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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24

the manufacture Of coach lace, which until or
late years was article exclusively Of import 1t Is
shown by the manufacturing statistics Of 1850 that there
are six establishments for the production of coach lace in
the States Of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
which represent aggregate capital of $42 soo which
use material at of $2s,9s7, and give employ 70
eighty males and sixteen females for which is annually
paid s323o4 The total value Of the manufacture is
estimated nj $50 o0A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

AUCTION SALE OF GOVERNMENT CoTToN. An important
auction sale of cotton took place yesterday
at twelve O'clock at Ill Broadway About one thou
sand bales offered the attendance not large
The bidding was spirited until the close OF the
sale, when many of the wholesalers left and the small
dealers had chance to buy the remarkably low rate
of iveeghths Of cent per pound, at which rate two
obtained number of bales sod and the names Of pur
chaear
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24
News from Fortres. Monroe.

FORTRESS MoSRoE August ~, 1865
The government machine shops at Norfolk have been
discontinued and the hands all discharged by an order
from Washington.
One hundred horses and fty mules, the property Of
the government, will be sold auction at Camp Hsmil
ton August 2s.
The expedition which left here sunday night in
search OF the Effort said have been stolen
from New York. has not returned and has not been heard
from. 49, e ..&f
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24

man named Lemos supposed 10 be an accompicc Of
Booth, the assassin, and woman believed TO be jane
Tipping were arrested at Fort Wayne, Ind yesterday
Both are now In the military prison hc~c Lemos Is tho
man who was recently arrested at New Haven, Conn,
for robbery, but who subsequently, escaped onf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24

CoScoH, NJ H., August 70 1896
The thermometer on the top Of Mount Washington At
seven o'clock this morning stood at twenty ogh degees
The wind IL Yves, and very strcng The weather clear
sps ,oa has s"vmed onsbalf Of an inch thiob
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24
The Press Despateh.

BsLriIoEF, Alcris, %, 1895.
Richmond papers OF this morning have been received.
The Wing is advocating the ratification Of the const-
tuona amendment for the abolition Of slavery, and
urges the proprety Of extra session Of the Legsa
laturc on the LIST OF November to give the people an
opportunity Of putting themselves right and In full
accord with the recommendations and feeling Of the gen.
eral government on the subject of slavery before the
meeting of Congress
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-24
the MISSISSIPPI coHvsnTIoN.
The Ordinance OF Secession" OF tho state
Declared Null and Void by the convcn-
tion-Petitiou for the Pardon Of !ch'
Uayt. aud Governor Clark.

Jackson, Miss, August 22, 1888.
The convention passed the ordinance declaring the or
dpance Of secession null and void aud repeating all the
ordinances Of the convention Of 1851 except the revenue
ordinance. which the Legislature will act upon
AT an informal meeting Of The delegates In their ind
viiual capacities memorial presented, expressed in
eloquent ernr pcttopng President Johnson to extend
pardon To jefferson Davis and Governor Clark which was
acauiesced In by all present
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

NEW MusIc,-We have had laid on our table a
number of musical publications, issued from the es
Establishment of Messrs. George Dunn & Co., who
have resumed business Pt the corner of Main and
l4th streets. Messrs. Dunn & Co. have been the
pioneers of the music publishing business in Rich
mond for several years. and their new publications
have impaired a standard reputation to Southern
music now happily blended with the national spirit,
song and sentiment of the whole Union.
ga Union of lakes and a Union of lands,
A Union of hearts and Union OF hands,
4 Union none shall sever"
We have from the above publishers the follow
;ng nThe Murmur of the She'll" with accompani-
cnt for the piano forte or guitar; "0n Guard,
music from an old German melody; "Aura Lea"
:. Morning Prayer" with piano-forte accompani
ment; new ballad called "Dreaming of Thee,
song with piano accompaniment "Ive no Mother"
The "No Name Waltz" dedicated to the "Womar
in White" by the "Veriaed Lady" This is one
of those sensation musical compositions, in the
position of which, talent, if any is expended, i.
lost, time and labor thrown away, and sound made
to fill the void to no purpose whatever. We trust
southern composers and publishers will gel
over the haucination that unintelligible chickens
tracks are music and that a neatly printed fat
sirnile of the same tracks is credtable piece Of
music.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

