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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-12-08

HORSE housekeeping horse
can touch with his nose without being
harmed, he does not fear. Therefore the
hand, the halter, saddle, harness, umbrella,
buffalo robe, or whatever is brought in
proximity to him, should be introduced
to and touched by that delicate organ. A
knowledge of such important facts, as we
learned by attending a course of his lee
lures, is the main secret of Rarey's sue
cess of horse-laming.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-12-08

70 MAKE LEATHER WATERPROOF
AND FOR SORE HANDs.-The folio Wing
receipt is the best thing ever tried i, also
improves the leather, and is also the best
thing for rough or sore hands, caused by
binding wheat or husking corn. Take
one ounce Of the balsam of copaiva, and
one ounce of beeswax, melt ogether and
apply warm rub it in with the hand.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-12-08

How TO CLEAN SoILED CARPErs.-
Soiled carpets may be cleaned (after beat
lng) with the following mixture: Two
gallons Of water, with half pound of soft
soap dissolved in it, to which add four
ounces of liquid ammonia; this may be
rubbed on with apiece Of flannel, and the
carJ,et then rubbed with a coarse cloth.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-12-08

THE SUBSCRIBER has the following
l. Property placed in his hands for
sale.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-12-08
LOWEST RATES OF THE BEST COMPANIES

LOWEST RATES OF THE BEST COMPANIES
The charter of this company requires a
deposit of not less than 100000 with
the Treasurer of the Stale, as guarantee
of good faith with policy-holders. .e
This company is prepared to issue or
binary life policies, policies for term of
years, and ten years non-lorieituee life
policies.
Also, Policies of Endowment, Annuity.
&C.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
FROM TENNESSEE.

The new State Government for Tennessee was or
ganzed in Nashville on the Sd instant, with Parson
Brownlow &c Governor. Petitions are in circulation
in Memphis and other cities asking the President to
declare that Tennessee Is no longer !ngurrection
airy State and that the tax on goods from Northern
States shall be RENTED by the Treasury Department
General Wsshburne, the military commander Of
Memphis, In order to facilitate the restoration of new
free State Government, has ordered the Military and
Provos-Ihrshals in his department to corfne their
attention to military offenders, and hand over al
other CAGES to the civil authoritits
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
FROM WESTERLY LOUgLANA.

Late Western Louisiana accounts represent great
scarcity of b.esdstufs about Alexandris, and much
suffering The scarcity Of forage has compelled the
rebel cavalry to depart for Texas and their infantry
has also been withdrawn from Alexandria, and are
encsmped at Nstctitoches. The Confederate troops
have been withdra Wn from Brownsville to Galveston
where they await the attack Of the Federals Ore Of
JEFF. Thonpson's orders en- assuming conmsnd of the
Northern Slb-Dstrict directs The agents appointed
In each county 70 exact onethird Of all cotton offered
fer expert OF collect one-third Of the receipts.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
From TEXAS.

It ia currently reported In New Orleans that We
shall soon hsve news from Texas that will stsrtle
and crafty the whole country. It is known that 6
message has been received at Washir gtor from the
Trars-Mlssissippi Department, proposing that
enough cotton should re shipped down the rive, to
pay eff the Rsbsl troops in Green Bay, and that hty
should then be discharged and allowed to take the
oath Of amnesty. A new Legislature is then to as
ssmbe, fresh from the people to decide tie que ton
of Independence or a return 10 the Union.
The Rsbel chiefs ave, in consideration tf special
amnesty for themselves to exercise their influence il
e'ecting Legislature favorable to reconstruction.
Great anxiety s felt to learn the result OF GeLers.
Lsw WaIlsces mission to Brownsville and as to the
purport Of the late communications with Galveston
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
IIvERpooI. MARKETS. MARcH "a.

