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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-24
ASsAYERs AND BANKERS NOTICES,
A 3 AY OFFICE
H. HAR BIS,
AT A. B. PAUL L CO.'S BANKING HOUSE.

eoid Hill Nevada Territory.
hss. UnDEksIGNED, ESTABLISHED AS
veors s1 eight years In California, and for two
he xiiI Territory Is now at Gold Hill, where
promptness and dispatch. '-'.
Gold, Silver and ores of Every Descrip.
ton Assayed,
And returns Of Bullion made within sx hours in Bars
or Coin, at the option of the depositors.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13

the arst suffered from the inability cfsmanx
70 comDrehend the nurderons int hsity OF
the maleyolence arrayed against us. Our people,
il i 10 he feared, have not reslzed tbst literally
All tbey. have and all they are Is at stake. God
grant they may never have an opportunity of prac-
tcaIlv ascertanug the baSelesSnSss of the dreams
they Indulge; for should they they win repent ID
unspeaksble bitterness Of soul the faulty that
blinded them 10 an apprehension of the truth. A
war that was forced upon us without other. cause
than the hate arr greed of the aggressor if it end
by our submission, must OF necessity involve the
loss of all we have aud our utter degradation as
people. Nothing less would appeGse the insatiate
yindictiveness Of the Toe. Property they Woula
claim as the just forfeiture for crime as rightfui
means of indemnity to themselves, and as some
thing the retention Of which wouh leave us still
dangerous. Political and social equality they
would not accord u.s. because this would continual
" offend their selfesteem. If they did, by sweep
ing act OF confscation, at once appropriate all
property, they would know how to reach the same
end by taxes pains aud penalties. II they did not
by a general decree of Punishment, drive US forth,
they would SO heap iEdigpities and notifications
ppop Us that il would be impossible to remain'-
War is a frightful business, but We had INFINITELY
better var ON while time lasts than accept the peace
that would foley submission.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13
uatrue.

Dy inadyeTteRce only portion of the bill author
IL M tue s,npIoy meat Of negro tyobps, as passed
By CoagHNS vas published in Fridays paper
The folloN ~ is the act eutire.
As ACrTO IScREAsG TEE MILITARY G0RcIS OF TER Con-
FEpERATE STATS
The Congtess Of the Confederate States OF America do
- That in order provide additional forces Tepel
iav On maintain the nghtful possession OF the Con
ia ale States secure thsr independence and preserve
tseT Institutions the President be aud he Is hereby
10 ask snd accept iron the owners OF slaves
thc services of such number OF abe-bodied az he
M, deem expedieat tor aud durRg the to perform
Ini.l.ary service IN Whatever capacity he may dIect
Src 2 That the GenerAl-inChie " authorized 20
gan he the said saves into eOmpsnieS battaons, regi-
nt ana 4r.gades under such rules aud regulations as
tie ccrt,ry 0f Wac may prescribe, and 70 be comtARd
ed hy such officers as the President may appoint
See g. That While employed an the service the said
af sha receive the TatioOs, clothing and COM
psGsaton as are allowed to other troops in the same
branch OF the service.
Sc That IT, under the previous sections of this act
the President skal be able TO raise sufficient num-
b of roops 70 prosecute the successfully and ma-
tal the sovereignty Of the states and the independence
OF the Confederate States then he ia hereby authOized
l. e on each state whenever he thinks i expedert for
Lc quota Of three hundred thousand troops in addition
II toe subject military service under existing laws,
o. 50 nauy thereof the President deem necessary,
u raised from such classes Of the population rrePec
t OF color in each State the proper authorities there
OF may determine Provided That not more than twenty
rr ceni 81 the male saves between the ages Of eigh
t Styfye in any State shah be called for under
the provisions oi>thk act
SIC That nothing in this act shall Be construed "a
aut.orize change in the relation Of The said sayes1
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

