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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
THE PLAN Is SIMPLE!

The name of each article offered for sale--as Gold
Hunting Watch, ," God Oval Band Bracelet " pearl
BreastPin and Ear-Drops," Gold Enameled Ring, -
''Silver Plated Cake Basket" &e, is written card
are then placed IN drawer aud well mixed then as
order is received with twenty cents for return
postage and other charges, of the cards ceTh-
Gu stOmer who uN al aha he for One Do
Tar II no Is pleased with his fortune he forward
the money according to directions the certificate aud
secure the prize 1.-THE article awarded should be
suited 10 the purchaseras Tor example sci OF Pearl
Ear Drops and Breastpn 10 young who could not
wear them, and had no one 10 give them tO-we will
send any other article from the department Of the
catalogue of equal price which may be preferred Or
IT, for any reason, you choose to venture further
then you let the matter drop where is aud spend
a. mare Examine carefully on catalogue
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29


This invention consists of duplex Tor two) clip
tic steel springs ingeniously braided, tightly and
firmly together edge to edge, making the tough
est, most flexible elastic and durable spring ever
used. They seldom bend OF break, and conse-
quently preserve their perfect and beautiful shape
twice as long as any other Skirt.
The wonderful flexibility and great comfort
and pleasure to any lady wearing the
DUPLEX ELLIPTIC SKIRT
will be experienced particularly in all crowded
assemblies, opera, carriage, railroad cars church
pews arm chairs for promenade and house dress,
as the Skirt VIII fold ITSELF in USE to occupy
small place as easily and conveniently as q silk
or muslin dress.
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort,
and greai convenience of wearing the
DUPLEX ELLIPTIC SPRING SKIRT
for single day, will never afterwarl willingly
dispense with the use of them. For children,
misses and young ladies they are superior to all
Others.
They are the best quality in every part, and
unqnestonably the lightest, most desirable,
comfortable and economical Skirt ever made.
For sale in all irst.class stores in thi, city and
throughout the United States, Havana de Cuba
Mexico, South America, and the West Indies.
Inquire for the DUPLEX ELLIPTIC SKIRT.
ap ll-M6m
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
REMEMBER TIE PLAN,

In all charge for forwarding the Certificate
postage, and doing the business, the sum Of TSeniy
hre Cents which must be enclosed In the order Five
Certificates will be sent for 81; eleven for 50 thirty
for -; sixty i've for go one hundred for SIS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
ONLY ONE DOLLAR

will be charged for any article list and this
the purchaser need not pay until he kHOs hai he ia
GET This plan aecOrds with the method recently be
popular for disposng Of large stocks Of Jewel
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
American Manufacture

and therefore greatly superior to the goods imported
from abroad aud hawked about the cheapest ever
sold The simple dun imported goods, and the high
premium Gold al foreign bills are payable IN gold)
amount than the entire cost of many of the
tices offered by the public. To facilitate the sale
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
HELMBOLD's GENUINE PREPARATION.

"UIGHLY CONCENTRATED"
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU.
A Positive and Specific Remedy
For Diseases OF the BLADDER, KIDNEYS, GRAVEL
and DROPSlCAL SWELLlNGs.
This Medicine Increases the Power Of Digestion and
axctes the ABSORBENTS into healthy action by
which the wATRRY OR CALCAREOUS depostioni
and all UNNATURAL RNLARGEMENTS are reduced
~ we'll a. PAIN AND INFLAMMATION aud is gool
for MEN, WOMEN, OR CHILDREN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
WITHOUT REGARD TO COST.

The Goods are Of fashionable styles aud most excel
lent workmanship and sacrificed in this manner to
relieve the propret0rs from embarrassment OccasiOned
by dstracting civil war Il should be prOmine emily
stated also, that they are mostly of
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
NATIONAL CLAIM ENcY.

