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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
From MISSISSIPPI.
AN ORDER FROM GEN. TAYLOR REMOVAL
OF COTTON-YANKEE RAID.

AUGUSTA, March 25.-Gen. Taylor has issued an
order declaring that in future the field and line Off
GERS of all commands in his Department shall be
held personally responsible for damages committed
by their soldiers upon public and private property
Two transports came up the Big Black river, .
miles from Canton, Miss, and removed the cotton
placed On the bank for government purposes. Onr
troops did not interfere with the movement
ArGrsrA, March ga force of Yankees, re
ported under Gen. Grierson came ont from Mem
phis through Ripley, Miss. enc day last week, and
made demonstration against Tupelo. They were
met by - and retrcated toward Memphis.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
TREASURY prr ETMENT G. :. Al
Richmond august S, 1864.
TEEEEEECATES or E%DE.ESI T. a.

~ MSS, BEARING SIX PER CENT. PER AANlM
INTEREST AND FREE FROM TANATION.--lIyt the lith
section % the act "a reduce the currency approved Feb.
II, 1864 The Secretary Of the Treasury IL authorized "a is
the above certificates payable years after the ra
hcatOn OF treaty Of peace U the ni'ed states. They
cannot he sold but only 10 be su, b. sug creditors
Of the Government are willing to receive The same in
payment Of their demands They must also he gwen at
par though free from taXatOn The attention OF Purrha-
sing agents and discussing officers If tie Government rs
called To this class of public securities offering Peculiar
advantages to those fom whom the supplies Of he Gov
eminent bought, and facilitate the Of them
checks drawn by Disturbing officers upon the dePostaries
holding these funds and marked across the face payable
in certificates Of indebtedness, viii be paid in conformity
Herewith.
Repositories hereby authorized and required to cont
ply with this regulation, and a make application 20 the
Register for supplies OF certificates required.
(Signedl g.. 4. TRENHOLM
auIl-,i Secretary OF the Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
TREl sURY DEPARTMENT c. s. Al
Richmond July 90 1864.
7 OAES On TIE SECURITY Os'TtEf:
nLoI--tanl

4 FIVE HUNDRED MILLION SIX PER tENIUh
TON-TAXABLE BONDS, UNDER THE SEVENTH
SECTION OF THE CURRENCY LAW.-Deposits on
cal will I've receivedby the Treasurer in this city, Assis
{, Trcaslers at Charleston aud Mobile and the DepOsi
ties Wilmington, Raleigh, Columbia, Augusta, Sayam.
III and Montgomery and certificates viii he issued tor
r same bearing interest at the rate of per centum per
mum anL secured by the hypo.becatiOn of an amount
Of the above bonds equal the sam OF those oan.le
bonds be apart by the Treasurer, ani the proceeds
ven sold aped exclusively to the payment OF the sad
certificates.
Tho security AMI convenience afforded to banks and
other corporations and 30 the pnbc generally By ihls
mode OF Temporary Investment and the edect oil the me 4
surr If generally adopted IN keeping the cuToney within
moderate bounds IS hoped will commend It to the Ia
yabe consideration of she community and secure then
prompt cooperation in carrying il into effect
G. A. TRENHOLM
i-.lllu Secretary Of the Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. c. S. Al
Richmond, March -, 1865 I
ITO THE HANKS AND PRIVATE

