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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
THE F11rs.-one of the chief plaques that

The FLIEs.-One OF the chief plaques tnat
afflicted the Egyptians, was flies, swarming,
tormenting flies, that permeated every avenue
of their homes. The plague revisits us in
the untold of swarms of flies that crowd our
saloons, parors, and places Of abode. Old
women with pinafores and arms IN the dough,
assure us that flies were never so bad as they
are now that such swarms as now .affiict us,
were never known before. Perhaps they
emigrated upon the breaking out Of the war,
and have just come back. They are now
more numerous than the tabled locusts OF
Egypt, and eat up the substance of q lunch
with an immense deal of gusto. Despite all
the great annoyance that people feel from the
presence of flies, we do not see that any
means are provided for their destruction -
One looks in val: for any evidence Of q fly
trap. Flies seem to be exempt from any of
the pains and penalties that generally await
| intruders and interlopers. They 60 about
their own business, and that occupation con-
sists principally in meddling with the urgent
business of humanity, lighting upon his nose,
making tracks over a bald pate (if he has
one,) getting in the coffee cup, getting sub
merged in the butter and doing great many
other things that flies ought to be ashamed Of
| in their quiet moments.
We are fond of flies; we may say that we
admire them-in their proper place; but we
| shall Insist on having them served upon
| separate dish, or not at all.
We like the buzz of applause, and the buzz
of fame, but the buzz of fly is our detesta-
| ton. Recommend US to our friends, but
save us from fly, especially the family fly,
that is host in itself. Kill one and q brigade
reiuforces the deceased.
We hate flies generally, and the brevity Of
thi article is owing to their repeated and fire.
quent assaults. With this paragraph, We cut
short the existence of more than score OF
| flies.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

FALLING WALTON Saturday morning,
the high front wall of the burnt building on
18th street, between Main and Franklin, for
merly occupied by Messrs. Gathright, furni-
ture dealers, fell with tremendous roar,
followed by the ascent of an immense and
dense cloud of dust, from which were directly
seen emerging, two white men and three ne
proes, terribly frightened but unhurt. Some
four DAYS since, the wall cracked and props
were placed against it and preparations made
to take it down. In the meantime, and at the
time of the falling of the wall, workmen were
engaged il clearing away the rubbish from its
whole foundation, with view to rebuilding.
Strange to say, no one was hurt, save one ne
gro, who was slightly bruised by one brick
which struck him on the calf Of the leg. The
side wall is also tottering and likely to fall at
any moment.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
TIE STATE FLAG.-Iti Is stated in the Bos-

THE STATE FLAG.-Itis stated in the Bos-
ton Journal that among the numerous relics OF
the Confederate Government, taken posses.
sion of by Maj. Anterior II. Stevens, Jr., i'm
mediately upon his entry into Richmond with
forty-eight men on the morning of the Sd ult.,
was State flag four yards in length and of
nroportionate width, in the centre of which is
a circular piece Of coarse cotton duck or can
yass, ten feet in diameter, on which is painted
the Virginia Coat of Arms, the figure being
life size. This relic was found tied to the hal
hards of the flagstaff on the State Capitol,
and secured by Major Stevens, and placed in
charge of one of his orderlies.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

THE REsTAURANTs.-There is q remarka-
BILE difference in the rates of fare at the dit
ferent restaurants in the city. No two have
the same prices, while the cost and expense
of all are nearly, If not exactly, the same.
The charges OF some are just double those of
others. Why this difference should exist we
cannot imagine, unless it be that the pro-
prietors of the saloons are influenced by dif-
ferent views in regard to the profit to be
realized from articles. 1t is obvious that
great and unnecessary imposition is being
practiced on the citizens Of Richmond in the
matter Of prices, as regards everything that
enters into our wants-food, drink and cloth.
ing. There is no reason why prices should
be doubled because the goods come from Bal
timore, Philadelphia or New York. There
is no duty on imports; there is no blockade
TO run, and we insist, therefore, that wares
shall be sold to our people at q reasonable
advance upon Northern prices.
So far as the restaurants are concerned, 1t
is important that their respective rates shall
be made public. We therefore suggest that
the proprietors advertise their bills Of fare,
with the prices annexed, in order that the
public may judge between the extortioners
and those who are not. Competition and
merit will finally bring the figures to their
proper level.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
LETTER FROM GEN. SHERMAN.
The following letter from Msj. Gen. W. T.
Sherman is published in the Northern pa