INDIVIDUAL ENTERPRISES has raised many desI
oondent community to prosperity and afiuence,
from scenes Of dependency and woe into which we
know hundreds of the citizens have been plunged
Sy the conhagraton of the third instant. We are
glad 70 see, and the whole commonwealth will be glad
TO know, that this spirit pervades the people of
Richmond, and that there is disposition to rise
ike Phoenix from its ashes, and reassert itself in
iron and marble fronts. We do not believe that
Virginians will bestow much attention upon lag
CARDS they should run ahead of them. We want
The burnt district of Richmond to be rebuilt; she
shall sit proudly again. like Rome, upon her seven
hills. 1t was a sight, Saturday, for gods and men
10 witness several merchants who, on the Saturday
previous to the evacuation, were worth five hun
ared thousand dollars quietly sitting in the midst
Of the ruins oftheir mars, and temples of Mammon,
It may have been, knocking the dust fro IA the dry
and heated bricks, and loosely contemplating the
future. With slight transposition we might give
their song, as we thought we heard it as their
srowels struck against the endless succession of
Debris,
Bricks crushed to earth shall rise again,
The eternal years of mort are theirs"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

OCEAN ExcURsroXs.-The citizens Of Richmond
and Virginia, so long blOckaded in their pent up
Utica" armed with the proper passport, have now
an opportunity Of enjoying a little life on the
ocean wave" again. The steamer Red Jacket,
captain Adams, and Metamera, Captain Sweeney,
are now running a daily mail and passenger line
between Richmond port and City Point, where they
connect with the mail and passenger boats to
Washington D. c., which leave City Point daily at
no A. NJ. The steamer Red Jacket leaves her
wharf at Rockets at six o'clock in the morning,
and the Metamora at two o'clock in the afternoon,
from the same landing. Persons provided with the
proper passports can make the trip to the North
BY this route, or visit City Point, Old Point Com
fort or Norfolk City.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

A LIBERAL GIpr PROM BALTIMORE MERCHANTS
Messrs. Kimberly Brothers, of Baltimore, the ex
tensive army suffers, located on Fifteenth, between
Main and Cary streets, at the old stand of W. B.
Radcliffe, on Saturday donated to the sufferers by
the late confagration and other needy persons, the
liberal amount of $500 pounds of prime beef. We
make this announcement, not that the firm may be
brought into business notOriety, flor we happen to
know them we'll and know that they do not need It,,
but to show to the suffering and burnt out citizens
of Richmond who are their friends IN this time Of
dreadful trial.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

The ORIGINAL ORDINANCE OF SECESSION adopted
oy the Virginia Secession Convention Of 1861, was
we beliere, destroyed in the State Court House,
corner of Twelfth add Franklin streets, which was
burned on the morning of the 81 in slant. with the
most of its records aud documents. The Couven-
on, after the adoption of the ordinance, appointed
Ia Select Committee to have drawn up a copy of the
ordinance of Secession for each of the members OF
the Convention, and young gentleman Of this city,
noted for his exquisite penmanshp, was elected to
perform the work. He copied'the ordinance upon
parch nent and the same signed by each mem
Der of the Convention. Lithogrsph copies were af-
forwards struck for each member, aud the litho-
graphic stone afterwards destroyed. But few CO.
pies of the Autograph are nov in existence. They
would be invaluable to persons in search of histOri
cal relics.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

