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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE EMPEROR NICHOLAS AND THE AcToR.-The fol.
lowing anecdote new and exhibits the late Emperor
of Russia in a new character well records one OF
the most happy escapes from an awkward position that
wit and presence of mind might afford. Some years
ago there was very celebrated comic actor at ST. Pc
tersburg named Martinof. He had most extraordinary
powers of imitation, and was so great fayorte win
the public as sometimes TO venture interpretations OF his
own instead of following the advice OF Hamlet to the
players ito speak no than is set down for the
The emperor at the same time had high chamberlain,
or parsonage filling similar Office, named POonsky.-
Whether for fun or malice, Martno while performing,
contrved to let fly puns against this great man.
which we're warmly received by the audience The con-
sequence was as soon the play over the actor
found himself in the custody of guard of soldiers, who
took him 10 prison. where he told he was to be con-
fined for fortnight Not contented with this Poloh'
skv either told the Emperor himself or contrived that
il should come his that the player had actually
had the presumption to indulge in limitations OF his I'm
perial Majesty.
On his liberation Martnof went to court to pay his
respects as usual and the Emperor told him of this
accusation which he denied. well" said the Emperor,
if you never did so, let have imitation of myself
now We know you can do so IL you choose. This was
an awkward and dangerous position for the poor actor
who felt he should get into trouble for either falling short
of or overriding the character Still the autocrat was
determined there no escape. Suddenly bright
thought struck the player and drawing himse up, he
assumed the exact bearing and manner OF the Emperor
and in voice so like that it made every present
start said Poloisky give Martnof himself thou
heard quite enough. The imitation is admirable, but
the entertainment promises to be too expensive Give
him the roubles Poosky and now mind, sir let this be
the last time you ever dare to mimic here or else.
where" II is of course unnecessary to say Martinof
was too gald to pocket the money and escape well.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

seems to have been unfortunate that General Wal
lace was not sent directly to Kirby Smith, COM
mapder-in-ch chief of the TRANSIT Mississippi Depart
ment. For some reason this was not done, and
after so great disturbance as has been created by
walkers ree elton OF the mission, it seems to have
been deemed prudent to postpone for the present
AN further negotiations in that direction. His or
st,nacv spoiled the trade.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

nFInformatiOn wanted of JOHN E..
WAKEHAM, Company F. 18th Virginia Regiment Of
Infantry.
He was wounded on the slst of March at Hatcher's
Run, and left on the field.
Any information will be thankfully received by me at
Columbia, Fluvanna county, Virginia
my4-9t NJ GLEASON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

STEAMSHIP LINE PROM PHILADELPHIA To RICH
MoND.-We learn that the Directors Of the Phils-
delphia Richmond and Norfolk. Steamship Compa-
ny, which withdrew its vessels at the breaking out
of the war, have resolved to commence operations
again. New steamships are in course of construc-
ton, and the trips between Philadelphia and this
city will probably be resumed about the LIST day OF
July.
The order Of the Secretary Of War prohibiting
civilians from taking passage any of the Govern
ment mail boats, except upon special order, has
had the effect of stirring up private enterprise, aud
the good effect has been apparent in the establish
ment. of several new lines of steamers to accommo-
date the travelling public.
The latest proposition looks to the establishment
of line of steamers between Washington and Rich
mond, and number of prominent Northern ship
owners are in counsel over the proposition.
THEATRIcAL-The unusual and extraor binary
attractions at the New Theatre now combine to fill
the house to overlooking every evening, and the
management are reaping the rich reward of enter
prise. Last evening, the play of the Prodgal Son,
the feats of Mademoiselle Rayel upon the tight
rope, and the farce of A Day in Paris, concluding
with the "Dutch Richard" in which MI. Glenn ap.
peared to advantage, constituted the evenings en-
tertanment
Monday night next the entertainment is varied
by the appearance of Sharpley's Minstrels, from
Norfolk, 'sthe master band OF the world'-so the
play bills say. We shall see.
Wray's Combination Star Troupe are still doing
wonders at Metropolitan Hall, drawing great crowds
nightly performing astonishing feats, and dispen-
sing fun generally with no meagre hand.
The ARREST OF THR EXCHANGE COMMISSIONERS o.
the late Confederate Government was noticed yes
terday Lieutenant Colonel Hatch, it appears, wa:
arrested upon an order from Washington, aud had
an examination before Major General Ord, who
heard the evidence and discharged him.
The charge, as we understand it, was malappro-
priation of funds sent to Richmond from the North
fer the relief of Federal prisoners of war; Suisse
quently, Hatch was rcarrested upon another order
from Washington, recommitted to the Libby, and
his dwelling, papers and effects taken in charge
by the Provost Marshal. Report says about
500, 900 in greenbacks, considerable sum in gold,
and large amount in Confederate money was
found in his house and turned over to Brig. Gen.
John E. Milford, Federal Agent of Exchange
Commissioner Ould is still in the Libby, on charges
effecting his integrity as Agent Of Exchange.
THE ballard HOUSE, BAR AND RESTAURANT In
the ballard House, has been leased by Messrs'
Joseph Il. Myers and John Moakley, OF New YORK.
Fields Cook, the former lessee is retained by the
new proprietors as caterer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

