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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-08-07

IN BAGS PRIME RIO COFFEE.
OU 20" Laguyra "
Extract Logwood
Bi-Csrb. Soda
Copperas.
Landing this day-for sale by
au6-5t TARDY & WILLIAMS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-08-07

nor BALTIM0 E. %G
The schooner GEORGE WASHINGTON will re.
ceive freight for the above port, and have imme.
diate dipatch.
For freight, at reasonable rates. apply to Captain
on board or to ii. l.. SLAGHT & co,
au4-lw Rockets Landing
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11
Tho Uev YorL ESe,czu1fLe ,Jou,.ac'

Tho Flew York Mercantile Jomum,
in an article on the cost Of the waa' &c
the North, sums up the aggregate to
be-on the part of the nation, State
and local debts, additional ta1e:ic7,
sanitary contributions, &C., al loss
Of earnings 200, ,OOo, 600. Trc
writer says:
This total CT S., 200, ,c0o, ,GGG does
not represent the losses 70 commerce
by the transfer OF our carrying trade
to foreign nations, in consequence Of
the depredations of Anglo-rebel
cruisers. These losses, together with
other items not included in the above
estimates, may be allowed to balance
the difference between currency and
specie. and renders the sum Of five
thousand million of dollars in specie d
fair and approximately correct esti-
mate OF the actual loss to the Northern
States by the war"
The cost to the seeding States, the
same writer estimates to be in the
aggregate So, ,625, 100000 Exclusive
of the value Of slave property in 1850,
the entiresp esproperty Of the slave States,
he says, was estimated ut 81, 500, 00O,-
600. Of this So, 500, 600, 600 have been
annihilated, leaving only $1,000, 600.
600 as the present capital OF the
Southern States, which after all losses,
the termination of the war finds the
North i'll possession Of ~ capital of
fifteen thousand millions of dollars,
the losses having been six thousand
millions-thew whole total losses of both
North and South being eight thousand
eight hundred millions of dollars
How appalling these figures Well
may North and South rejoice that the
way is over, and that benignant peace
rcigns in the land
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11
Important from virginia.

The recent municipal ge6ions held
in the city of RichmoH have been
declared void by the military authori-
ties, and the persons yected prohibit
ed from exercising th duties of their
respective offices. The following or
der from Maj. Gen. Turner, command
ing the departme,l in which the city
is located, win plain the reasons:
HEADo'Rs DbrR1cr OF HENR!co,
Richmond, la., July 2S, 1860.
S,-ecim O,Y2x,.S fo. 72-E.1rdu.
V. Whereas satisfactory evidence
has been furnished at these headqunr-
ters that at d,c election held in the
city of RiImond on the Goth instant,
for munIipal officers. voters were
excludedon the ground Of having lost
their reg lcnce bv reason OF their alb
scncc NJ soldiers in the United States
army during the rebellion, when no
such Sround was taken Us against sci
tlicl, absent in the rebel army; and
whereas, with but few exceptions, Ill
of the officers elected at said munich
lul election have been prominent and
conspicuous i'll inauguratlnS and Sus-
tanning the rebellion; and whereas.
the issue wls distinctly made and
openly avowcI at Said election. as he
tween those men who had aided and
a5ctted in the war against the United
States authority. and those who had,
with their lives, defended the flag Of
our country; therefore. Justice to the
thous: nds who have fallen on the bat
tlc-ficld or Ivy disease in their efforts
to Put down this rebellion. and to
those who arc how returning to their
homes in this diStlict, after .nur years
of suffering, toll, privations and dam
gers incurred III fighting treason, dc
mandS that these persons who were 50
lately contributing al their efforts 70
sustain treason and overthrow this
Government should not be Installed
into office and trusted with power.
Hence it is hereby declared that the
United st; tes military authorities OF
this city will regard The said munich
pal elections held in tl,is city on the
25th instant us null and void. except
ing Only the election of the Clerk OF
the Hastings Court; and each and
every person elected to office-vxccpt-
Ing said Clerk OF the Hastings Court
is hereby prohibited from exercising
the duties apprrtainine thereto.
by command OF
Brevct Mai Gen. TURNER
T.. LEWIS MooKE, Asst Adj. Gen.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