SAfChDAf, March IL.
The House met at II O'Clock, and was opened
with prayer by the Rev. Mr.. August.
Mr.. WITHERSP0ON of South Carolina, from
the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, re-
ported bill to authorize the Postmaster General
10 purchase United States postage stamps for eer-
tain purposes Passed. aa 81. f.
Mr.. McMULLEN, OF Virgin ia, otFered pream-
bic and resolutions adopted by the 23d battalion
Virginia infantry. Laid ON thetabe aud ordered
to be printed.
Mr.. TRIPLETT reported, from the same commit
tee Joint resolution for the relief of VIM. c Ha-
gan, commissary OF the 54th Va. Regt
Theresolution was passed. 49,
Mr.. ANDERSON, OF Ca, from the Committee
on Ways and Means reported a joint resolution for
the relief of Stephen b. Marshall, tax collector for
Putnam county, Ga. Passed.
Mr.. LYON, from the same committee, repcrtef a
bill making appropriations for the support of the
Government, from July ls to Dec. 81, 1865, and 10
supply deficiencies, which was considered aud
passed.
Mr.. LYON, Of Ala, from the Committee on
WAYS and Means, reported bill TO amend act to
reduce tine currency ana to authorize new issue
Of notes aud bonds approved February l6, 1861
Passed [The bill allows parties holding per cent
reai tered bonds 10 exchange them for 4per cent
coupon bonds.
NJ BALDWIN, sfrom the same committee, re-
ported a hill for the relief of the officers of the
Treasury Note Bureau. Passed. Tine bill amends
the act of February 16, 1865, so as to extend the
increased poy to the clerks in the Treasury Not'
Bureau.l
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

EVENING SESSI0N-March 9Th, 1865. /
The bill $40 authorize the appointment Of certain
tax officers for the Trans Mississippi Department.
was considered and passed.
Senate bill ia relation TO printing and binding in
pamphlet form the acts, resolutions and treaties
adopted at each session of Congress, was consider
ed and passed.
House pin Tor furnishing bagging aud rope for
the packing OF 1.-THE cotton, was passed.
Mr.. MACHEN, from tho committee 20 whom Lad
been referred a resolution Of inquiry into COM
plain Is from the army, arising from the issuing OF
tobacco rations, submitted report and the eyi.
deuce taken upon the said inquiry. =
The report was ordered 10 be printed.
Ga motion of Mr. HERBERT, bill 'ireqniring
sun to be brought against persons connected with
the Cotton Bureau and Cotton Office in Texas" was
taken from the table.
The bill was amended and passed yeas 30, nays
~. tss-- srat 60 -i ease
Mr.. SMITH, Of N. c., from the special commit
tee on the claims of the States, reported bill 'to
autbcrze the settlement OF the claims OF tile State
of North Carolina. The bill was amended and
passed. $40. $50
The Chair laid before the House message from
the President, which was read as follows, viz:
To the Senate and Honse of Representatives of the
Confederate States Of America:
Having been this day informed, that the two
Houses OF Congress hRe coneurred in fixing Satur-
day next as the day for their adjournment deem
u
at an early day, to send . communication which
may require your delberation and action and there.
tore TO request that you VIII prolong your session
for few days.
(Signed,) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Richmond, March 9th, '65. /.
The message was la id on the table. 1850
Mr.. RUSSELL offered resolution postponing
the day of adjournment from Saturday TO Tuesday,
the ith lust. which was adopted.
The Chair laid before the House House bill to- s-
tablsh certain post routes therein named, with
Senate amendments. =
The amendments were cOncurred in.
Also, House bill to amend the sequestr alton
laws with Senate amendments, which were concur
red in.
Also, Senate bill 'to change the time for the as
sembng of Congress at the next regular session"
with the Senate'S disagreement to the amendment
OF the House. ttLN
On motion of Mr.. CHAMBERS, the House rece-
ded from its amendment.
Also, Senate hill for the relief Of the Exchange
Bank Of Virginia. Passed.
Also, joint resolution of thanks to Lieut. General
" ade Hampton. Passed.
The CHAIR laid before the House comnsUIn-
cation from the President, transmitting copy of
the report Of General S. ID. lee of the operations
of his corps OF the army of Tennessee, daring he
recent campaign under the command Of General
j. B. Hood Referred to Committee on Military
Affairs. .,-l $1,000
On motion of Mr.. READ, the House adjourned
till II O'Clock on Saturday. ff'8E'ggs 80
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13

