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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12
Peace or War.

There are already symptoms Of new
commotion throughout the Union, growing
out Of the discussion OF our present and
prospective relations with England and
France. Il is not at all improbable that in
the course Of . few weeks there will be =
uWar party and 'peAce party" in the
composition Of which some curious phases
of political fellowship will be presented.
Th,i.recoacilable SecessiOnistS will gem
orally favor war with England or France,
or both At once, from the hope that the flu
ture may develope circumstances favorable
50 the renewal OF an attempt TO erect =
"ConEederacy." Others will be influenced
By feelings OF resentment against England
and France for refusing to recognize the
late s'COnfederacy."
II the North, one element Of the war
party will consist Of those who desire to
punish John Bull for conceding belliserent
rights 10 the "Confederates, +" and allow
ing privateers to sail from his ports to prey
upon American commerce.
Some persons in both sections honestly
believe tina. \ foreign war will more firmly
re-unite the North and South than a career
Of peace. Others will be actuAted by selfish
ambition and the lust Of gain which state
of war unhappily engenders and pGnders to.
The Monroe Doctrine" as popularity IN
derstood, will have its advocates North and
south, who win insist that nov is the time,
II ever, for enforcingit. Thousands Of dis
banded soldiers, unable to find congenial or
profitable employment, and impelled by a
love of adventure and prospect OF plumber,
will Join in the elamOr for war. The "Fe-
nians'' will lose no opportunity TO insist
that the wrongs of Ireland" shall be re-
dressed. The cunning and corrupt pOliti-
clans, who seek pieferment at any cost, will
do What they can 10 fan the flames of ex-
element which are Just beginning to blaze
with feeble glow. a
But, there will be strong peace party to
oppose these aggressive combinations
This party will be composed of conserva-
tive, rejecting men, who are convinced that
the welfare Of our country will be best
promoted by the maintenance Of peace. No
real patriot, whether he lives in the North
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

FRENCH HoNEY.-A great portion of the
immense quantity Of honey consumed in
France is supplied from the Island OF Cor
sica and from Brittany. Corsica produced
so much wax in ancient times that the Ro-
mans imposed on it an annual tribute OF
loo, 900 lbs. weight. Subsequently the in
habitants reyolted, and they we're punished
by the tribute being raised to 100000 lbs.
weight annually, which they were able to
supply Wax is to honey in Corsica as one
to fifteen, so that the inhabitants must have
gathered 3,000,0 900 kilogrammes of honey.
When Corsica became dependency of the
Papal Court it paid its taxes in wax, and
the quantity was sufficient to supply the
consumption not only of the churches in the
city OF Rome, but those in the Papal States.
Brittany likewise supplies a great quantity
of honey, but Of inferior quality to that OF
Corsica. The annual value of the honey and
wax produced in that province is estimated
at 5000, O0Of. .
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12
Richmond, Va, May IL, 1865.

A CARDIFF is only just that the pubic
n should know that TIE -four issued TO the
needy o. this city has been furnished by the
American Union Commission, which is constitu-
ted for the purpose Of aiding and CO operating
with the people OF those portions OF the United
States which have been desolated and impov-
erished by war, in the restoration of their civil
and social condition upon the basis oil ind uslry,
education freedom and Christian morality IL
is not and has not been the intention OF the
Christian Commission to issue stores to citizens,
though. in view Of the great emergency and
distress which prevailed at the evacuation, II
was constr ined 10 do so for season.
The Union Comm ssion, of which g. Thurston
Chase. ESQ.,. ia General Agent, has this matter In
hand. The peculiar work of the Christian Com.
m s.ion being. we trust, nearly over, IL is glad
10 extend the hand OF welcome, and to say, Goo
speed 10 the Commission which enters the held
il il about to leave, and which designs to con
tinue its labors while there ia need for them. Mr.
Chase has in contemplation the establishing oi
other soup houses like the one now under his
charge in Metropolitan Hall. He will also do
what he cen to furnish instruction 10 children
who cannot obtain il without his aid, and Tor
this purpose has already opened two schools, al
tended by not less than ITS white children. The
American Union Commission is FOUNDED upon
the broad basis Of enlarged philanthropy ana
4 pure Christianity. and for its continued suc'
cess and prosperity we would bespeak the CO.
operation and prayers Of Christians everywhere.
EFF. WILLIAMS,
Agent u. S. C. c., Army Of the James.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

