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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
WHIG.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.JUNE ., 1855.
TIE Oath Of 0lioe under the GlvIn-
meat Of the Un.t.d States.

In July 1862, the following stringent act was
passed by C,ngre.s. We publish G. Tor the infor-
NATION Of those who may have any int rest in
ths matter is regulates. Two questions Mill
doubtless arise ucdeE it. Fist. what constitutes
an eoHicc7 We ara u)t ew1rs tia, there has
ever been fail aad al.h5utltive definition OF
hatem- th0lgh 10 has been decided IL we are
not msiakss. that a seat IN Congress Is net an
Office. anG thst clerical positions in the Depart
meats are not ON rs. The other question q a.
VIII cone % is a. 30 whether re son who ma 3
have incurred the disabilities Tor holding tfdce
enumerated in the act Is not relieved by the am
MISTY proclamation, or by q special pardon from
the Presd .n,1 such wca.d seem to US 10 be tae
. case. THIS is tie act,
AN ACT TO PRESCRIBE Az OATH or OFFICE AND
FoE psELE rtkrcSkS.
RAN eosetsd by the ,cnlts a0d House OF Rep
ressniltyes OF tie United states OF Anne lea IN
Colcess assembled That hereafter every person
elected or spDsi1 cl 90 any Office OF honor or pro
Ht under the government OF tie United states.
either the cav u. Raj lt-ry Cr naval apartment ul
the UbGc seiy.cc excepting tie President G. tae
Unite States glail before entering utoh zoe CGles
a. such Clile and before Ee.rg eltt cd % any o.
Tie salary cT other cm .Gmenis thereof tiSe end
eubscrfs .ha iri.usic- CGtL OF Affirmation; "l L,
do s1l3mlly secc- 10. sli-m) tfat taVe never
voiuaia-i B. 19rue agl.z against the United ) dtss
s.ucc / have t--l ltel Ucie1E tlas 4 nave
never given aid, c-uD;egloce cJdacd or en- ogr
cremelt o pers2-s cog gcd IN armed hosO ~
ttsr..o. t,lt have neither sought "a r accepted,
nor attempted p eyeI,lso .lt functions OF any CT
t.5 whlt.yl- us.et my Authority of prosecute u
suthcrty in hostility ;bc United state ths;
have 10; yielded o Voluntary support 20 any pro
tslSsi goyeramea- authority. poser or cona'i-
tl..s1 vg.tl.u lhs UuUei states hostile o. mimi
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
TRAGEDY IN TENNESSEE.

One Of the mos! cold.blooded tragedies thai has
occurred for q long WHILE says the Memphis Ar.
gas, took pIsce OF Bloomington, Team, few
days ago. Tn. crGp distances seem to he about
as follows
On Supdly lest, 0 negro man nsmsd fitzpatrick
and white man named Smith went 10 the resi-
deuce o. Judge J, Il. Walker near Bloomington,
Team; Fitzpatrick went 10 the HOUSE. OF walker
ana told him that brother Of bis, walkers
wao had left the county y. iiie two year, age,
had returned ard was at 3 cer;ain place waiting
10 see him. Walker did not Suspect anything
wrong and set OF, in company with Fitzpatrick.
TO see his returned brother. The two proceeded
u the place indicated, when, instead Of seeing
his brother, Walker raw the man Smith between
whom and hmse there had existed an old ieud.
On the approach OF Walker, Smith seized an axe
aud slrnck him en- the he,d, the blow cleaying
the skull from the crown of ,be head to the verte.
bral column. They then struck the axe into each
tempe and went away, leaving his body exp sed
on the spot where they had committed the hori.
be deed. II was three days before the body was
fonnd, in purifying an mutilated condition.
As there are none who pretend 10 ho.d ofice or
exercise authority in the county the murderels
have not been arrested bu: are still at large.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
Big TuISo.-A million is great many but