Col. Wood, formerly editor of the
Vicksburg 'Vhig,, is in New York, az
ranging for rebel expedition to
Brazil. He goes out on behalf OF
some five or six hundred Mississippi
families, to see if he cannot purchase
a tract of country twelve miles square
on the Amazon, for the purpose of a
permanent settlement. The capital
subscribed is said to be one million of
dollars. Wood is commissioned to
procure the Emperor's consent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

IN a general order, dated Raleigh,
N. - July 21, Mai. Gen. Ruger orders
the suspension of the publication of the
Dolly Union Baone,, issued in Sails
bury, Of that State, for the appear
ance OF an article in its columns. on
the 18th instant, upon the freedmen.
winch reflects upon Generals Ruger
and Howard aad the military gene
rally.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

The. CoLoREp TRooIs. -Adjutant
General Thomas estimates that there
are 100, 900 colored troops in the ser
vice. Previous to the close Of the
rebellion, there was 10000, which
was reduced by the muster out Of
State organizations,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

There is a great scarcity OF female
operatives in New England at this
time. Wages are unprccedently high.
yet agents have to seek for operatives
in other parts Of the country and IN
the Canadas Five thousand are want
ed Immediately at Lowell, and the
same number at Lawrence and Man
chester
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11
Local JIor1xes.

Were AfE TIE FIiLrAry rcL.cL? -r.i.o
StcEen CT .:cc::zs. Troy a:.d Mc!..osi. wc:e
c:r'cct c2ti1ciJ :srirpe0 ci t!.cr contcnta
c.Ent refcrc last. Iheoe robbc-ics a-e 100
f-ccueH:s - &c picaca13t
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

TN: RESTORATION OF THE SOUTH IN
CONGRESS. The Southern people are
clcctin@ to the various Offices that they
have the right to ill. men who are well
known to have hccn active, energetic
rebels. They choose to reconstruct n
Southern State. the men who did most
to destroy 1t, and carry it out or the
Union. They do this for Al simple
reason: there are no other mon whom
the people will trust They know
that, with Il few exceptions, the So
called Union men" of the South are
slippery fellows, .wcak-kncca trimmerS,
VINO were rebels when the rebcliiou
was up--and Union men when it was
down Such men will not be trusted
where they are known, and We ought
to rejoice over it as Il healthy sign Of
the real honest rcpublicanism of the
South. VIZ ought also to regard ii as
/, healthy sign that the Southern peo-
pie choose to be represented in peace
by tho men who led them in wa.
The Northern people viii do the same,
No one has givcnap the rebel cause so
completely as tho Southern soldiers.
No class of the Southern people is 80
fau on honest, or so SllfcerclV earnest
in their desire to sec the country pa
Gifted. These are the men that the
South now put in office. 1t is. as we
say, a healthy siGn-but there is to be
a fight about it with the radicals
especially in so far as the South wishes
to be represented in Congress by this
class of men.--Netr orh' X~TaM =
IMPORTANT COUNCIL OF INDIANS
The largest and most inlpor+an.
council tho In'ia1t tribes ever held
upon this continent viii assc mblc at
Fort Gibson about III, Isl Of Scptem-
boz next, to aettle upon their future
relations with the Government. Some
thirty tribes will be represented, amt
the whole number will count UPWARDS
ot lo, 600 strong.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