CoT7oY.-The cotton market has been dull and de-
enng all the week and 20 day, on the publication OF
the weekly circular, show ing total stock OF over
600 600 bales holders became very anxious sellers ana
prices further declined l4d.a-Sd. per pound making
he reduction in tie week lda I'D per pound ana IN
he case Of Egyptian 3D. per pound. The quotations
Middling Orleans l6 lid. per pound; Texas iod'i
Upands Is 80.
In Manchester business has again been unsettled by
the dunes here and the few transactions reported are
all az lower rates.
BREADsTUfFs- With bitterly cold weather there has
been more frmness in the trade this week and prices
have rather sJifeIed At Tuesdays market there as
fair cousumptve demand for red wheat epec ally for
good spring kinds and advance Of Id. TO %. per
GENITAL was paid. White wheats steady at late
prices. Flour was quiet. without change in value
Indian corn in improved request and Cd per quarter
SsaTer.
! AttC-days market wheat steady in price but
sales were only 70 limited extent Flour slow Of
sale at late Indian again rather dearer but
the demand quite retail. We quote wheat-Red SASS
Al. for Chicago, Milwaukee and amber Iowa; s. Id.
S. 3d. for winter white California, S. Sd. 9s. Cd. per
100 pounds Flour-Exra States, 2ls 2ls. Cd extra
Ohos 22s. 23s. per l96 pounds Indian Corn-Galsts,
27s 3d. 97s. 80. per $50 Spence
& Co
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
TIE LATEST NEWS.

Express Company, for the Washington Chronicle
Of Sunday, and other late papers The latest news
OF interest which they contain is subjoined.
Passengers from City Point, last night, report
that at noon, yesterday, all the gunboats in the
river united in a grand salute in celebration Of
the recent brilliant achievements Of the Army Of
the Potomac. The booming Of guns, ringing Of
bells and vociferous cheering, made mp the grand
est chorus ever heard in that part of the world.
1t is also reported that Generals Grant and Lee
have gone together, under flag of truce, to Cen
Jobnston's headquarters, in North Carolina, for
the purpose of arranging for the surrender Of the
forces under his command.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
RICHMOND, VA, April 10th, 1865.

RICHMOND, va, APTII 4V0II' t'VJ'
To the Editor Of the Wig
notice in your paper of to-day that Captain R.
T. Andrews, SC;h U. s. C. T., claims the honor Of
the first troops to enter the city for BTeyet Brig.
Gen. A. e. Draper, of the lst Division, 25:h Army
Corps.
most respectfully state that the first troops to
enter the city we're commanded by Major A. II.
Stevens. Jr., composed of companies E' and
" H'', 4th Regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. The
city was surrendered to him by the Mayor, three
miles distant.
Companies ''H" and "E's" Guidons were the
first to wrye over the city of Richmond.
JAMES FLANAGAN,
I'd Lieut.. Massachusetts, Cavalry.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
FROM NORTH CxROLLNA.

An attempt was made On the night of the 3lst
to burn the Government bui dngs at Newbern, but
failed. TIE parties are urknown bat It Is thought
that they are bounty-jump ers ard roughs, who are
there to escape the draft st the North. Others hirk
that II is the WORK of the citizens Of Godsboro and
other places pretended refugees in retaliation for
shermsn's burning in South Carolina, Tie public
storehouses, ccmuitsary warehouse forage ware
house and railroad bridge we're fred bat fortunately
it was discovered soon enough to prevent any dam
aoa
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

The English Admiralty have agreed to order two
powerful steamers of the Royal Navy to accompany
the Great Eastern from Ireland to newfoundland,
and also to direct Vice Admiral Sir James Hope to
afford such assistance on the approach Of the ezpe-
dlt!on to Newfoundland as may be in bis power.
1t is confidently expected that Europe and Ame-
RIGA Will be In Geographic communication before the
Doth of July
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
THE ATLANTIC TELEGBAPH.
lsigncdl
General.

Captain James Andersen, tf the Cunard mail
steamer Chine has been appointed to command the
Great Eastern LvI;rg the laying of the Atla-tic
telegrsph cable The Great Eastern will sail from
-Yslsnca. leland about he LET Of July, and may
he expected a. Esara Content, Trinity Bay, by the
middle Of that north. There veresixteen hundred
and sxly-two nautical miles Of cable completed on
the 21st Ct March, and The whole twentythree hun
ared miles will he made and on board Of tie Great
Eastern in Nay,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO-JUARFZ COMING tt
WASHINGTON.