DANIELS ~ SHERUOOD,
AUTHORIZED MILITARY AND NAVAL AGENTS,
3A Penn. Avenue, cor Of eth ST., and % Penn. Av.
Opposite state Department.,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
]. DANIELS H. l. SHERWooD
Late CIPf, u y. A. Late q. ~ u. y. 4.
We would inform all MILITARY OFFICERS, wheth-
er In out Of the service, that have had large
perience in the SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS or
OFFICERS with the Government, and have perfect
knowledge Of what Is required and accepted In every
given We procure Certificates OF Non indebted
ness aud send them to Officers, that they may get
their pay In their District when mustered ont Of
the service collect their pay here for them II pre-
ferred In the latter case the drafts obtained from
the 5. Treasury. and made payable to the order OF
the Officer there Is little danger OF loss We
settle all classes Of Army and Navy accounts collect
back pay, Bounty, Pension and Prize money, with
promptness aud despatch.
We also give special attention TO the claims Of all
loyal citizens for property taken destroyed BY the
army, collect or purchase Quarermaster's vouchers
and prosecute claims before the Court OF Claims We
require no advance fee aud all information given
Of charge. Our ordinary fee for settling Othcer- Ac-
counts is s2j payable upon the settlement OF the
count.
REFERENCES. Hon. tAlex. Ramsey Senator from
Minnesota; Hon. r. Z. Fent0n Governor OF n Y; NAL
General Pope Hon. L. V. Whaley, NJ. G., West
Virginia my?2
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AGENTS ARE WANTED

Throughout the Country to operate for us larc,
compensation will De paid Send for terms &c, en-,
closing stamp. NEWBORN * co,
mylg.--l2t IS Fulton ST, n Y
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uOUsE FURNISHING GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBERS
III have opened place Of business under odd Fell
lows Hall Franklin street, where they have supply
of Stoves, Hardware, Tinware, &c, to which large
addition win be made in few days They also intend
TO keep on hand supply Of Tin Plate, Sheet Iron,
Wire, Solder, Tinners' ToNs, &c.
my22--lw* GREGORY BROS,
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WATCH DEPARTMENT.
IEMELRY DEPARTMENT.

800 Diamond Rings, so sl2O
800 Gents Diamond Pins, 20 LOO
1900 Gents California Diamond Pins, Is
1000 Gents California Diamond Rings, Il
5000 Gents Gold aud Enamelsd Fob Chains ~
aOjO Gents Gold Vest Chains, "
4OJO Pair Gents Gold Sleeve Buttons, 10
1000 Pair Gents Gold aud Enam Sleeve ButtOns3 ~
600 Sets Gents Gold Studs, {
5000 Gents Stone Set and Signet Rings, L.
5000 Gents Stone Set and Signet Enam. Rings, Is
5000 Ladies' Gold Neck Chains, 60
1000 Gold Oval Band Bracelets, 10
5000 Gold aud Jet Bracelets, 1.
COCO Gold and Enameled Bracelets, IL
5000 Gold Chatelaiu Chains, %
5000 Pair Ladies' Gold sleeve Buttons, ;
1000 Pair Ladies' Gold Enameled sleeve Buttons4 L.
5000 Solitaire Gold Brooches, L.
5000 Coral, Opal and Emerald Brooches L.
5000 Gold Cameo and Pearl Ear Drops :
1000 Mosaic, Jet Lava and FiOrentue Ear DrOps3 l.,
10000 Coral, Opal aud Emerald Ear Drops, L.
10000 Miniature Lockets ID
10000 Miniature LOckets---magic spring, p
10000 Plain Gold Rings, To-
10000 Sets Ladies' Jewelry, Gold aud Jet 9,
10000 Sets ladies' Jewelry, Cameo, Pearl, &c, 2,
10000 Ladies Gilt aud Jet Bracelets, H.
10000 Ladies Gilt and Jet Hat Supporter, 10
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

a
Mn Child in letter 10 the New York Ladpeadesr call
attention 10 the horoscope Of Abraham lincoln caleu
lated by Thomas Sister Of Boston, and published in
September lsss which Is a curious specimen Of adroi,
vaticnati0n:
The horoscope stated that the President was born
ruder Jupiter. planet whose influence usually made
men fortunate in their undertakings. 10 predicted thai
hs would be reelected ia November because astroo
c.lIv speaking his ruling planet will then be tran
siting over bis ascendant Ia his house lie goes
on 10 say: The transit Of the evil planet Mars Id Op
p1sition with his ascendant, plainly shows thar the
struggle will continue ll APRIL st5, when the foes OF
the Union will be compelled 10 lay down their arms
Ia December, lsGi, aud In January l.0J, deep
base plot will De got up against the President sh0wn
by the transit OF Mars aud the aspect o. the planet
danger by pistol shot, or some Internal machine
During these mouths more than ordinary caution aud
waichfuluess will be highly Necessary. Amer Febru-
ary that evil transit viii have passed away H
CELEBRATION OF UNION VICTORIES IN ScOrLANl 80
One the most interesting demonstrations iOv for
Union successes took place lately az Broadheld House.
American who has lived some twenty years In Scot
land. lie had Invited party u gentlemen 20 celebrate
resent victories and displayed the stan and stripes
from hag staff seventy feet high, surrounded by
battery Of seven heavy guns on heights Ia his grounds
overlooking the magnificent Firth Of Clyde. Letters
read IRON several distinguished persons who
could not De present. one Of them calling the war
Goods Emanc patton Act. and an eloquent aud patri-
otie address given by Mr. Stoddard which was
ceived with great applause. He congratulated not only
LOYAL Americans but Brit0ns who during Eve wears
had "bavely battled for truth aud righteousness;
standing nrm in the support Of great principles.
u0na salute OF n guns red al the conclusion OF
his speech. aud amer other addresses, breathing cor
Of internal feeling between her and Brton, sumptu
Gus dinner was served
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
NROMER,S HAIR DYE.-FIFTY

