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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-05
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY C0MMANDER.)
RICHMOND, Va, April 27th, 1866. (
BREVET BRIG. GEN. B. c. LUDLOW.
CIRCULAR.
HEADERS PENINSULA DISTRICT, }
DrrurrnNu, u.

HEADERS PENINSULA DlSTRlCEl
RICHMOND, Va.
In virtue OF Special Orders from Headquarters the
Department have assumed command of the Peninsula
District composing the counties immediately norm OF
he James river.
take for granted that the surrender OF Gen. Lees
army virtually includes all Virginia troops whose organi
cation has been part of said army although their duties
have been In separate district.
Companies of such troops are known 10 be still sta
TONED in the counties mentioned belonging to this
district Officers and In these organizations d.
reced TO surrender themselves prisoners Of and
be paroed that they may return TO their homes and give
their assistance in establishing order and peace in their
immediate neghborhoods.
n Is my intention establish detached posts through
ont this district purely for the protection of the citizens
of the country from egtimate bands of armed and
marauders of every description.
Citizens are requested TO give their aid TO this end by
supplying information which may lead to the srres OF
All persons who may commit depredations OF any kind.
All men who have belonged 10 any organized company
of Confederate troops included in the surrender OF Gen.
ees army or otherwise, who have returned to their
homes are requested register their names at the posts
established in their vicinity.
Those men whose experience in renders peace
dear are requested give every assistance to the recog
Missed forces OF the United States Government in their
deavor render property secure and lives safe from the
attacks of men who take advantage Of the present state
of affairs for the purpose of private gain or private re-
vsRges
it has come TO she knowledge OF tho authorities that
the negroes on the different farms refusing to work.
or are leaving their accustomed homes and coming into
Richmond and other places occupied by troops. They
are hereby directed TO remain at their old homes TO
TO work as usual on the farms and raise the produce
for their maintenance and assured that their
freedom shall be protected. B. c. LUDLOW,
Brvt Brig Genl Commanding.
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CIRCULAR.
HEADQ'Rs PENINSULA DISTRICT, J
Aoril 20 lh65. [

HEADURS PENINSULA UISTRIUTl
April 80, les.
All former Justice OF Peace OF the counties of Warwick
York James City, New Kent Gloucester Matthews Chas
City Henrico eastern half are requested to report to
me by letter to my Headquarters, at Richmond or Will
amsburg the boundaries of their gsteral districts
the number of inhabitants white and back the cond
ton the people in to food on hand and the
nrospect 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 and any other iniorma
ton that may give me full knowledge Of the neces
stiles Of their district
The reports Of each will be confined to the district for
which they were elected
apo9-d2w Brevet Brig. Gen. Commanding
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HDQRs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
ARMY OF rae JAMES.
RICHMOND, VA, April 81. 1866.

RICHMOND, VA, April 81 1866. )
GENERAL ORDERS
No. 45
l. Brigadier General F. 7. Dent, u. S. Vols, having
reported for duty to the Department Commander, Is
hereby assigned TO duty Military Commander of the
City Of Richmond and will command all troops thin
the city.
9 The troops 10 be stationed In Richmond will consist
of the oath Mass. Vols the Goth N Y. Vols and fur.
Their detail TO be made by BTgadier General Devens
from the troops under his command, TO be equal in
strength to two good regiments, with full compliment
Of officers This detail viii be permanent aud will be
in lieu of the daily detail of four hundred for the
District Provost Marshss ordered by General Orders
No. 40 current series from these Headquarters.
8 General Dent will furnish TO the Provost Marshal
General and the District Provost Marshas such details
as may be necessary.
l. The troops stationed in Richmond by virtue
this order, will be provided with suitable quarters at
such points BrgRdier General Dent shall designate
All orders, and parts OF orders, conflicting herewith
are hereby revoked
By command of Major General ORD.
ED. W. SMITH,
Assistant Adiutant General.
Oncia Ed. W. SMITH,
Assistant Adiltant General sp24
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HEADQUARTERS, J
DETACHMENT ARaY or TIE JANIS, y
Richmond, w., April II, 1855. }
G1aIB1L 0BDBR,