BURoLARIRs AND ATTEMPTS AT BURGLARIEs.-
Since the occupations of Richmond by the Uniot
forces, and the convict delivery It the Penitents
Try by reason of the panic which s,iz ID the guard
burglars and thieves who for several years have not
L felt the grippe Of "Uncle SAM" seem imagine
that the city is to be given up to plumber and pill
age, of which foretaste was given on o. at red,
urid morning Of the ever memorable third o.
April.
Several nights ago burglars attempted to enter
he residence of Jean Lalitte, Frenchman, who
keeps a store near the second market. Trey in
serted skeleton key in the lock Of his front door,
nut Lafftte, overhearing them, arose, struck q
| light and demanded " who was there 7" when tie
,ntruders ran away.
night or two subsequently, band of despera
hoes supposed to consist of late peniteniiary con-
|yicts, went to the dwelling Of the widow Moore,
corner of Foushee and Can al streets, aud demand
ed all the specie in the house, threatening to blow
her brains out if she refused to reveal the where
llbouts of her silver. The widow being alone in
ithe house and unable to make any resistance, the
villains proceeded to search every spot where valu-
ables were likely to be found, aud carried OF
eral thousand dollars worth of property.
Several additional burglaries and attempts al
burglaries or rather open robberies, have been
perpetrated and attempted within the past night
or two. We would respectfully suggest to the
military authorities that night patrol, composed
If the military or selected from loyal citizens BE-
lietaied to patrol che city and guard the property
of citizens against midnight depreciation. We
would especially suffers against exposing tbeir
stores to the dangers Of gas light or candle Zig
visit alton. Richmond, since the war, has been no.
torious for nocturnal yisitations and "surpris'
Ipartes," and although the number of rOgueS il
town is diminished they have not all died or evacu
Iated yet especially as the courts have suspended
and there is no more terror OF cold Joe " before
their eyes.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17
THE CITY.

FRON JEFFERSON TO ABRAHAM-A KERPsAKE.-
We examined on Saturday the mechanism of one OF
chose curious souvenirs OF the war that like their
recipients, "cannot escape history" We allude
to g fancy coffee or tea sett, we don't know which;
which formerly graced the mansion of President
Jefferson Davis, but which was disposed Of at auc-
tion with silver ware, &c. by Messrs Bell, Elicit,
Co., Pearl street, few days before the evacua-
Gion, when Mr.. Davis concluded to "decline house
keeping" and AXE tour for his health. The COT
fee or tea sett IN question is perfect miniature or
fac smile of railroad locomotive, with tender
attached the locomotive boiler receives the coffee
or tea, makes and discharges it through spiggot.
a steam whistle indicating when tea coffee Isl
ready. The boiler of the locomotive is Of porce1
lain, and the figure of the fireman, of the same
material, appears on the locomotive, vigorously
ringing the bell, which, We suppose, means the
breakfast, dinner or supper bell. The tender,
which is an admixture of brass and other metal,
carries the sugar in elegant sugar caisson, with
goblet for cogniac and stunning small cut glasses
Tho sides of the tender embellished with racks
for cigars The most curious continuance Of all Isl
! secret music box, located somewhere in the
tender, which, being set, plays eight popular airs
sufficient in length to entertain supper, dinner or
breakfast table. 1t got obstroperous on Saturday
and refused to play "Dixie." The whole estab-
Gshment, engine and tender, rests upon two beauti
rul enammeed walters.
A we have said before, the article was disposed
sr at auction, and purchased by an Italian A. Bar
ratti who, several days ago, disposed Of the same
20 Colonel Friedman, of Philadelphia, gentleman
well known in and out of the army. Col. Fried
man purchased the souvenir with view OF pre-
senting the same to President Lincoln, aud to save
he public the trouble of effort of inspecting the
mechanism we have described, we may as well state
tina. the rare article is on its way to Washington
and che White House.
II may not be inappropriate to mention that upon
sAe side Of the locomotive, in miniature is emilia
soned g President Jefferson Davis" showing that
.he testimonial, locomotive and tender, were built
expressly for his use pleasure. Upon the front,
lust above where the ''cow catcher" ought to be |
appears the Confederate national banner and bat
sle flag, entwined with the national ensign ofFrance
Wonder if the whole affair wasn't present from
.'Little Nap" as a testimonial of his "sincere re-
gard and friendship" and as Offset to his enter
sa;nmeut of the kitchen walters, Slidell and Ma
son, who were entertained at the back entry How
ever, the locomotive and tender are off the track
and all aboard are reported either killed. wounded
Or prisoners.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

A NEW THEATRE IN RIoHxoND.-We understand
that the old project Of a mammoth Theatre, to De
located on the lot opposite the Spotswood HOTEL has
been revived, with the prospect immeasurably in
creased of the project going into execution speedily
Several capitalists, whose names would be guar
antee of the success of the enterprise, which We
might give were We at liberty, have the matter IN
hand but We prefer at present 10 leave the subject
With the simple announcement Of the fact, and
await details.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