zion Of th9 time for which they secured exemption BY
reason of having executed bonds for one year from date
thereof Provided, That exemptions OF persons over W
yeas Of are may be granted under the provisions OF the
act aforesaid. $3.50,
Sec Q No exemption detail shall he granted by the
President and Secretayo War ny virtue OF said act eS
cent of persons lawfully reported By board OF surgeons
over the age OF 40 years and of labores employed IN he
nitre and mining bureau IN localities where slave labor
cannot with safety be employed artisans ana
Confederate or STATE governments and shown by proper
testimony 10 be such aborTs artisans mechanics or per
sons of scientific skill and with the same exceptions an
exemptions and details heretofore granted by the Pres
dent OF Secretary Of War by virtue OF said act are here
BY revoked
Sec . That all skilled artisans and mechanics who are
eng sged ia the employment of the government o. The
Confederate States are hereby exempt from all military
service during the time they are 80 employed
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13

to 2ist NTH have been received The news d inter-
esting. We have the Official announcement of the
capture Of 0axacs, and the unconditional surrender
Of Gen. Prfrio Dax with his armys&hich is esd-
mated at 1900 men. The report that Das was shot
has not yet been confirmed. The victories of the
French over the national forces, under Rcjss and
Romero, the death Of the former and the capture
OF the latter are also confirmed. In several other,
but less important engagements, the French were
worsted. a
The Tribthe says, editorially
Since the capture of the cities of Puebla and
Mexico, no greater misfortune has bsfallen the Ma
tional cause. Oaxaca was the last great Mexican
stronghold which held the Imperial army ut bay,
and the force under General Diaz uas the best aud
the largest body Of troops which defended the
sinking fortunes Of the Republic. Now both are
iost--the last stronghold aud the last army The
Imperial rule extends from the Atlantic TO the Pa
cic, and the Republic only last till all re sis-
ance ~ the Empire shall be crushed out 10 the
southern halt OF Mexico. -,
/ Macmillan has met with another triumph witch
! is OF some importance to him. He has been rec
ognized by England-wth the exception of Prussia,
thetoniy great European power which thus far had
+. delayed doing The monarchs Of Europe are
agreed in their satisfaction at the re
OF European institutions in portion Of the Ameri-
can Continent. -
The Emperor MAMMALIAN had received in special
audience Mr.. Peter Campbell Scarlet, the Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Pienipotentiary of her
Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and ireland.
Mr.: Scarlet presented to the Emperor ofMexIco
several autograph letters from Queen Victoria. The
Brst ofthcse is formal one sccrediting the Minis
ter; the seconds repetition OF the first, but Is
addressed 10 the Empress Charlotte, as ''my best
beloved sister" and the third is an acknowledge
ment OF the letter sent by the Emperor ia the
Queen in June last, nforInng her officially Of his
ascension of the throne OF Mexico. The Queen ex-
presses her interest in the welfare Of Mexico and
Der bpliaf that the establishment OF the Empire is
the beginning OF new and happy for that couu-
! try, aud congratulates the Emperor on his eeya-
ton, aud closes with the usual expressions OF di-
. plomatic courtesy,
The new railroad line has so far progressed that
the trip from Vera Cruz to Mexico city can now he
made in four days.
The Mexican papers publish loug,lists of the d.
plomatic and consular appointments made by the
Emperor to foreign GoverRments. No appoint
,aetts haze been made 10 the United States.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13
ANDY JOHNSON.

