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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06
MANY VOTERS.

A ny person desiring 10 make mn in-
IA vestment of Confederate Ioney 10 valuable real e.,
tate situate IN the counties OF Augusta ind RockiEga
can do SO by purchase Of the whole in part OF prop
erty valued in the year 1888 at Nnety-0ne Thousdai
Dollars.
Applyto JAMES W. CRAWFORD,
fe6-t2w stanton, We
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06

DISSOLUTION term Of Co.partnerslsp
LII N. BLAIR d Co. having expired by limitation, s
this day dissolved and wishingt TO close mp all Of the
seeded business of the will request all pate in
debted call and settle the same and all ho hold
claims against US TO present the same for payment
once. ". BLA!h, q.
THoS. l.. H0GE. :
Richmond February lst, 1865 tlw
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06

persons indebted to the estate Of my
~ son lthe late Dr. ST. GEORGE PEACNf) a. also
those having claims against him. requested TO call
early as possible at the Office OF Mr.. y. T. WILLIAMS,
l64 Main street. and leave statements OF same. that in
made.
All persons who may have borrowed an Of his HOJkS.
INSTRUMENTS or othef articles, VII confer 1geC.al
favor by Immediately returning them to me. u
d5nce, Grace street. bctveen tth end en-.
go SALLY ". FEACnY,
Execurix witthe will annexed. OF ST. George Teachy,
dccease jaE.6s
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06

INOR SALE
Il Virginia State per cent new and Cd STOCK.
v. {. new and Old per cent Bonfs.
Tenn 6 per cent. Bonds.
Va. 4 Tenn and Orange Alexandra Ra,load
Bonds.
Bank of Commonwealth Stock.
e. n Bonds Of several loans.
Gold and Sterling bought and scld on Ctmmi.'
sion.
fes-dScst RHN AURT &sC0'-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06

NIOTICE.-pUGH & HARRIS continue their Com
IN mission business on Shockoe SIP and solicit the "a
tonare of their friends and the public and having secured
the services Of Mr.. JAMES HrBEARD who exempt
military duty will be able TO give more promp;ness and
wR PUGH
jasl-tv JNo. r. HARRIS,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06

TONIC BITTERS--A Kefl.esisi1,g, pu-
rfying and inyigorating beyerage--the travellers
best companion Prepared and put up by request many
friends and for the accommodation OF the public offered
for sale by AUGUST WESEND0NCK.
lel Broad street
ja11-lm Between 9Th and 7th sts-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06
General Assembly of Virginia

S. BUTTERxuRE, Sec'y.
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sri 1880 rssste} ss.V - -.
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06

TTCHy ITCM!i ITCH!-f oE;r for sale 70
Il the public receipt for curing the Camp Itch. lie
cure il certain and quick and the remedy simple
The receipt can be obtained by enclosing nye dollar
note TO the address of
Professor p. s. HICKS,
ajor ASKlLL'S Bait Art,
fe3-3ts First Corps Army n. Va.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

GOVERNOR PARSONS URGES THE AD0Prfos or rue
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND THE PASSAGE
90 LAWS PROTECTING THE NEGROES.
MoHLE, Ala Nov % 1865
Aspccia despatch TO the Advertiser from Montgomery
dated tho I'D instant says.-Governor Parsons has de-
livcrcd his message to the Legislature he urges the
adoption Of the Amendment the constitution Of tho
United states aboshng slavery and the passage Of laws
protecting the persons aud property Of negroes This
course, he says win the admission Of our repre-
sentaves Congress and restore 70 the state all is
political rights In tho Union. lilo opposes tho special
code for the government OF tho negroes, and recon-
mends the adoption Of a vagrant law bearing upon
whites aud blacks alike, aud suggests that vagrant laws
similar 70 those OF Mississippi be adopted and he
mends that provision DO made for destitute white and
black persons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
The PishoIc OIL Wells and the Internal
Revenue.