NAUTICAL SIAMEsE TwINs.-Two steamers are
now poughing the once more peaceful waters of the
James that are identical in everything except Com
manders. These steamers are the Thomas Collyer
No. 2, Captain Williams, and the Thomas Collyer
No. 3, Captain Thomas Colyer, both subject to the
orders of Major General Ord. The twin steamers
arc of the same name, are of the same model, ton
mage, power and accommodation for storage an
cabin passengers are nearly of the same speed, in
fact, are two ocean peas, floating together and a
star" of many years sailing would be puzzled to
distinguish 'tother from which except from the diff
ference in the names of the Commanders. Fortu-
nately, Tor unfortunately as it may be,) the Com
manders are embued with that uniform urbanty Of
manner and courtesy that passengers are lost
in their endeayors to distinguish from the other,
so perfectly do they feel at home on either boat.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

REBuILDINo.-We are glad to see that some Of
our citizens are possessed OF enterprise enough,
and that unwavering faith in the future which over
comes all things, to start in the undertaking Of q
renewal of business. Among this class We note
with pleasure Asa Snyder, the extensive founder,
corner of Cary and 10th streets; John W. Davies
Sons, booksellers and 'usc publishers, Main street,
who will rebuild on 9th street. adjacent to the site
|of the Mechanics Institute, and others whom We
have neither time nor space TO mention.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

WORK OF TIE RELIEF CONNIrrEB.---Mr. J. L.
Apperson, Secretary of the Relief Committee, re-
ports that from the Sth to the l4th instant in
elusive, 1867 ration tickets were issued calling
for Sc 555 ration,. This is a very large number,
comprising almost the entire OrignJ population of
the city. The military commandan and officers,
and the gentlemen composing the visiting commit
tee deserve and will receive, the everlasting graft
itude of the community in thus coming forward in
the hour of sore need to the relief of the suffering
Many of those who have obtained relief will be able
TO obtain employment. at once in the several ave
Inues of business and trade now opening, and will
mot trouble the commission again, but there are
thousands who Il require charitable aid for weeks
Ito come
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

BURNT Our.-In our list Of tie sufferers b. tss
late ilcendisry oondagratiOO, We omitted the mama
of Mr.. J. &. DOberty. merchant tailor doing bust
mess on 18th street, betveen Main and Cary streets
who lvst not oaly his stock but also all Of hid
|family's clothing. furniture, &c. Mr.. DOherty d
widely known as estimsble and charitable citiI
ZEN
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

PERs0NAL.-Among the arrivals in Richmond from
che North, since our last issue, are Hon. Mr. Wash
burne, of Illinois, member of Congress; Col John
W Forney, Clerk of the United States Senate;
Marshal Lamar, of Washington, D. Co. John 7.
Ford, Esq, the well-knOwn proprietor of the Holt
day Street Theatre, Baltimore, and the Theatre in
Washington. The latter does not come on pro-
fes sional tour as reported but his visit is simply
one Of friendship to numerous friends. We believe
that Mr.. Sanderson, of Baltimore, through agents
here, has secured Metropolitan Hall for series OF
entertainments by troupe to be brought on from
Baltimore. Unless our local companies brush up,
and lock to their laurels, they, like some persons
that we wot of, will be compelled to "evacuate, i"
which seems to be the order of the day, and night
TOO, for that matter.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

MARINE AcCIDENT.-The steamer d. R. Haston,
her trip up the river on Friday, at halEpast six
lock. P. NJ, when abreast of Drswry's Bluff in
stuice where the tide makes down very strong,
afouI Of one Of the sHnken Confederate yes
b. The collision smashed in her starboard wheel
use, breaking The wheel stanchons, rail and frame,
ID carrying away The water closet, aud baggage
|oO@. Mo life was lost or personal damage done.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

A Ntw HorsL.-C. Baumhsrd, the proprietor Of
the "Hood House," has opened hotel at No. ESQ
Main street, between 7th and 9Th streets. where the
tables are Sos at all hours. His terms are very mod
'erste, and We would advise all in search Of good
meals to drop in a. the General Grant Restas-
IL ant" late the "Hood House." and partske Of ths
Ihosp!.alties spread for man and beast.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

Passes 10 Leave the city will be given at th1
Capital building, by Capt. G. e. Scoviile. PsroleI
will be administered at Major StackpoIes office, a
the Female Institute, corner of 10th and ClsI
p n.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