S.SFEAvcrsco April The steamer Join Stephen.
from yazatan has arrived bringing 500 coo treasure,
and 600 bags Of silver The Mazatan Times, the In.
ncria,t orrap ryes report that JUarez was route
or Cnre - Iucss silence be would sail for san Fran
cisco on lis way 10 Washington. The French naval
expedton lad sajlCd 1t supposed, for GuSymas. -
Tho InDari1l force had moved to Selanoa. Tie core,
pondent of the San Francisco Bullet n, writing from
Mazatan on March / says "Juaiez Is stu at Chllu
pua with his minister raising troops though money,
arms md Ammunition are scarce" The French steamer
ofwar VI yria and transport D. W. Rhine al santa
Burbsda on the coast of California They hope to OBJ
tain SUPPLIES Of coal at San Francisco
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

SLAVERY IN KENTrCKY.-The Louisville Journal grows
very impatient with slavery Il scOds al Kentuckans
who hesitate pe out is remnants and predicts that
twelve months hence there will be slavery in Ken
lucky either real OF nominal. One more election will
put the anti slavery in power IN oil branches of the
government. Governor Bramlette has recently manu-
mitted all his slaves.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

William LLOYD Garrison has received and accepted an
invitation from Secretary sta non % take passage on s
Arago and assist the Fort sumter fagraisns Oh 'As
I3th
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

II said that some OF the churches in England have
been provided with pews for deaf people. These ~
are connected tn the pulpit by means Of tubes VIII 20
have trumpets aped mouths in convenient positions o'
the ears Of the listeners.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

Henry Ward Beecher terms the city Of New lork "a
nest OF robbers den Of thieves, whose eNamp tain
crize7 our citizens with pOge aud prostitutes tie mo-
Tahty Of our youth.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
DEPARTURE FOR CHARLEST0N.

NEW YORK April S.-The steamer Arago sailed this
afternoon for Charleston with Gen. Anderson and three
Hundred other distinguished persons. other steamers
also sailed for the same destination.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

In response a long letter asking permission 10 trade
in Savannah, Gen. Shermnn made this aconic answer
No. ". T. Sherman, Major General"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

It's stated that any tobacco brought North rom a4f
Southern uoft viii be taxed an order being aoou. 20 "
issued by the Internal Revenue Commissioner 10 I"' e.
feet.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

WAt quarter before two O'Clock Sunday four large
e5ples we're observed lurking about the dome I
ths Capitol and over the head Of tie Goddess Of lib
erv Their appearance was almost simultaneous with
that of the Bulletins from Richmond.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
NEW YORK GOLD AND STOCK MARKETS.

NEW YoRE April Sat the evening STOCK ENchange
gold stood at l4s 10; New York Central, g -; h!le,
Go 70 Hudson River, 100 4 Reading iO3 Mlchgi
southern 81 IS: Illinois Central, 100 10 Market not
very active
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

for sale al wholesa ana "a. Ie,a
y at nv Bakery on Franklin street beI"tg nrpS anu
18th, ap li--5t' De- O"---'-'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11

Il is thought that the United States Senate viii refuse
seat 70 John p stockton, assumed 70 he elected en- T.
tor rom New. Jersey He had only forty votes W HE
there were oryone against him. Such case has never
arisen lefo-e.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
U. S. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.
ApPoMArrox c. H.. April 9th, 1865.

APPOMATToX L. H., April 9Th, 1860.
TO General Il. L. Lee, Commanding G. s. A.
General-In accordance with the substance Of my
letter to you Of the 9Th inst, propose to receive
the surrender of the Army Of Northern Virginia on
the following terms to-wt; Rolls Of all the officers
aud men 10 be made in duplicate, one copy to be
given to an officer designated by me, the other to
be retained by such officer or officers as you may
designate The officers to give their individual
marbles no. to take np against the Government
of the United States until properly exchanged ald
each company or regimental commander sign a Ike
7pa-oIe for the men OF their commands. The arms,
artillery and public property to be parked and stack
ed. and turned over to the officers appointed by
me to receive them. This will not mbrace the side
arms OF the officers nor their private horses or
baggage. This done, each officer and man Will be
allowed to return to their homes not to he disturbed
by United States anthorhg SO long as they observe
their parole, and the laws in force where they may
reside.
Very respectfully,
Your obedieui servant
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
THE SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE.
THE CORRESPONDENCE.