KROMER'S HAIR DYE.-FIFTY
n CENTS A B0X.-Boxes larger than dyes
that sell for 81. Natural durable, beautiful
wrranted to please. This article has been tho
roughly tested by DR.. Chiffon of New York and
Professors Booth and Garrett of Philadelphia,
who pronounce il free from all poisonous in.
gradients, and the material composing II will
not injure the most delicate hair. Sold by
druggists and fancy goods dealers everywhere.
JOHN J. KRONER,
Sole Proprietor 400 Chestnut Street,
my 2-3m Phladelphia,Pa.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
COLONEL DERROMS
AME RICAN UNION
Patent Portable BUILDINGS.

Cottages for the Seaside, the Mountains, the
farm or plantation, Offices, Warehouses; and
Buildings of any size or style made in sections
under this Patent, convenient for transportation
and can be quickly set up by people of ordinary
talent without using nails or screws. They are
SIMPLE, NEAT AND SUBSTANTIAL.
Cottages cost 5000, $3.50, 1915, $500 and up.
wards, packed ready for shipment. plain
Cottage, l2xl6 feet, can be loaded on a two
horse lumber wagon weighs about two thou
sand pounds, and costs 1915, delivered at the
railway depot in Patterson, N. j.
This system of Portable Building Is acknow-
lodged TO be the best in world and Is very con.
yenient for persons wishing to make temporary
residence, &C., being quickly set up, and can be
taken down and set up again without loss or
damage to the materials. The system c& -
be used in the erection Of buildings form
nence either plain or in style mcotelahp-
Splendid for small fancy buildiII
Sashes Blinds Doors a. 81 rud
Building Materials ofthe fity mh
furnished to order. M
G-TERgs-CA6 b
For prices Of Portable Bui b or Mat,hk
send plan or description, and Patent Righu
or arrangements for Agencie< dress
West Street 8 nm Co.,
myl1-tjylb' fERSOy NJ
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Sold 6y--

AND AL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE,
ASK FOR HELMBOLD'S; TAKE NO OTHER.
Cut out the advertisement and send for II,
. AND AVOID IMPOSITION AND EXPOSURE.
mYls...em
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
J. W. BRADLEYs NEW PATENT DUPLEX
ELLIPTIC Tor double) SPRING SKIRT.

VESTS, BRADLEY q CARY, Qate J. l. & J. o.
Vest Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers, 81
Chambers and 70 and 81 Reade streets, New
York.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICES.

rOPARfNERSHIP.-A p. BROWN & CO. Having
~ connected with me En-. THURMAN and JNO. L.
GREEX, for the purpose of carrying on the GENERAL
COMMISSION BUslN ESS solicit the Patronage OF our
friends and the public generally. We will give our
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
A. p. BROWN, Richmond
ED. THURMAN, Albemafle Co Va
JNO. l.. GREENE, Brunswick - -
=, (Ohce cor. 18th and Main Sts)
i. :: Having had an experience Of 10 wears I'm the
Commission Business, datter myself that ali who NAV
enrust business TO will find It to their INF crest To ia
So shall give my personal attention TO the business
! return my thanks for the liberal patronage be-
slowed on me, and solicit the same for the new firm
mS+V--m A. p. BROWN.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMTS
MAGNIFICENT SALE!
GOLD & SILVER WATCHES,
JEWELRY, &C.
ON THE ONE DOLLAR PLAN.
The Entire Stock Of

ONE GOLD AND SILVER WATCH MANDATORY
TWO IMMENSE JRwELRY ESTABLISHMENTS,
ONE SILVER PLATING WAREHOUSE, ONE GOLD
PEN AND PENCIL MAKER,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
NEW YORK ADvERTIsEM'Ts.
NEW SKIRT.