PIrHoLE, Nov. %, 1855.
The examination before the United States Revenue
Assessors at Mcadve Of tho propretos of certain wells
Pthole creek, against which the government has
claims held yesterday The and collectors
had 10 suppose that there oil being pro-
duccd during certain months than being re-
turned for taxation. Upon inquirng they found
tina. the agents Of certain wells returned
upon thor reports only the value OF the
working interest, and not the entire product Of the
wells An investigation therefore called and II was
found that OF these agents whether with intent
dcfraud othersise) had claimed to have UNDER
standing with the owners Of the land 10 the effect
that the latter should take their share OF tho oil
from the tanks and pay their share Of the tax The
custom has heretofore been the working interest to
pay the whole Of the tax and collect tho respective
portions from land and free interest
The decision Of the assessors made to-day placed the
penalty upon the free interest which fourth Of the
oil but referred the matter tho Chief Commissioner
a. Washington for final decision The working and land
interests showed receipts for for all oil up
November. The prominent operator who made over his
interests large amount the day the government
made their claim, did 80. not with the view Of cvad.
ing any claim, but positive sale.
The decision IA attracting much attention. II involves
a large amount Of money aud reverscs decisions which
have heretofore been considered law, and a. such
boon generally observed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Destructive Fire at Bltssvliic, l.. 1.

destructive Fire mt Bltssvtiic, IL. i.
Loss FIFTY THOUSAND Dol LARS-THREE MEN IN
JURED
Gre Of considerable magnitude took place Bliss
Vile Queens county, yesterday, involving heavy loss
OF property and throwing out of employment two
or three hundred men, About eleven o'clock,
of the workmen employed in Cozzens Co. 3 kerosene
oil factory were engaged in cmptying some acids into
the agtator in the purifying house connected with the
works volume Of fame suddenly assembled, caused, 1t
is believed, by impure chemicals and In few minutes
The whole building filed with the roaring element.
The terrified scampercd in every direction seeking
for safety, and in very few minutes terrific volume Of
fame burst through the roof rising TO an altitude OF AT
least three hundred feet and mcasurRg probably sixty
feet IN circumference The dense snnkc from the burn
ing building obscured the atmosphere for miles around
Two hose compan and truck from the Eastern dis
trct visited the scene OF tho fire, and were instrumental
In saving all the buildings attached TO the immense
works, except that In which the tire broke out, which
was entirely destroyed.
by half past clock tho flames subsidized During
the Of the lire three OF the employed In the
works somewhat injured, two by falling from n
ladder and one by burns
The loss % oil Il estimated at tho ae Of forty tho
sand dollars and the destruction OF rc building will in
volvc loss Of about thousand doars including the
machinery. There was insurance.
These oil works probably the oldest in the country,
and originally erected for tho Manufacture of coal
oil. They are owned by the Brothers Co2zcns, whose
place or business is in Pearl street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence.

FORTRESS MONROE. Nov. %, 1865.
The steamer Gulf Stream, Captain Mount, from Mobile
bound for New York. put in here this morning short of
coal She has been eleven days coming, having expc-
renced obstinate weather and heavy all the voyage
She left this afternoon for New York.
GOVERNMENT RAILROAD Material.
Our government is rapidly getting together the mate
rial used in the late military railroads Two bargcs-thc
Waikiki and Middlesex-towed BY the propeller Moss
wood left to-day for Washington loaded with iron taken
from the old military road that used to from City
Popt along our army front before Petersburg. The
steamer Fanny Garner Is being loaded here with railroad
iron from the roads ordered be destroyed about
fort This also goes 20 Washington.
IgoS-cIAD IL THE REVENUE SERVICE.
The little clad Naugauck arrived last evening
route for the North Carolina sounds where she is be
stationed in the revenue She IN commanded by
Captain John W. Wilson, and carries two gunsa twenty
and thirty FOUNDER Parroti This will be remembered
as the ironclad presented TO tho government by 3 r.
Stevens, ESQ., at tho commencement OF the war At
Fort Darling she became disabled through the explosion
OF one OF her guns, and wa not in active service after
wards
ES~AASp
The ship South America left to-day for London loaded
with tobacco She procured the weed in Richmon%
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Captain Hartcs Farewell banquet 20
sbn Ninnfccnfh Precinct Police.


