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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
Jam,, River snd KanaEha Canal.

The President Of the James River aud ka-
nawha Canal has succeeded in making an
advantageous arrangement with the Govern
ment, by which the canal will be repaired
without further delay. This is q great relief
to the public in many respects. Any embar-
rassment to this great central improvement
is felt in nearly all parts of the State, and
its restoration to the accommodation of trade
and travel will contribute in no small degree
to the revival Of prosperity. The canal open
its entire length, will soon affect favorsbly
the reciprocal interests of seAbOard and in
terror as in days past, and never more, we
trust, to be disturbed as it has been during
the last four years. 1t viii be good policy
and time well expended for all who feel an
interest in this work TO aid the Chief Engi-
neer in procuring the necessary labor to
complete the repairs At once. By reference
to his advertisement particulars can be as
certained.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
COLONEL JEssE's FAREWELL ADDRESS.
From the Louisville Democrat

From the LOUISVILLE OeWOCIat.l
The following is the farewell address Of Colonel
q. NJ. Jesse, G. 8. A, to his men on surrender
ing. and his respects paid to Col. H. NJ. Buckley
and stan. The scene is described a. having been
an impressive one
Ny DEAR BoYs,-The military status Of the
south is such as TO render il useless and despsrats
for Us any longer, hundreds OF miles from our
lines If indeed we have any nc all, % contend
with the overwhelming Federal forces surround.
ing rs on all sides ami with the example Of our
distinguished chieftains Generals Lee and John
ston we can, without . compromise Of principle
or honor accept the terms rendered 10 them and
their commands by Lieut.. Gen. Grant Of the
United States Army, which IL accorded % ne by
the military authorities Of the United States in
this Dep ,rtment.
In parting with you on this sonowful occa-
sion. NAV / not ask you, as We regarded il q
dptv 40 lake up aras. and TO expose al that was
mortal and insure In the imminent breech, in
the death-charge on many bloody held OF
strife. 20 regard your paroles with scrupulous
mart cular.ty so as % avoid even the semblAnce
OF a breach Of them
You have, by your honest bravery and hsroism
on many a trying occasion, illustrated your
fidelity TO the cause you willingly espoused a.
you believed Of self preservation and tEdepend-
ence as a free people and | Am confident that
Won will never dim the lustre OF your fair re-
nowu. in conducting yourselves otherwise than
becomes high minded and honorable men.
Farewell, my brave companions in arms IL
is q relentless term (which the heart feels
most" and the lips Of your commander can now
hardly nd strength to utter or express.
May God bless protect and preserve you and
yours, Is my heartiest prayer. Farewell my
brave brother We may never meet again on
earth bat up there beyond the shining stars, be-
fore the spOtless throns Of the great God OF bat
ties. let our lives be here as to entitle rs to a
meeting there, where parting is no more.
10 Col. BUCKLEY and Staf;
GENrLENES. Please accept my own and these
,,.Siant rnani. unfeigned thanks Tor the mAgnan-
finous manner in which you have facilitated our
surrender. and rendered it more tolerable by your
generous and manly cOnducI, which only the
truly good and brave in times Of war like these
ever accord 70 the unfortunate IN arms.
G. NJ. JESSE Lieut.. Col. c. S. A.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
THE SOLDIERS GRAVES AT sEBAsTOPoL

THE SOLDIERS GRAVES AT SEBAST0POL.
The following is from the Nicholaief kessen.
ger, a Russian Journal
During the whole of the siege of Sebastopol
the dead were inferred upon the spot where they
fell. The result was q number of small cemete.
res and separate tombs, which surrounded Sc.
bastopo Upon leaving the Crimea the Allies
entrusted TO us the Onerous and difficult task of
guarding the iuviolability of these tombs. The
Russian authorities did what they could, but it
was utterly impossible to place a sentinel over
each tomb. BY degrees the former owners re-.
turned to their lands with their cattle. Some of
the cemetery walls were deiaced, monuments
broken, crosses overthrowD. Complaints, cor.
respondence, negotiations between the Govern
ments interested followed. The English proposed
10 send 10 the Crimes an entire company OF SOL
diers to watch the tombs; it would have amount
ed TO the foundation of an English colony in the
Climea. Naturally enough our Government
could not accept such proposal.
The French acted much better they sent an
engineer 10 Sebastopol, with orders to form one
large cemetery, TO which the Mortal remains Of
their fellow-countrymen who died during the
siege were afterwa ards to be transferred. Mr.. Ba-
ker' a landowner in the neghborhood, whose
property is situated at about three miles from
Sebastopol gave piece Of ground for this pur-
pose which has been suTroun -eo Dy q wall. In
tll9 bO SSAAS SNhN
one of which is in the middle. All these iombs
are built upon arches, forming catacombs, in
which the bones of the soldiers will be placed,
arranged by regiments. Above each regi-
ment The oricers OF those regiments, up to the
rank OF Colonies inclusive. VIII ne placed In
eonarate Commandments. The Generals, TO the
number of ten, will be placed in the tomb in the
middle of the cemetery. All these tombs and the
catacombs will be always open, and inscriptions
cut in the tablets of m arble Will designate by
name each officers place. home has been
built for the keeper. Frenchman' ana Tor the
atlendants,
"rhe construction of this cemetery Ia nearly
finished. There Is nothing more to do than 10
transfer .he bones from the old tomDs and TINS
h now being done. II Is said that the English
are going TO follow the example OF the French.
heavy dnty, and the whole of that vast field Of
death which surrounds sebastopol will be COW
cred as Of old with vineyards and gardens"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
A aptkda hY an, HhkRMAN.