On the 10Th May, at I o'clock A. NJ. ANN Nc.
NAUGHToN. youngest daughter Of Daniel and
Laura McNaughtoo, aged * years.
The relatives, friends and acquaintance or
the family are respectfully requested to attend
the funeral from the residence Of her father.
Leigh street near the corner of 10Th street, at
3 o'clock this afternoon without further iuVita'
ton.
rg-Philadelphis and Boston papers plesss
copy.
On Thursday May llth,'at half.psst A. NJ,
Mrs. AMELIA SHERwIN, relict of DIR. Henry 4.
Tatum, aged % years.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully In
vie TO attend her funeral, fr, m her late resi-
dence. on CLAW and Cd streets, to-day, May 18th,
at half past p. N.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

A CIRCUS COMING THE juveniles, COL
pred population, and hundreds of other
olks, will be delighted to learn that the
,rand Circus OF Messrs. Stone and Rosston,
aow exhibiting at City Point, will visit
Richmond in the course Of few days. 1t
aas been so long since the people of Rich
mond have had an opportunity to witness
equestrian and scrobatic performances that
he advent of this circas will almost pro-
luce a ttTore. Mr.. Merryman will Ger
calmly be received with vociferous cheers,
and may even receive "an ovation" from
mis- admirers. Everybody will soon, if not
COW, realize the estoration of peace, and
enjoy sold times" again.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

RICHMOND Free ScHooLs.-There is a
movement on foot to organize free schools Tor
the poor white children Of Richmond, under
the supervision of C. Thurston Chase, Esq,
general agent of the Union Commission in
Richmond. Enough of books, carefully Sc,
ected by Prof. John S. Hart, will leave
Philadelphia this week to start one school Of
a hundred pupils, through the liberality OF
the young ladies' of Miss Mary f. Thropp's
school, Messrs. C. II. Butler & Co., j. b
Lippincott a Co., A. b. Justice & Co.,
James, Kent & Santee, Jay Cooke & Co.,
Mellor, Baines & Mel.or, the American Tract
Society, American Bible Society, and the
American Sunday School Union.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

THE CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF
JuLY.-The Albany argus says that we have
had no celebration of "peace," because in
the bewilderment and stupor occasioned by
the assassination of the late President, and
the horror caused by the revelations of the
conspiracy that reached his life, and still
more in the concentrated purpose of the
people to render honors TO the dead, the
great fact that we have achieved peace has
been lost sight Of.
The Argus adds alt is not long before
the anniversary of our national independence
is to be celebrated. Let the celebration of
peace be reserved for that day. Let it be
regarded as the natal day Of the new era as it
was of the old. Let it be day of Irrational, not
of sectional rejoicing, devoted to the revival OF
| a wide-e embracing patriotism a day in which
the memories OF this dark episode of civil
war shall be consigned to oblivion, and where
the recollections of American heroism and
American sacrifices shall call forth the an
| nual tributes of eloquence and of poetry,
and be commemora.ed with all the martial
pomp and civic honors that grateful people
can render.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

The LION AND HIS MAsTER.-At Libourne,
Girode, in France, the proprietor of tray-
cling menagerie, named Peson, had been
performing with lion, and was on the point
of leaving the cage when the animal sprang
forward and threw him to the ground with
his face downwards. The lion fastened on
the mans back, and began to tear his
clothes. The spectators were much alarm
ed, but Peson, with great presence of mind,
cody asked for his whip, which he had
dropped, and then speaking TO the animal
with authority, succeeded in disengagiDg
himself, and soon brought his assailant to
perfect obedience, getting of with few
Slight scratches. f, l.s- 80
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

or South, can desire, with the lights now
presented, to see the United States in
volved in a foreign war. Nothing in the
present condition of the questions with
England and France can lead TO such re-
suit If wisdom and moderation preside over
the diplomatic eounsels of the three ma
tons.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

COURT OF CoNcILIATIoN.-One cas- g was
heard yesterday. A citizen preferred q
charge against another of passing upon him
for $50 in currency, one dollar "green-
back" which had been altered so as to
represent a $40. He claimed the res
titutiop of the sum. The defendant denied
hat the alleged transaction had taken place.
Both sides adduced testimony to sustain the
charge and defence. The Court reserves its
decision.
The case of Williamsvs. Pledge, involving
the whole question OF adjusting unpaid
rents, will probably be argued to-day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