REMARKS OF SENATOR sYE, OF NEVADA; NON.
W. A'nuRRAY r. MURPHY, cArrAIN nAkrr
AND OTHERS.
Tho police officers Of the Nineteenth precinct and .
number Of guests assembled yesterday At the Turtle Bay
Brewery in East rory-a street. partakc OF fare
well banquet offered them by their late captain Jcdedah
W HART who has been transferred by tho Board or
Commissioners from tho Nineteenth precinct to tho
Harbor police. Among tho guests were Senator Nye Of
Nevada Tcrritory Senator Murphy, Of New York rcas
urer william McMurray, Hon. SIR. Larremore, Messrs
purdy Brooks, Thomas u. Wilson and others. These
and the officers the precinct who had all bcen relieved
from duty, eighty In number gathered around tho
festive board and discussed the cdbes prepared Tor their
Subsequent to this Captain HART and proceeded
10 bid formal farewell 10 the members Of his com
mand. lie sad that he happy that the Pohco
Commissioners had granted them all the privilege OF
assembling this occasion lie was grateful ior tnclr
kindness, and would remember their many iavors
which had been accorded him Ho had been In tho
Nineteenth precinct for years and would not soon for-
get the cond OF the ward when he hrs entered upon
the discharge hs duties But With the aid o. Proni-
dcnco lie had passed through all dangers unscaheu Ho
felt that through all their troubles they had been honora
bly, sustained by the authorities and the Police Commits
soncre the superintendent md the inspectors 70 all OF
whom the speaker alluded - most ha,,erng terms ho
al this hour Of parting from ther memories all
differences they might have had together and spoke a.
length OF the many dangers they had encountered aud
over which they had trumphcd. Ho pointed 10 tho
pcaocabc condition OF the precinct evidence Of THO
succcpsl result OF their labors IN ormer times said
no a policeman was scarcely regarded member II
soccty now he could almost be considered member of
the srisoccy He therefore urged his hearers 70 %
their duty with increasing zeal, and recommended
strc obedience 10 the orders OF their superior officers
He thanked his chiefs and his mon. and In conclusion bid
them farewell (Appause 4
Hon WIZ McMuRRAy, Treasurer Of the Board Of Coms
missioners, the next speaker He spoke highly q
the reputation Captain HART had earned himself py NE
conduct throughout the many years OF hs connection
with the department, and added that duty well zone
always Joy well earned, and receives ~ rscompenss
Asst
Senator JAMES ". xrr Of Nevada proceeded 2 MAKE
few remarks He alluded 70 the sstse1Vs sk{ss.ssec
been one Of the Police cohmissiorers IN ~ H5W "
an organization which bad since become 49, sns ~
| manent institution he believed th4 w looo oSsSsY
| q Tho ofacsrs would render hie hc -
The age In closing BE- alluded % h ~ ~
ISssv sundvv remarks BY senator n4VfY, ~
Brewer ia,snGrs. rydy ~ gag S, ssTsss y
guests withdrew. am'd "hss'' 70" s"'s'" ".'A
| DrsA
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Oar Belize Correspondence.
BrIgE Oct "a, 1866.
TIM wrr ssAsos Asp rrs prAnsss.

TTfk WIT bhAfos AND fTs DEAsrERs.
Large quantities Of rain have fallen during the past
nine wecks Day after day and night after night tho
rain has literally fallen In torrents with only an occa-
onal CLEAN Of sunshine The consequence ls that all
the crops in tho ground Of cotton rice yams yampen
cocoa corn and peanuts entirely ruined This is
most senous evil BESIDES ths the banks OF the rivers
have ali been overnown and great numbers Of cattle,
hogs, goats, sheep and poultry have been drowned or
swept away by tho foods Many of the poor have lost
their all while Others blessed In this worlds goods
are LEFT in want and distress.
ouR cHisEsE IARoRERs,
who imported at great trouble and cost Il IL feared
will turn out miserable failures Over Of them
have died. drowned hung themselves or have been hung
for murder.
prss4nspAsTros AMONG THE pLsSnRs
Our Indian spanard and negro sugar cultsatcs, who
came from the state OF fuoa,an IN 1888 are All dissaiis
fed with our government for breaking up their bull
nghtng-a sport which they call "A part OF their roll
gion, and 10 which they are much attached.
Tho ending OF your war has finished turpentine
works and mills for pitch pine lumber now
closed about 10 be closed logwood vs. down Ia price
both IN Furopo and America. Mahogany cnttlng.for
merly our sole reance-has been Of late years very
much neglected. owing 10 the great distance from the
water where u IL 70 DO found, and Is only
red on by two firms IN this colony. Tho demand for
sarsapara IL very limited, and the prices have fallen
from twenty. eight cents TO twelve cents per pound
Az OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENT.
With these weights all bearing at tho Same time on
this little colony, VI IL not 20 be wondered at that
tho cry OF hard times and want Of money should stimuli
tancosy escape from all classes The people would very
willingly bear II u not greatly increased by bad
and, 1 fear, ought 10 say corrupt legislation.
TIE Legislature this year began s session In January
In July prorogucd by the Lieutenant Governor,
after stormy session OF SIX monthe To day II has
been again called together by the Lieutenant Governor
who commenced his career year ago last March with
treasury full and surplus Of over ftytwo thousand
dollars He has now hardly money enough TO pay sala
rcs and Is continually trying TO create new Offices with
additional expenses New taxes have been laid on aud
new burthens imposed on trade, until the merchants
have stopped thor mportaons and hence the revenue
has fallen or Business dried up, hah Of the small
dealers have already failed absconded and the colony
stands on tho very verge Of ruin and bankruptcy.
INA POPULATION
Of over thiryhve thousand souls are nearly all black
and cclored people They arc, general thing very
the bush, before they win pay any additional taxes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
C0r0riers' Inqucsss.