two million Is more. As incredible as it may ap-
pear, Messrs p. H. Drake & Co., Of New York. sell
over two million bottles of PLANTATION BITTERs
a year. This is nearly one hundred aud seventy
thousand dozen, which, at nine dollars. would be
over million and u half dollars Surely, some
merit must attach 10 On article OF such sale. Go
where we will, from Que end of the country to the
other, we ore always in eight Of the egid,nces or
the cabalistic s. t. l56O-A., and thess gentle.
mems energy. We won suggest t. them a little
more elegance in their rock painting. The Leg.
islatuie Of New Hampshire has passed a law
against their further dishguring the White Noun
tains. je2S-eod!w
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
MrrnorollrAN nALL...we thInk Il pIly lhat sn0h

MErRoPoLIrAS HALL.--we think IT a pity thst snoh
n fine place OF amusement Metropolitan Hail. otted
up recently at an expense OF about % $50 by the pro-
prie on OF the Gaietes Troupe, should go begging
Tor lessee. Waut OF patronage Is assigned as tho
for the closing Of the Hall, and the departure
of the Wray Troupe who now performing az tho
Melodeou Hall Ia Baltimore. We are satisfied thst the
citizens Of Richmond win patTonize msritorous
troupe the manager OF which will exclude from his
Vocabulary gags" and personalities, ohensiye, u
This aricnlar lime to the citizens Of RiChnoud and
the peonle OF the South. II the troupe lately perform
log al this Hall lacked patronage the xpsnA,ol eJn
be found IN what We have just stated. People don't
90 10 paces Of anufeJnent 10 be iRsulied, 10 have
their feelings outraged BY rhald auslons TO persons
whom they respect, or principles that they have once
espoused ANY manager With common sense who de-
peds upou or seeks the patronage Of citizens adopts
\ Suicidal course when lie allows his employees to
''gdg" their parts with language calculated 10 throw
insult Ia the face OF his patrons. -
We throw out these hints fcr the benefit Of all thea
trlcsl managers, without designating any particular
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
TERRIBLE TORNADO NEAR RED WING,
MINH.-LOSS OF LIFE AND PR ipERTY.

Special Despatch to the ST. Paul Press.
RED Wig June IA terrible tornado passed
about five miles from this city yesterday after
noon. destroying lie and domolishing houses
Sheriff Chan-ler was Overtaken by the tornado,
aud, on its approach, leaped from his carriage
threw himself upon the ground, and by clinging
10 tree was saved, but received serious injuries
Ills horse and carriage was taken away between
heaven and earth. The horse, to-day, was found
in tree-tOp seventy rods distant. Fragments OF
tie carriage have since been discovered.
The dwelling house of Justice Chamberlain, on
the Hastings road, was totally destroyed, f.ae.
ments OF which are scattered for mi es. Mrs.
Chamberlain sought refuge ia the cellar, very
wisely, thereby saving her life. Mrs. Stleeter
who was descending the cellar stairs, was csrried
of with the house, aud received such injury as
to relder recovery impossible.
The telegraph line Tor half mile was destroy.
ed, a5d some of'the poles were drawn out OF the
ground, and others broken Of and the wire found
IN TIE telds some distance away.
In the town OF Vasa several huldngs wee do.
sirJIe cd add oilers much damaged.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
BALLARD HorrL-rhe public Will be pleased

BALLAhp HoTEL-The pubic VII Dc pIeased
to learn that this new end splendid building. with
its machinery and fxLu es, has just toen put in
beautiful condition by its owner and old Tropric-
tor, Mr., Ballard, and will be opon EARL In July
hy the new propretors, Messrs. N. d. Maine &
GO. Mr.. Maine is well and favorabiy known to
the travelling public. having lived in the st.
Charles Hotel. New Orleans { rthe past ten years.
OF Mr. French the other member Of the firm,
we have most pleasing accounls-au accom-.
pl shed gen lenian.
We give them q cordial welcome among Us,
and bespcak for for them the full add prosperous
business which this popular cstabl shment has
ALWAYS enioJed.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
TIE EUREKA Horsr...Mcs.r,. W. L. Fleming,

