50 SIS to SO per gross; extra super
fine feur, sll. 81 IL per barrel; molasses, 20
cents per gallon; crushed sugar, "a cents per
pound; bi-carb. soda, IL IL cents; sal soda,
IL cents per pound. A very large guam
tity of canned fruit was sold very low, ave-
raging not over so per dozen. The sale
showed marked dimlnution in the price Of
staple articles.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
Bpttplyd IMPROVEMENTS are becoming ap

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS are becoming ap.
parent in various quarters of the city. Ga
the northeast corner of Franklin and l4th
streets the foundations were yesterday laid
for two large frame buildings, one Of which
will be occupied by a Northern firm as a
wholesale and retail chinaware and queens
ware store. On Franklin street, adjacent to
Metropolitan Hall, another Improvement is
going up rapidly. Opposite the Spotswood
Hotel, the whole aspect Of the scene has
been changed by numerous buildings in
course of construction, aud the same is the
case in some portions of the burnt district.
The builders are in most instances parties
from the North, who have purchased build
ing sites with the intention Of improving them
BY building thereon. The houses, in most
instances, are not class nor Of the material
calculated to bcautify or adorn the city.
They are hurried up to serve a temporary
purpose, and when that end is served their
present owners will have no more use for
them. Then, but not before, they will give
place TO a better style and class OF buildings.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

A CARGO OF GREESBACKs WANTED
While every steamer that runs into the port
of Richmond is fieighted with goods of ev-
cry description while the stores are stock
ed the counters crammed, and the shelves
lined with wares, goods and chattels, the
pockets of the vast majority of the commu-
nifty are empty-innocent CT greenback.-
What the people want now is money, and
the goods can come in afterwards. Plenty
Of goods to buy, without money wherewith
to buy, is liberty without wings. Let them
send along a cargo OF greenbacks, and make
an equal distribution of it, and everybody
will be satisfied.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
G.---Is63. Il.

G.---Is63.-B.
Nature seems to have implanted in mankind the de-
sire for daily stimulan to re-invigoae the nerves,
and excite the blood after the exhaustons caused by
the days labors and not only has she given the de-
sire but experience has shown that 1t is absolute
necessity that this desire should be grathed for the
preservation Of the Health. Now natures requirements
being founded upon positive laws, must produce bene
Cts when they are gratiGed by the use OF
HUBBEL'S GOLDEN BITTERS.
Natures requirements may be- gratiaed The
GOLDEN BITTERs j. A PURELY VEGETABLE TOXIC
ISvIGORATGNd AND STRENGTHENING. Fortihes the
system against the effects Of unwhOlesOme water,
Will cure Dyspepsia,
VIII cure Weakness and General Debility,
VIII cure Heartburn,
viii cure Headache,
Will cure Liver Complaint,
Will cure Jagudice,
viii cure Sea Sickness
VIII cure Bilious Collie and Fever,
Will excite and create u Healthy Appetite,
VIII inyigOrate the Organs of Digestion,
and moderately Increases the Temperatures Of the body
aud the force Of the circulation, acting in fact
general cOrObOran of the system containing poi
sOuOus drugs, aud is the best Tonic Bitters in the
world. lair trial is earnestly solicited.
GEO. G. HUBBEL 4 Co,
Proprietos, Hudson, n. Y.
General Depot, American Express Buildings, Hudson
street, New York
For sale by Druggists Grocers, &c Wholesale
Agents Edmund O. BoOZ, 100 Walnut ST., Phila.; 81
lis Cairns, II So. Gay St, Baltimore. tmy22- emeod
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

THE LOST BoNDs.-By fresh advertise.
ment, which appears in another column, we
notice that good proportion of the bonds
and valuable papers, the property of John
Stewart, Esq, stolen from the Exchange
Bank on the morning of April the Sd, have
been recovered, and the proportion of the
81 900 reward paid upon their delivery. A
list of those still outstanding is given in the
advertisement, and as payment upon them
has been stopped, they are empha.ically OF
no use to any one save the owner, and may
as we'll be returned, especially as the custo-
dian of them will receive the reward offered
for the recovery of any portion of the docu-
ments.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

ALIVE AND PRIsoNER.-lt was reported,
previous to the evacuation of Richmond, that
7. Monroe Heiskell, attached to Mosby's COM
mand. had been killed in attempting to cross
the Potomac. We observe, BY late Northern
naners. that he is alive, and prisoner at Fort
Warren, Boston harbor. Mr.. Heiskell Is
grand. son Of Ex-President Monroe.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

BRUSHING UP.-Everywhere throughout
the city there are signs of awakening to new
life and business. On every hand the paint
and whitewash brush are working wonderful
changes in the appearance of the dingy house
fronts and sombre surroundings. We are
glad to witness this general brushing up, and
putting on of new business suit, as 1t indi-
Gates the revival of a new era Of trade and
prosperity.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

FALSE DELICACY.--The friends of those
who are troubled from bad breath, and,
through over squeamis hness, dislike TO refer TO
it, commit positive and cruel mistake, especially
il they are aware of the merits and great efficacy
of the Fragrant Sozodont. This is the true and
only remedy for the difficulty; there is no valid
excuse for bad breath now.
Sold by all druggists. myl9-eodlw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

The NEW LINE OF STEAMERS from Balti-
more to Richmond, has gone into operation
on the hgh-tide of popular favor and sue
cess. The steamers George Leary, James T..
Brady, City Point, and Dictator, compose
the line for the present. Messrs. K. o. Has
kins and d. B. Bridgford are the agents of
the line in Richmond.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