TINE NEW VICE PRESIDENT ARRIJaSED FOR DRuSK-
EEYEss.
The following is from the Tribune:
Mr. Andrew johnson, our new Vice President
Is said to have been demented by liquor when
sworn into Office and to have made sepseless aud
discreditable harangns ia consequence. AndIt Is
reported he has fallen into habits which dsquaiy
him for the high position to which he has been
chosen. 30. F-t s.it 30 .tl
We forvently hope that at least the later aud
worse half of this scandal will prove untrue for,
il il should not, the country will be subjected 10
the pain and scandal and Mr. Johnson TO the morti-
fcation inseparabe from his expulsion from office
IL he has becomea drunkard and does not prompt
ly and thoroughly reforlhrhe certainly cannot re-
main Vice President Of shs United States; and, IL
he has any earnest snd intimate friend, he will be
60 sssur ed forthwith. The People may pity well
as mourn his fall; but they cannot abide drunkard
in his present high position.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,
The law providing for recruiting Ia States in re-
bellion for the benefit at loyal States is repealed by
the 22d section Of tho act approved March g. 1866,
and tho Provost Marshal General has notified the
mastering officers, commandments Of rendezvous and
department commanders accordingly.
The steamer Arizona, just fitted up at New Or
leans flagship, was destroyed by ire, Thirty
miles below the city, on the 9th nit. Five of the
crew perished and several Of the officers lost all
their effects. Fhe Arizona was one of the finest
vessels in the fleet. A.ta
On the oath ult. expedition. under command
Of General Newton, embracing all the troops sta
toned at ley West, Fla, and assisted by several
gunboats, started TO capture st. Marks, but with
what result we are not yet advised.
New Orleans adyces are TO the LIST inst. General
Candy and staff left there on that day for the VI
cinity Of Mobile. Admiral Thatcher had suppressed
ed Commodore Palmer as commander OF the No
bile bay squadron, 4
Orders have been received FROM General Fry TO
coWnence the draft in New York city on Wednes-
day next, the 10Th inst. About Il, 900 names have
TO be drawn. UHH.'
The Office of the Memphis Bulletin was set on fire
the 9Th inst, and damaged TO the extent Of s20-
900, mainly in the press-room. Fully insured
Senator Harlan, of Iowa, has been confirmed
Secretary Of the INTERIOR in place Of Judge Usher,
resigned. tttb .tLI,i
j. A. ], Creswell has been elected u s. Senator
from Maryland, to lll the vacancy caused by the
death Vt Senator Hicks. q q ....-1
The question OF admitting the Senators from
Arkansas aud Louisiana has been postponed until
next December. .r ~ ~
GreenlClay Smith, of KY, has been appointed
Minister to Spain. - -i-l,i'.i
Pierre Soue and family had arrived at the city
of Mexico. .-l'i ,'f,. ii@'4 Af tri
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13

Mr.. SMITH, Off O., from the Committee on
Claims, reported bill for the relief of David Moore,
Daniel Moore, and Mrs. Mary Alexander, with an
amendment by the committee providing for their
payment IN per cent bonds, which was concurred
in, and the bill passed
Mr.. MILES asked that the House reconsider its
move Ivy which the report of Gen. John u. Hood
was ordered to be printed, aud asked for the read
ing Of portion of tue report.
The House refused TO reconsider.
The Chair laid before the House message from
the President, returning, with his objections. bill
''providing for the promotion OF officers in certain
cases." The message stated that the Constitution
already provided for the promotion of officers BY
the Commanding General Of the army or the Presi-
dent.
The House sustained the veto of the President
by refusing to pass the bll-yeas IA, nays IS.
The Chair laid before the House Senate bill %
limit the issuebf forage in certain cases. Passed.
Mr.. RAMSAY, OF n. c., under a suspension Of
the rules, offered bill to allow transportation to
certain officers and privates in the army, and q
discharged retired officers and soldiers. Referred
to the Committee ON Military Affairs.
On motion of Mr.. SWAN, the House resolved in
to secret session.
THE following proceedings on Thursday last were
Inadvertently omitted from the report published ia
the Rhig:I
Mr.. LYON, from the Committee on Ways and
Means. reported a bill for the relief of the TX.
change Bank at Norfolk. which was passed.
Mr.. CHRISMAN, of Kentucky, offered bill "a
authorize prisoners Of war TO fund Treasury notes
Which was amended and passed.
The billproyides that ono hundred dollar notes
may be funded within ninety days after the time Of
their exchange In ioEr per cant. bonds.
Mr.. MARSHALL, of Kentucky, from the MILF
tary Committee, reported fayorably bill to pre-
vent improper communication of intelligence TO the
enemy, in lieu Of the bill referred tothat commit
tee.
aThe bill makes the offence punishable with death
or imprisonment during tina war.
Mr.. GRAY, OF Louisiana, urged the indefinite
postponement of the bill, but the House refused 4
so postpone.
The bill was then passed,
On motion of Nc. ROGERS, Of Florida, thu
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13
RICHMOND WHIG.
Monday MornIas, March as, IsssI