n-e,.,s
Local JGcuIs.
-~~~~~
Were AFE TIE NliLrhlY Icl!cr? -ii.,.
Stcxen CT .Zcc:Ts. Troy &:.d Mc! !!..oyi, were
c:1-:cct c2t;1ciJ ::trirpe0 ci tl.c.r contcr.ty,
c.eist nezcrc last. There lobbcries :.e 100
f-cc0eH: q &c picacarlt
-
r-Nz, FINER, FINEST. -.Ano5ilc:- :i.staiuent
CT delightful peaches yesterday agcrnoon.
from Nj. Geo. Shields which FOR size and
flavor cannot bc cNce!lcd. lie will receive
our thanks tor his pleasant rcmcmbrance-
STAGE AID NAIL FAcrL1rI.:s. We are 81: q
to announce that Mr.. e. y Poole, son of the
veteran stage CONTRACTOR viii carry mails
and passengers, thrice wtv..;;, along the
route between Columbia ard {;rccnvillc. lie
will carry small packages free CT charge
We can vouch for his fidelity, and rongratu-
late our public, in town and country, upon
the facilities tbus afforded them. The
friends and patrons Of the I'ho,.fJ may iio,,
oc assured that the" VIII rc.,ularl. get the
issues of our papera circumstance Of not
the most inferior Importance to them or to
ourselves. Lei 10 one now laci. or complain
oi the lack OF proper facilities fo.' keeping
u, proper Intercourse between themselves,
their fronds, tn; run,is:e! m:lJ public.
SUFFRAGE AMNESTY OArH-Let none OF
our citizens fail to assure themselves cf t!.c
right Of suffrage at the approaching cleo
TONS. Either they propose to continue
citizens, or they do not. ii the former is
their purpose, then let then, b. al! means,
strengthen their hands, for then. own st
curity. They will need to look about t'.c:n
and choose wisely in the future, il ,hcy
would repair the errors OF the past. they
must no longer send block! !catis to do Ike
public business; but to send anybody. tAcy
must be sure that they have the rigil:-
vote. This will need that thcE tlhe :i:n
amnesty oatl: as prescribed 'v lrc.iirlt
Johnson Many persons fancy taa: The first
them. Tney will tin>l themselves mistaken.
Let them look to ii, ana .ratio1v themselves
III season.
ACc,;MEoDAyIONS.-W We beg to throw out
u word il. season to our people. The Con-
vcntion is to meet here in September: the
sessions OF the Legislature will foiiow lard
ul,o,: it. These bodies will no duuht hc
quite able to procure the nccdi'ni hai.s fo.
their deliberations; but it VIII .e matter rf
! more difficulty to rroc::-e lodgings tcr tic
delegates. In tn: want Of hotels. j, Will
hccon,r incumbent on the citizens 20 devote
rs many SPAR. beds in "ach Hing as po>-
.,..,i. to j!i; objrr, and 20 furnish pi.ya;,
;.....ai.:., ,.!a;ions fot boa,,;..:~ sva timcl,
,rc;:arat;nn. this can hc Wei l"Ac ~ -
leave ~ visitors nothing: to rc>-:"t as re-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

