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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
The .uhsti,ats was considered and passed.



Mr.. CLARKE, of No., from the Military Com
mittee, reported back Senate Bill amendatory of
the act TO organize General STAB for armies IN tho
field, 60 serve during the war, approved June ~,
1854 with the following. in leu OF the provisions OF
, the bill &
''And hereafter, a General commanding an army
in the field shsll be entitled 10 four aidss -decamp
with the rank, pay and allowance OF major OF cav
airy r.; Lieutenant General commanding an army
corps shall identified to two aides, with the rank
pay, &C., OF a captain of cavalry; Aalor-General
commanding division, two aides, with the rank oil
LIST lieutenant of cavalry. All OF whom shall be
appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent OF the Senate.
The amendment was agreed TO and the bill passed.
ABoLIsHISG QU4RTERMAsTERs AND coXNIssARIEs.
Mr.. CLARKE, from the same Committee report
ed back the Senate Bill to abolish the Office OF GER
| tain qqartermastErs aud cOmnssaries, and to pro-
vide Tor the appointment vi bonded agents" with
the recommendation that il do not pass
Mr.. HILTON moved TO amend by striking out
sand those engaged ia the collection OF the tax in
kind"
The amendment was agreed TO, and the bill, as
thus amended, passed by the following vote cas-
30, nays 20.
The bill removes from office all post quartermas-
tiers aud cOmlnissaries between Is aud 49, but does
not interfere with those in the field.
PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS.
Messrs. SMITH of n c., G0ODE and FUNS-
Ten OF Va, introduced patriotic resolutions from
| the army, which were laid on the table aud ordered
To be printed.
The morning hour having expired, the House re-
| sumed the con ,iderati0n OF the
TAX BILL,
reported by Mr.. RUSSELL, OF Va, from The spc-
eial committee on that subject.
| SWndry amendments we're offered and lost.
N, SMITH - n. c., offered an amendment to
tho effect that the claims of dee eased soldiers tie
paid i'll the proposed new currency. The amend
ment passed.
| Mr.. ATKINS, Of Tenn, moved reconsideration
pending which,
| MIR, BLANFORD moved TO take recess till
l Z ~ O'clock.
| Mr.. McMULLEN moved to adiourh-whieh was
| lost.
| MIR, CLUSkEY rose 10 question OF privilege,
and offered a preamble and resolutions declaring
| the seat of Henry >. Focte vacant
l AT the instance OF his colleague, Mr+ArKINs, lie
withdrew them for consultation.
Mr.. HILTON, OF Fla, then renewed the motion
/ that the House take recess till IL O'Clock
which was agreed 10.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
FROM GRANTS ARMY.
A. letter from Grants army says;


THE DISTRACTIONS IL THE JAMES RIVER.
1t has been discovered that previous TO the late
attempt OF the rebel rams to come jwn the James,
the distractions had been several times sounded
by rebel pilots and twice since the great scare. II
would appear from this that q necessity exists fer
the more thorough picketing of the James river III
that vicinity. Three night attempts have been made
by the rebels to the pilot boat lost by them
near the distractions some TIME since.
TUE REBEL RAN VIRGINIA.
This monstrous rebel craft suffered most severe
Is M the recent attempted descent of thel james
next TO the UrewTy, which was tItally blown up
Tie Virginia was injured severely by Oae Of our
Monitor, shot completely smashing in one Of her
batteries Commodore Mitchell is iR command of
the rebel feet. 1t is thought he will soon be sac
ceeded by Semmes, who Is TO be created rebel
Admiral | should have stated that the Virginia
is said TO be the mast formidable craft that the
rebels now have ahoat. She is plated eight inches
forward and six aft.
The Herald says
THE PIRATE CAPTAIN BEALL--REsPqE ~ SENTENCE.
The or,rer for the execution of the rebel pirate
Captain Beall, which was to have been carried into
effect between the hours of twelve and two O'clock
TO- dav on Governors Island, has been Tespted ior
the present General Dix has sent orders to the
commandant Of the Island TO that effect. The fate
OF Beal now lies entirely in the hands OF the Ike
cutiye THIS respite, however, may give him hope
of final clcmency, notwithstanding the cnormity OF
tie crime Of which he stands convicted
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
THE NEWS.