TIE NEW THEATRE.-Mr. Ogden having
gone North, Sharpley's Minstrels remain 70
lend attraction to the New Broad Street
Theatre. The Minstrel Band, with its va
rious transformations, is appearing from
night 10 night S. S. Sanford, one OF the
most popular and versatile Of all the Ethio-
plan troupe northward, is an extensive al
traction of the new troupe. The troupe will
continue its performances until the manager
returns from the North with the new CON-
pany, who will permanently occupy the
boards
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12
NATIONAL BANKS IN VIRGINIA.

The Philadelphia inquirer of Monday, P NJ,
says
To-day, William S. Huntington, Cashier of
First National Bank, Washington, subscribed,
through Jay Cookies Agency. in that city, for
the First National Bank of Virginia, in Rich
mond, $4,000 to the Seven.thirty loan. In
further evidence of the speedy readiustmen Mt of
relations to the Union, an old Petersburg mer
camille firm, composed of four members, three of
whom are paroled prisoners Of war under Lees
surrender, APP lied to Jay Cooke, to-day, for in
formation about starting national banks. II
being their purpose 10 establish one in Peters-
burg, with branches in Raleigh and Richmond
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

and its plottings come to be written fully
ont. and the facts are all developed, it will
make every Christian man stand aghast at
the sickening horror backed by these chiv-
alric criminals, sunk 10 the lowest depths
in their vain efforts to destroy the Union,
and build up Confederacy whose cornc =
stone was the unpaid labor of the colored
raca
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

A LITTLE MORE CIDER--As spirit uous
LIQUORS are contraband, bibulous folks will
be glad to learn that supply of the next
best substitute-goo apple cider-has been
received by Mr.. Ranney, wholesale dealer
in creature comforts, at Huffard Co.'s
old stand, Governor street. Let the retail
ers supply themselves forthwith.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

THUNDER SroRM.-A considerable storm,
accompanied by thunder and lightning,
passed over the city last evening. 1t was
the first regular, downright storm of the
season.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12
MONTAGUE s. WHITALL,,
Late of the Merchants Insurance Company of
Richmond
INSURANCE AGENTS.

Late of the Merchants Insurance Company OF
Richmond
INSURANCE AGENTS.
No 23l MAIN STREET,
lust below the SpOtswOOd Hotel,
JIAyING been duly constituted agents to rep.
I'LL resent In this community several OF. the
BEST AND M0Sf RELIABLE
INSURANCE COMPANIES,
Announce TO the citizens of Richmond and the
counties adjacent their readiness TO issue Poll
ces of Insurance against
LOSS OR DAMAGE By FIRE
In any Of the following companies
MARYLAND Fire Insurance COMPANY
National Fire Insurance Company
PeaDody Fire Insurance Company, and
Merchants and Mechanics Fire Insurance Com.
pan of Baltimore, Nd.
Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company
international Fire Insurance Company
Continental Fire Insurance Company
Resolute Fire Insurance Company
Manhattan Fire insurance Company OF New
York
Phoenix Fire Insurance Company Of Brooklyn,
New York
Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Con-
necticut, and
Home Insurance Company OF savannah, ia.
In presenting this list Messrs. NJ q W. assure
their friends and the public that these are first
cIns, Companies presenting abundant resources
and undoubted reliability. Prompt payment In
cases of losses is guaranteed, and thus they are
such institutions as merit the confidence and
patronage of all desiring Perfect Safety Against
Loss. , ...4
No. 33I Main ST., Richmond.
I'm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

ARRIVAL OF THE NEW French MINISTER.
The steamer LIE Forfait from Havre, with
the Marquis de Montholon, the newly-sp-
pointed French Minister to Washington, was
reported in Chesapeake Bay Tuesday.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

The MAIIs.-The morning mail closes at
6 A. NJ, and the Northern mail at eight In
the evening. This arrangement favors
great portion of this community, who are
citizens of the locality, by sending the mail
out late in the evening and receiving it late
at night, through from Washington, and
elsewhere,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

jumps hoops, smokes a pipe, wears cap,
climbs ladder, and does other things won
dcrful, and unaccountable in the animal crea-
tion, arc among the other attractions of the
Gaieties Theatre, to say nothing of the songs,
dances, and burlesque performances by some
of the most beautiful women, and best artisteS
in the South.
The performances we have described, will
be repeated tonight.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