/ CAPITALISTS IN THE CONFEDER ATE STATES
By act of Congress- approved March H. 1865 entitled
An act 10 raise coin, for the purpose of furnishing ne
cessaTy supplies for the army" II is provided
l. That the Secretary of the Treasury shall borrow the
Of three millions of dollars, in coin, he teims
therein set forth.
q That in case Of failure to borrow the sum above
named, tax OF twenty-five per cent. shall be Iey.cd
upon the amount of all gold and silver coin gold dust
aud bullion and foreign exchange in the Confederate
tates, payable in kind and tobe collected on the st
pril. prOXimO, soon thereafter possible.
copy of the act is annexed, tile more clearly 10
bit the intention and application thereof and the lint.
ions aud conditions by which its provisions are CON
rolled or modified. The leading features those
orh above, by which IL will be that the first oh.
Get is to obtain loan of s3OOOO0O and that this OBJ.
ect being accomplished the tax levied under the second
.ction is not To be enforced or collected.
The purpose OF this circular is tO call the attention OF
those concerned 10 the operation OF the law and invite
prompt aud concerted measures ensure the success OF
The loan. Under the authority vested in by the act
propose hypOthecae % QUO bales of Government cotton
collateral security iOr the sum required At the GOV
ment price OF 20 cents perpound giving the privilege
ypOrtatton the security will he 80 per cent in excess
Of c loan. III order 10 give every advantage 10 the
r. -, and promote the speedy return ui their money
fair opportunity of profit those who elect TO tale
cotton in payment shall receive the same at the
rate 10 cents per pound with the right OF expectation
free ON all restrictions and conditions except the duty
10 per cent. per pound The cotton will he delivered
r Georgia Alabama or Mississippi at the option of the
lender and at place convenient for the expectation
thereof
Institutions and persons liable to the tax imposed by the
act and who shall determine 10 subscribe to the proposed
Ias,us4tad ticirrrcsiOn 81 ms
department without delay. stating the sum offered and
designating the Depository az which il will he convenient
for them TO make payment OF the same Prompt action j.
respectfully requested in order that the collection OF tie
tax may be- arrested il the required sum should he
ccssiuLy raised by loan.
G.. A. TRENHOLM
rnl24-tAl Secretary OF Treasury
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
THE CITY.

FIRE.-The alarm of lire this morning. at four
o'clock, was caused by the burning ofthe residence
of Mr.. VIM. Priddy, on Oregon Ill., near the Peni-
Tertiary.
furniture and clothing of the family. The fire was
beyond the city limits, but the tremen OF the city
proceeded to it. Owing to not having water con.
vcnicnt, they could only work 10 save adjoining
property, which they did promptly, by tearing
down small bindings. After the fire, the hremen
took up collection for the benefit OF the nnfortu
nate family aud raised among themselves $780,
which will be largely increased to-day 10y further
contributions
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
RICHMOND WING.
wednesday Morning, March 80, IsoS,

rru.,.--o.i,y ozs year si0O six months, $50 three
r,ou.a. % For iess PERIOD $40 per month.
sans-Weedy. one year SO; SIX months $40 three
months co. No subscription received for less period.
Nsrs Dealers furnished at $50 per hundred copies.
Single copies. 90 cents
Advertisements inserted in Daily and semi-weekly at
"a per square Of eight lines or less.
Remittances at rsK Of subscriber
An advertisemenEs nom the country must either he
eompanisd ~ de money order on some business
house IN the efty % insure is insertion.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

THE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST MOBILE
PREPARATIONS FOR THE SIEGE

Augusta, March 25th.-The -preparations'lor the
defence of Mobile very complete. Provisions
for II six months' siege have been accumulated
Gen. TAYLOR has done everything for the successful
defence of the city.
AuGssTA, March 2G.-The demonstration against
Mobile and the flank movement from Pensacola and
ltGn are still threatened.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
NIGsl Aaa.CfNN ANn eNs:IglssINN

~ kDCSE.-Ihc subscriber has concluctd to COM
meuce the Auction and Commission business 40 h- store
c0iEer ct Broad and 5th street.. aud will have his first
sale on tuesday, 4h of ! pal 1865. He respectfully
Iics con. .gHments from his friends and former patrons
He hopes hy strict attention 90 business t0 merit
FINANCE of their iaSbrs lie will also sell cOnSEUmeBts
private sale and solicit, cou-i auDcnt of country pro-
dse--tobacco groceries. liquor. dry good1 furniture
any atlice OF mcchinise to be sold at auction phi
vale sale rs may Le desired
lie viii also make sales at private residences or ca
where. ROBERT 4. T.. DABNEl,
Corner ol Broad ana 7h streets,
mh27-l6t opposite the Theatre.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
Treasury pErARrMENr c. $. a