TRE EuRREA HorsE,''MessTs, w D. FIeuDuKi V''
Rogers aud ID. A. Kendall, three entepnsing gente'
men have associated themselves together IN hrn,
nudsr the style Of O. j. Rogers CO.. aud nave estab-
lished the eureka House, No. lis frSHk f s SsS
a. frst class saoa, where meals, cooked In the most
recherche STYLE eau be obtained a all hour; MN y,
oInrs wi nos aud aes the very best ever dlsted or
icfmenied In addition 10 the substantial. aud hulds,
stand p The ,acH supplies Ice cream cfks ard saaS
dG,qirns, The Preuch COOK ~ tho "EufekA' ma
qu!e reputation, and the aCrointmen,, OF ~, cafsf
5re snld io he most admirable, The bill OF hrr, ~
nrluis cluhrnsss over sixty dIersnt dl-hes and the
prices attached strike US AZ eEesedugly Iea1onaeel
lar hs;ow hat snme Of the reslHutruts are rnafSlng
In the language OF The motto Of the card Of the PropTi'
aiot., iirrS lie Elveks Honsah
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
OFFICIAL.
HpoRs. DEPARTMENT or VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, Va, June p, isoj.

RICHMOND NA.i June -, SoS'
GENERAL ospEKs, No. II.
The Laws ofihs State Of Virginia and the Ordinances
Of the different Municipalities within the stats having
TO- and made 10 rest rain the personal
liberty of free eoorsd psrsops were designed for ths
government Of such persOh1 while living amid pop
nIatiou Of cOlored slaves, they enssse IN the n
ierests ~ slave owpes and were dest5Eed for the Sc
curtv Of slave property they were SUBSTANTIALLY paris
Of the slave code.
slavery has beeu abolished ~ Virginia. and there.
fore upou thu principle that where the reason OF the
law rssres the Law ilself ersses there Javs and Otdl
names have become obsolete. feops Of color Will
heDosfnuh euivy the personal Ibery that otfef
citizens aud ipbabiisus ehloy they VIII be subject 20
the sane rSrtrainr and 10 the same prnshmenst log
crime that are irapo;sd on whites aud 70 ne oihen
vrgfaucy however, will not be permitted Hetthef
whites nor blacks can be allowed abandon their pro'
pef Oreupsiyns 70 desert thelr Or roam 70 lds.
mess about this Department but neither whites foI
blacks will be restrained from ,eekiug employment,
elsewhere, when they cannot obtain II with li- cor.
peusalioh at thsir homes, nor ttoir nsfguns from
place 20 place on proper and legitimate bnrircsr,,
Unu the civil Tribunals are r.. establishrd, the al
mini-raon OF criminal justice must, of necessity, ne
BY Military Courts before such CQnHs, the evidence
OF cOored PERSONS will BE- receifed ID all cases.
by command Of Major General a. u TERRY
Ed W. SMITH,
Assistant Ad infant General
oieial: A. z. J. FoorE, Asst AdJt Gent
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
- cnNrrnenArF InAM

So lac as tho Oh OF June, we find the city ar
t.cie OF tbc '.,u1ol Times quo-ng the Confed-
crate loan a. {, y" that Is to 9 cents IN the
dollar. The grounds given Tor putting this ict-
..ous value on t1ese worth ess bonds ave that The
United states Go7ornmeut will pay them, or that
tle separate State governments Of the ate Con
leJe.acy are bound for them aud VIII some day
or her, pay them. II the holders cont get paid,
~ them walt I'LL they 10.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

PRRsoxAL.--Nrs. DR.. Mary L. Walker, who spent
some time in Richmond last fall and winter, The In
voluntary guest Of the Conmandan OF Castle Thunder
was the 0bserved OF all eL-eTyers' ON Main siroo.
Yesterday. Mrs, D.. Walker, II will be Tecoleeed'
rode nta the lines OF Gen. Johnston's army IN teor-
gia was made prisoner OF war; aud sent 10 Richmond,
She still sports her full female regimenas, aud ears
upon her broad ful round shoulders, the jnsgutt Of 4
Generals rank. when visiting RigLianud before, the
designation Of her rank was thai al surgeon IN An
Ohio regiment, regularly commissioners Mr.. DT:
Walker l. " a temporary visit to Richmond, and
those among the officials who made her acquaintanee,
the OCCASION Of her nr-t visit, speak OF hes dePon-
meut 10 high terms.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
pEspollxssr oy GpAys,,.,rhs mau o. woman who