GHsIBIL 0RDBR,
No. 4.
Protection Is hereby extended to all churches ant
places OF public worship.
Religious services may be continued without lntenl
tion as In times Of profound peace. This protection
must not however be perverted for the uterance In any
Lorm of worshpof reasonable sentiments expreasioA
When thus perverted 1t will be Withdrawn.
In all churches where prayers have heretofore bssb
offered for the socaed President Of the Coniedssa;s
States similar mark Of respect hereby ordered to be
paid to the President of the United States.
By command Of Msjor-Genera C. WEITzzi.
D. D. WHEELER,
spi9 Asst. Adjt Gen.
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NOTICE.
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER, }
ARMY OF THE JAMS,


Richmond, Va, April % 1866.
On Monday of each week hereafter there will be
train OF ambulances and baggage wagons leaving the
Office of Lieut. H. s. Merrill Post Qusrtermaster In this
city, the Female Institute corner Of 10th and Clay
streets at 10 o'clock A. NJ for the purpose of convey
ing families to their homes in the country, which train
will take the following route, TO wit; Leaving kch'
mond will 90 via Mechanicsvile Turnpike TO Mechsn
icsyie thence to Cold Harbor thence 10 Old Church
crossing the Pamunkey river at Hanover Town. and
thence go on to Brandywine from which plsce por-
tOn of the train win go to Aylet The rest Ofthe
train will 20 on from Brandywine TO King William
Court House. and from thence crossing the Mattaponi
river at Wslkertown, 90 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
for the same purpose leaving for West Point Va
which will 20 by the old Williamsburg Turnpike.
Persons wishing to go by these trains will call at the
Office of the Post Quartermasier named above and reg
lister their names the amount Of baggage they wish to
carry and the point the route to which they wish
60 No persons will be allowed TO return TO the city on
either Of these trains
JOHN B. HOWARD,
Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Qusrtermaster,
ap29-lw Army of the James.
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BRTd1DIRR GENERAL NJ K. PATRfCK.
DEF AhImBNI Of flhGINlA,/
opPICE OF rnE PRoyOsT MARSHAL GENERAL.

OvyIor OF TINE PRovosT MARSHAL GENERAL
RICHMOND, Va, APRIL oath 1855. y
As the various military offices in this city thronged
with persons making applications for passports the fol-
lowing is published for their information.
NOTICE:
Until further orders paroed prisoners Of war will
be permitted to pass to their homes in by way of any
of the Northern cities The officers at Fortress Monroe
are charged with the duty of preventing any such per-
sons from taking passage on the Ba more or Washing
ton boats.
via the James River Norfolk, Portsmouth, through
the interior of the State will be afforded every facility
the disposal of this office.
of allegiance are permitted go North to make
sary gemens for engaging more in business.
All classes of persons residing in this CITY and having
farms or plantations in the country will receive the
cessary for going and returning ON application 10
Capt C. Z. scovle, lower floor of the Capitol:
NJ r. PATRICK,
an Oh Prov. Mar. Genl.
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NOTICE.
CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE J
ARMY OF TIRE JAMES,

CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER'S OFFICEl
ARMY OF TIRE JAMES,
RICHMOND, Va. April 2sth 1866.
There will be offered for sale az public auction,
the Steamboat landing at Rockets, in this city on
SATURDAY. the l3ts day Of May next a lot Of con
demred Animals Wagons. Harness and Saddles belong
ing 10 the Unitel States Government There viii alsJ
be lot Of the same offered for sale IN the city Of Peters
burg the same day.
Terms Payments must be made in United States
Government funds az the date Of purchase.
JOHN B. HOWARD,
1t Col and Chief @. H.,
ap29-tds Army Of the James.
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Q0O RRWARD.--Stol from my premises, in
DZU Chesterfield county, May Sd, 1862 BAY
HORSE, large size and in good working order over ~
yesrs old tail little ncked and little sprung in one Oh
his fore legs will give the above reward for him II
delivered to j. C. Wells in Manchester or to Archer
Dyer upper end of Manchester to me- at my house IN
Chesterfield county, Va.
my4-3t' GEO. W. CHARLEY.
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HDQR'S DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,)
Army on TUE JAyEs,
RICHMOND, Va, April Ia, 1866. }