EMIGRATION FROM IRELAND.--Letters from various
parts of the Irish provinces show that the people al
ready preparing in considerable numbers TO emgrae du
ring the spring, their friends in America having assured
them already that The wsr is nearly over, and that
the restoration of peace will be followed by brisk
demand Tor labor One communication from the county
of Longford states that there five Of the female
for one OF the male sex, quitting the country In
every instance which under the writer's notice.
the money TO pay the passage, or free ticket came
from relariyes on the other side Of the ocean
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE SIDEWALKS throughout the burnt district are
nearly as free now from obstruction as they were
before the ruins blocked them up. This clearing
up has been accomplished through the energy OF
the military authorities, who set the idle negroes
to work Immediately upon the occupation of the
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

A SCENE IN MBNPHIs,-A gentleman who holds
prominent official position in our city, and who resides
lust outside the city limits Thursday coming into
the city when he met little Miss the daughter Of
neiQhbor crying bitterly nquring the he was
told that she had been her way to the city to school,
when near camp of colored people she encountered
crowd of colored youths who stopped her insisted
tn It she should let them kiss her. She refused and
with some difficulty, escaping returning homeward
when she met the official gentleman He advised the
girl be calm and then proceeding to where she had
been nsued he found the crowd of black youths still
there. Approaching the largest and apparently the
boldest of them the gentleman demanded why he had
insulted the little girl. "Cos wanted to-" the in
sulting reply.
The gentleman waited for no more but knocked the
black down. and sezng hoop pole that lay in the road
he thrashed the fellow soundy and at the same time ad
minsteed telling strokes to the other parties in the
crowd A colored woman, who declared dat de time
for hppn niggers had gone done lnteFerrod and was
pretty roughly handled, after which the gentleman pro
ceeded to his Office, Some officer Of coored regiment
sent for him to explain the natter and the gentleman
frankly admitted all he had done. He was willing to
submit to arrest but he hoped the military authorities
would appreciate the necessity for strict discipline and
repression Of all outrages by freed blacks The ocer
took the same view of the case and will hereafter pun.
h severely similar Offences and will thus teach all
that liberty is not icense-Memphs Bulletin 18th ult
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