Sherman is published in the Northern pa
pers:
CAMP NEAR ALEXANDRIA, Va,
May 10th, 1865.
Dear Bowman ain just arrived. All my
army will be in to-day. l have been lost TO
the world IN the woods for some time. Yet
on arriving at the settlements" found l
have made quite q stir among the people at
homo, and that the most sinister motives
have been ascribed to me.
have made frequent official reports of my
official action in all public matters, and all OF
them have been carefully suppressed, whilst
the most ridiculous nonsense has been indus
triously spread abroad through all the news
papers. Well you know what Importance
/ attach to such matters, and that have
been too long fighting with real rebels with
muskets in their hands to be scared by mere
non-combatants, no matter how high their
civil rank or station.
1t is amusing TO observe how brave and
firm some men become when all danger is
past, l have noticed on the field Of battle
brave men never insult the captured or mu-
tilate the dead; but towards and laggards
always do. cannot now recall the act, but
Shakespeare records how poor Falstat, the
prince of towards and wits, rising from a
figured death, stabbed again the dead Percy
and carried the carcass aloft in triumph to
prove his valor. So now when the rebellion
in our land Is dead, many Falstatfs appear to
brsndish the evidence of their valOr and
seek to win applause, and to appropriate
honOrs for deeds that never were done.
As TO myself, l ask no popularity, no re-
ward; but dare the War Department to
publish my official letters and reports. l as
sert that my official reports have been pur-
posely suppressed, while all the power of
the press has been Indignantly turned against
me.
l do want peace and security, and the re-
turn to law and justice, from Maine 10 the
Rio Grande; and if 1t does not exist now
substantially, it is for State reasons beyond
nv comprehension. 1t may be thought
strange that ono who has no fame but as q
soldier should have been so careful to try to
restore the civil power Of the government
and the peaceful jurisdiction of the Federal
courts but it is difficult to discover in that
fact any lust cause of offence TO an enlight-
ened and free people. But when men choose
to SANDER and injure others, they can easily
invent the facts for the purpose when the
proposed victim is far away, engaged in pub
lie service of their own bidding. But there
is consolation in knowing that, though truth
lies in tho bottom of a well, the Yankees
have perseverance enough to get to that bot
tom. Yours, truly,
W. T. SHERMAN.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

EMIGRATION FROM KENTUCKY AND Ten
NEssEE TO INDIANA.-The,New Ali any lind. J
Ledger of the 18th inst. says "The emigra-
ton from Kentucky and Tennessee into In
diana does not diminish with the approach of
Deac5. but rather increases. The emigrants
from kentucky are, for the most part, thrifty
farmers, who bring with them some money
and a good deal Of stock, farming utensils,
household goods, sc. Those from Tennes-
see, however, are generally poor, and come
among US rs lsbOrers. Most Of the emigrs-
ton goes into the interior counties, and nearly
ali the Kentuckisns engage IN farming. H.
diana offers very hattering inducements to
emigrants. Her soil is rich and yields pro-
ILLEGALLY. The great staples-corn, tobacco,
wheat, and other cereals-repay the cultiya-
tor most literally for his labor. No State in
the Union has more liberal or more efficient
,ystem Of free schools and in these schools
the white youth OF every age, sex, and condi-
tion are educated thoroughly al the public
expeuse in the leading English branches
Lands are cheap, markets of easy access,
and there is every element Of wealth and
nrosperity in the vast mineral and agricultu-
r.I resources OF the soil. There is scarcely
a neighborhood in the State Cnsupplied with
churches, and not one in which there is not
scbool-houSes and We doubt whether there
are. in any part Of the Union, communities
of people that in the aggregate are more en-
lightened, religious, enterprlsing, or prosper
ous than the people of Indiana. Colleges,
male and female, of high character, are in
sufficient number in the State TO afford all
who desire TO educate their children in the
higher branches, facilities for doing So
There are but few counties in the State not
trayersed by railroads, thus stording speedy
mssns of reaching markets, and of travel"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
ANfuSENIENTg