FIVE THOUSAND NEGROES and other work
men are employed in brushing up brick, and
working generally in the burnt district
Their employment is big thing generally.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

The LIBBY Prison SlGN.-Col. Stetson,
of the Aston House, New York, has re-
ceived, through Adams Express Company,
from Richmond, the sign that used to dis
tinguish the former Libby Prison. The sign
is now in the possession of Colonel +. L.
Howe, at the New England Rooms, No. 1874
Broadway, where it can be seen. 1t is
common sign board, with the name Of "L'
Libby & Son, Ship Chambers" painted
thereon. There is not much in the sign it.
self, but as sign of the times the sign Of
the oLibby' in New York is significant.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

The annual business Of Chicago is estimsted
at t2O6 100000 of which one fourth Is -four trade,
and e.six.h hog. Taxes last year, 1857 33s 81.
Increase of value of property, sll,5s1,s7'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12

SAILING OF THE STEAMER YAzoo.-By a
letter from Messrs. Heineken Palmore,
agents, New York, We learn Of the sailing
of the steamer Yazoo, which was despatched
from New York on Wednesday, the 10th in
slant, direct for City Point and Richmond.
This is the pioneer ship of line that the
company hope to re-establish permanently
between New York and Richmond. The
Creole, as Wa stated before, will follow the
Yazoo. The Yazoo may be expected to ar
rive in day or two with her very desirable
cargo.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-12


be repeated tonight.
PASSAGE OF THE ARMY OF GEoRGIA.-The
army of Georgia, Major General Henry W.
Slocum, composed of tn el4th Corps, Major
General Jefferson G. Davis, and 2Oth Corps,
Major General Move passed through the
city yesterday forenoon from Manchester,
IN route to Alexandria. The Army Of Ten
nessee, Major General Oliver o. Howard,
composed of the 18th, and 18th Corps, Ma
jor General John A. Logan, and Major Gen
eral F. P. Blair, Jr., followed, and occupied
all the afternoon and evening in passing
through. No military pageant, such as met
the Army of the Potomac, was awarded
them, but the citizens viewed and appre
ciated the display. One characteristic fea-
ture distinguished the Army OF Georgia
from the Army of the Potomac, and that was
the SLOUGH hat worn by the Western men in
place of the close skull cap Of the Potomac
Army. The men, too, appeared to be in
better discipline, and marched in close or
der.
The column, entirely unencumbered with
wagons, marched as follows: Third Division,
Brevet Major General Baird, commanding.
Second Division, Brevet Major General Nor
gan. First Division, Brigade General Wal
cult. The column crossed the upper Pom
toon Bridge, moved up Seventeenth street
to Cary street, down Cary to Twenty first
street, up Twenty-frst to Main street, up
Main to Thirteenth street, up Thirteenth to
Capitol street, through Capitol TO Grace
street, up Grace to Adams street, and
| thence to Brooks Avenue.
Up to the time Of writing the l4th Corps
had passed the 10Th Corps was on the pas.
sage, and the 18th Corps would pass day
CANTERBURY HALL, RIcHNoSD.-This ID
| the appellation given to the Varieties The
atre, corner of Franklin street and Locust
Alley, now leased by Mr.. ID. Gardner, pro.
| prietor of Canterbury Hall, Philadelphia,
| and the Melodeon, Baltimore, Nd. The en-
| tire interior of the Hall is being removed
| ,tage, boxes and orchestra-and new ar
| rangements are to be substituted, such al
| will make the new Canterbury one of the
most unique and cosy places Of amusement
l in Richmond. New scenery, new drop cur
| tain, aud new appointments generally are tc
| mark the opening Of one of the most com
plete burlesque companies south Of Balti.
more or Philadelphia. A feature at the
lew Canterbury will perhaps strike the
| other places Of amusement as an innovation
| Che classes-white and colored-are kept
| separate entirely, and do not come in juxta.
| position during the performance. The
| colored patrons enter by side entrance,
| or whom there is provided separate box
| and ticket Office. The outlay in the repair
| and renovation of the Hall will be very ex'
ensivs, but the proprietor hopes to secure
| himself from loss by the liberal patronage
Southern public has ever been willing to
| award to deserving merit.
Il
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-01
Life Insurance at Home