We published, in yesterdays paper, the sub
stance of the correspondence between Lieut.. Gen.
Grant ard Gen. Lee, relative TO the surrender Of
the "Army Of Northern Virginia" We now pub
Iish the correspondence as far as received. The
first two letters indicate that meeting between
Abe Generals commanding took place ON the day of
the final agreement for a surrender
HpoRs. AENIEs OF UNITED STATES, ! .
April 9th, 1865.
Hon. Z. H. Sta,Lon Secretary Of Var, Washington
d. C.:
Gen. Lee surrendered the Army Of Northern
Virginia. this afternoon, on terms proposed by
myself. The accompany ng additional correspond
ence will show the co nditons fully.
C.. s. GRANT, Lieut.. Genl
ArRIL 9TH, 1865.
To Lieut.. Gen. U. s Grant, commanding armies Of
United States:
General received your note Of this morning
on the picket line, whittier had come to meet
YOU and ascertain definitely what terms were en-
braced in your propositions of yesterday with ref
ereuee to the surrender of this army. l now re-
uuest an int rview in accordance with the offer
coLt lined in yours of yesterday for that purpose
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
(Sigucd) r. L. LEE, General
- APRIL Q, 1865.
To Gen. r.. r. Lee, Com, &ns.ng G s. A.:
e., General: Your aote OF this date is but this mo-
ment Oils A. NJ received. In consequence ofmy
having passed from the Richmond and Lynchburg
road, am at this writing about four a. miles west
If Walton Church. and will push forward to the
front for the purpose of meeting you. Notice sent
to me on this road where you wish the interview
10 take place will meet me-
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
, U. S. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-11
L. S. GRANT,
Lieut. General.

HEADQUARTERS, ARMY or NOET#rkN VIRGINIA.,
April ., 1865.
Lis,d.- General U. S. Grant COasaanding Arm;es Of
United States.
General have received your letter of this date
containing The terms Of surrender of the Army Of
Northern Virginia, as proposed By you. As they
are substantially the same as those expressed in
vour letter Of the Sth instant, they are accepted.
/ will proceed to designate the proper officers to
carry the stipulation into effect
Very respectfully,
Your obedieut servant.
fSiypcdI K. Z. LEE
General.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-09-01
A Rrolxen-Down system.

There lisa disease to which the doctors give many
names, but which few of them understand 1t is
simply Weakness breaking down ofthe vital forces
Whatever its causes, land they are innumerabe lis
symptoms are in the main the same. Among tie
most prominent extreme lassitude loss of appe-
tite loss OF flesh, and great mental depression In
digestion anda Stomach Cough are also frequently
concomitants of this distressing state of body and
mind. The common remark in relation to persons
in such condition is, that they are eonsumptive.-
Now, what these unfortunates really want is vigor-
vital strength; and as certainly as dawn succeeds
darkness they can reeuperate their systems ard re-
gain perfect health by reso' ting to HOsTETTER's
CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTERs. Itisas clear
that ereviving tonic is required in such cases, as
that the dying fame of an empty lamp requires to be
revived with new supply Ofoil. Perfectly pure and
innocuous, containing nothing but the most genial
vegetable extracts, and combining the three grand
elements of stomaehic and Alternative, and genial
nvigorant. Hostetter's Btters are suitable to all
constitutions, and as applicable to the diseases
and disabilities of the eeber as to those Of men,
New York House, 50 Cedar Street, N. Y.
Aug 29.-d&w2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-09-01
LITERARY Goss1 l,.,

