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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30
Singular Life-WOrk of a Lu-
naffC.

tfroIn the Scenlhc Americana
Has any one noticed the miniature fort at
the upper end of Blackwell's Island to the
north of the Lunatc Asylum? 1t Is the
work OF an insane man. who has spent half
Of his life upon it. He lost his mind in
Mexico, or somewhere else where high pri-
Yates were in demand, and just escaped be-
ing Mr. Armstrong, or Mr.. Parrott, or MIR.
Whitworth, by going crazy.
Gunnery was what allied him and fortifi.
cations. As he was found to be quite harm
less, and obedient to his monomania, they
gave him intrenching tools, and told him to
fortify the Island. He toek the geograph-
ical aud geological bearings with the sagac-
ity of West Pointer and concluded that any
attack upon it would come from the south
SO he devised sea coast battery with
bomb-proofs. spproachable by dixie of
slulces and gates, and mounting heavy ord
nance.
There never was more patient worker
for humanity or patriotism than this poor
addlehsad. Nobody else being insane on
the same point, he could get no assistance
All the other monomaniacs had oil on the
brain, or poetry, or capital punishment, or
negro suffrage, and we're quite as devoted
and Jealous as he upon their claims
SO the old soldier, with long sigh and a
brave heart, took up his single shovel and
commenced to build the whole fort by him
SELF He wheeled barrow after barrow of
earth into the sea, tugged from morning till
night, until he raised narrow causeway
from the mainland 10 rock at the end of a
long sand bar. With pebbles and shells.
and stones from the river, he walled this
oauseway until 1t became permanent. All
this was not months nor years work ;
year, after year passed over his grey hairs,
but he kept wheeling, wheeling. The great
city. ON the greater is and required pro-
lection, and he was making its agis. So he
went on like the men who threw up the
Charleston redoubts; and for fear he would
he too late to his task, he left his bed in the
close to his place for labor. Here he slept
and dwelt in the company only of his assur
ing c0nscienre; and when at last his pat
was done, he set to work his fort.
The result of all these years is before US
BERN, ditch, magazine, revetments, abattis
carriages of capital construction, looking vi
from the sound toward He'll Gate, like rea
arbiters of dominion.
The old lunatic is worn and failing, bu
he is not satisfied. His fort is done, but no
his whole duty. So he has projected wa
ter-battery and sea wall arouad the entir
Island, aud means to bring to bear upon
all the knowledge of VauhaR and Todleben
When the Island is impregnable he wi
wrap his mantle about Kim and die at hi
battery.
For the truth of all this stsry, let any bod
passing up the East River look upon tn
Island tip and see the old man ditching an
building, and the little fort by him bristlin
with popguns
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30
John Adams Courtship.

The Boston Transcript says, 2 correspon-
dent sends US the following interesting re-
miniscence:
"John Adams sought the hand of the
daughter of the Rev. Mr.. Smith of Wey-
mouth and Miss Abigail was pleased to ae-
cept the proposal of Mr.. Adams, much to
the ehagrin of the psrson, the objection be-
ing that Mr.. Adams was man OF humble
origin and moderate ability and conld never
aspire to anything more than the position
of an humble village lawyer. His visits to
her home were frequent and prolonged, but
no hospitalities were rendered by the Rev.
Smith, either to Adams or his nag, for
while Abigail only had watchful care over
him, his bay" passed the weary hours Of
the night in feeding on the hitching post.
snow Abigail had a sister whose name
was Mary, who was betrothed to wealthier
and it was believed more promising young
man; whose presence was welcomed most
cordially by the rsyerend's family =,
''The good parson had promised each Of
his daughters that on the occasion of her
the text Of her own selection. Mary first
married. and beautifully appropriate did
the father think the text Aud Mary hath
chosen that good part r In due tiWe
Abigail marries, and chooses for her text,
For John came neither eating nor drink
ing, and they say, he hath devil'
Tradition does not tell US, as we remem-
ber, how the text pleased the father, but
the sermon was preached. Mary, indeed
chose good part, her lite was happy ape
and her husband was man OF means ard
respectabi bility. Abigail was woman Of
strong affections, practical wife. and pos
ssssed of great nobility % character, while
the NAMES Of ner husband and son will live
as long as the love of liberty inspires the
! soul Of man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

of his own faith apd feelings, and an appeal
to those Of his fellow citizens. This said
the inscription. is portait Of Abraham
Lincoln, and 40 long as the sun shines on
men, 20 long shall the name of him who re-
deemed four mi lions ofslsves from captivity,
Of him who, elutching to his strong breast
the fasces Of the American Union, fell VIC
tim to horrible assassination-so long shall
bis name resound, great, venerated, and
blessed throughout the world"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