ITO nOLDERS OF FIVE PER CENT. CALL GER
1 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is respectfully called 10 the
provisions the 9th section of the act Congress eu
tied 0 reduce the currency ac approved Eebrua
~ a. 1861 which declares that all call certificates shall
he fundabe and Call be taxed in all respects u poy
be-
The 4h section Of said act imposes tax Gf one hun
dfel per cent the Treasury notes relreesd by said
per cent call certificates which shall remain Outstanding
the first day of January eighteen hundred and sixty
five. q. a. IRtNu'Lhi
ds9-tf Secretary 1T Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

FRANSLIH STREgT.-A mound OF earth still re-
mains in Franklin street, near 9th, not only OBJ
structiug the street, but causing the water from
the hill side to flow down the centre Ofthc carriage
way the distance ofSeveral squares. The streets OF
Richmond seem to he wholly neglected by the au-
thorities
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

BvRGLARIEs.-T dwelling OF Samuel HardgrOve
was entered by burglars, yesterday morning, and the
store room robbed OF -four, sugar and other grocc
rics, valued at five thousand dollars. The same
night the warehouse OF Cary street, formerly oc.
cuped by y. T. Pate, was broken into, and con-
siderable amount of tobacco, Sc, was carried of.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
FROM FLORIDA.
YANKEE TELEGRAPnIC CABLE CUT

AUGUSTA, March 2j.--The Savannah HepI tGr
of the 18th says that last week, the telegraph cable
\ ankee) wa cut at St. Augustine 1t was cut by
a negro. Much trouble was taken 10 recover the
wire.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

sUSsCEusus whose papers are marked with Cross vii
Understand thar tAe term OF subscription Is about to ex
PIE. wR SSuit promptly if they Wsh their papers con
tInuaE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
TREAsrRY DRPARTMEET, C. :. Al
Richmond, March 10 1900. J
10 TME TIlEASI,E

Patriotic citizens in all parts OF the country having
eynessed desire to make contributions of money and
Government sec ultes IN aid OF the Treasury aud Ia
dies animated by the nobest sentiments of attachment
the cause of their suffering country having offered the
plate and Jewels the Congress of the Confederate stat
adopted on the 18th inst the following resolutions
No 49,.
JoINT REsOLUTIOE Providing FOR DONATIONS TO
TREASURY THE CONFEDEEATE STATES.
. Whereas many patriotic citizens have expressed .
desire 10 contribute by donations of money jewels Did
aud silver plate and public securities ia the relief o the
Treasury,
Therefore Resolved by the Confederate States of ri
ca That the Secretary OF the Treasury be- and he mere
by authorized all such donations, aud 10 pub
sh in the daily papers list of the donations received
aud the names of the donors.
Sec y That when the said contribution shall consist of
certificates OF Indebtedness lawfully issued by discussing
officers OF the Government and the parties holding the
same are willing give part bat unable To give the
whole It shall be lawful for the Secretary OF the Treasury
to receive the proportion offered, II not less than
uoety and to return the ether moieiy in certificates OF
Indebtedness receivable in payment of taxes
See g. To render the said public securities so Denoted
available the Treasury, the Secretary OF the Treasury
is hereby authorized To redeem the before mat y,
out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise apro
priated. -
Approved March 10 1865.
The attention the public is called TO these resolutions
and those DESTROYS of making contributions of money and
securities, certified claims against the Government
RESPECTFULLY informed that they will be received By the
Treasurer at Richmond and by the Assistant Treasures
and Paw DepOsitaries hereinafter regulated.
Regulations in ~eation 10 plate and iewelry have not
been adopted yet, and will form the subject of future
notice G. 4. TRENHOLM
mhl7-3.awim Secretary al treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
OFFICE R0ANOKF VALLEY RAILROAD Coz
ClaksVille. Va, Feb. %, ltG5
GENERAL. MEETING OF TIL