DgPolLXsSf OF GGAvs5,''rhs DSu Of woman whe
would pluck NJ by tue roots soweTs planted upon the
graves Of the dead IN whom they ear have % sspe.
Sn Interest, would take money cut Of store w ?r
p"tirs syIpg lots in hollywood Cemetery 10 call The
ssntou Of those In charge Of this nural spot 10 thc
fseale soldiers aud cifllans,..uho ara adAitied 10
mo walks Gf the rr.rrlety They not OILY pluck the
gowefs aud break the shrbbery but several occq'
sons They hare atalit soleh aud carried Oh AZ afti
riaS OF vaus the marble oruamculs Of the graves; u
bse grave desroilers cannot he shamed ont OF their
raciiess they should be summarily expelled from The
cemetery upon detection, or arrested.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
EXODUS OF rHr Suffers THE war

ExODrs OF TINS sUTLERs. -'-Ihe WIT OYeTi ald ING
army in process Of dshandment the occupation Of ye
6ei5se ing the remainder Of their camp mo-
tons Well they have put money In their purse ~ the
expense of very little patriotism They were always
10 be found iu The rear when any nghtng was heing
done hut far enough ahead when tue atmosphere Is
clear Of yillainOus gunnowdeE; Tbey fushed INTO
Richmond alinast ahead OF Gen. Woitzels Army Corps,
aud pied every tenement In town, expos
Ing canned ui ginger eakes, aud fancy notion
amounts Of specie aud good paper currency that they
had laid away 10 secret through all the Con-
iederate times lust in order TO give the sntlers bully
welcome when they came. Now, the suffers have
been gulled badly bitten, aud they are packing up
and hacking of with about a. much rapidity a. they
came packing IN, aud their wares are worth more IN
New fors to-day than they are In Richmond. What
commentary on trade, It's deception heklene's ana
deo0ils.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
NEWSPAPERS. PERIODICALS, &c.

Attention is directed to the advertisement of
Mr.. \. c. Cole, proposing to supply news dealers
tn the papers of this city or the chief cities OF
the North. Mr.. Cole is 50 extensively known in
this State as a gentlem IN strictly reliable, ener.
getic and punctual in bus ness matters, that he
sands in no need of endorsement. His arrange
ments, we lssIn, are compete for conducting Lis
busn IS on the largest scale required to mees the
demands Of the public.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
CITY NOTICES.

NEW CONSIGNMENT. Mr.. Henry Becker under Harm
deus Express GOmpany's Office, Main street 18th
street yesterday received per steamer Ellie Knight
second splendid assortment OF choice iiqu9r;, wines
brandies, whiskes aes &c, selected by himself in
the New York and philadelphia markets: Mr., Becker
Is Offering his liquors very cheap, aud being conuois
Seur in the selection OF fine brands, purchasers Will
be sure Of getting pure, genuine article.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

THE SUMNER sPoRrs.--It is matter Of surprise to
Northern men in midst that there is not enough of
the love Of manly sports in the young men of Rich.
moud TO secure the organization OF more cricket
or base ball clubs They don't understand why
these games never were popular at the south. the
Southern youth before the war; found recreation and
exercise n riding aud cunning; and, since the war
they have had little inclination TO any games They
prefer rest and repose, after the experience OF four
wears of ma rehing and fighting.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

A RErIEF.-You are troubled with a bad
breath it annoys your friends and acquaintance,
as well as yourself You would lie to get rid Of
Il but scarcely know what means to adopt. We
will toll YOU. Use the Fragrant SOzoDoNT, 1t
will cleanse and beautify your teeth, and leave
your breath pure and sweet.
Sold by Druggist. Je25-codiw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