"PEoPLE may say what they will about
country air being SO good for 'em," said
Mrs. Darlington, "and hew they can fat up
on it, for my part, think il is owing to'the
vittles. Air may do for camnomiles and
other reptiles that live on it. But | know
that men must have something more sub
stantialer,"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

cit is very singular thing" said a tail
or's apprt ntce to his master, as the latter
was pressing bobtailed coat, THAT the less
there is OF some the more there is.n sd
'How can that bep' said the tailor .
"Why, there's that bobtailed coat-the
less you make the tail, the more bob it Is"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

= AN intelligent farmer being asked if his
horses were well matched, replied, "Yus
they are matched first-rate; one of them is
willing to do all the work, and the other is
willing he should" ..'.i
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

NAL, GEMS. Rousseau and Barlow have
resigned their positions, having been re-
speetively promoted by the people OF Ken
tuoky and New Yorkto civil appointments.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

.,"DeoroR, do you think tight lacing is
bad for the consumption2" Not at all,
madam. Il is what it lives on" The doe
tors reply was wise as well as witty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

LITTLE drops of rain brighten the mead.
ows, and little actsof kindness brighten the
world. --... ..-.-...
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

i. A rARr ia like dipper attached to . by
drant. Every body is at liberty to drink
from it Z but no one desires to carry itsway.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

THREE things only are essential to hap
piness, namely: Something to do; some
thing to love, and something to hope for.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

The true theory of womeD's rights is TO
educate the girls thoroughly, and thea let
the women do an they have q mind 10.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30

WHY is Asia like a negros meuth? Be-
cause it abounds ft gum and ic6'y.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-11-30
Terms Oh ADvpnTnEvc.

One .qu.ss, tton iiAss d lo.-,i 90 o, ..ss 49,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
CIRCULAR.
CIRCULAR.
HEADQRS PENINSULA DIsTRICT,(
April %. 1866.

HEADQRS PENINSULA DISTRICT,}
April 90, 1866,
All former Justice of Peace OF the counties of Warwick,
York James City, New Kent Gloucester Matthews Chas
City Henrico eastern half requested to report to
me bv letter 10 my Headquarters, at Richmond Will
Harrisburg the boundaries of their msgsteral Districts
the number of inhabitants white and back the condi
ton OF the people in reference to food on hand and the
nrospec Of crops the number of mills their situation
capacity and present condition and names of owners
They will state what disorders prevail that measures
NAV be taken TO remedy them AID any other informa
tio1 that may give full knowledge of the neces-
sites of their district.
The reports of each will be confined the district for
which they were elected
apoe-d2w Brevet Brig. Gen. Commanding.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
BREvE7 BRIr. GEN B. C.. LUDLOW.
CIRCULAR.
HEADERS PENINSULA DISTRICT, I
RICHMOND. Va. (

Ii
RICHMOND, Va.
In rtue Of Special Orders from Headquarters tf the
Department have assumed command Of the Peninsula
District composing the counties Immediately north OF
tale Il for granted that the surrender Of Cen Lees
army 7irtuay includes ali Virginia troops whose oTgani
ration has been part Of said army although their duties
have been il separate district
Companies Of such troops are known he still sta
toned In the counties mentioned belonging to this
district Officers and il these organizations di
rected to surrender themselves as prisoners Of and
he psroed that they may return to then homes aud give
their assistance IA establishing order aud peace Ia their
immediate neghborho0ds.
il is nv intention 20 establish detached posts through
out this district purely for the protection Of the citizens
Of the country from iegtmaie bands ot armed men and
marauders OF every description.
Citizens requested TO give their aid to this end by
suppl wing information which may lead to the arrest OF
ali persons who may commit depredatons of any kind.
Ali men who have belonged TO any organized company
of Confederate troops included IA the surrender OF Gen.
Lees army or otherwise, who have returned Ia their
homes are requested 10 register their names at the posts
established in their vicinity.
Those men hose experience in tenders peace
dear are requested 10 give every assistance 10 the recog
missed forces of the United States Government in their
ieaTOrs render property secure and lives safe from the
attacks of who take advantage Of the present state
of affairs for the purpose of private gain or private
yenge. .
In has come 10 the knowledge oC the authorities that
the negroes on the different farms refusing work.
or are leaving their accustomed homes, and coming into
Richmond and other places occupied by troops. They
are hereby directed 10 remain az their old homes TO 60
TO work as usual on the farms aud raise the produce
cessary for their maintenance and are assured that their
freedom shall he protected. b. {. LUDLOW,
Bryt Brig. Geu'l Commanding
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
NOTICE.
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER,
ARMY OF THE JAMES,
spl9