OFFICIAL FROM GEN. LEE-MOSBYs MEN AT
WORK
The following official despatch was received last
night at the War Department
lion. Jobu Z. breckenridge, Secretary OF War;
Major \. +. Richards, OF Mo,ty's right, reports
that on the 18th inst, with % men, he attacked 4
party OF the enemy, l2O strong OF whom he killed
and wounded 25 Among the wounded were a
Major and Captain lie captured Ga prisoners and
80 horses. He had one man slightly wounded.
L. L Irr
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

JUDGE LYoN's COURT.-In this court, yesterday,
Samuel Clark was convicted Of stealing COW
from Ash Levy, and was sent to the peuitentiary
tor three years.
The same fellow was convicted Of stealing hog
from Henry Smith, aud was sent to jail for two
days.
The case of Reuben Morris, charged with OBJ
tanning goods under false pretenees from Samuel
NJ. Price Co., was continued till the next
term.
Joseph Johnston was tried for garroting John
Stokes, and was acquitted.
Geo. W. Berry was convicted Of stealing watch
from Francis NJ Rea and was convi cted aud sent to
Jail for six months
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
FROM NASSAU.
The Herald saws

The Herald says:
We have received files Of Nassau papers to me
llth inst The Guardian Of the sth informs us that
several blockade running steamers.had returned TO
port having been unable 10 get into Charleston.
Between the 9Th and the llth inst the steamers Sc
cret Dream. Florence, Caroline, Chameleon, Fir-
ginia lIansa and Owl returned tn Nassau, after nm
successful efforts 10 run the blockade.
.'wHAr WILL LEE DO IF COMPELLED TO RETREAT z
The accomplished military critic who conducts
thu columns Of the New York 7Ymes-the student
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

We have received United States papers of the
18th, including the afternoon edition of the Aaeri-
can of that date.
The news is unimportant
NEYs FROM TEXAS AMP MEXIco.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb lO.-The following was re.
cciyed through refugee from Western Texas re.
garding Prices and Magruder's armies, and Is
deemed reliable!
Prices command is about 5000 strong, mostly
cavalry, from Texas.
Large numbers OF deserters are constantly arriv-
ing Rio Grande and escaping north Into Arkansas
and Missouri.
Prices headquarters are at Bonham, Texas. four
miles south OF the Red river, in fine foraging re-
gion.
Magruder is at Camden, Arkansas, with part OF
his command but the main body lchiehy cIvalry)
il ON stealing expedition in Texas. The horses OF
both commands are in au exhausted condition.
MagrndeE has twenty thousand men on his muster
rolls, two-thirdS Of WHOM are effective.
Kirby Smiths headquarters are still at ShPeve-
port La His entire strength is estimated at thirty
eight thousand only about twenty tho uSand of which
are available.
Immense droves of beef cattle, numbering some
hundred thousand head, arc roaming the prairie
OF Western Texas.
The reports Of Kirby Smiths, Nagruder's and
other rebel officers cotton speculaions still contn-
ue Major Hart, rebel agent at Mstamoras, is said
10 have made million of dollars in gold.
The Spanish journal published 1t Aatauloros says
that Macmillan has created an order entitled the
Mexican Eagle, - Of which Grand Marshal AImonte
has been appointed Grand Bachelor. The Order
comprises an unlimited number OF knights, two
hundred officers one hundred commanders hfty
grand oiicers-twenty OF wlGOm are grand com
manders. Twelve grand crosses have been awarded
TO the Emperors Of France, Russia and Austria,
and the Kings OF Belgium, Sweden, Norway and
Italy. Macmillan Ia; appointed General Mejia
-. lV..V... al
General COrtinas lett MatamOros January rs, with
a brigade, on a campaign against CarvaIal and
Mede4 General Marquee IS TO 60 abroad on an
important mission.
Macmillan has appointed new Council Of State,
with Jose Maria Sanchra President.
Prince Poignac, major general III the rebel
army was IN MatamOrOs three weeks ago, sa route
10 France on an extended furough.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
RICHMOND WING.
Wednesda, Morning, Feb. 2S' lsSS
EvFNING WIG.

We shah publish, to-day, at o'clock P NJ, and
every succeeding day Sundays excepted at tue
same hour, an evening edition Of the Wing. The
Evening Wing Will contain the latest news by mail
aud telegraph up to the hour Of going to press edl-
tUlials, local intelligence, sc. y ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

We are requested to snnounce that DR.. John ID.
Bptler, the present member of the House Of Dele
gates, from the county Of Caroline will not be a
candidate for reelection
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
rRou rnE NIIIrARY coNuIrrRF.