BROKE HIs NECK "A negro boy Damed sutton, whose
father is employed by the military authorities at Guy
Poiut climbed mp cherry tree In Chesterfield COMFY,
on Sunday. While ont upon limb = blaek 1nAAo
came gliding down, and the sight OF the tePu99, ~
alarmed the hoy that he last his mold upon INC tinV
and fell hcadlong u the ground, from h9ght on
SO feet striking upon his head aud breaking ms
Some companions who were with MIN had the oou! re-
moved.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
PCELIC MEETING.

Al adjourned meeting OF the ctiZeLs OF Rich
uond aud Others, interested ia the rebuilding Of
the burnt district, will he held at the Guy Hail.
on Wednesday at O'Clock P. NJ. jeg6-3t
Es-kEaARHABLE CURE OF STIFF KNEE
By ALLcOCNS POROUS PLAsTERs.-How
many persons from stepping on pie5e Of orange
pes,. have been famed for life. 4 case which
might have been of this kind his just leen
brought to our notice. a gentleman, from pla-
cling the heel OF his boot Tn piece Cf orange
peel was suddenly thrown down, and violently
sprainel his knee. lie was siY months condned
10 The house though ho had the hest medical sd,
vice. IS last resort a very eminent physici n
was called in to sec If anything mere could be
done. After examinatio he said any opinion
l. your knee viii never be bent again" lie rec
commended that the whole leg and knee should
bs eucased in a plaster If Paris band ,ge, which
would acce,er .te the permanent stideaiag of the
knee and said "the sooner it was done the bet.
ter" Bot the patient, before trying this appca.
ton. and having stiG knee Tor life, enveloped
il in our Porous Plaster, and in less than two
weeks his knee WAS perfectly cu.ed.
Principal Agency, Brandreth House, New York.
By the yard or single p!aste:. Sold by all Dcalers
in Medicine. jraT-lt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

DEArH OF AN EsTIXLRLE CiTIzEE.-kr. Aaron
Ieierv. an old and esteemed citigel of this p see.
died IN Norfolk on Tuesdsy. He was n resident
Of this city for lang time, and during his liie-
time filed many Offices in the city government
He was universally respected.-0ld Dominion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

wIrHDRAwS F0R a SHORT TINE. The canal steamer
Miupie Gorgas has been temporarily Withdrawn from
the canal for necessary repairs which will consume
about weeks time. The Minnie G0ryas has been
employed In bringing produce to Richmond.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

RELEASE OF MRssRs. orLD AND HATCH. --Messrs. 70.
bert ould aud VIM. II. Hatch, late Confederate Com
missioucrs of Exchange who have been for some time
eonlned in Castle Thunder, were on Monday, released
GU their parole.
Major MOlHt has also been paroled.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

CHSRJERHn NJ THE GoyGRySBST..'T due steamer
Ellie Knight, ofthe Taylor Philadelphia line, Messrs
Christian, Lea d Co., the Richmond agents has been
chartered by the Government for the Texas expedition
The steamer still lies In the river
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

PARoLED- Major Isacc II. Darlington, Provost Mar
shall OF Richmond under the Confederate government
since arrested by the United States military auIhor.
ties and committed TO Castle Thunder, has been re-
leased PAROLE and appeared upon the street yesteI-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

TUE TRIAL OF JoHS MIFCHEL.--We see It stated in
Northern journals that John Mitenel recently one Ct
the editors VI the Richmond Examiner under the Com
federato refine aud now prisoner Of state At Fortress
Monroe Is to have his trial before civil court at
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

CoEGECIOS.-ln the publication OF the Re-
eo,t on tie Treatment OF Pris lEers Of War in the
e Wing" yesterday, a slight enor occurred. I'm.
l,r tire last healing lie following sentence is
;lss p.ints
in Augu., 1854 he our Commissioned Of Ex-
chlngrI e,use,tal ., a proposition which had
boon rspeaal,; madc 70 exch nge officer for
oIcer aud IN "a Tor man, leaving the surplus Is
ACTIVITY"
l. .hnnlI hn nrintal . IL CAPrlNIrYn
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