N Stockholders ct this company will be held at its Of
H., in ClarksvIle Va, the Goth day of March 1868.
Business o impOrtano will be brought before the meet
ing aud full attendance il desired
mbl-tdm T. A. WILLIAMS, Treasr
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

l1TTravellers arriving in Richmond frOm the
States South Of Virginia will oblge us by sending
to the Wig office copies of any late newspapers
troa, North Carolina, Georgia or beyond, which
they may have with them.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
Treasury DEPARrMESr. G. <. Al DO
Richmond, Fecemlor l. lSfi.
EVES-T EzEEkIS TEsEA EsY

- NOfES-In pursuance az an at OF Congress, APP
proved November IS 1864 entitled IN act 10 aUhoriz
the Secretary OF the Treasury exchange Coupon Bonds
fog seytnrrty Treasury Notes" holders Of such notes
hereby notified that after tie payment OF tho ANIMAL
interest due thereon the inst day OF January s65 W
OF presentation Of the Treasurer Assistant IIcasU
res and Pay Deposiares las designated at FOOT Viii Is
sue certificates therefor which Will entitle the holders 10
Coupon bonds payable hhy years after tie rst day Of
annay, 1853 bearing per cent. interest loa tie said
first Of January, 1868 payable the int days OF Janua
~ and July ia each year.
The Treasurer Assistant Trauiers and DepositaTes vii
make weekly reports TO tie Register OF tho FciSury
such certificates issued tier Offices, wbreul0n bonds
will ~ sent forward in satisfaction OF same. Tie nCtcs
will be cancelled in the usual manner ard forwarded 10
the First Auditor. q. \. JEENHOLM,
Secretary OF the Treasury,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
gro The Voters OF the Gay OF IsfcI-

mona AT The urgent solicitation OF many friends
announce myself a candidate for the Office of Superin.
tendent Of the CITY Gas Works, and respectfully solicit
yonr votes pelgng myself to devote my whole time and
abilities TO the faithful discharge of the duties Of the OF
flee, should II e your pleasure 10 elect me- and respect
iuy refer you 10 the manner in which have discharged
th duties Of Assistant Inspector (Which Office the Coun
ell have aboiished) and which have held for the last
nine years, as guaranty for the future.
mhl5-tde HUGH SMITH
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
Treasury DFPARTuTrT, &. :. Al
Richmond judy o. 1854.
TAxED TREsSs, NOaES.-ln order IL

promote, Is practicable tie early liquidation by
the Treasury of tie OUTSTANDING TAXED NOTES, the
Treasu,rr Assistant Treasurer and Ray Repositories in tie
different States are Eersy authorized receive the said
notes evceg the 500 nos as - PER Centum on dero-
sit issuing for Certificate Of Loan upon hypotheca'
ton al XILlc bOujs The said certificates to lie
PAYABLE ON demand after the expiration Of ninety Gays.
And all agents for the sale Of Tire above bonds are hereby
authorized 10 receive tie taxed notes with the exception
above named payment 0i bonds when cold at the rate
OF &c % uar ceutum g. T. TRENHOLM,
au@p-tr Secretary ni the Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

ARRIVAL or PRISON ERs--One hundred and fifty
seven additional prisoners from Petersburg were
received at the Libby last evening, being the last
OF those captured in the fighting near Petersburg
on Saturday and Sunday last. A few officers and
one chaplain were among the number.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
re dc EsoIas,.- OF C.roIlnc ComnIy

] EsonaS.--1Ou are hereby notified to present tor
payment At tie Office of Il. H. Marry = Co.. in Ricl-
inond y0ur interest coupons which due. and
hereafter the become due funds have been ana will
will not hold itself responsible ID ply them eNccr; in the
comon currency ofthe community ~ they become due.
L. T. MORRIS,
fe24-c4w@ County Agent.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

uNRADEpS BANK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
NOTICE TO NOTE HOGpSR..-This Bank will
nay one dollar coin for every six doar o: is cTcula
tiou when presented ut its counter
mhe-coiGw L. SlNTON. G. shi r.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
A PPEAE TO THE rgjfig.uC