Mr.. HILTON, Of Fla, from the Military Com
mittee, reported back bill for the relief of bonded
agriculturists ia certain cases.
Mr.. BLANF0RD offered the following as an in
dependent section
"Where any such bonded agFiculturists who have
been killed or died in the military service of tho
Confederate States or militia their estate shall be
released from the payment of said bonds"
The amendment was agreed to, and the bin as
amended passed. - 49,
Mr.. HANLf, from the sameoommttec,tow toin
had been referred a. bill TO require nOa-eommis-
stoned officers and pryates, held as prisoners OF
war, to he paid upon their individual certificates,
supported by oath reported back the same with
the recommendation that it be laid upon the table.
Agreed TO.
Mr.. HANLY reported in lieu thereof substi-
tute, which modites and smplides the manner Of
payment Of said priyates and non-eommissioped
officers,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
FROM NEW ORPHANS.

NEw YORK, Feb. l8.-The steameF George CroHi-
we'll from New Orleans the llth inst, arrived
last night
The New Orleans Times makes light Of the re-
port that Rebel refugees had been sent back itom
MatamUras 10 Texas, and that Gen. Candy is ~ re-
taliate The story is probably caadrd.
A Rebel force OF one hundred and twenty at
tackled twenty five men OF the 3lst Massachusetts,
Regiment Plaquemine, the 4th Captain
Rice aud his men stood the Rebel charges and beat
them oil the enemy leaving some of their dead in
our hands Our loss was only one killed aud two
wounded
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met at the usual hour-the SPEAKER in
the Chair Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Psterkin, of ST.
James (EpiscopaD Church
SENATE MATTERS.
The Senate Bill to provide for the promotion OF
officers in certain was referred to the Comln-
tee on Military Affairs.
The Senate Bill 10 amend the act to organize
forces To serve during the war, and Senate Amend
mentS to House Bill to diminish the number OF ex-
emptions and details, were also referred TO the
Committee.
PROM tbs COMMITTEE or WAYS AND MEANS.
Mr.. ANDERSON, of Ca, from tine Committee on
Ways aud Means 20 whom had been referred the
following memorials praying to be relieved of taxa
ton, viz:
Memorials of citizens of Fisban,ingo Co., Miss
Mayor and Common Council of Fredericksburg,
Va; County Court of Culpeper, Va; j. I. RO-
bnson, of Petersburg, Va, and James NJ. Cooper,
OF Georgia, reported back tue Same with the recon-
mendatOn that the Committee he discharged from
their further consideration aud that they be laid
upon the table-agroed to.
IThe subject 10 which these memorials refer is now
before special committee of the Hosue.
Mr.. ANDERSON reported back, from the same
committee a bill for the relief of taxpayers in
certain cases, aud Till TO suspend taxation in
certain GASES with similar reconciliation
Agreed ID.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
xIoar sEssIoN.
At the night session, on Monday, the following
l,tu 49, uaSspl.

At the night session, on Monday the following
bill was passed
The Congress OF the Confederate States of Americd
do enact That ia addition TO the amount OF Treasury
notes now authorized by law to be issued. the Sec
retary OF the Treasury shall issue whatever amount
thereof shall be necessary To pay the appropriations
for all arrears due now or at any time before the
first day OF the next month alter the passage OF TINS
act TO all persons in the military aud naval service
of the Confederate States for pay and allowances.
2 The Treasury notes issued under this act, shall
be such as are authorized to be issued by the "act
to reduce the currency and 10 authorize new issue
of notes and bonds" approved Feb'y II, 1864, and
shall have like effect and be regarded in all respects
as If issued under that act.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

PETERSBURG, Feb. 2I.-There has been for sew
eral hours this afternoon heavy firing on our ex-
treme right, but the cause Of it is as yet unex-
planned
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

We are authorized to announce Col. Wa. BAsKER
WILL, Jr., candidate for Reelection to the House
OF Delegates from the county Of Mecklenburg.
fe22-2t-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
Confederate States Congress
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL SESSION
SENATE.