u
THE NEW TrEArRE. On Saturday night Mr Frank
o'prug" in the beautiful play Sieve Mon, or the
0rphan of Clonnel; also as Scion Single. Mr.. Drew
sr III .sy and truth OF representation He leave,
Richmond with the good will and admiration ofthe
Drsma.loving public This week there Will be new
aftractions Mss Annie Wal: and Mr.. W. II. Leak
make their first appearance night, In Shakespeare
NAV OF Othelo IL. Harrison, an actor well and fsv
5rably known 10 thu Richmond public a. othello, Mr.
Ley rs iaro and Miss Annie Wait Is Emilia,
"Wednesday night We shall have the Naiad Queen -
one Of the most brilliant spectacular plays Of the day
Mr. Ogden the manager, has spared no pains TO pre-
sent this play in all It's a.traeliyeneas The scenery
bas been painted By Mr. Chas GsTi OF BALTIMORE, and
brought thence TO Richmond expressly ior this play;
The unriyaiIed Frerch d6n,-i'e Miss Rayel and the
great pantomist He randez Foster, VIII both appear
TIE oAIr1fEs THEATRE. ---Mr Wray, the Manager Of
this establishment, has imported several new novelties
which will be introduced this evening ID ADDITION 10
the regular troupe will be performances OF eger-
demain and magic, such az have TO be seen before
spoken OF. The Gaiees with all the arrangement iof
comfort aud such ~ are now presented,
one Of the most plea .urable resorts in the city, Song
wit sentiment and the dance rule the hours OF enjoy
ment here.
TBE CANTERBURY Tho great attraction at this
terrible exhibitions OF the Naeo brothers, the greatest
aerobats and gymn3ts that the age has produced
They nightly perform feat- that NO human being would
ask expect Of them, aud II n with thrill OF horror
and that the audience watch them Ia the
execution Of their difficult feats. The citizens OF Rich
moud can now enjoy almost any class OF performance
for mere pitta9ee.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

THE AMERICAN TRACT SocIETT.-This be-
nevolent and Christian Association deserves
the thanks of the Churches and the whole
community for the promptness with which
il has opened depository for its publications
in this city. Our Sabbath Schools are great
ly in need of the literature of this society,
its library, hymn and question books. 1t is
gratifying TO know that many of the schools,
destitute of books, and yet pecuniarily I'M
able to purchase, are supplied by the society
through its own benevolence. For further
particulars in relation to the good undertake
ing, We refer our readers to the advertise
ment of the society, to be found in another
column
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
HEADERS military DIVISION, }
OF THE JAMES, :
RICHMOND, Va, May 9th, 1866. }
hICHAOhDi ' D.
GENERAL 0RDERsl

GENERAL ORDERs)
No. S.
]. The attention Of clergymeu and magistrates
who are aatnodzed by the laws of Virginia and
North Carolina to perform marriage ceremonies,
is respectfully called TO the cases of coored men
and women in their respective parishes and dis
tricts who have marital relations without con.
tracing marital Oblga ions. Such persons shonld
be duly instructed in regard to their social and
domestic duties, aud especially in regard to their
duty to support and educate their ofspring.-
They must DO made to understand that the laws
OF God, rs well as the laws of their country, for
bid their living together as man and wife with.
out the solemniZ ation of marriage.
II. Military orders in regard to oaths and
licenses 10 be, taken before marriage will not be
deemed applicable to colored persons, nor TO
those who marry them, unles7 a fee be charged,
nor will any form ,lities be required which are
not necessary for the completion of civil con-
tract of marriage by the laws of the State. All
such marriages however, should be duly regis
tered and a proper certificate given to the par
ties. IL is recommended that ali fees in such
cases be RENTED a-d all unnecessary expenses
discouraged.
III. Ii is hoped that all persons interested in
ameliorating the condition of the colored race
and in improving the social character, will use
their influence in promoting the object in view.
BY order of MsjOr General HALLEcK.
nv 90 J. G. KELT0N, A. A. G.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
CITY NOTICES