DEATH FROM BURSs.--Coroncr Widely yesterday held
inquest the remains Of Martha Thomas little
girl thirteen years Of age who died from the effects Of
extensive burns received last Tuesday evening caused
by tho explosion of kerosene lamp which she was in
the act of lighting at tho residence OF her parents No
1873 West Nineteenth street younger sister also
slightly burned at the same time. The furniture in the
room also caught fire, but the flames extnguished
by persons who ran In from the street
FATAL SHOOTING CASUALTY. Widely yesterday
held an inquest on the body Of John r. Bell, youth
nineteen years OF age who died from the effects Of shot
from pistol in the hands Of James Johnson Tho boys
worked together in the bookbinding establishment No
30 Walker street, and on Friday last johnson
hibtng loaded revolver when It exploded, the bail
taking effect in Bells neck, inhcting wound which
suited fatally. On hearing all the evidence tho jury
satisfied that the shooting accidental, and ac
cordingly rendered verdict to that effect. Deceased
lived with his parents at No. 200 Hestsr street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

Nsw ORLEANS, Nov. "a, 1865
The steamship G. Whiting, from New York for Calves
ton put In here to-day In tow Of tho steamer South
Carolina The Whiting lost her rudder and her boiler
completely gave out She was two days in very rough
sea
Tho State Legislature meets tomorrow
Cotton depressed Sales to-day $500 bales; mddling
Sac. 80 Sugar dgll 2. lexc Isc Fresh,s heavy;
on cotton 70 New York Ike. Gold lac. Sterling ex-
change l6ex
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The storm on the Pacific Coast.

storm Of rain has prevailed throughout the State
during the past week, the most experienced since
the great flood Of 1861 Communication with the in
terror, except by water and telegraph is cut or The
Central Pacific Railroad has suffered severely by the
caving in Of entertainments
The mining districts have received considerable damage
by the washing away Of DAMS fumes wheels and
bridges Much Of the country bordering the Sacra
mento and Feather rivers Is flooded The lower portion
of Marysville is under water without much damage
yet
The wharf at Half Noon bay on the Pacific coast
south OF San Francisco washed away this morning,
carrying with it warehouse lled with grain, causing
damage TO the of 100000 There are no signs
Of the storm abatng
Arrived, steamer Moses Taylor from Nicaragua; ship
Blue Jacket from New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

The Twenty ninth Connection, regiment Colonel Tor
renoe, left this city, by The steamer Granite State, for
Hartford, a. early hour this morning, where they will
be mustered out
the 1irynrt United States coIored regiment Colonel
~ ~ hundred and thIrsy.onc men, arrived from
\ this morning and, after quar- terng awhile
wv Salery poy11kk were forwarded 70 Hartford tbis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Fire In Fra Ky.

RANKFoRr, Nov % 1855.
The executive Office OF the Clerk Of the Court Of Ap
peals burned this morning; also portion Of the
building being used for military department and
by the Judges Of the Court Of. Appeals. The library,
records and papers Of the Court almost entirely dc
sirnvcL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Moxements or Cotton.