THE GREATEST INVENTION OF THE AGE
IN HOOP SKIRTS.
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WAsHN ADvERTISEMEsTs.
HAM MACK'S RESTA RANT,
Corner Of 18Th nreef and PeaH0. areHae
WnshinRInn. IL a..

This Is one Of the most complete, first class REsTAU
RANTS this side Of New York. To officers OF the Army
aud Navy II offers peculiar inducements their meals
can be furnished ut all hours during the dayor night
aud at the shortest notice.
My larder shall always defy competition. In regard
TO my stock OF Wines and Liquors. Il il only necessary
to say that they were selected by Of the best judges
in Washington. my2s--eod3In
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
HAYES & WHITMAN,

NO. 10 II Sfrfef, betWeen I1th
and 18th Streets,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Attend to the COLLECTION OF ALL CLAIMS
against the Government of the United States.
Procure Pensions, Bounties, Back Pay, Prize
Money, Pay for Horses Killed in Battle &c.
Having had extensive and varied experience
as Off GERS in the Army and Clerks in the Trea-
sury and Ordnance departments, we are pre-
pared to make out and adjust Officers Accounts
with the Ordnance. Quartermaster's and Trea.
sury Departments with accuracy and despatch.
All applications and letters by mail attended
10 promptly. myS-lm
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SILVER PLATED WARE
GOLD PENS AND PENCu.S.

1900 Gold Pens, Silver Extension Holders toSlp
soSo Gold pens Cold "tu'i'' -
GOO Gold Pens with Gold Extension Holders 10 Is
GOO Gold Pens, Gold Holders aud Pencils 10 80
quo Gold Pencils, 20
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West Street s Inn Co.,
myll-tjyl5' fERSON n

NOTICE.-Th stock Ides of the RICH
~ MOND GLASS MANUFACTURING COZ
PANf will attend meeting Of the Company O.
De held in the office Of Harrison, Goddin & An.
o'clock P. N. - H''
my25-4t W, g NORRIS Pratt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29
DATCHTELOR,R HAM TlYE!

DATCHIELOR'S HAIR DYE!
ID The Original and Best in the World.
The only true and perfect Hair Dye Harmless
Reliable and Insts ntsneous Produce immedi-
ately splendid 81 sck or natural Brow without
injuring the hair or skin. Remedies { he Ill eff
ects Of bad dyes.
Sold by all Druggists. The genuine is signed
WILLIAM A. BACHELOR,
ap2l--3m 81 Barclay st., New York.
ENVEI .OPES AND NOTIE PA
~ PER- Envelopes by single thous and and
note paper by the ream at wholesale prices,
s s y ma il, post paid on receipt Of tie price
lOOO Ban tier envelopes, extra thick Sa'VO
oOO white note envelopes, double thick 10Y
One reams upper thick note paper 3OO
One oox Il oO) new style Magenta envelope 2VO
Dealers Wishing supply would do we'll TO
write as or samples and prices.
g. 3. HI SKINS b CO., Stationers and Enve-
lope Manu- facturers, rs Beskmsn Street. n, Y.
myl0-sm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-29

IOPPER..--Th undersigned agents for
" the Gunpowder Copper Works, have in
warehouse q full assortment OF Brazier's and
sheathing Sheets, Copper Bolts, Nails, Rivets,
&c.
IS Pattern Sheets, Circles, &C., made to order.
POPE & COLE,
70 Smiths Wharf,
mvlO-eodlm Baltimore.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-06-01
Family Groceries

which VIC can and will sell cheap
Prime Rio Coffee % cents nev pound.
Brown Sugar IRON 90 to % cents per pound.
Coffee 60 81 to 3:iz cents per pound.
Teas: Spices. s. raps, Rec, Tobacco,
All kinds
EItrccts, Ruistas Indigo. &c.
We have the largest stock of crockery ~a,s
20 be ionni in Plymouth. comprising eyly piess
20 make full set, which we viii sell .elow "a.
my other Ean Also great variety
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-06-01
k'rOin New York.