REMOVAL. The Nessrs Kimberley Brothers, whose
extensive establishment has impaired life and business
animation TO 18th street. Wall street. have removed
10 more commodions quarters in the old United States
Hotel building, corner Of Main snd 18th streets.
The Mes.rs. Kimberly Brothers have hand the
largest stock Of goods yet brought 70 Richmond, which
stock they are selling of az extraordinarily cheap rates
Their list Of groceries embraces everything that be
mentioned, and we would advise country merchants
and others who are Ia the city with the intention OF
laying IN stock Of goods to give this particular arm
their patronage
NEW HAT MAEUFAcToRT. ---Messrs. Moore Co.
Hatters, well known in Richmond previous 10 the
evacuation have reftted their establishment anew, Al
No Main street, between 18th and 18th, have now
ha3d large aud excellent assortment Of hats and
goods, which they Offering At reduced prices
The frm formerly known underline style Of MesSrs
Moore 4 Hayward.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
SAILING UNDER FALSE oOLoRs.-It is as

SAILING UNDER FALSE CoLoRs.-It is as
certained beyond doubt that good many
of the colored freedmen Of the city are pass
ing the guard Oh forged or false certificates,
and thus securing to themselves immunity
from arrest as idlers. This class, with those
who stay in doors during the day, may pos
sibly constitute the providers and burglars
whose depredations are so annoying to the
citizens, and whose nightly doings are chron-
icled in the papers. 1t might be we'll to re-
ouire all freedmen to report to some speci-
fled officer, and have their certificate en-
dorsed, or to appoint some known citizen ia
miliar with the names and handwriting of the
residents,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

NARROW ESCAPE OF GENERAL CUsTAR.-
Among the incidents of the late review in
Washington, special mention is made of the
following
As the head of the Sd cavalry division was
turning the corner, near the State Depart
ment, a noble, fiery steed rode BY the brave
General Custar was frightened by the waving
of handkerchiefs and the huzzas of the null
titude, and ran with furious speed nearly
halt the way to Georgetown, the rider hav-
ing lost allscontrol OF him. In his efforts to
gain the mastery of his horse the General
lost his hat, and also wreath that had been
handed him by q delegation Of ladies', and for
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
Rad Cus;om Rsbuksd.

The New York World says that the moral
worth and manly independence Of our new
President are bstoksnsd in his declining to
receive a handsome present sent TO Wash
inVton tor his use by prominent and wealthy
citizens of that city. There is the more merit
in this refusal, in tina. it breaks = custom
which has long prevailed. 1t tends to elevate
the standard Of official character by erecting
about il an outwork Of Self-respeeting deli
cacy to guard the smallest avenues BY which
integrity can be approached. Every right
thinking citizen will read President john
sons part of the following correspondence
with a decided feeling of moral appreciation:
THE CITIZENS TO President JOHNSON.
The undersigned, citizens Of New York,
take great pleasure in sending TO Washing
ton. by the Camden and Amboy Railroad
cars. coach, span Of horses, harness, blan-
kets. SC, respectfully asking Andrew John
SON. President Of the United States, to &C
cent the same as a token Of their high sppre-
ciation of his fidelity to the eOuntry-as q
Statesman well approved, by word and deed,
in ali the various Offices TO which he has been
called.
NEW YoRx, May Il, 1865.
PRESIDENT JoHSsOS's REPLY.
WASHINGTON CITY, May %.
Msssrs. 4. A. Lou, Esq, Phelps, Dodge d
Co., Hoyi Brothers, j. s. Schultz and
others;
GESrLEMEN-I am in receipt Of your very
complimentary note, dated New York, May
II, 1865, wherein you request my acceptance
of = coach, span OF horses, harness, etc. as
a token of your high appreciation OF my pup
lie course.
While fully appreciate the purity OF your
motives in thus rendering to me sneh SUE
stSntial evidence of your regard and esteem
lam compelled, solely from the convictions
of duty have ever held in reference 70 the
acceptance Of presents by those occupying
high Official positions, to decline the onering'
of kind and loyal friends.
The retention Of the parchment conveying
your sentiments, and the autographs OF thos'
who were pleased to unite in this maniIeSeA'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
TIE sAppArH.-Yesterday was calm,

THE SABBATH.-Yesterday was a calm,
peaceful, quiet day, one that very ittingly
followed the storm that marked the close of
the week. The absence of army movements,
and the lull in wars rude alarms, rendered
the day like the Sabbaths of the good old
times before the food OF secession and war
overlook and engulphed US. The Churches
were we'll attended, and some eloquent dis
courses were preached. The heat OF the
sun was shut out by thin gauze Of cloud,
and the air blew fresh from dewy hills ana
rain washed Wales,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
PrRsoyAL-On Saturday we received