y . (. .
The Nation announces that M Auouste
Lancet win hereafter contribute to that paper a
fortnightly letter on French affairs. G84 i
The Evening Post announces that Major
General De Trobriand, formerly editor of the
Courier Des Etats U1sis, who served in the army
of the Potomac from the beginning to the end
of its campaigns, has kept and will soon pub
lsh diary of all the incidents of the war that
fell under his observation.
4 The Partisan press announce that express
| ident Buchanan Is to publish history of the
American war, which will simultaneously an
pear in Paris, London and New York. Messrs.
Appleton g Co. already have the work in press.
There is no question but the Old Public Func-
tionary can, ii he choose, "a tale unfold" which
will make the book racy one.
| "A biography of Richard Cobdep, by John
McGilchrist, is announced as in press by the
Harpers. The same firm will soon issue "a
History of the American Civil War;" by Pro
lessor Draper, in three octave volumes.
Mr. Hurd, of the firm OF Hurd s. Hough-
ton, has recently returned from visit to the
different literary centres of Europe, and has
brought with him several new works which he
PuooAAAs5 w PtOoo. HAIilOIR JncSC are
Letters" Shakespeare in Germany new
edition of "Barbauld's Hymns beautifully il
Illustrated; a collection of Hans Andersens
shorter tales and stories, with fifty illustra-
lions; new edition of Robinson Crusoe,"
with fifty illustrations "The Little French
Boy "a tale for children, of the same charac-
ter as the well known "Swiss Family Robin
son"-also illustrated; Essays on Art" by
francis Turner Palgrave; and number of toy
books for the holiday season.
"A society of Paris booksellers is shortly to
be formed for the purpose of establishing
book fair, similar to that of Leipsic, in the
French capital.
One of the arguments sometimes used in
favor of entailing personal property, is that it
would prevent the dispersion of many choice
collection which is far more valuable when in
tact than any number of separate items can
possibly be. Yet the Earl of Charlemont's GU
rious library of books and manuscripts has
just been distributed amongst scores of stran-
ers and those rare old productions of Caxton,
Wynkyn de Worde, and Pynson, which once
could be examined In single mansion, will
now have to be soughtfor all over the kingdom.
Amongst the lots was a curious old edition of
Shakespeare, which fetched e455. The entire
proceeds Of the sale were G41OO.
Madame George Sand has commenced a
new novel in the Revue des Deux Mondes. 1t
as yet but irritates the curiosity of the reader.
Her friends are exerting themselves strenuous
ly to get the decoration of the Legion of Hon
or for her. They say, not without reason, she
oueht to have had il haf,re MdlIa Posa Ron
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-09-01


Z BB- GOV. Cony has accepted an invitation to
be present at the Annual Fair and Exhibition
of the Few England Agricultural Society," to
be holden at Concord, N. H., the first Of next
month.
Fort Popham at the mouth of the Ken
nebec is formidable work. IHwas commenced
in 1861, and appropriations to the amount of
1915, coo have already been made for it. 1t will
mount 66 guns, three tier in casemete and one
i'm barbette. 1t is circular, having a front of
700 feet, with two demi-bastions. The walls for
the I'd tier are nearly eompleted.-[Lew
Journal ~
The Belfast Age learns that there is
remarkable fatality prevailing in Cherryfeld
among those who have been attacked with the
cholerarmorbus or summer complaint. For a
| fortnight past the deaths have averaged one a
day: and on one single day there have been
three funerals. AS yet the epidemic shows no
signs of abatement.
1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-09-01
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

Mr.. John Kimball Of Bath, was seized
with hemorrhage of the lungs Monday after
noon, and Immediately started for. home and
had nearly reached it, when he fell in the street
just opposite his residence, and expired.
%" The Adcertdser learns that the house and
barn of Joshua Conant of Alfred. were entire
ly consumed by. FIRE Wednesday afternoon.
cause unknown. Furniture saved. i3stll1(
y ~ A correspondent writes us taat the store
Of Mr. Tarlin at Livermore Falls was broken
into on Tuesday night, ahd ready-made cloth
ing to large amount was taken thererom. No
clue yet to tho perpetrators of this robbery.
I'VE have received the official proceed
ings of the Maine Law Convention at Grav
and will publish them tomorrow; we shall al
SO have word to say in relation to the matter
and particularly touching the SANDER of the
Union men of this cityb Hon. w H. vinton
of Gray.
The Belfast Age says man named BENJAMIN
Gould, belonging in this city, while on a visit n
RocEland, stole pair of oxen, drove them to
Belfast and sold them. He was suspected fol-
lowed and arrested in Rockland and taken hack
to Belfast and lodged in Jail. The money mid
for the oxen was recovered. He is said to be
partially insane. apt4 x ba
B8- A correspondent sends us an account Of
fire III Blanchard. He says the house. barn
and out-buildings of Benjamin Blackstone
were destroyed by fire ON Monday, P. NJ. Aug.
%, together with 10 tons of hay and 200 bushels
of oats. Part of the furniture was saved. Loss
about $1,000. No insurance. Caught by the
careless use of matches by little boys.
Hon. Joseph Howard the Democratic
candidate for Governor, is one of the few men
among us who defends slavery as a bible insti-
tuition. We have no doubt of his honesty in.
this thing; but it does not argue smuch for his
intelligence.
3 S8 The Journal says an attempt was made
"Wednesday afternoon to set fire to the Angus
ia House. The fire was set in the closet of one
of the boarder's rooms. Timely discovery pre-
vented burningof the hotel, The miscreants
have not been arrested.