NEW York. May 81.
The Post special says: The United
States district attorney has notified the
proper ihorities that the circuit cour;
is ready to proceed with the trial of jeff
Davis on the indictments found.
The treasury has ample funds, and
payment Of the armies will begin immc-
diately.
1.-The government has knowledge that
lie spirit of the rebellion is not entirely
van9uishel, and it will he neces az, in
many portions of the south, TO maintain
the military power ior some time
Sheridan viii not need 70 take troops
from this section to subduc Kirby Smith
Beverly fuckers family arrived here
from Richmond ON their way north, but
were sent back under guard"
The Commercials special says: The
government expects to have railroad com
munication with Montgomery ere long ris,
sal,bury, Columo'a Aue,:s:a and \ tlanta.
Gucrrllas don't interfere with the nayi-
cation o! the Alabama EVER.
NEW YORK, May %.
The IIcrald's Washington special says
it is understood that one OF the essential
conditions in ali future amnesties, pardons
and releases from liabilities for treason,
will be the remuneration, on the part OF
the applicant for clemency Of all right,
title, and interest, present or prospective
in sl,Te property. No pardons will here
after be granted without such renuncia-
ton.
During the last three months over 60
900 union prisoners have been paroled al
Varunna and Akn's landings en- The
James river; over 10000 from Whining
vile over 5000.
Gut of thirty five thousand returned
union prisoners of war paid off during the
last three months. not one thousand were
Of the number taken prisoners, in 1868
and at least five hundred of these were
paid in hospitals 1t is known that, uw
NJ to the suspension Of exchanges daring
1861, large numbers OF prisoners wer,
held by the rebels, captured during tn,
previous year. The evidence elected OF
the present trial Of the assassination con
spr tors explains where ihey are.
NEW YORK, May 90.
The Commercials special says: "Th
trial OF jeff Davis before the United Cir
cult court will commence as soon as tn
conspiracy ease is disposed Of
Gen. Sherman has handed in hi
written testimony respecting Johnston
surrender, TO The committee on tic con
duet of the war
'Informa;ion from Richmond announ
ces the arrest Of Gen Lee
The Posts special says: "Scveral hun
drcd persons are to be discharged mime
diately under the order issued for th
release o. military prisoners"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-06-01
FROM Washington.
WASHINGTON. May %

WAsHIMGToN, May %.
Owing to the immense number OF sold
iers in the city the commanding general
las ordered all places closed where intox-
ieating liquors are sold Several serious
encounters between soldiers have already
occurred. Last night a strong military
guard was posted around each Of the he
tells of the city, and every officer found in
them was required 70 show by what per.
mission or authority he was there. Those
who could not show satisfactorily were or
dered 10 report themselves under arrest
The work of paying of the two a-luie>
now concentrated here was begun ye>ter-
day, and will be resumed on Monday, and
continued until the work is accomplished
THIS prompt contribution to the depleted
purses Of our brave soldiers is as satislac
tory to the public here as it is acceptable
to the soldiers.
Not only Jno. 7. Ford, proprietor OF
Fords theatre, but Jno. S. Clark, the
comedian, Booth brOther-in-law, has been
Internationally released from the Old
Capitol The three brothers Ford were
in court yesterday, in expectation Of a
summons to the witness stand.
The president was waite. upon yester-
day by delegations from several Of the
southern states. among them Georgia
South Carolina and Alabama. The objec,
of these interviews was to learn upon what
terms the states represented can return to
the union. It is believed that the same
policy will be pursued in those cases as
are now in operation IN Virginia.
Ms. Mary Jane Wenble. southern
authoress, charged with malicious mis-
chief, tearing down mourning drapery
about the time Of the assassination Of Pres.
dent Lincoln, has been discharged from
jail, the grand jury taking no action in hel
case.
Thousands Of people visited the various
camps Of Sherman army On the north
side OF the Potomac to-day. The friend,
anu relatives Of the soldiers formed Tx
greater portion Of the number.
Notwithstanding the surrender Of Kir
by Smith. it is believed that troops vii
be sent to Texas to protect the frontier
and restore order throughout the state
Whether they will be detachments from
Cen Canbys department, or forwarded
under command Of Gen Sheridan, remain.
to be seen.
WAsHyyGToN, May q
The following order has just been issueC
from the war department.:
That in al cases Of sentences by mill
tary tribunal of imprisonment puring The
war the sentence be RENTED and the pris
oners be discharged. The adiutant genera
will publish immediately the necessar,
49, truot::jns to carry this order Into effect
By order Of The president.
(Hiencd) Erwin Vi. STANTON,
cccretary of War.