A PPEAE TO THE Pgjfiz.lC.-The Relief
N Committee OF Richmond appeal 10 the pubic f0r aid
in behalf of the families Of soldiers and r0saPe ijhe
city.
Richmond is filed with refugees from every ortion Of
the Coniedeacy many OF them the families osoidofs in
the field.
Liberal and regular contributions Of money icoJhnd
fuel are earnestly requested
The Southern Express Company have kindly agreed 10
snip all articles contributed 10 the peOrireeos okaee-
Contributions OF money should lie sent to u. ~. G.
Baskervil Treasurer and all supplies should be con-,
signed TO the Relief Committee of Richmond" care
MeSsrs. Martin 4 Cardozo. Il /!
RELIf COMMITTEE. !.
II. F. G. .Baskervill Treasurer.
William Bell Or W. II. GBathmey, J. L. MauTy DrSc.
tors.
VIM. ii. Peasants Secretary
General Joseph Anderson, DR. c G. Barney, William n
Clemmtt Lewis ID Crenshaw, James Il Chamberayne
Peter Daniel, Jr George u Fisher. Patrick Ii GIBSON
Blackburn Hughes, Samuel IiaTisOn, Thomas No
Canoe Roger Martini SamuelM. Price. Asa snyder, Joel
Watkins George Allen, George Baughman Robert
Christian, Judge William w CrGmp Dr j II Ellerson, Col
Thomas Ellis, George Gibson, james Gordon AbHer r
Harvey Judge William II Lyons, DR. J. Hail Moore
Cary Nicholas, John Randolph Tucker, David z Williams
VIM Willis, Jr. WIN. p. MUNFOED,
fe24-d&ctf President.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

LHsECeAE NGTECE.-Ehe attention OF farm
rrs ou,aIi Others in need Of horses aud mules is
p3tticuIary called 10 nv sale OF public animals wsrh
t,L.s place on every WEDNESDAY at Bacon Quarter
Branch These animals carefully inspected before
bring sold and an diseased animals aLenout Many
of them are young and would render good service after
a few days Of Test and feeding. RIP. ARCHER,
mh2I--d2tS3taw2w Major and o. NJ.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
TREASURY DEPARTMENT c. S; A..}

TREASURY DTPA RTMENT c. S. Ar
RICHMOND. Oct. IL, 1864.
NT0N-TAXABI.E EONEbS-;s9O, coo, 600
~ LOAN-SALE COMMUNICATIONS app'ica-
ons having been made Bonds at the established price
OF s3 aud interest under circumstances that entte hfm
10 favorable consideration il has been determined 10
nue the sale the above price until further notice.
Agents for tho sale OF these honda are instructed 10 act
In accordance with tbs order and the ateAton OF dsbu
ing ocsrs Of The Government il particularly called 10 it.
G. A. TREHH0La,
oel2-u SECRETARY o; Treasury,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
Candidates for Office.
q VoI.rs of Jenerson Wnr

10 Voters OF Jefferson Ward Mr..
JOHN c. PAGE, JR, at the request OF many citizens
has consented to be candidate the position of Aer.
Of our Ward. He too well known to require re-.
ference TO long life of sterling integrity. patriot in
every sense the army loses not soldier by his election
while Ward and the magsteral bench will gain va
liable auxiliary, Inh20-tde
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
TREASURY DEPARTMENT G.. :. Ar
RIcHWoSD w., August &c, 1864.
DEGs for carrying into ell