GENERAL ORDERs(
No 80.
For the purpose carrying out the requirements Of
General Orders No S. current series, from these Head
Quarters il is ordered that all officers and soldiers having
captured horses carriages other private property in
their possession turn the same over at once to the Quar-
termaster Of their respective commands TO be forwarded
10 the Depot Quatermaser at Richmond in case the
property was taken from citizens in Richmond,
10 the nearest Provost Marshal 10 be returned the
owners Citizens having such captured property in their
possession viii turn the same over to the Provost Mar
shall
ANY person neglectng to comply promptly with this
order viii be placed in arrest and punished Command
ing officers will be held to strict accountability in
porting all cases OF delinquency within their respective
commands. Provost Msrshss viii make strict search
for captured property in the hands of officers and use
the utmost vigilance in attending to the execution of this
order.
BIZ command of Major General ODD:
Ed. w. SMITH.
Assistant Adiutapt Cen
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TO THE UNEMPLOYED POOR OF RICHMOND.
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond Va April IL 1853 (


Richmond, Va, April IS, 1865.
Il Il not intended that the assistance furnished 70 the
moor of Richmond, by the United States authorities,
vithin the last fortnight, shall be permanent. Work is
To be provided for ALL and those who do not avail them
selves Of the opportunity TO work will be deprived Of
ratiOns.
All colored men in Richmond can find work shelter
and food on application 10 Captain Ssght, Assistant
ouarterraster at the steamboat wharf and the visitors
Of the Relief Commission have been instructed TO Turn
ish no ration tickets % this class of individuals.
An destitute persons white colored who have come
from the country directed 20 return TO their homes
where there is abundance Of work and where work will
produce food.
II has been announced to the authorities that instances
have occurred of persons drawing ratons, when they
we're already supplied with food. Similar cases will
bs summary and severely punished II IA intended TO
supply none but those who absolutely destitute and
Who Sre unable % obtain work.
M Is also brought to the attention of the authorities
shat men and Of the vqgrant sort upon not re-
,eiyB the amount Of supplies the ration tickets that
thew claimed have threatened the lives OF the visitors
Who we're engaged In Investigating their cases. The
uronpte,t punishment will be meted out 70 any guilty
Of this offence will be placed in irons, ond women
a close confinement az once
While the United states authority is anxious to re-
eve entirely the suffering existing here, it is equally
determined not 70 allow its benevolence TO be abused
sV ftFammsnd' oT Maj ecu Ord.
ApAE RAEEAV,
Lieut. Col and PTest. Relief Commission.
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u. y. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.
RICHMOND, April 18TH 1866.
NTOTICE.-A daily prayer meeting Is held at II
~ O'clock A. NJ, In The basement Of the Methodist
Church corner of Broad and 10th streets under the au
spices Of the Christian Commission.
Citizens and soldiers earnestly invited TO attend this
EFF. WILLIAMS, Ag't U. s. G. c.,
apl4-tf Army of the james.
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T A. BRLVIN's PLACE Of BUSINESS is on
81 Franklin street, between 18th and l4th streets,
near the Ballard House. apT-im
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OFF1CtAi.
M1IoR IsENRRAL b. W. FALLEcK. {
AMOS MILITARY DIVISION OF TIE JAMES
RICHMOND, Va, May Sd, 1867
GENERAL ORDERS
No. Is.