ARMY OF THE JAMES
Richmond, Va, April %, 1865.
On Monday of each week hereafter there will be
train of ambulances and baggage wagons leaving the
Office of Lieut. H 2 Merrill Post Qusrermsster in this
CITY at the Female Institute corner Of 10th and Clay
streets at 10 o'clock A. NJ for the purpose of convey
inc families to their homes in the country which train
will take the following route TO wit Leaving Rich
mond will go via Mechanicsvile Turnpike to Mechan'
icsvlle thence TO Cold Harhor thence 10 Old Church
crossing the Psmunkey river at Hanover Town and
thence 20 on to BrandyWine from which place por
tion of he train win go TO Aylets The rest OF the
train will 20 on from Brandywine to King William
Cont House and from thence crossing the Mattapon
river at Walkerown 60 to King and Queen Court
House its terminus
ON the same days and at the same time and place,
there will be train Of ambulances and baggage wag
ons for the purpose leaving for est Point Va,
which Will 20 by the old Williamsburg pike.
Persons wishing TO by these trains will call at she
Office of the Post Quartermaster named above and reg
iser their names the amount Of baggage they wish TO
carry and the point the route to which they wish TO
90 persons will De allowed to return to the city
either of these trains
JOHN B. HOWARD
Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Quartermaster
ap29-iw Army Of the James.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
HEADQUARTERS, }
DETACHMENT Amy OF THE JAkRs,
Richmond, Va, April II, 1855.
GuHHRAL ORDHR,

GENEEAL oRDHs,
No.
Protection ia hereby extended TO all churches ant
places Of public worship.
Religious services may be continued without nterFuI
ton as In times OF profound peace. This protection
must not however be perverted for the uerance In any
form of woshpof reasonable sentiments expressions
When thus perverted il will be withdrawn.
In all churches where prayers have heretofore bear
oaered for the so.csed President of the Confederate
states similar mark Of respect hereby ordered TO be
peid 10 the President Of the United States
By command Of MajOr-General q: WEITzKL-
u. D. WHEELER,
apl9 ASST. AoJt Ten. -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
no Nor1I,crr, Cnpi4aifsfs /:

i Persons in this city (and their numbers are many
arc DESTROYS OF negotiating with capitalists for means to
rebuild then burnt propery-peTsons or corporations
desiring to invest good real estate security in this
way would have an opportunity Of using their surplus
means an advantage to themselves, and also benefit
others as veil as give employment hundreds of mocha
ncs Of this city who arc anxious 10 go TO work The sub
scrber is DESTROYS to borrow say $1,000 and give
amount so borrowed as security for the amount loan
ed The ground alone would bring the money under the
hammer The property situated on Main street IN the
business heart Of the city For Particuars address
Box all,
ap2S2w Richmond Whig-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
NOTICE
CHEF oUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE.

CHEF QUARIERMASTER'S OFFICE
ARME or TEE JA1Es,
RIcBMoED, Va, April 18th 1865.
There will be offered for sale at public auction near
the Steamboat landing, at Rockets in this Ctr on
SATURDAY, the 18th dag Of May next, lot Of con
demned Animals, wagons, Harness and SaddleS belong
inc IN tbe Uuite1 States Government There Will also
he lot of the same offered FOR sale in the city Of Peters
burg on the same day.
TTRys Payments must be made in Unite5 States
Government fauds AZ the date Of purchase.
JOHN B. HOWARD
II. Col. and Chief 0. NJ,
ap29-tds Army Of the James.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
HD'QRs DEPARTMENT OF. VIRGINIA,)
ARMY OF THR JAMES,
RICHMOND, Va, April 81, 1866.