Ia feet the act Oh Congress approved June y 1854
thcrzng the of registered eight Per cent bonds is
sucl under tie provisions Of The Act arpoy4 Aay TO-
1851. 10 exchange the same Tor coupon b0nls.
Parties oU ming registered eight per cent bombs under
tic Act of May l6 1861 desiring 10 exchange them for
coupon bonds viii assign them in tie pointed out
in the printed endorsement IN tie back 81 The certificate,
t. te Confederate OF America ~ hange Tor con-
pom bonds cnd edic ti;em 10 h. pro ric- Tie Regis
nj tie fcasBTy DeiastmcHt EnD Wri tEereupon IN
cOupiace with the Bio, oIs OF the Act 81 June l3 1854,
issna ron,od The aInonnt spec,rd IN tie regis,
,sysa hnn.s 90 ass;rned. q. i.JRgNH0LM, y
au2s-r,ia sserqlay3 Of TrsssuFis
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

Charlottesville and Lynchhrg papers will copy and
send bin TO the Express Office at those places fe-7m
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
Treasurer at Richmond, Va.

Ifcasnror az Richmond, VI.
Assistant TFeasurers az Charleston and Mobile. .
DeIositaf.es at Raleigh and WiimingtN Ne.
Charleston and Columbia :. G.
Savannah ami Augusta. Ga.
Tdllahas-ee, Fla. and Mont gomeTY, Ala,
Collmlus Mss, and Houston .id " 7.
shall Texas. da3-ti
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
c. s. QUARTERMASTER'5 DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE SUIT. Il. r. TRANSPORTATION,
Richmond, Feb 2Ist 1850.

OFFICE SUIT. u. r. TRANSPORTATION, :
Richmond Feb 2Ist, 1850
To Virginia Soldiers:
The soldiers in the field from Virginia can have prov
sion sent them free OF expense by the Southern Express
Company.
Packages should he plainly marked with the name N
tie soldier, company, regiment and brigade, "CAre Capt
i. H. Mayo, A. q. ~, Richmond Va, who will that
they are sent 10 the proper command.
The agreement made with the Southern Express Com
pany February 10th, 1864 still continues nforce, and
the friends OF soldiers in other States will mark their
packages formerly 10 the of their respective As
Fw. SIMS.
1t. Col and Chief r. r. Transportation
Approved:
A. r. LAYTON,
=. NJ. General.
SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY,l
RIcHNosD, Va, Feb .? 1866.
agents and Messengers
Will receive and forward promptly any packages mark
ed above stated and let she charges he collected in
Richmond.
shippers will be required put their packages in good
shipping condition and agents will always regard
these good, preferred height.
j. +. GIBSON,
Asst. Superintendent,
Sou. Express Go.
Charlottesville and Lynchhurg papers will copy and
hill ExnregI Office al those Tim
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

The soldiers in the field from Virginia have provi
sion sent them free OF expense by tie Southern Express
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

Isr Or ASSISTANT TREASURES AND Pay DEPOsiTA-
TABIEs IN THE CONFEDERATE STAIEs, VIZ:
Treasurer Z. :. Richmond Va.
lssista Mt Treasurer Charleston, s. G.,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29

The Raleigh Progress, Of Saturday, says the sit
uaJon, 50 tar as we have heard, remains about tn
same. Yesterday everything seemed quiet abou
the city. We scarcely heard rumor, aud it VI
did We didn't listen TO it. We have no use Tor ru
mOrs.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-02-18
"Rev. DR.. Ely, Roslyn, Long Island"

sojourner Truth is at present fulfilling
some Of the duties that belong TO her mis-
sion on behalf Of her race, at Freedn1an's
Village, Arlington Flights, Virginia. She
is commissioned by the National Freed
mems Relief Association as counselor to
Justice to the black may be assured that, in
reforming abuses and Suggesting thew
measures, she is doing a necessary Chris.
could do more efectually. Her suggestion
that an institution of q character similar to
this should be established further North, is
. good one. The people of Virginia do not
yet engage Is heartily in efforts for the ell
ovation Of colored people az could be de-
sired. Sojourner, now in her S0th year, is
as.erect, and the clarion tones Of her voice
are as inspiring, as ever. She says she
grows stronger, and expects it is because
she "blows' 80 much. The abuses Of pow
or, unavoidable. perhaps, in . novel enter
prise like this, OF training freedmen, has
occasioned her 'blowing.'-N. Y. Inde-
pendent