A Washington correspondent Of the Phii'
Adelphia Inquirer writes
The friends of Gen. Sherman serenaded
him on Tuesday evening, at his private resi-
dence in Washington, near the Capitol, when
he came to the front door, and, in CONVEX
sational way, said he supposed they wanted
him TO make q speech. He did not want TO
make one, because if he did he might get ex-
cited and say something that might better
not be said; for, said he, when l speak L
speak to the point, and when l act in earnest
act to the point. II man minds his own
business let him alone, but If he crosses
my path he must get out ofthe way. lCheers'I
/ want peace and freedom for every man
, to 20 where he pleases, to California, or 10
any other portion of our country, without
restriction. Every man should work, and
there is plenty of work for every man to DO
Every man should do as he pleases, holding
himself accountable TO the Government Tor
his acts, and l shall hold myself responsible
for my own acts.
Voice in the crowd-"How about going
to Mexico, General ?"l You can go there
if you like, and you can go to the - II you
want to. Laughter
He was Interrupted several times by irrel-
Georgia and South Carolina, which he an.
swered in a humorous way.
Those present sheok hands with the Gene
raj and then retired.
Major Generals ohm A. Logan and Giles
A. Smith we're also serenaded, and numer-
Gus bands were out IN every direction sere-
nading other distinguished officers OF the
Western army.
The Washington Chronicle gives another
account of the Generals remarks, as fol-
lows:
In response to the most enthusiastic cheer
ing and repeated calls for "Sherman,"
fisherman" the General made his appear
ance, and in a brief speech congratulated
his fellow citizens ofthe great Republic upon
! the suspicious signs of the present period Of
our national history. He had been, in COM
mon with loyal men everywhere, struggling
for four years past to secure the mainten-
ance of the Government of the Union, and
the re.establishment gifts authority through
out the land. He rejOiced TO be able TO con-
graduate them upon the return of the peace
they had so long sought. He did not desire
10 urge his individual opinions of national
affairs upon his hearers or the American
people generally, but he would remind them
that our country was largo enough for us all,
and he hoped, now that the war was virtu-
ally ended, that his brothers in arms would,
with alacrity, resume their former avoca-
tions of peaceful times, and go to work with
energy to make the Union as prosperous as
it was before the rebellion which had been
so efIectually crushed.
The crowd retired with every manifesto
ton of extreme satisfaction in view of the
modest and cordial manner of the Generals
response 20 their call.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

The Latest PARIS SCANDAL is the reappear.
anre at a pubic cafe-chantant OF the intamo us
ex.deity Of the demi-mOnde, Celeste Mogador,
whose beauty and Establishments some years
ago seduced the representative OF an ancient and
wealthy family int marrying her, and became
Countess de- Chabrillan. IL seems that the lair
Celeste had been driven beside herself with jes-
Iousy of the fame OF Theresa and being now a
widow determined TO come out in singing
Cafe artly to vent her spite on the family of her
late husband. all of whom went into deep mourn
inc on the day when he married her, a. though
he were dead, rsnouncing all communication
with him and ignored the existence of his wife.
For fortnight before her appearance the streets
were placarded with posters, setting forth the
approaching performances of "Mademoiselie Ce'
leGte MoRSdor, Countess de Chabrillan, at
the new and splendid Cafe of tho Nine
teeath Century" The Parisians would have
been in no wise scandalized If the lady, consider
ing her Antecedents had returned to her old pro-
fessiOn, under her old designation, but this mall
ciOus dragging of an honorable name into TIE
very dubious region Of Paris cofiee'room was
considered as revolving even by the somewhat
cynical people of the modern Lutetis, and they
determined TO punish it. Accordingly when the
Countess mAgnifcently attired, and blazing
with Jewels, made her appearance on the stage OF
the crowded cafe the whole assembly maintained
the most entire and freezing silence. The unfor-
tunAte woman, painfully affected by this unlock
cd for reception, struggled hard to retain her
composure, began her song went through Two
or three stanzas, and then, not single Plandit,
not even a hiss, not a movement OF any kind
having broken the icy still ness OF the CROWDED
room, she burnt into tears and rushed from the
stage.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
aMa iA4fah lrink!i fNiiinifili4s