IN the elections which are shortly TO take place In
j. this State, one controlling and exclusive purpose
should occupy the mind OF the voter. namely, to Sc
cure for the public service ely men of the nest IL
domitable resolution and the most confident and
sauguine spirits Any and every thing eae-abili'y,
experience, learning, purty-may he dispensed
with but tdis is indispensable. Oars may mi De-
and is not, revolution hat it requires men OF tue
revolutionary mould. On ordinary times none
would demand FOR legislators, more strenuouzy
than we, the qualities which we now hold 10 DC not
only unneeded but pernicious. Moderation esa-
rion, conservatism, an oveT-scrupulous regard ier
private rights and too rigid adherence 70 the I'M
tations OF laws aad constitutions do not MAKE the
craftsmanship we have use tor. In their stead, We
want boIaness, tenacity, iaith' bind faith even
AadIc- cacors GuGGcs, io,gOs avddce Is the begin
nius middle and end OF the political science suited
10 our emergency The man who has no such word
as s.t,ils IN his vocabulary, whatever may b. ms
deficiencies otherwise, would be worth more 10 the
-srse I'm public statibu than second Bacon, if be
.borrat ,.tr sucsess uncertain. We know; and may
ba,.. ,o name reutomeu ia our Legislature and OF
our Delegation IA C0ugrs 5, to whose ele'aVoh
we have contributed, and who In ordinary times
would grace their Positions, bu. who, for lack Of the
one essential Calty ot al solue faith, are not only OF
no ADVANTAGE % the cause, bUt are doing great
harm. Were ILey angels from Heaven, they should
I've. tor the time being laid aside. Consistency and
,.rlu-sle will win this asht without tue least pos
s1.iFf, of fs:ilre But who permit themselves
"a contemplate the chance Of failure are not the
men 81, endure sr cause others to endure, all that
may Bs needed fs success. We are not INDUCING
in ccps-re orr personal feelings are Kind towards
tbe .eute.aya w- b,ys our eye; s1der other cir
ti,.c,, vs would give them hearty support
lint ,r tae purposes OF this war, is leaders OF the
,..o,ls and ..,,t-oi thr cause, they are, by their
-,,r.l rsr...a..... Incapable OF good, and are IN
o,n..i.s... iaiarimEeuse mischief. Let US hide
tbsr a.s,. ,.,a ali tenderness and respect, IN the
..b.crr,,t r..iceucut All ihcse rough times are
.,,or-l,. Let us lll their places with men OF less
mp r, >en,.blty and arprehensiveusss~and, II
,,r. ., real danger oC failure, better 10 take men
No., ...a.t .a.ai enough 10 see it. Nearly all
that legislation eau DO has been done. All the men
and nsaa, OF tbs couu,ry have been placed 1t the
disp5sl. oi th, Couteie Executive. Confidence
alone IS o.. .lc t-conalea,e that win never ialter
come VIA. u.- Tor that viii produce constauey,
and constance sill yield success, as certainly as
spring follow, '.iatar.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-13
PROM NORTH CAROLINA.
AEPAIRs AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. scHoFELD's MOVE
MENTa, &C. ~

AEPAIRs AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. scHOFIELD's MOVE
MENTs, &C. .a $3.50 4"
The New York Herald says:
Our dispatches from Wilmington, N. g., are to
the LIST instant at which time affairs ia that vicni
~ remained quiet. No new military movements
are mentioned, aud no allusion is made to the re-
ported junction of Sherman's and Schoaeld's
forces; hut General SchOaeld Is far from idle. lie
is husily engaged in pushing his plans for the con-
tinnat ion of the campaign ,in North Carolina. =
Volunteers for the cOlored regiments were being
rapidly recr uited 10 the town and the surrounding
country. Admiral Porter lett Wilmington on the
lst instant arrived at Fortress Monroe ON last Fri
day, and Immediately after left for Washington.
News from Wilmington, one day later than the
above had been received at Fortress Monroe. A
telegram from that place says:
General Schofeld, with a part of his army, had
advanced about ten miles out from Wilmington, and
frequent resistance was met fro the proving band,
of guerillas' and small detaohments OF the enemy,
who appeared ever on the alert to pick up strsg-
glers belonging 10 his command, and were very iac
tive 10 endeayoring to cut of the supplies which
left Wilmington under strong guard for the use
Ct the troops.
Nothing OF Sherman's movements was known In
Wilmington, though it was anticipated that Ter
~ would soon resume active movements.iu aid OF
the campaign In North Carolina. t.,s .,.l lI.. 30