GENERAL ORDERSl
No. 5.
/ Court Of Cancellation consisting OF three sroltra-
t,rs will be established in the city OF Richmond
mr. This court will arbtrate such cases as may De
brought before il in regard to the right OF possession o.
proDerty bots personal and real and 70 the %
rents ana debts where contracts were made upon the
basis Of Confederate currency ch nav has no lega
existence This coar will take no jurisdiction Of ques-
lions OF title 10 property, nor viii It's decision De any
ber 40 legal remedies when the civil laws and civil
mi The conrt will issue the usual process for the at
tendance of PARTIES and witnesses and the execution OF
- Isrisions appoint is clerks and other omcers anu
oot rules for its proceedings. The fees charged VIII
h. simply sufficient TO pay expenses. Any surplus
will he given 70 the poor All parties bringing SAT- IN
ths court and an attorneys and agents appearing ,S
tbsm will be required to take the amnesty oath. NO
ices "a i'm be charged % the pJOr. -,
~ In It's decisions the court viii De governed W tuS
principles of.eQuity and justice. All alike whte anu
foiorsd viii be allowed the benefit Of is jurisdiction
Am proceedings viii be simple snd orei ana ui'e0'eu
solely TO ascertaining and securing exact Justice 49,,
v The Provost Marshal will refer To TINS eOult .
questions which come properly within IT'S lurs1St,Dn
and win adopt its decisions far a. concerns the
sition OF properly belonging to private parties No" j"
his hands. -. - -, Al;.bs5 tbs
vi As soon az the civil courts are re-estaolisheu 'e
,,,rt 81 Cancellation will cease its functions
~ o'N'' u J. c. KELTON,
49,, Cana
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CIRCULAR.
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALLY
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va, April 81 1865.
Several paroed officers Of the Army of Northern Viz
Vina having signfed their desire to go abroad to Eu
rope o. elsewhere and orthe present all permits TO such
officers TO pass through the loyal States having been
suspended they informed that passports and passage
TO Halifax will be furnished them application at the
Office of the Provost Marshal General Of this Depart
ment
By order Of Major General z. o. 9. ORD.
NJ r. PATRICK,
ap24 Provost Marshal General
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WIN. MACFARLANE,

VIM. MACFAkLANE,
(Of the late firm of MACFARLANE & PERCUSSION;
Book and job Printers, and ate Proprietors
of the S. l.. Messenger)
TTAVING bad his Office and all he had made Tor the
last thirty years destroyed in the great conhsgra.
ton offers his services TO his friends and the public as
general Commission Agent.
He will receive and sell on commission all kinds OF
country produce, rent out houses collect rents &c.
His office for the present will be at his residence,
corner 9th and Leigh streets All letters addressed TO him
Box s96 Richmond Post Office will be promptly at
tended to.
FOR SALE.--0ne set of S. L. Messenger, from its
commencement, August 1894 TO the last number pub
lished June 1864 Bound Price 800.
ano5oaw9w' VIM MACFARLANE.
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NOTICE TO MECHANICS.

NOTICE TO MECHANICS.
HEADOTT ARTERS DEPARTMENT OF YA.)
Army or THE JAMES,
Richmond. Va April -, 1866.
III aoae lie paroed prisoners Of the Confederate army
there are any mec6GH;-5 Who desire to TO the
North with their famiiies, with view to OBJ
tanning employment they WILL upon takag tie cath Of
allegiance be furnished transportation 10 Philadelphia,
New York or Boston, as they may desire
Offices will be opened in each OF the four districts OF
the ty where persons desiring 10 take advantage OF this
offer can reg ser th5y occupation and The city TO
which they desire 10 be sent ana where k6ts Cor trans
nortation will be given them. When sufficient mum
her are registered boats will be provided for their trans
notaon and the day Of sailing duly advertised in the
0;iytLe wives and children OF the applicants will be
sllowed 10 accompany them, Coored mechanics will be
.uoWsd the benefit of this offer.
By order OF Major General Ord.
Ed W. SMITH,
ap2A.tf Assistant Adjutant General.
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CIRCULAR.

CIRCULAR.
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALLY
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, ,
Richmond, Va, April "a 1852
Hereafter and until further orders, Pickets, Guard:
and Patrols will allow Mlrketmen and Citizens going to
or wagons in and out of the city of Richmond without
further pass or hindrance.
By command Of Brig. Gen. NJ r. PATRICK,
Pro- Mar. General
w. W. BECKWITH,
ap26-u Capt and A. d. G.
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aDoRs MILITARY DIVISION OF THE JAMES.
RICHMOND Va. April %, 1866. (
GENERAL0 RDER,
No A