POLITICAL CONDITION OF KENTUCKY
Kentucky is Just now stirred to its
bitter depths on the slavery question.
\ hotlv contested political canvass is
agitating the entire State. The fol-
lowing extract OF a letter from Briya-
'lirr-t'"nrral Fisk, Assistant Commits
si,ncr IF Freedmen, depicts the con-
litinn of affairs III that State:
The only issue before the people of
Kentucky is the ratification OF the
constitutional amendment for prohi-
biting slavery in the country. Ken
tucllv, I fear, viii refuse to become
one of the required twenty States. {.
Ma Palmer, command
ing the Department of Kentucky, has,
'y general or,lnr, released Ill the
slaves who Will leave tlir STATE R::'!-
roads. steamboats, ami tn,'.'r hr.t;>, go.
ordered to tran~po' I'll WHO present
the military pass and pay thcir fare.
! These orders were issued on ih;. 10th
lllt., and the result has been tina.
thousands have crossed the Ohio
River, and arc now crowding the
towns and cities Of the STATE. lring
! opposite.
| am daily looking for 81 breeze from
! Indianapolis or other Northern cities
that may lift up its voice against the
continuance OF the black vonlit The
emancipation and deportation by
general order, and the agitation
caused by the political canvass. has
aroused every colorcl individual i'll
Kentucky, and the consequences is
that the negro population, men. wo-
men and children. ar. generally on the
move. -Phd,"Ariphiu E"7uirrr.
! THE SENTENCED CuSsrIRtToRs. The
Government steamer FLORIDA. which
carried the a>S.sSinatip:. conspiratorS
Mudd, OJ.al@hiin. A-n"li and Span
gler to Fort Jefferson, on TIE Dry To-
tugaS, arrived in New YoTi; ON the lst
INST, from that place ol. the 18th nit.
and from Key West ON the 21th.
Mudd, O'LauGhlin and Arnold rs Will
be racollsctc,l, were sentenced to I'M
p1~sN mrnt for life, and SpanG!er for
six years. The prisoners wrrc not
aware until after starting on their
journey that their destination had
been changed from the Albany Prni-
tcntlary to thus arld spot OF the
Southern coast OF Florida, and on be
ing informed OF it were linplcl>antly
affected; but after their arrival. on
finding that the island, which is about
l3 acres III extent, enjoys fine So,
breeze and is very healthy, was not 50
bad aplace us they had supposed they
We're agrccably disappointed, and con
graduated themselves on the change.
They reached their place of imprison-
ment on the 23th Of July, and were
Immediately after put to appropriate
-Mudd being placed in the
position of an assistant surgeon, Ar
mold that Of a clerk; Spangler set Go
work at his trade of carpenter, and
OLaughlin put to an employment In
which he can be useful There are
about $50 prisoners now confined at
the Dry Tortugas
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OF the Sth, gives lis small intelligence.
We note that riots and rohbcri,.s still
continue, proving the continued ac-
tlvlty of the present popular public.
morals. Caroline Bainbridge's house.
III Princess street, was mobbel lry Il
party Of the Attn PENNSYLVANIA. and
the house of Mr.. Is. w. Warren was
penetrated by some colored philan-
thropists, who desired only to spoil
the Egyptians. On the day before, n
sergeant OF the same regiment Of
Pennsylvanians, was wounded in IL
fight with one Of the negro soldiers.
JUDICIAL PROTEST Macbeth &
Blist, attorneys for Simons Lucas, in
the case of Simons Lucas and certain
freedmen, have filed a plea to the
jurisdiction Of the provost courts, on
the ground that the establishment of
the provisional government Of the
State, and the restoration to authority
OF the former judicltion, supcrsct!e
the nse of al courts martial, in re-
spect to the rights Of citizens, and
pleads that his rights, as IA citizen.
should be adjudicatcd only by the
courts OF said State and the Judges
thereof. The matter in issue is a Ger
tam quantity Of rice recently brought
from Cooper River, certain freedmen
being contestants for its ownership.
The Florida Union says that the
afflicted father of Payne, tho wol,ld-b
murderer of Secretary Seward. has
been making visit to Jacksonville, in
that t State: The Union savg: Tho
father OF Payne called on us one day
this week. He resides on a planta-
ton three miles from Live Oak Sta
ton, on the Pensacola and Georgia
lsaliroad. He lost one son at the
battle OF M'rfreesboro; another return
ed home manned for life. Lewis was
his only hope III his old age. The
aft1lcted father was Baptist minister,
! as has been stated.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-11

r-Ns, Il:'E;., FINEST. -.AnutiIc. ;nstaiiu,nt
Of delightful peaches yesterday aGternoon.
from Nj. Geo. Shields. which '.ur size and
flavor cannot bc cNce!lcd. lie will receive:
our thanks tor his pleasant rcmcmbrance..
The New York herald., 1865-04-04