Is THg OF Kloss and wife, charged with partici
patton In the drugging and robDins OF ~ 3 soldier
some witnesses were examined yesterday before the
Provost Marshal for the First District and the cse fur
ther postponed till to-day. The prisoners are defend
oil by Danper x BrOmwell and Judge Caskie.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

Music on THE sorARg.--Are We never going to have
any more music the squars1 Are all our bands and
musicians ''plsyed out" uteraly7 What are our
tive musicians about that they don't Organizers
band out OF the ample material that abounds in Rich
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

Ez-BATCHEL0R'S HAIR DYE.-The Origi-
nal and Best In the Word The only true and
perfect Hair Dye. Harmless Reliable and In
staniaDeous. Produces Immediately a splendid
Black or natural brown, without ipjuring the hair
or skin Remedies the ii effects OF bad dyes.
Sold by oil Druggists. The genuine Is signed
WILLIAM A. BACHELOR,
ap2l--3m 81 Barclay ST.. New York.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
MARK TIME

To ers.--WRIthnM watches.
Let every soldier, before he returns home, pro-
vide himself With 40 American Watch no better
use can be made Of money than 10 invest II In
one Of these durable and accurate tlme.peCes.-
Il is kind OF property that constantly RETURNS
good interest, aad its money vGlre Is so well
kucsu ,bs, pocket full Ofs:lysr dollars wouldn't
he ss tsetul.
Sold by all respectable watch makers.
THE ANERiUAE WATCH CO.,
GMce, Js2 broadway, n. u.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
IusT RECElVED. per s.eamer

81 ELLIE kNIHhT-
400 kess BergdOll & Potta's Foaming Lager
Old French BrSndies
Holland Gin, Pure Whisky's
And SUPERIOR lot of Claret Wine
HENRY BECKER,
Under Harnden's Express Office,
ie2S-2t. Main 81, bet. 18th and leth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

TnE MEETING rais AFrgRSOOS.--we again ell the
attention Of all Interested to the adjourned meeting Of
citizens to be held this afternoon at O'Clock, at the
City Hall. The object Is the iurthersnce Of some plan
whereby the burnt district may he rebuilt. The ct-
gems have had ample notice. aud we hope to see large
AFT
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

ARRIVAL OF RELEASED CONFEDERATE PRIsosERs..--
The steamer Thomas Morgan, Captain Edgar, reached
this port yesterday afternoon, bringing 500 released
Confederate prisoners OF war; officers and privates
They hail from Point Lookout aud Baltimore.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28
TOTHE TOBACCO PLANTERS

i or VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.
The undersigned having been Gppoiutei lnspec-
tors of Tobacco at Seabrook's Warehouse in Rich
mond, respectfully inform the Planters that the
Warehouse is nov opened for the reception OF To-
bacco. Prom the experience we nave had IN the
managemeat of Tobacco warehouses. we are con-
fdent we can give entire satisfaction t AL that
may ratronize as. Our best efforts viii be used
Ia nlease an. JSO. NJ. SHEPPARD, il.
isY-2w' WILLIAM JETER.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

TINS MARKETS Is little remarkable that the quo
atons of the Richmond markets should be twenty per
cent lower than the quotations Of the Baltimore Phil
phin and New York markets. But such Is the fact.
II IS one of the phenomena OF the times, aud Is not
easily explained. The markets yesterday morning
were teeIning with a superabundanee that could not
find pnrchasers Meats held AZ IL and is cents per
ponpd 20 and rs cents for cuts fruits and vegeta
bles were almost given away excellent butter could
be purchased at % cents.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-28

HAY MAKISo.--seEeral tons ofvory excellent nay
have been secured by the moving In the Square, The
hsy is the property OF the Governor Of course and goes
Ie supply the guberRatoyial stables, il