Whilst the United States have made prddieioas al.
vance In the Of during the last four years II Il
equally true that they have not neglected the pursuit..
OF peace during the same unhappy time European
enemies who predicted that our industry would be de-
slroyed, people turned into savage barbarians by
me license Of war, that ciyilation would be over
doned, and that manufactures would degenerate 10
those avocations which absolutely necessary 70,
the support Of war, spoke without know ledge Of
peculiaries or they allowed their prejudices to
whelm their reason and better Judgment II Is du-
~ now to teach them that we have not degsnorated in
great contest, and TO know that while conducting war
Immense in Its proportions were able 10 continue
the pursuits Of peace aud to improve In them There
to be two International exhibitions held during the
present year, which offer inducements to skilliu
mechanics aud manufacturers 10 send thereto specimens
of their best productions aud samples Of their ingeni
applications Of mechanical principles in abOrsav-
ing inventions.
One OF these exhibitions is to take place at Bergen
Norway, aud will be display Of the arts and industry
and their peculiar methods Of enticng the nny tribe
will be thoroughly illustrated There will be present
specimens Of all kinds OF fish, from the whale 10 the
minnow, fishing tackle products and preservatons oil
fish, models Of ships boats barrels, boxes etc Our
American fisheries have never been worked to the ex-
tent OF which they are capable Mackerel and cod for
fishing the principal objects sought by professional
fishermen distinguished from the angler who
adOres game fish, not that he may eat him. but for the
pleasure OF catching him. Much might BIO learned by
our fishermen in the hyperbOrean regions Of Norway
and in return for what the Norwegtans could teach us
about fishing aud securing the benefit thereof we might
instruct them that We can make Tor them many Mandy
things Of the greatest Importance TO them as laborsaV'
ing inventions.
The International Exhibition oporo, in Portugal
should also attract attention. The managers desire
samples OF American industry and manuiacure and In
dustry and have allotted space for their display We
call attention TO these matters aud hope thal Doh OF
these exhibitions will show that the United States can
not only conduct an immense war but at the same time
develop the arts OF peace. -Phiid. Inquirer
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

The Court OF CoNCILIATIoS.-ln regard
to the Richmond Court of Cancellation, we
find the following in the Philadelphia En-
quirer of recent date. The paragraphs are
quite complimentary to the Court, and We
are glad to notice such favorable recognition
on the part Of the Northern press.
Judges Meredith, Lyons, and Thomas, hold
first-class position in the estimation Of every
Virginian. They are gentlemen of much le-
gal attainment, and their position in the Court
Of Cancellation fits them exactly.
The following is the paragraph from the
Philadelphia paper:
=" In its practical working the Court of Con-
Citation bids fair to surpass the expectations
formed of it at the time of its organization.
Courts of quasi military character, or even
of irregular or extra judicial character, are
nearly always nuisances, but the high per-
sonal characters and high legal attainments
of Judges Meredith. Lyons and Thomas have
saved the Court of Cancellation from the
usual fate Of such tribunals. Another safe
guard of the Court is found in the legal talent
practising before it.
The bar Of Virginia was always famous for
its profound learning and its veneration for
justice in dealings between man and man, and
some of all this has survived the whirlwind
of revolution and its reappearing upon the
scenes Of its former glory. That it does
survive is public blessing, for it will be found
invaluable in the days OF transition and re-
organization through which Virginia must
pass. Justice, pure and passionless, must
enter largely into the councils of tho State
to quicken her progress to prosperity IN
paralleled in her annals, and she need not be
without il so long as these men are here.
The following are the proceedings OF this
Court yesterday:
Nelson rs. Jones. In this case the Court
decided that as legal notice had been given
the defendant must yield possession to the
plaintiff. Rent for February and March to be
paid in accordance with the general principle
heretofore announced by the Court. As to
the rent since the LIST of April, the matter
was left to the parties with the understand
ing that it could probably be adjusted by
them.
Grant Us. Muller. Rent adjusted upon the
general principle.
Satterwhite Us. Riddick. Suit to recover
possession Of certain premises. This case
turns upon the point as to who is the tenant.
Riddick's father.in-law (Greanor) has al
ways paid the rent, and notice to quit was
served upon said Greanor. Decision re-
served.
Lumsden Us. Lewis & Bachrach. This case,
for the recovery OF certain premises, was
partially heard, and continued to Monday
next.
The Court then adjourned to meet at IL
o'clock to-day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
THE OfTY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY


Maj Gen. Halleck's headquarters are at the cor Of
Maj. Gen. o. g. Ord, commanding the Department
Sts Office in Female Institute, Tenth St., between
Big. Gen. NJ r. Patrick, Provost Marshal General
DepSrment Of virginia headqnaT,ters cor. Clay and
Brevst Brig Gen John E. MulfOrd, Agent for the Elk
change Of Prisoners has an office at the s. E. cor Of
Di Brsvet Brig Cen. aehie Chief Engineer Depart
ment Of Virginia 0aiee, Medical College cor Mar
Lieut.; il S. Merrill Post Quartcrmaster; Office Win.
Capt. D. B. Mott, Post COmmissary; Office, No. lis
Col NJ p. Small, Chief Commissary. Department of
Virginia; Once, cor Eighth and Clay sis: y,
Capt. H. J. Adams, G. s. Volunteers, Disburstng vi,
cer aud Issuing Commissary Office opposite Ss Broad
Lieut. Col. Geo. A. Keusel Inspector General De-
Partment Of Virginia ONCE, Female Institute Luld-
Capt C. T. scovile, Paroling ofleer Oalco, Hall Of
Delegates, 20 floor Capitol building. -,
Col John b. Howard, Chief Quartermaster Army oil
Col Geo Suckley, u S. V, Medical Director Of De-
partment OF Virginia. Office in Baptist Female lns-
Acting staff Surgeon WIN. II. Palmer, U. S. A, Post
Surgeon, at stuart Hospital.
q s. Dispensary, cor. Broad and Eighth SITS.
Maj J. {. Paine, Chief Signal oacer. ONCE, south
Capt Fred Martin, Chief Commissary Of Musters,
Department Of Virginia. Office Tenth ST. I'd door from
Brig Gen; LqdlOws Office. Baptist College LOuisi-
ana Hospital), Broad 81 =,
Lieut. Col. Frederick D. Manning, Provost Marshal
Army OF the James and President of Relief Commits
sion ONCE cor. OF Broad and Tenth SIS Told Passport
Ohce).
Mai Gen John Gibbon command cath Army Corps.
Headquarters River Road continuation OF Cary street.,
one mile from the city
DISTRICT OF THE APPONATTOx, Headquarters at Man
chester.
Lieut. Col John Coughln, 10th N II. Vols, COM
handing.
Capt. Abel T. Leavenw0rth, 9th VI. Vols, Acting As
sistant AdJt Gen'l.
Ofheers are respectfully requested to inform Of any
errors omissions in the above directory
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
CITY NOTICES.

TOBACCO AGENCY Mr.. d. j. Johnson, late agent OF
the Virginia aud North Carolina Tobacco Agency, who
victim by the great fire Of the I'd OF April, has To-
Gated himself at the wholesale and retail commission
house of Messrs. j. Bnford Co.. on Franklin street.
two doors from the corner OF Governor street. Mr..
johnson has hand for sale by sample or otherwise,
great quantity OF manufactured and smoking tobacco
embracing some Of the choicest brands that have ever
yet, or ever will be, offered IN the market All the
rst brands of groceries, both tuid aud sod kept
hand, for sale by Mr. Johnston, who enjoys Of
the first regulations in the State as man OF upright
dealings aud strict integrity. We recommend him to
the patronage Of all who desire TO make purchases.
FARM FOR SALE.---Mr b. J. Johnson, the owner Of a
very fine farm the Broad Rock Road four miles from
Richmond, offers the for sale. The farm contains
two hun bred The will be prize for gen
teman who desires to conduct farm scientific prin
ciples.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
NEW RICHMOND THEATRE,
IN Corner Seventh and Broad Streco