out opposition From thence 10 the Southside road 10
about miles He continued his march towards the
railroad till he reached point called the Five Forks
some two mies from the point Of destination Here
were several roads dergng any Of which led The
selected one and found some cavalry and wherever he
finds an enemy there he is sure TO co.
BETWEEN TWO YREs
He met the whole Of Fzhugh Lees cavalry division,
which he drove easily While this fight was in progress
large force Of infantry, composed Of Pcketts division
and Wise's independent brigade, came down another
road and got in his This compelled him 70 lght
both in front and The terrible state Of the roads
and fields made impossible cavalry az cavalry
The troops had TO be dsmounted used as infantry
severe fight ensued, which lasted till dark-with what
result is unknown. General Sheridan communicated
with General Meade, who promptly sent General Ayres'
division of the Fifth corps to his assistance.
Other movements have been made, which will have an
important bearing upon the result Of the present cam
paign, but which would be improper 70 mention This
Is the substance Of the news from General Sheridan
received up TO this hour
Along the infantry line reaching from City Point
on the right TO the Boydton road tho eft distance
Of nearly thirty miles, there has been heavy nghting
Our men have been hard work throwing up fortnca
tions and building roads all day. We now hold the
whole line against all opposton and, il We make
no further progress at present. the next movement by
the left flank is sure TO accomplish the result.
CARK0NADIN0.
There is heavy cannonadng while write, and pros
pect Of warm work in the morning.
The New York herald., 1865-04-04
THE FLEET.


Ar. Thomas M. Cooks Despatch.
CRY PoNr, April 2, 1885.
This is glorious morning 1t brings us tidings Of
great achievements Everywhere the Union arms are
glorously successful After three days successive fight
ing and with fighting and mannuvrng all Of last night,
have put the enemy the run, and achieved sue
the magnitude Of which scarcely be appreciated
at this early hour.
At midnight last night Admiral Porter made feint
the with his gunboats attacking the rebel forhca
tons the banks with great earnesness The object OF
this attack create diversion of the rebels from
Petersburg and possibly to the destruction Of their
rams which known to be ready for sinking the mo-
mcnt we should manifest disposition to move up the
river.
The naval attack lasted about two hours but the full
results attained have not yet been developed.
The New York herald., 1865-04-04
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Mr.. .. IT. Buckley's Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, ARnY ov THE PoronAc, l
April 10 r. M


Mr.. 3. II. Buckley's Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, AMY ov THE PoronAc,
April 1-oP.M
mfnuDAH's OPERATIONS THE Lnr
Glorious has Inst been received from General
Sheridan operating the extreme left Of the army,
the vicinity Of Dinwiddie Court House. He has once
more gained Of those great victories for which he
has become notorious The particulars OF the engage
mont have not yet been received but the general result
known Five thousand prisoners several pieces Of art
ley and large wagon train constitute the principal re-
suits OF todays operations He has driven the enemy at
all points, and At the time the bearer Of dispatches left
he was still following up his successss
Considerable anxiety has been felt for him here to-day
that he had met large force Of infantry and cavalry
and was compelled 10 fall back considerable distance
with heavy loss The particulars Of yesterdays opera
tons, az near as wc can learn them, are a. foows:-
General Sheridan. with three divisions Of cavalry,
expected reach and the Souhside Railroad In tho
vicinity Of Burkes station while infantry engaged
the attention OF the enemy the Boydton plank road
The plan wholly disarranged aud the army de-
laycd by the heavy storm which commenced soon
after the troops commenced moving. A few hours Of
such weather makes the best of Virginia roads almost
impossible for artillery and heavy wagons Not only
General Shcrids delayed In his movements but tho
infantry also unable carry part OF the pro
grammc In consequence OF the delay the enemy were
enabled TO obtain an nkng Of the plan and take steps
10 defeat H.
SHERIDAN rtrr rrvr FORKS
Geuerai Sherdan reached Dinwiddc Court House with
The New York herald., 1865-04-04
ORD'S COMMAND.
Mr.. John A. Brady's Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, DETACHMENT
ARny or THE JAMES, OPERATING WITH ?
AMY or THE PoroxAc, April 2, 1865