RICHMOND, VA April 81 1865 !
GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 10
I. Bngader General +. T. Dent q. s. Vols, having
reported for duty TO the Department Commander, is
hereby assigned 70 duty Military Commander Of the
City Of Rishmond and will commsnd all troops thin
the city
The troops 70 be stationed in Richmond will consist
Of the Gath Mass. Vols the Goth n Y. Vols and fur,
Their detail, 20 be made by Brgadier General Devens
from the troops under his command, 10 be equal in
strength 70 two good regiments, with full compliment
Of officers This detail will be permanent and will be
in lieu Of tina dsly detail Of four hundred men for the
Dstrlct Provost Marshas ordered by General Orders
No. a., current series, from these Headquarters
J. General Dent viii furnish to the Provost Marshal
General ana the District Provost Marshas such details
as may be necessary.
4. The troops stationed in Richmond by virtue o
this order will be provided with suitable quarters at
such points as Brgadier General Dent shall designate
All orders and parts of orders conflicting herewith
arc hereby revoked
b command Of Major General ORD.
ED. W SMITH,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Official Ed. ". SMITH,
Assistant Adjatant General ana
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY CoMMANDER,l
RICHMOND, April 90, 1865

GESERAL oRpERsl
No. Q.
The following instructions published for the infor.
J. Residents of the city are informed that they will be
held strictly responsible for the police of their premises
including the sidewalks or pavements in front Of their
dwellings or business localities, yards and alleys Where
any person persons fail 10 comply with this regula
on they will be assessed double the amount Of the cost
Of such police The officer of police will the work
70 be done and will make and collect the assessment
II. Private property will be respected. No houses will
be occupied except b. authority OF the Military Com
mander and proper assignment under that authority
by the Post QuarteImas The Post Quartermaster
viii Immediately ascertain what houses occupied by
officers and troops in this city, by whom occupied, and
by what authority reporting the same, without delay
10 this Office All control over the public buildings In
the city viii devolye on the Post Quartermaster.
Ill II is made the duty of 81 guards and patrols TO
preserve good order and when disorders they will
be suppressed Immediately and etectgally The mutt.
alton of public monuments and buildings is strictly TO
be guarded against. Furious riding driving in the
streets is prohibited Horses not allowed in the pub
ic SQUARES Guards will enforce these regulations
Soldiers visiting the city must remember that they
are visiting military post and that they amenable
10 the regulations governing such.
By command OF Brgader-General Dent
WIN. II. POWELL.
First Lieutenant 4th u S. Infantry, A. A. A. G
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY COMMANDER,l
RICHMOND, Va, Arm 9th, 1865.
GENERA OspEasl
No. 3.
Ontll iurtnet oTueIS NlHouh
Liquors will be sold in this city, will any be allowed
TO be brought here.
Any person or persons violating this order will be
promptly arrested by the Provost Marshal Of the district
and sent 10 Castle Thunder
BY aud OF BngadieT General DENT.
apps WI. h. POWELL, A A. A. G.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY COMMANDER}
RICHMOND, Va, April 27th, 1866.
GENERAL ORDEEs(
No.4
It desirable that the pubic schools Of this city be
opened The former teachers requested TO resume
their positions Should any OF the public schoohouses
be otherwise occupied they viii be vacated. Parents
are requested to register their children al the schools
and see hat they attend regularly
By order of Brgadier General DEET-
an 2s VIM. H. POWELL, A. A. A. G.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
OFFICIAL.
BRIGADIER GENERAL =. 4. DENT.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY CoMMANDER,l

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY CoMMANDER,(
RICHMOND VA April o. 1866. I
GENERAL ORpERs(
No.
In conformity with General Orders No. 49, Headquar.
tiers Department of Virginia. of April 81 1866, the I'M.
dersigned hereby command ofthe city of Rich.
mOnd and all troops stationed within its limits
All returns and reports will be made 10 these Head
quarters and all details for duty in the city will be made
from the same.
The following officers announced the staff
Of the Military Commander and will be obeyed and re-
spected accordingly:
First Lieute nant VIM. N. Powell 4th o. 5. Infantry
A. d. c., A. A. A. G..
First Lieutenant H. s Merrill, Post Quartermasier.
Capt. A. J. Cook. Post Commissary.
Surgeon Thos NJ Laney 206th Penna. Vols.
+. I. DENT
ap24-tf Brig. Gen u 3. Vols cOmdR
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03