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
921 CHESTNUT STREET, PHgL'A,
Insures Lives on favorable terms, and will issue
Policies any of the approved plans of insurance.
Assets liable to losses. 81, ,221, ,289 II.
Surplus divided Annually. Losses paid prompt
ly Premiums may be paid in CASH; annually.
semi-annualiy or quarterly; or One-half in cash,
charter, notes hereafter received will participate
in all Dividends Surplus. Scrip certificates up
to January, 1889 inclusive, are now receivable in
payment of premiums
Agency, at the office of IL. B SwOoPE, Clear
field, Pa. DR. J. G. Hartswiek Medical Exami-
ner. August d. 1861
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-01
NEW STORE AVp NEW GOODS.

NEW SIOEE AND NEW GoOOS.
The undersigned having removed his store to
his New building on Pine Street, Glen Hope. Cd
posite the Union House. is now ope ming and Of
stock of seasonahle goods ever offered in this
place and neighborhood, and will be sold at phi
ces TO suit the times
His Stock embraces Dry-Goods, Notions Hard
ware, Queens-ware, Boots Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Ready made clothing, Paints Oils, Glass, Nails
Bacon, Fish, Flour, Salt; Willow, Stone and Ear
then-ware, and Stoves
OF DRY-GOODS, he has Cloths, Cassimers, Sat
tinetts, Tweeds, Testings, .Flannels, Shirtings,
Prints, Coburg cloth, Alpacas, De Lainos, Cling
hams, Chintz Kerchief, Nubias, Sontags, Nan
kin, Lawns, Linen, Lace Edgings Collars Trim
mings, Braids, Walls, etc.
OF HARDWARE, he has axes, saws, chisels,
knives and forks, locks hinges, screws, augeTs,
hammers, nails. spikes, Stoves Of various patterns
and sizes, fat irons, etc.
OF GROCERIES, he has coffee, sugar, molas-
ses, teas, rice. pepper, cinnamon, cloves, Flour,
hams, sides, shoulders, fish, etc.
OF QUEENSWARE, he has tea sets, cups and
saucers, cream jugs tea and coffee pots, pitchers
bowls, plates, dishes ETC..
OF CLOTHING, he has coats, pants, vests un-
deTshirts shirts, drawers, neckties, gloves socks
hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc
All the above, and NUN erous other articles, for
sale cheap for cash, exchanged for all kinds Of
lumber and country produce.
Remember, that am receiving goods weekly
from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
Pittsburg, and that any goods can be furnished
very short notice.
Call and examine the goods and prices and sat
isfy yourselves of the utility of buying st
JOHN ROBSON'S.
Clan Hone December % 1853
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-02-01
MERRELL & &BIGLERES
We just opened a large and splendid assort
ment of
y f w c. OOD 8
at til cir old Stand in CIearfeld. Penn


They have the best assortment of Hardware that
has ever been brought to this county. which they
will sell at the most reasonable prices, among
which will be found splendid lot of cutlery. to
which they invite the special attention of the
public
On hand an assortment of heavy silver-plated
Forks Spoons, and Butter knives, of the best
manufacture
A lot of pistols of the best patterns, and other
firearms. Also a general assortment of pistol
cartridges; all of which viii be sold at reasona-
BILE prices
They continue TO manufacture all kinds of tin
ware, brass kettles, stove pipe, etc. which cannot
be surpassed in this section ofthe state.
They also have hand Pittsburg PlOws, a
mong which steel centre lever plows. Also,
Plow castings, and other agricultural implements.
Cook stoves, and Parlor and Coal stoves gem
eral assortment and of the best patterns for sale
at reasonable prices
Coal oil, Coal oil lamps, paints. oils and vur-
nishes, general assortment. Glass putty, nails,
iron, and castings, great variety; in fact almost
anything that may be wanted by the public can
be found in their establishment and at prices that
cannot be beat.
Now is the time to purchase, if you desire any
thing in their line of business Give them a call
and examine their stock, and they feel assured
that you can be accommodated
Remember. their establishment is on I'd Street
Clearfields Pa, where you can buy goods TO the
very best advantage.
Old silver, copper brass, pewter and old cast
ings will be taken in exchange for goods.
May b. 1868. MERRELL Il BIGLER.