Mr.. John A. Brady's Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, DErAcRMEST)
ARny JAMES, OPERATING WITH
Army or THE PoroxAc, April 2 1865
ATTACK YosrER's
About four O'Clock yesterday morning the enemy
attacked General Fosters ine and after reaching his
earhworks driven back confusion with the loss
Of nearly ahundred.
General Foster in order TO be prepared for any move
Of the enemy had ordered Colonel Dandy to have his
brigade under at four A. N. The troops had been
working at the breasworks up to hour or two before
and lying down short distance in the Of the0
Al sharp four Just the troops formed in line the
enemy made most unexpected dash upon the works
Such was the coerty and silence with which the advance
was made that the rebel battle flag already floating
on our parapets troops lined them. short hand
70 hand fight took place. eventuatng In the complete
repuse Of the enemy
ENKMY'e
The rebel force engaged in the attack consisted Of
tons Of Davis and Cooks brigades Of Hehs division and
Tcales brigade Of wcox's division, all Of Hills corps
General Heth the field in person.
An INCIDENT.
In the FIRST advance Of the rebels Captain Nichols Of
the One Hundredth New York Volunteers, taken
prisoner almost In a minute deprived Of his sword
and valuablcs tall AissIssppian took charge Of him.
guarding him with the revolver he had just stolen from
him. When tho rebels commenced to fly the guard en-
dcavored force the Captain along but the latter sud-
denly seized the revolver and pointed 1t at his guard
who turned to fee, but brought down by bullet
and is in the field hospital The Captain returned
trumphantly 70 his regiment although destitute of
everything except his revolver.
The New York herald., 1865-04-04
HEADQUARTERS, Frvrn ARnY CoRrs, I
April "a A. M.

rB NINTH OoRyB RKORrm IN NOTION
News reaches Of continued victories all along our
lines 1t confidently believed that will have Pc
tersburg within twenty four hours The story In fact is
that the Ninth corps already broken through their
lines and that lighting now In progress In the ouskrs
Of the city
The New York herald., 1865-04-04
THE FIFTH CORPS.
Mr.. l.. A. Hendricks Dispatches.
HEApouARTxRs, FIvrl Army CoRrs,
NEAR DrxwIDpE CoURT HOUSE,, April 1, 1895.

NNH DNWTDDH CNURT HOUSE, April /, Ts6b.
COOPERATION rIrrn CORPS SHERIDAN
This has been day Of glorious triumph Az stated IN
my despatch Of last evening" General Ayrcs division
sent 10 the support OF Sheridan and possible by
the combined effort of infantry and cavalry TO- make up
for the defeat OF Sheridan the day before The defeat
more than made up The burden OF tho work was
done bv tho cavalry, and their daring charges W spen
The New York herald., 1865-04-04
army towards the Danyle road to cut of Lees retreat
ing army II possible
President Lincoln has gone to the front.
T. s. BOWERS, Acting Adjutant General
Our Special Washing gton Despatch.
WASHINGTON Aprl 3-Midnight

Our Special Washing gton Despatch.
wAfRxGroH, April 3-Midnight
despatch received here, dated sposwood House,
Richmond, 30 r NJ to-day, says that but little property
destroyed by the nre in Richmond which main
ly confined TO the tobacco warehouses
The reception Of the Union troops enthusiastic be-
yond all expectation aud confirmed the statement 20
often made that there large numbers Of Unioniss
in that city. Many Union aags we're displayed, and
great rejoicing manifested at the delvcrance long and
From private information received here to-day we
learn that President Lincoln designed going himself to
Richmond, and may have done so before now.
telcgraphic despatch received tonight from the
President states that he spent the day in Petersburg
and returned TO City Point tonight.
II does rot seem to have been generally remembered
that to-day is the anniversary OF Lieutenant General
Grants taking command Of the army in person. at Cu
pepper Court House. Va