GESERAL 0RDER :
No. l.
L Clerks Of Courts Of Records In Richmond and Pc.
tersbur viii be pc mitsd 70 resume their functions
taking the oath of allegiance.
III. All At.orneTs. COunsellOrs, Advocates and Proc
ter and Others licensed 10 practice particular profess
sion trade business the presidents, directors and Of
dcers Of all corporations and all persons avang them
rel Of the benefit Of General Order No In regard
trade, viii be led 70 take the oath Of allegiance
60 the United States. Any person in the above men
toned cities who without taking the OATH sha after
the first of May ReXL attempt 20 practice any licensed
protest. n, engage in any censd trade or business
or shall exercise the functions OF president director
or once Of any corporation will be arrested. The fore
going provisions will be enforced in other parts OF the
state early as practicable
H. Al persons making claims Tor restoration of pri
vata nroperty before Provost Marshal any other mil
irary ohcer court mission will be raQuired TO
take the oath Of allegiance 70 the United States and
until the claimant takes the prescr bed oath his claim
viii neither be granted nor considered.
w All icers Of customs In this Military Division
are requested give cearances or permits to ship
land goods other articles Of trade to any person,
for the benefit Of any person who has not taken the oath
Of allegiance % the United States
v No marriage license will be issued until the parties
desiring 70 be married take the oath Of allegiance to the
Urited States and clergyman, magistrate, other
person authorized by State laws 20 perform the marriage
ceremony will Offciate in such capacity until he him
self and the parties contracting marmOny, have taken
the prescribed oath Of allegiance.
vi. ANY person acting in violation Of these orders
viii be arrested and full account Of the reported
20 these headquarters
By order Of Major General HALLEcK
J. q. KELTON,
Aaaf
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00S REWARD.-Stolen from my Stable IN
DZO Rockets -colored horse, six years ola,
lump under the grth his shoulder, and one white
hind foot will pay the above reward for his recovery
nv 2-dlvf EUGENE BhADL.
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NeRirlAln
NIJ0R 6RSRRAE 3. 0. c. 0RD.

10 THE PEOPLE OF RICHMOND AND IiS VICINITY
The inhabitants of the various counties near
Richmond are hereby informed that no difnenity
will lie made in admitting them to bring market
,va-es 10 This sity. They are invited to commence
their ordinary traffic at once, and assured OF pro-
lection in passing to and fro within the lines OF the
United States forces.
The citizens Of Richmond, and shopkeepers and
others, are also requested to resume their ordinary
avocaiions as speedily possible IL Is the wish
sn5 Intention of the military authorities to protect
All good and peaceable citizens, and to restore, in
AZ great a measure as may be practicable, the for
mer prosperity of the city. No molestation by
soldiers or others will be allowed, if possible, to
Any who are engaged in peaceful pursuits.
Orders will be issued to military cOmma nders in
conformity with the above announcement.
BY command of Maj. Gen. ORD.
ADAM BADEAU, Lieut.. Col. u. s. A.
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OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALLY
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, April Is, 1867
An officers and enlisted men PAROLE, and all other
persons not on duty hereby forbidden TO side
arms and revolvers.
District Provost Marshas charged with the strict
enforcement of this order.
BY order of Brig Gen. NJ II. PATRICK.
ABEL Z. LEAVENWORTH,
Captain Ninth Vermont Volunteers
apl9-tf Assistant Provost Marshal.
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AUoTIoN ANN COMMISSION HOUSE

AUCTION AND COMMlSolUn dOUSE
rNHE undersigned under the firm and name OF SP0TTS
GIBSON, offer their services for the sale of GOODS
and PRODUCE.
They have taken the house NC. TO- 10Th street, former
ly occupied by VIM. Bea and solicit consignmt nt They
have secured the services of Jesse T. Hutcheson, whoe
long experience in the Tobacco Business is guaranty to
consipnors of that article. JN0. G. SPOTS,
Formerly of Spots Harvey
mv3-2w GEO. GIBSON.
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10 0FFICERs AND SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY OF

To OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY OF
NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
uEApQ'Rs DEPARTMENT OF Virginia,
Richmond, April IA, 1865. !
All officers and soldiers of the Army Of North
ern Virginia, who were not pre- sent at the surren-
der of that army by Gen. Robert Z. Lee at Apo
mattox Court House, on the 9th of April, 1865,
are hereby informed that the terms of capitulaton
are extended 20 them, and that they can at once
avail themselves of the same by coming within the
lines OF the United States forces at or near Rich
mond, laying down their arms and receiving their
paroles.
By command of Maj. Gen. ORD.
ADAM BADEAU,
Lieutenant Colonel u. S. A