FRANKLIN STREET INPRoyENEST.-xr. J. T..
Lpscomb has a force at work excsyating the loi
adjoining Metropolitan Hall, on Franklin street,
preparatory to laying the foundations of store
house. The cutting down of the high embankment
has undermined several of the large trees standing
there, and will necesstate their removal.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05
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The public expected III 1t the late military prae
tieally announcing a termination of the war, would
have crushing effect upon high prices and bring goods
down to something their legitimate value On the
contrary very much to the surprise OF buyers there has
been material advance In nearly every article OF con-
sumption within the last two weeks. Dry goods of
nearly every variety have advanced from twenty TO
fifty per cent and the indications that much higher
figures will soon be reached The cause of this sudden
reaction and at the very time when it least expect
ed, is not very easily explained majority OF buyers
are inclined TO the opinion that is the result of specu
latve combination among few of the leading houses
in rider that they work OIL the heavy stocks which
they have hand, in anticipation of the great
ly reduced prices tat expected to rule as
the Southern cotton be brought to the North
Another plausible theory is that the advance is
stoned egitimatey in consequence OF the heavy pur
chaseI of country buyers who have been holding back
IN the hope of lower figures and who forced to
bay The explanation generally advanced by the mer
chants themselves howe is perhaps the most proba
ble They claim that il results. hrst from scarcity oil
staple goods and second from heavy demand for the
Southern market They state that the mills for domes
tic manufactures have until very recently been running
to the full extent of their capacity and mat they nave
made only enough goods for current useiearng 70 ac
cumuate large stocks in consequence OF the unfeaDy
of the market Southern merchants and Northern Spec
uaors are also buying heavily in anticipation of the
general re.Openng of Southern trade. 1t may be one
or all of til se causes combined that now anects the
market but it is quite certain that goods are not plenty
in the market aud that there is far gre disposition
among dealers TO buy than to SELL All the COTTON mills
however are now running TO their utmost capacity and
whatever the of the advance IL evident that IL
cannot continue long, the supply will soon be aDun'
dant This being the case hOusekeepers will DO well not
10 be frightened by the stories etaed by the merchants
TO the effect that prints and muslns Will soon De nifty
cents yard and other goods in proportion for every
indication points to heavy decline before many weeks
1 N Y. Sun.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE ANT TRAP-As the season Is now at hand for
these pests (the antsl housewives and Others who
to advantage Procure large sponge, wash it well and
press it dry which will leave the cells quite open then
sprinkle it fine white sugar and place it near
ec on the sponge and take up their abode in the cells
II is only necessary dip the sp nge in seal ling water
which will wash them out dead by the tens of thou.
sands Put on sugar and set the trap for new
haul This process will soon oloar the house Of every
ant
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

Gov. PIERPoNr-Presi1ent johnson has fully reco g-
nzed the restored government Of Virginia at present To-
Gated in lexandra. Governor Perpont expects to 60
10 Richmond within few days, TO call together his Leg
event that viii be for the Richmonders and all the
Eastern Yrginians. To their minds it will be quite
equal TO importing colony Of down east Yankees to
rule over them. In few months, however they will
get used to il. We have no doubt they will gradually
come 10 like the Governor very much and many Of them
we expect viii be dining and wnng him to the full ex.
tent OF their limited means between this and midsum-
mer The Old Yirginians are hosptable people, and
the Governor the very soul Of bon vivant Besides
thar the Richmonders are naturally attracted toward
the centre Of official power and once they are convinced
that the Governors establishment is to become the reg
uar and permanent dspensatoy of patronage they will
speedily begin to feel that perhaps, after ALL the
alton was like the fall of Wilmington blessing in dis
guise.-Wheeling Intelligencer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

The CRY MARKETS exhibit steady and gradual
improvement, with everything in abundance. Fine
shad were to be had for fifty cents per pair Fish
were cheaper. Hams sold at thirty cents per pound
the same at which they quoted at in tbs
Northern markets.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE FREDERICKSBURG TRAIYs.-The morning train
on this road, leaving Richmond at I. A. NJ, is dis
continued. Hereafter the issenger train will leave
Richmond at $3.50 p. M; returning win leave South
Anna at 7:l0 A. NJ, and arrive in Richmond al s4j
A. n. Passports are always necessary.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

BENJAMIN G. Harris, member Of Congress from South.
arm Maryland was arrested Thursday last by Major
Waite Of General Augurs stsh, for reasonable conduct
in dissuadng psroled rebel soldiers from taking the
changed 10 return to the South and make further fight
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE RENTING or THE Posr OTPlcE Boxes, COM
menced on Wednesday, was continued through
yesterday, and between 900 and 500 had been
rented when the books closed in the evening The
renting is conducted upon the old principal; quar-
terly.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