DERsONAL.-If GEORGE A. PORTER, formerly Of
| the i4th Brooklyn but recently of the 9th New
York Infantry is in any of the hospitals about Rich
mond, 0r il any OF his comrades know OF his wherea
bouts they will confer great favor upon his father
Of Williamsburg, l.. l., by leaving such Information, In
writing at the Office Of the Richmond Wing
myl-4t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
EDUCATIONAL.
COMMENDABLE SCHOOL NOTICE!
read 1T.

MR.. ". PIERCE, To DAT Reopens his English and
Nl Classical School for Boys, on Mayo street between
Franklin and Broad Charges as before the war VIZ
Classical &c Is 90
n BIO suit the pecuniary state of affairs which has
fallen on us all will say to my former patrons and to
satisfactory assurance Of payment at their own fixed
time or'will take Provisions or Groceries at market
some. W.P
Cd 25-eodet
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
OFFICIAL.
ADTRR GENERAL NJ r. PATRICl
DEPARTMENT OF vIRGINIA,)
OYFIcR OF TUE PRovosT MARSHAL GENERAL,
RICHMOND, Va, APRIL oath, 1866.
-. T., AKA.

RICHMOND, VA APRIL 24th, 1865. }
As the various military offices in this city are thronged
with persons making applications for passports the fol-
lowing is published for their information.
NOTICE
Until further orders paroled prisoners OF war will
be permitted to pass TO their homes n way of any
of the Northern cities The officers at Fortress Monroe
are charged with the duty Of preventing any such per-
from taking passage on the Baltimore or Washing
ton boats.
Paroed prisoners Of war who can reach their homes
via the James River Norfolk, Portsmouth or through
the interior Of the State will be afforded every facility at
the disposal Of this office.
Citizens who have given their parole or taken the oath
of allegiance permitted TO go North TO make neces.
All classes Of persons residing in this city and having
farms or plantations in the country will receive the ne
cessary passes for going and returning on application to
NJ. r. PATRICK,
apo5 Prov. Mar Genl.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03

CIRCULAR.
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALLY
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va, April "a, 1885,
Hereafter and until further orders, Pickets Guard'
and Patrols will allow Mirketmen and Citizens going to
the country for produce wood pass with their carts
or wagons in and out of the city Richmond, without
further pass or hindrance
By command Of Brig Gen. NJ. R. PATRICK,
Pro. Mar. General.
W. W. BECKWITH,
sp26-tf Capt and A. D. C..
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-03
To THE UNEMPLOYED POOR OF RICHMOND.
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA !
Richmond Va, April IS, 1856.


DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, !
Richmond Va, April IS, 1866.
II il not intended that the assistance furnished 10 the
NOR of Richmond, by the United States authorities
vthn the last fortnight shall be permanent Work is
10 be provided for all and those who do not avail them.
selves Of the opportunity 70 work will be deprived Of
FatlOns.
An colored men In Richmond can find work shelter
ana food on application 70 Captain Slaght Assistant
naermaster at the steamboat wharf and the visitors
of the Relief Commission have been instructed TO fnn
ish no ration tickets 20 this class Of individuals.
AN destitute persons, white cOlored who have come
from the country directed to return to their homes
where them is abundance Of work and where work viii
produce food
has been announced 10 the authorities that instances
have occurred Of persons drawing ratonS, when they
we're already supplied with food. Similar cases will
be sammary and severely punished II is intended 10
supply none but those who absolutely destitute and
who are unable % obtain work.
1t Is also brought 20 the attention OF the authorities
that men ana women Of the vagrant sort upon not
ceivHC the amount OF supplies the ration tickets that
tbeV claimed have tbTestsned the lives OF the visitors
Who we're engaged in investigating their cases. The
uromptest punishment will be meted out to any guilty
81 this offence Will be placed in irons and women
n close confinement at once.
While tLe United States authority is anxious to re-
eve entirely the suffering existing here it is equally
determined not to allow its benevoleace 70 he abused
b command Of Maj Gen Ord
ADAM BADEAU,
INT CcI and prazf Relief Commission