ChiRO Nov. q, 1900.
Over 400 bales Of cotton have passed for Cincinnati 70
day.
The Memphis cotton market If DUH Stock on hand,
20, 900 bales; middlings 47c. s9c.
MoBiiE, Nov. 81, 1896.
Cotton-sales today, 700 bales middlng NJ SOC. ;
market 1rm
MoBnE, Nov 90 1895
Cotton-salcs today 500 bales middling at 50c de-
mand confined 10 a few buyers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Probably Not . Suicide.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

NEW YORK, NOV. 70, 1900.
You win please contradict article that appeared In
your paper Of the morning concerning the death Of
Mr. John Toy by taking poison for the purpose OF SELF
destruction. Allow to say that such Is not the case
my family certify 10 the fact and have also the
Coroners certificate to that effect
PATRICK CORR 900 Seventh avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Fire fya Richmond.

RICHMOND, Nov % 1866.
Becktord & Co Is auction house. on Broad street,
Theatre and several adjacent houses destroyed by
fire to night Loss small.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

TIM TnEoRArnro TRiar-In response TO the denial by
r. j. Smith OF tho statement Of the Portland Argus
that Professor Morse had recovered heavy Judgment
against Smith, the Professor says-Technieally there
has been no judgment, but verdict has been given
against Smith Ia my favor for $40, 1872 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

PHlTADELPmA, Nov % 1868
Schuyler Coax will deliver o lecture before the Press
Club 81 tho Academy Of Music, next Monday evening.
HIS subject will be "Across tho Continent, and the
Duties OF the noxt Congress -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

Lanvile Will do r. The SPANISH Consul also assists
the iend OF - every means In his power to unearth
w As- - this midnight tragedy wf
49, coRoNER's INQUEST.
Coro,er Lynch will continue the inquest to-day when
auu onal facts will be brought light concerning the
iAurdered man and his murderers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

TBB Nsw YoRK APptx CRor. Tho product Of this
staple fruit for the present year believed 70 be equal
that Of almost any previous season, although the yield
Orleans Monroe and Wayne counties 10 considerably lss
these counties large shipment has already been made
and many thousand barrels arc now awaiting ehpment
csent quality, and commando from three I'VE dollars
per barrel q The shipping points ON The railroad asd
better profit than any Of bis staples even In this sFa u
exorbiant prices II the owners Of orchards would pay
more attention 70 s health Of the fruit they would
&1und0va Neu -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

In Me case Of the ship Hero MURDER the coos Of IA
vessel was today sspssnssd to bs huns shs t>k
n ~ ~ ssNarsA4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

Production or IuxnsR MprneAv.--The number Of
mills returned In Michigan last May 073, being
addition Of hundred and fy one since 1854 Saw
mills operated by water power have decreased ninety
five In number In the last decennum, while steam
mills have nearly doubled In number. The number Of
hundred and nnety-four mills, Is 62l 47s,90f, being
s. per than 1854 Giving 10 ninety eight
mills making returns the average amount sawed by
those which returned In May 1894 the production
OF Michigan lumber In 1854 would be 6s4 $50 feet
In round numbers TOO 100000 feet But this short Of
the real quantity Nearly half OF the ninety eight mills
not returning tho number of feet sawed located NJ
pnercs having gangs OF saws and manufacturing and
shipping annually millions Of feet The annual amount
Of lumber sawed In Michigan s probably not less than
500 600, 600 feet
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THE OR M.

Wreck OF the Bark f. Bunckinia and
Loss OF Life.
Bosros, Nov. 2s, 1885
The bark F. Bunckinia, Of Boston, from Prince Ed
ward Island, was wrecked or Cape Neddeck, Me-,
the night of the 2lst The vessel and cargo total
loss The crew were saved with the exception Of the
cook, who was drowned in attempting to swim ashore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

Firemcns' Festivities nc Philadelphia.
PmIt pEIPHIA, Nov. %, 1854
The hremen OF this city have made preparations for
grand torchlght reception OF the Philadelphia Engine
Company on iw return from s Northern visit on sauy,
day evening .->,1 III .c-R
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24

grand banquet was given hero this evening n honor
Of Asa Packer. j. Dillingham; Fell presided E1o-
quent speeches made by Governor Packer Morton
ney and others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-24
Supposed Wreck OF the Steamer Jacob |
Rcll.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. %, 1856

FoRTREs MONROE, Nov. 70, 1900.
II Is reported that steamer lies wrecked ten miles
north of Cape Hatteras the beach, supposed 10 be
the Jacob Bell.
Arrived, steamer Montgomery, from New Orleans for
New York. and steamer North Point from Savannah for
Baltimore, both short Of COAL having experienced heavy
weather