The SCHOOLS of this city, public and private,
have been generally re-opened under the order OF
Gen. Ord, and well attended. .
The schools for colored children, of which there
are four or five in operation, are also in flourish
ing condition.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

PERsoYAL-Col. Moore N. Falls, of Baltimore,
President of the Bay Line of Steamers Company,
was in Richmond yesterday, completing arrange
ments for the running of the new line of steamers
between this port and Baltimore. Col. Falls is
also looking after his own and other stockholders in
tQrests in the Seaboard and Roanoke, and other
railroads in Virginia. Sam' Shoemaker, Esq, the
Baltimore agent of Adams Express Company, was
also in the city on business connected with the re-
establishment of the Express Line South. He also
represents an interest in several of the railroads
Col Robert b. Coleman, of the Eutaw House,
Baltimore, has been in the city several days look
ing round among the hotels with an eye to the
prospective assumption of the control Of one OF
them.
Mr.. Mehafiey, of Norfolk, who is well known
North and South, is in the city on visit combin-
ing business and pleasure.
Other gentlemen Of note in the commercial and
business world generally are amongst us, and all
the signs argue an early and vigorous resumption
of commercial relations with the Northern States.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

RUNNING THRoUGH.-Adams Express Company
has re-opened Offices in Petersburg, Goldsboro' >,
Charleston and Savannah. In a few weeks its
chain of agents will stretch to the uttermOst limits
of the late Confederacy. ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

The ARMY OF THE PoroNAc.-The Second md
Fifth Corps of the Army of the Potomac, Lieut..
Gen. Meade, have arrived in Manchester, where
they await the arrival of the remaining CORDS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

TIE POSTMASTER of the Army of the James, W.
B. Hazett, Esq, is in Richmond, and can be found
at the City Post Office, or at Gen. Meade's head
quarters, on board the gunboat Monahanseti.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

The SQUARE is now grown into delightful shady
retreat, the very place for invads and nurses to.
carry the children these warm afternoons. A band
plays in the Square every other afternoon.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

How STOLEN GOODs TRAvEL.-Considerabe ingenuity
Is displaYed by the thieves In conveying their unlawful
possessions from one place to another Hampers bas-
kets hat boxes carpet bags and brown paper parcels
containing stolen articles carried by dressed
As servants. and by honest and unsusp0ctng errand
boy5 and parties who frequently have no knowledge OF
the contents Of the luggage. stolen articles booked
regularly al the goods station, and travel along
streets and railways in company with honest merchsn-
disc thief will occasionally buy two three pounds
of cheese or butter insert therein gold watch da-
mond ring place the eaable upon plate and the savory
commodity is safely carried along the street under the
detectives very nose whose only notion desire
corning the cheese may be that would make nice
bit for s supper Thousands Of pounds worth OF jew.
ey have travelled the whole length Of railway stitched
up in salmon or haF. some thieves il is said once
obtained in the provinces large quantity Of jewery,
and devised strange method Of sending it TO the ton
master in London. They purchased very large Stton
cheese scooped out the inside filed it with vausbes
and then sent it of per goods train, like any other
cheese.-Once a Week.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

The BALLARD HOUSE FOR SALE.-The extensive
hotel, the Ballard House, is announced for sale at
auction on the LIST day of June. The hotel con-
tans III rooms, is six stories high with offices and
stores fronting Franklin street. The original
cost of the building more than $3.50, 900, when
building and building material cheaper than it
is now. The fixtures and furniture are included IN
the terms of sale.
The Ballard House is of the largest, if not
the largest, most commodous and best arranged
hotels in the Southern States There are a mum.
Der Of applicants who desire to rent the house, but
the prop rietor has determined to sell.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