NEW RICHMOND THEATRE,
IN Corner Seventh and Broad Streeo
MRS. E. MAdILL.. .Proprietress.
X. ID. OGDEN. Manager
POSITIVELY THE LAST APPEARANCE
OF the celebrated Irish Comedian, Burlesque Actor
and Vocalist,
MIR. FRANK DREW.
LALT NIGHT OF SLEEVE Ma MON
LAST NIGHT OF soLoN SINGLE.
MADAME RUHL
In her superb
OPERATE VOCAL GEMS AND BALLADS.
GRAND AND FANCY DANCES.
Saturday Evening, May 81, 1865,
The performance will commence with the elegant
OVERTURE Normal, ORCHESTRA.
When will be presented the entirely New Play, in two
acts, written for Mr.. Frank Drew,
By Robt. H. Craig, ESQ,
entitled
SLEEVE MA MON;
OR, THE
ORPHAN or CIONSfEL.
Phclim o'Drug En- Ia village physiei9al' xr nprw
Select operate Pieces, MAD. RUHL.
Fancy Dance, MISS JESSIE WARNER.
Concluding with Mr. Frank Drew in his great imper'
sOnation Of
SOLON SIZING
Scion Single IA country teamster 49,, r,r,,,
Rz-MOnday, first appearance of
MISS ANNIE WAIT,
AND
Mr.. w. H. LEAK.
NEXT WEEK will be presented the magnificent spec
'"'''O' THE YAIAD QUEEN,
Comprising in an eminent degree,
NOVELTY, MYSTERY AND BEAUTY
With raro combination Of
PAINTING, POETRY AND MUSICi
The Scenery all entirely new, is from the pencil Of
CHARLES ). GErZ from the Holiday Street Theatre,
Baltimore whose unrivalled productions in Chromac
Foil Painting have elected the admiration Of the low.
Of due arts and places his name in the 'front.' rank .;
Living Scenic Artists.
ling, imposing and delightful effects.
The Costumes, krmOTs and Pafaphernalia have Doen
prepared and imported for this Theatre expressly for
The fascinating French Danseuse and Tight-Rope
MISS MARIETTA RAvEL,
And the celebrated Pantomimist,
HERNANDEZ FOSTER,
Have been engaged expressly for the Spectacle, and
will appear MONDAY next.
Doors opeua I-2 Commences at IL o'clock
lmy?l-.ltl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

"JoHS BELL.-A report has been going the rounds
of the papers to the effect that the rebel John Bell OF
Tennessee Is in poor health destitute circumstances
and deserted. We have seen private letter denying
this, and giving the names OF members OF his family
residing with or near him."
We find the above In the New Orleans 1fmes and we
are not little surprised that this venerable and noble
old statesman should be characterized as 1.-THE rebel
John Bell " The Hon. John Bell, Of Tennessee, has
never been a rebel. We have been intimately ac-
quainted with him, socially and politically for years
aud have the honor hail om the city and State
We conversed with Mr. Bell, at Grimm, Ga, shortly
after the evacuation Of Atlanta and can assure the
editor OF the Tunes that his conservative principles and
the opinions that he held to throughout an Industrious
and useful life unchanged. He amented the con-
dtou to which designing politicians had brought his
beloved country but powerless TO check the storm
All sensible Union OF the North must surely APP
precate and sympathize with his peculiar position.
John Bell had been twonty years younger the state oil
Tennessee could have been dragooned by passion
aud excitement into rebellion We must protest against
the Tmei any other newspaper prexing the sOubr-
quet Of rebel 10 the hOuOred name OF John Bell
MONTGOMERY Nal.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

LUCKY OIL OPERATOR. THE Parkersburg (Va.)
Ga=ste notes the arrival there of MIR Henry D. sher-
man. of the sherman oil well in Vensngo county Pa,
and adds:
Mr. Sherman has a history worthy Of mention. Five
years ago he commenced with little capital aud hard
manual labor 10 seek for oil in Pennsylvania He sank
ed his funds but he did not despair He tried again
pawning his watch and clothing even TO get money Ia
20 on with another we'll This well, before cOmmenc-
Ing, reduced him TO poverty, aud yet he managed "a
sink his well with his own hands until he struck oil in
such large quantities 10 make famous over the world
the Sherman well. This well flowed at hrst 500 bbls
per day, aud averaged for year dow Of l. SOC
bills About this time he sold the well for - 500 900
Since that time, by judicous purchases and sales he
has added to his capital until lie is now reported worth
~ OOO all cash aud equivalent stocks outside OF
oil lands aud oil companies.
Mr.. sherman is about ffy years Of age and still In
bachelor biss--sueh as IL Island cOntemplates going
10 Europe In June, where he expects 20 spend few
years He has brother sister or father or mother
living.