SENATE.
TUESDAY, Feb. II, 1865.
The Senate met at IL NM. HUNTER President
pro tenn, In the chair.
PRAYER by the Rev, Or. letter, Of the Baptist
Church,
cation from the Secretary of the Treasury en-
closing copies of reports from the First Auditor aud
Comptroller, in reference to making the first OF
these officers the recorder and custodian of all navy
accounts; and also accomplishing the appointment
of two additional clerks, TO promote the prompt
preparation aud issue OF the Soldiers Bounty
Bond" Referred to the Committee on Finance
| Also, communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, ENCLOSING report, dated December 20,
1864 by the agent OF the Treasury In the trans
Mississippi department and recommending the
passage of an act to repair the defects aud render
complete the organization of the agency. Refer
red TO the Committee on Finance.
| Mr. JOHNSON, of Ga, presented resolutions
| adopted by Cooks Georgia brigade, which were
read and ordered to be printed.
/ Mr.. SEMMHS, of La, presented resolutions
passed BY Stark's battalion OF artillery which were
read and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. SEAMES, OF La, submitted the following
resolution, which was agreedto
ResolUed, That the President be requested TO
municate 10 the Senate, If not incompatible with
the public interest, the official report Of Gen. John
b. Hood of the operations of the army of Tennes-
see, while under his command.
Mr. SEMMES, from the Committee OH Finance
reported back House bill to authorize proof to be
received of the loss destruction OF vouchers ne
cessary in the settlement OF accounts, which was
considered and passed.
Mouse bill to amend the lath section of the act to
reduce the currency, and TO authorize further is
sue of notes aud bonds, was taken up and passed.
Joint resolution constituting he act Of May 5lst,
1861 to provide for the appointment OF disbursing
clerk in the War Department, was taken up aud
passed.
Mr.. GARLAND, of Ark. introduced bill for the
relief OF Thomas LannegaH, which referred to
the Committee on Claims.
On motion of Mr.. SEMMES, of La, the Senate
resolved into secret legislative session.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

ssos record Of all Of military age who are no, In tho ar
my, and che reason why they are no, there.
On motion of Mr.. sHACRLEF0RD, the bill giving III
ders in Virginia aede the order OF the day for Thurs
day, at IL O'clock
On motion, the House adjourned
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
TELEGRAP.HIO,
FROM PETERSBURG.

Reports Of the Press association received exclusive
ly by the Wing.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

TIE RETURsED PRIsoyERs.-The floating popua-
ton OF Richmond has received large accessions re-
Gently, from the larOled Confederate prisoners
turned for exchange In compliance with the re-
quest of several of them, we award merted credit
to Capt. Anderson, Lieut.. Wisenpsigler, Lieut.
Patterson, aud men Of the ssth Ohio regiment, ior
clyiIties extended by them during the trip from
Camp Chase TO Aiken's The kindness Of these Off
GERS especially, has made lasting impression upon
the prisoners who travelled under their charge, and
We may express the hope that for humanity's sake
We may have it in our power to award similar credit
to other officers and soldiers OF the United States
performing guard duty over the returning braves Of
this Confederacy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
THE CITY.

THE FIRE YEsTERDAY-CosOyER's ISQUEsT.-Tbe
bodies Of the five victims OF the fire, yesterday
morning, were cOhined aud removed to the Broad
Street Methodist Church. Coroner Little held an
inquest from IL NJ. until about halEpast T. NJ .
yesterday, but only two witnesses-Aessrs. Lay
ward and Christian-were examined before tie
jury, and the verdict necessarily was that the de-
ceased came to their death b. the accidental
burning OIL the house occupied by them Tic
testimony OF both witnesses harmOnized in all
essential particulars with the report OF tie
calamity published in yesterdays Wig, ex
cept that the Fire Brigade exculPated IRON
all blame Tor the loss OF lie, the judgment Of
the t@o>witnesses. Capt. hayward asceHded To
the second story ladder brought ~ Tie place
by the Hook aud Ladder Company, which was hrst
upon the ground. Finding 1t nnpo siUle 10 ascend
10 the third story from The interior, lie
descended to the side~aik, AID was interesting
himself ia coupling the ladders, when the lnexoTa
bic demands VI the lire nen, Who are required by
law To exclude ali Outsiders, compelled hiu to TALL
back Al tins time, IT 10 now believed, effort
could have saved the lives Oi the victims.
Among the gentlemen who were eneIgizea by the
report that aud chIidrea were In-Ihe burr :.
ing building, was MAJ. hing, OF the fJft Collectors
Office, IA this city. lie immediately towards the
Hook and Ladder House, 10Th street. Passing
the eUrner vi Main aud lZth streets he observed a
gIOup ol men wearing the garb vi Confederate army
ohcers lie entrcaIcd them, in passing, to ~ VITA
him, and render assistance IN behalf vi women aud
children who we're III burning house, and unable
TO get out. Some OF them replied with vclley u
blasphemOus oaths. Who were these midnight 30
rachios Dare they give their names
1t is be regretted that since the uquisiton was
instituted, it not made more searching. There
should have been Summoned at least hall dozen
more witnesses cogni1ant OF the events immediately
ucceeGng the discovery OF the fire.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22
FROM THE UNITED STATES.