CoscsRT.-Madarle Ruhi gives concert to-uaor-
row evening at Metropolitan Hall. The entertain
'ment offered IS FAR superior to what has beep geH-
orally given here, and With all the amateur assis,
ance afforded the concert should prove one of gresl
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

CoxxESDABLE-We have received comnuni-
cation from a citizen, speaking in high terms Of
The generosity and kipdAeSS Of Captain Sidney s.
|Grovenor, who was tor long time confined in Cas-
Itle Thunder by the Confederate authorities. Capt.
|Groveuor is native of Richmond, was born here
and is now located at the dwelling of Mr.. John Hsa-
cock, Union Hill, Esd between n and o streets,
where he can be found at al times by his friends,
whose necessities he is ever ready to relieve TO the
extent of his Abilities Such an one would b IN.
valuable as one of the relief committee.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

SECRETARY OF THR OoaHOEwsALrH.-We are
ad TO learn that Our old friend, Colonel Charles
lH. Lewis, has been appointed temporary Secretary
lof the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is at
present ia Alexandria, but will shortly visit Rich.
mOnd.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

GgS. GRANT and portion Of bis staff are ex
Ipected TO srrive here tomorrow afternoon, WI
presume q military escort will be extended thl
distinguished visitors.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

PHoroGRAPHIc VIEws,-We are indebted 20 hr.
VIM. Hathaway artist, for series Of Photographs
iViews-three in number-of the headquarters Of
Lieutenant. General Grant, st City Point. They
are very credirable specimens of the photographs
art, by me Of which the most accurate defines
lions Of various historical scenes and localities
have been preserved. Mr. Hathaway has bad
wenty three years experience in his profession.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

Major D. B. Bridgesord, Provost Marshal Of tA1
Army Of Northern Virginia, and 3. J. Brectn|
ridge, Medical Director OF the same army, arc n
the Spotsw God, paroled prisoners Of war.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

pa. See advertisement headed ga Physician.
In another column.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

The real estate Of General P. G. T. Beaueg,rd 70 Es
Orleans was sold al anoton few days ago 5y she U
ted States Marshal under a mandate Of the Dski{
Court
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

An epidemic fever s daily sweeping or hundreds
Victims at St Petersburg the Capt. al OF the Russian Cs
and all measures adopted for checking t have pras
sunay silable
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

TIE THEArRE.-This place OF amusement has a
new lease on theatrical life, and the manager, Mr..
Ogden, is exerting himself to render the entertain
ments attractive The very thrilling and historical
play of Robespierre, or the Fate ot.Rebellion, an
adaptation from an old French play, very appica-
bile to the present state of national affairs, is an
bounced soon to be produced.
A PR1sosER-Thomas s. Riddick, of Richmond
We are requested TO state, Is prisoner OF war at
Point Lookout, Maryland. He has comm unicated
~ith friends, and his wants have been supplied.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

OuTRAGEs IN Concentration gentleman
direct from Gloucester county, We learn that the
negroes from the Peninsula and the vicinity OF
Yorktown have banded together to the number OF
several thousands, aud are committing the most
Santon depredations upon the unsrmed and de-
fenceless inhabitants of the country. It is not
worth our while TO give names, but we would men
tion Mr. Deane, the proprietor of Roosevelt, on tbe
York River, whose house they visited, and every.
thing taken they could carry of. "Rosewelp' was
once the residence of Gov. Page, one of the 6rs'
Governors of Virginia, and HARDLY, tradition To-
Gates some of the scenes of John Smiths exploits.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-17

ARRIVAL OF GES. LsE.-Gen. Il. z. Lee arrived
lin tbi, city about three O'Clock Saturday evening
Attended Ly five members of his staff he rode into
the city the pontoon bridge at the 1901 OF l'h
street and thence up Main street TO his residence on
Franklin street between 7th and Sth streets.
] Passing rapidly through the city, be was recos-
snized by but few citizens, who raised their hats
IA compliment which was in every case returned'
but on nearing his residence, the fact Of bis
presence having spread quickiy, great crowd
rushed 20 see him, and set W loud cheering,
ITO which he replied by simply raising bis hat. Az
he descended from his horse, a large number OF
pressed for ard and shook hands with him.
This ceremony being gotten through with By ths
General quietly and unostentatiousy as possioie'
he retired into his Louise and the crowd dispersed