How To DISTINGUISH GOOD FROM BAD Calico
The cost OF yard of calico is matter Of cOnside-
rable Importance to the consumer who studies econ
omy; but, unfortunately, there are those who, in
wishing to practice frugality, deceive themselves
into the idea that because an article is low in
nrice IL must necessarily be cheap. Tbs result of
this is demand upon the manufacturer for low
priced goods, and he, to keep pace with the wants
of his customers, introduces into his wares, when
,racticabe certain preparations calculated to hide
the Himsiness Of the products he is thus called
npon 10 supply. This system of ''dreSsing and
finishing" as il is called is praGtced at the present
time to a greater extent than ever II was before,
owing TO the enormous advance in the price of cot
ton of late years. The cOmmOneSt calicOes are
dressed with flour, china-clay etc., and are
generally so artfully 'flled" with or other OF
Such preparation TO be very deceptive to the in
experienced eye. When, however, such a
dressed fabric comes to be washed, the ''extra
fine finish" il is not untrequently called,
disappears, leaving a soft, iabby, and loose
ly.wovsp texture in the hand, while the
water in which it had been soaked is almost thick
enough for bili-stiCking purposes. The finest
smakes, " on the contrary, contain scarcely any
spowder," and should never appear any the worse
for good soaking in the wash tub. In order to as
certain TO what extent plain calico is FINISHED
we have but TO rub small portion OF the piece TO
be tested sharply between the finger and thumb OF
each hand; for this ''makes the powder iiy, as the
Manchester men say. II it be of tho cOmmonest
quality large quantity Vi uEesS VIII Oe eAtIact-
ed and shall soon see that the threads are left
as far apart as those sieve, crossing each other
uneveniy, and in places, going off as it were, at
tangents Then if we draw out single thread and
pull il asunder, it viii be found to break with q
swapping sound. IT, on the contrary, the calico is
a good one, scarcely any such dressing will come
out of it on rubbing it; the threads will appear
closely woven together; a single thread drawn out
will rather burst than snap when pulled asunder,
and the separated ends of such thread will present
a fluffy appearance, while the whole piece will be
firm and elastic to the touch.-Hdrper'S Weekly.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

CoYcERT HALL.-rhis evening, Madame Rul
will give Select Concert; at C ncert Hail. in the
Exchange Hotel, assisted by several professional
musicians and vocalists, and the splendid Band of
the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry, whose concerts
in the square have frequently delighted our cti-
zens. The programme of selections include some
operate gems from the most popular composers,
Duets, solos, and general meange of all that tends
to make up delightful concert.
At the same Hall, on next Tuesday evening, q
number of young ladies of Richmond propose ex-
hibting series of tabeaus for the benefit of sew
eral families of Richmond, made destitute by the
fire. We learn that Capt. Grants calcium light
will be used to give effect to the exhibition, which
has the endorsement of the military authorities.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE PETERSBURG RAILROAD Is running daily, the
ears starting from the sonth side OF the river which
IS reached by the pontoon bridge.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

In Tows.-Hon. Joseph Segar, representative
from the Accomac District in the United States
Congress, was in Richmond yesterday.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

THE STEAMERs.-The steamer City of Hudson,
Capt. Power, is now running for few days instead
OF the steamer M. Martin, which constitutes daily
mail line in connection with the Georgianna, from
this port to Norfolk, for the accommodation Of city
passengers, leaving the wharf at A. NJ, connect
ing with the Baltimore and Washington boats that
leave Old Point at halfpast P. NJ. These steam
ers do not land passengers at any landing on the
river except City Point. The above is the first
private line since the opening of this port. The
steamers Red Jacket and Black Bird running
da lily line between this port and City Point ex-
clusively for government passengers.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

MODIFICATION OF THE LIQUOR ORDER.-The Militar,
Governor, Brig. Gen. Dent, has so far modified
General Order No. 5, in relation to the sale OF
intoxicating liquor, as to allow hotels to furnish
their guests, at table, with wine. ale or porter By
the bottle.
Apothecares and druggists are also allowed 10
keep liquors on hand, and sell to their customers
by the bottle. The prohibition against indiscrim-
nate sale in bar-rooms is still in full force.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05

Hon Andrew johnson. the new President Of the United
States voted for the Crtendel Compromise in 1861
satsfactor adjustment Of the difficulty between the
North and the South