We have received United States papers of the
18th, including the afternoon edition of the Aaeri-
can of that date.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-22

To The Voters of Buckingham
Upon the invitation Of soldiers and citizens announce
myself candidate for reelection 10 the House Of Dele
gates refer friends at home and comrades in the army
to my record as pledge and platform ,,.,,,
fell-dl0t. T. W. MCKINNEY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-26
The Massachusetts state Psliee Law.

The following is the official copy Of the StsH
Police Law of Massachusetts,. copied from the ofaSSj
paper
Be IL enacted by me Senate and House Of Representatives
in Gea.rGl Court assembled and By tie authority Of N
SANE, as JoilovC
with the consent of the Council officer to be entitee
the Constable OF the Commonwealth, who shall DO con-
missioned to hold Office for three years unless sooner
removed Such officer shall reside in tho City Of Bo+
ton and Keep an Office at some place therein, to be ar
proved By the Governors he shan appoint az tmap
deputies the Governor and Council may direct, nav
ing at least dep ty IL each county OF the Homno
wealth and at least twenty deputies In the County
Suffolk. :,
SEC O. The said constable Of the Commonwealth anl
his deputies shall have an'exercse al the common az
and statutory power Of constables, except the service
OF civil process ard also all the powers gwen ot1o
police or watchmen by the statutes Of the ConmoH
wealth, or the charters or ordinances OF thc reGerq
cities concurreny with such officers snd ther pcwee
AS coustables shall extend throughout the CommoA
wealth Said constable and mis- deputies shall at =
times obey all orders Of the Governor IN reaon 70
preseYyation Of the public peace, or the execution
,be laws throughout the Commonwealth and II shall
their duty 10 that the laws OF tbs CommonwealY
are observed and enforced; and they shall esrecisl
nso their utmost endeayors 70 repress ana preye9
crime Ivy the suppression Of liquor shops, ginbIn9
places and houses OF il.feme.
SEC g. The constable OF the Commonwealth shall u
paid out of the treasury Of the Commonwealth q
annual salary Of two thousand dollars In equa! qu.e
teriy payments. and his deputies shall be pad a. ~
rate OF three dollars per day when on duty. Wheo
required 10 travel duty from one city orftown Y
another they shall be allowed the same eonpensatoo
which Is allowed by law to sherfs and their deputl
The n the depuyconstshes shall be verinee
by tho ailidayits OF said c0Dstabes and tbail b
approved by the constable Of the Commonwealth before
being presented 20 the auditor u tho Common wealth
and when duly aned shall be paid oct OF the tyessny
q the Commonwealth -
SEC 4. The Constable OF the Coromonvc alth, wiz
the approval Of the Governor snd Council shall nsx
all neeiul rules for the regulation OF the police dae
nj his depdtles and shall TO il that's less thai
six deputies shall be- police duty at all burs OF n
day aud night in the City of Boston, for she prevention
Of crime and the enforcement Of the criminal laws y
the Commonwealth.
SEC. 5. Tue Governor shall have power at oil tin =
in any emergency Of which be shall be the Judge; -
assume command of the whole any part OF the no
nicpa police aud oonstsbulary force in any place Aa4
u authorize the Constable VI the Commonwealth q
command their assistance in the execution " crimnal
process in snppressing riots and in preserving -
peace.
Approved May Is. 1865. -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-26
for The Tribune
r.incs on the Death OF Abraharn Lipeot


Thou hast gone to thy rest, and the Nations, IN
sadness
And grief stand srhast round Thy funeral car;
Thou hasi ba.lod The acadishness, malice and mad
ness
or troacherous peace" men and Rebels IN
war;
Thou hast finished thy course in the records OF
story
No martyrs, save OsB, can outshino thy re-
noVn;
Now, fed 10 the mansions OF light and Of glory
Thy road lay. Ike his, through tho cross ~ tho
crown.
Thou hast ,Tumphcd In DEATH thou has.conqucred
Rebellion;
Oppresgor and tyran' and master and sevo
Unto with 'hc ioyai and soToving million,
And mingio iheiT teaTs Oh The path 10 thy grave
As Amrarn's graf son was, by signs and by won
dcrs,
Ordained Of Jehovah, his people TO FREQ
From Egypts dark bondage; 30, likewise he sun
ders
The chain, Of ,.c slave, through our armies
aud Thee.
From lofiicr nights than the Piscah Of Moses,
Thou NEWEST that land 20 the nttcrnos. shose,
which God 20 thy spirit Ia vision dlscloscs,
As bought by thy blood, FOR Tie homeless and
poor