PERsoNAL.-On Saturday we received a
visit from Mr.. Henry A. Spaulding, Of the
enterprising new firm of Browne & Spaul-
ding, jewellers, New York. Mr.. Spaulding
was formerly with the well-known firm OF
Ball, Black Co. He came to Richmond
accompanying the suite of Governor Pier.
pont, and returns to New York in day or
two.
We have also had the pleasure of visit
from our old confrere, Mr.. Campbell, of the
Wheeling Iatel gencer. Our friends of the
press will always find cordial welcome at
the Whil.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

TIE BALLARD HOUSE has undergone, with
in the past two weeks, 2 thorough repainting
from top to bottom, and is renovated through
out. The establishment will be offered for
sale during the week, and if not sold, be
opened by its present proprietor, Mr.. Bal
lard, in conjunction with Q wcll-known
Northern hotel proprietor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
HOWES & MACY,
Formerly officers of the Park Bank

Banners, 80 WALL STREET, NEW YORK.
FOU& PER CENT. INTEREST ALLOWED
ON DEPOSITS, which may be made and drawn
at pleasure ss with the City Banks.
Certificates of deposit issued Ito parties desrlng)
for remittauces to any part of the United States.
Gold Coin received on Deposit, and Certificates
given for the same payable on demand.
Particular attention paid to the collection of
Notes, Checks, Bills of Exchange &C., on all
accessible points of the United States and Can
adas, and checks for the proceeds sent to the
owners place Of business without delay.
Orders for the purchase or sale Of the various
issues of Government and cthe~ Stocks, Bonds
and Gold promptly executed for the usual com.
mission. may 30
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

A PAIR OF HANDOUTS FoUND.-The re-
porter of this paper found, in Rockets, on
Saturday, lying upon the sidewalk, pair of
handouts, one bracelet Of which had been
sawed asunder Where they came from, or
who they belonged to, he had no means OF
knowing. They we're delivered to one of the
guard on Main st eet, to be handed in at the
Provost Marshal's office.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

NEW PUBLIcATToNs.-We have had laid
upon our table series of FIVE numbers OF
the Standard Reader, published by Messrs.
Parker s. Watson. The books are indispen-
sable in our common schools, and we recon-
mend them to all who hold the mission Of in
structors to youth. Tho books can be had
of ]. R.aKinningham, Broad street, and Z.
P. Townsend, Main street, and all other
booksellers in the city.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

BASE BALL CLUBS and games are all the
rage in the Northern cities, and friendly con-
tests are the fashion now. We do not be-
lieye that base ball club exists in this city.
Is there not enough of athlete rivalry among
the gentlemen to get up club or two OF this
kind. We should say there ought to be, and
We hope that one or more Of such clubs will
he formed Immediately.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

BODY FoUND.-The body of colored man,
a supposed victim to the freshet, was taken
from the river yesterday, opposite Browns
Island. There was nothing upon his person
to indicate his name or residence, neither
was there any mark of violence to be found
,pon the body,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

DIR. JOIN THOMAS, the distinguished BIZ
blical scholar and leader Of the reiigious
body known as "Nazarenes. F." arrived in
Richmond on Saturday from New York, and
preached yesterday forenoon at the Univer-
salists' Church,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

An EFFICIENT ADM. John Farrell,
the efficient assistant of Col. John S. LOOMS,
Chief Marshal on the occasion of the recep-
ton of Governor Pierpont, collected within
twenty -four hours between four and FIVE hun
dred dollars, being two-thirds Of the ex-
penses required for the arrangements made.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

News DEPoT.-We invite attention to the
card of Mr.. A. e. Cole, who has opened a
news agency in the Office adjoining the bust
ness room Of the Wing. Mr.. Cole has per-
fected arrangements for receiving the North
ern journals and serving them to citizens or
residents. We commend his enterprise to
public patronage.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

DELFT. Psr.-Any member of this frater-
nitv who may be in tho city, or can give any
information concerning Capt. c. D. Sanford,
If the 9th Massachusetts, Regiment, Oh
North Adams, Mass, will please communi-
cate with the local editor of this paper.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

LUMBER AND LINE, both of which articles
enter largely into the wants of the commu-
nifty Just now, are to be had in any quantity
at Rockets. Several cargoes, aggregating
five hundred thousand feet of lumber, and
five thousand Bushels Of lime, were landed
on Saturday.