WHY STEPHENS SECEDND.-Ihe following an
ecdote is related Of Alexander d. stephens, Vice
PresideRt Of the late c. S. A. stephens was
ssked by a Unionlst-'Can you answer your own
Union speech No why did you desert US
tbanF Stephens replied, To prevent the Toombs
men from plunging their daggera into the hearts
of the Stephens m. n, and 70 prevent the Ste
phen, m y from plunging thein into the hearts
Of the TOOmbs men,.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
THE DAILY EMPRESS.
Published daily Except sundaysl,

Published daily except sundays
OFFERS superior advantages as an advertising me-
~ dunn 10 afl merchants and others desiring
municnte with the people OF Petersburg, southside
VIRGINIA, Eastern and Northern Carolina. The tx
PRESS was established April, 1852, and has
siye circulation, which Is rapidly increasing.
Address, A. +. CRUTCHFlELD CO.,
my25-st Petersburg, Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

The Meridian Manufacturing Company have son
sr fr 10 brsech- loading magazine earbines, Trip
isis psent for the state Of Kentucky The arms are
10 he finished in July, and the armory l. oelns run
nigh azd day.
During mass meeting in Dublin, plaeardi headed
81 Sgs FTalais--iss5 versus III % was excessively
Circulated 10 Is said the denomination was not lAEse
lv PARTICIPATED IN b. the people u Dublin,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
[myo6-atl

TNIGS. Lemons, Dates, Prunes,
II Walnuts Filberts, Cream Nuts, line Starch,
Arrow Root. Raisins, bunch and layer Currants'
Chocolate Cream, Mustard, Soap, and other very
desirable goods for sale from on board steamer
EMMA, south side Dock, at SeveDtee nth street
bridge, my26-st'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
posr OFFICE DIRECTORY

ONCE hours from A. NJ to Pep. NJ.
ON Sunday from TO 10 A. NJ, and TO i; NJ.
Mails for The North close at o'clock In the evening
All letters for Richmond city delivery must be pre-
paid otherwise they will be sent to the Dead Letter
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

&c. The Plantation Bitters have cured
me of arrangement of the kidneys and the uri-
nary organs that has distressed me for years. 1t
acts like a charm.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

90 The Plantation Bitters ,have cured
me of Liver Complaint of W hich was laid up
PROSTATE and had to abandon my business.
ii. B. KINGSLEY, Cleveland, o."
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
NV BEpFoRp. Mass, Nov. "a 1858.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Nov. "a 1868.
DEAR SIR Il have been afflicted many years
with severe prostrating cramps in my limbs, cold
feet and hands, and general disordered system.
Physicians and medicine failed 10 relieve me.
Some friends in New York, who were using Plan.
,ation Bitters prevailed upon me to try them. |
commenced with a small wine. glassful after din.
ner. Feeling better by degrees, In a few days |
was astonished to find the GOODNESS and cramps
had entirely left me and could sleep the night
through, which had not done for years. feel
like another being. Ny appetite and strength
have also greatly improved by the use Of the
Plantation Bitters.
Respectfully JUDITH Russell.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26
JUDITH Russell.

If the ladies but knew what thousands of them
are constantly relating TO us, we canddly be.
lieve one.half of the weakness, prostrstion and
distress experienced by them would vanish
James Marsh, ESQ.,, of l59 West l4th St., N. T.,
says "he has three children, the first two are
weak and pnny, his wife having been unable to
nurse and attend them, but that she has taken
Plantation Bters for the last two years, and has
a child row lS months old, which she has nursed
and reared herself, and both are hearty. ssucy
aod well. The article is invaluable to mothers"
etc.
such evidence might be continued for vo.
lume. The best evidence is to try them. They
speak for themselves. Persons Of sedentary
habits troubled with weakness. lassitude, palpi'
tation of the heart lack of appetite distres. az
ter eating. torpid liver, constipation diabetes,
ETC., will find speedy relief through these Bit
tiers.
Any person refilng bottles, or offering to sell
PLANTATION BITTERs in bulk-by the gallon,
or in any manner except as above is swindler
audlimposter, with whom we shall deal as the
law directs.
Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the
habitable globe. L. ii. DRAKE CO...
myl6-eodly New YORK.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

49, Ihave given the Plantation Bitters
TO hundreds of our disabled soldiers with the most
astonishing effect. G.. W. d. ANDREWS,
Sup't Soldiers Home, Cincinnati, o."
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-26

The New York Tribune says, "the reason why
brakes Plantation Bitters are so universally used
and have such an immense sale, is that they are
always made up to the original standard, of
highly invigorating material and of pure quality,
although the prices have so largely advanced, ~
etc.
The Tribune just hits the nail on the head
The Plantation Bitters are not only made Of pure
material, but the people are told what it IT, The
Recipe is published around each bottle, and the
bottles are not reduced in size. At least twenty
limitations and counterfeits have sprung up
They impose upon the people once and that's the
last of them.
The Plantation Btters are now used in all
the Government Hospitals, are recommended by
the best physicians, and are warranted to pro-
duce an immediate beneficial effect. Facts are
stubborn things.
80 lowe much to you, for verify be-
lieye the Plantation Bitters have saved my life
REV. W. II. WAGG0NERi Madrid, N, Y.
80 Thou wilt send me two bottles more
of thy Plantation Bitters. My wife has been
greatly benefited by their use. Thy friend,
ASA CURRIN, Philadelphia, Pa
80 I have been great sufferer from