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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
THE DUTY or CONGRESS.
from the Macon Telegraph j

The great question for consideration at the pres
cnt moment is the filing up of the depleted ranks
OF the army. How is this TO be done Not Ivy
selling an itinerant preacher here, stray doctor
there, or, . contemporary expressed II, "prowi-
ny round the sick chambers OF the Cortedcracy,N
picking up dcbiiated grey-beard, or dying con-
sumptiye, to cumber hospitals, and I'll unknown
graves; but by such legislation as VIII force the
hundred and fifty thousand men, who the President
as .ures us are absent from their commands, back
10 their posts.
The people want not much new laws, as the old
laws revised and en- forced. They know that there
are sufficient in the service TO ensure indcpen-
dence 20 the country, if those who belong to the
army made Ia remain At their posts. The people
have been told, 10y the highest authority that ore
hundred and fifty thousand men are absDII from the
army and they want Congress 10 use means to bring
them back. Filling up the ranks, and keeping
them filed is the Gll.important question What has
Congress done in the matter Nothing. Let them
20 to work. Bustle, hustle. The people want peace,
but they want independence more. They will have
nothing less. They know that with the ranks OF the
army filed and strict discipline enforced, the indie
pepdeuce OF their country is secured Let Congress
20 TO work on the vital question Of sending absen-
tees back 10 their commands and keeping them there
and let them 20 to work &C once. They have
wasted too much time already.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17

kia Rtste, Ut coma nther arm at the sefyioo sha
any brigade OF other commander having k@owiedge
OF such ct and shall fail to report the aet 10 the
General commanding the army, shall, upon triai anu
conviction thereof by court martial or military
court be cashiered and put in the infantry ranks.
See G. Any cavalry officer ut the Confederate
States service who shall fail To exact rom ihe hch
under his command proper care OF their HORSES Vi
shall permit pillagng, marauding or iorciple OK
change OF horses by men under his comlhdlu' ol
shall tail in any other respect to preserve proper
respect and discipline aud efficiency IN ms eohihanu'
SHALL upon proof OF the facts, cortncd 10 ny inc
brigade and division commanders to winch nc DC
longs be- by order of the Commanding general Sus-
pended from command, and upon convection Deiore
cout martial, be dropped from the rolls anu con-
scrbed into the ranks.
Sec. I. The Secretary OF War, under the direc-
ton OF the President, SHALL Immediately upon the
passage of this act cause steps 10 be taken 10 IN
sure the importation OF full and regulaC supply
OF cavalry arms of the most approved patterns ana
of such ammunition therefor a. cannot he manuiac-
tured in the Confederate States, and also oil Such
amount OF cavalry equipments as he may deem
necessary.
See. s. The Secretary OF War, under the direction
Orthe President shall cause to be procured ana
issued to cavalry officers, under such regulations
as he may prescribe, the most approved WORK on
cavalry tactics that can be obtained
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17

THE WEST VIRGINIA" LEGIsLATURE.-A MI.
Maxwell has proposed in the "'Senate of West Nir-
giuia, an amendment to the Constitution so as to
prevent s'Rebels from voting, which it is thought,
says the Wheeling htenjgs"cer, will pass through
both houses The following is the amendment pro-
posed
No person who has held, or may hereafter hold an
Office or appointment under the sO-caled Southern
ConCcderacy or under any authority in hostility to
the Government OF the United States or of this
State, or who has voluntarily borne, or who may
hereafter voluntarily bear arms against the Govern
ment of the United States, or of this State, or who
has given Or may hereafter give aid comfort TO
any person in rebellion against the Government OF
the United States or of this State shall be deemed
a citizen of this State, or be allowed to vote il any
election therein.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
THE CITY.

Mayors COVRT,-The Mayor acted on the follow
ing cases to-day
The case of Mrs. Nathalia Dowell, rs. John Jeter,
wherein the latter was arraigned on the charge Of
violently dispossessng the former of a room occu-
pied by her quietly and peaceably-a case Which
promised at one time to take position among the
causes csle5reS Of the Mayors court being only
ond in ats interest of thrilling details to the famous
cause of KIos U.s. hlos, acted upon sometime ago by
his uonor-was call ed, when arose Mr.. Jeter, vast
and imposing, from his seat
Mr.. Jeter.-Your Honor
The MayOr.-Weil, sir
Nj Jcter-As the matter now stands between Mrs.
Dowcu and myself there is an armstice pending,
aud commissioners appointed, who are now in ses-
sion engaged in the effort OF making an amcabie
adjustment locking to the cessation Of bostiiities
This neat speech OF Nj. Jeter's--at onee humor-
Gus and military in It's Urn--toOk The hangers-on
by surprise and Mr.. letter SAT down with the ali Of
a diplomat.
The drst result OF the ormstice aud conference
was, that tbe Commissioner respective
couusels OF the parties-came into Court, and an
nounced that peace was declared between ME bel
lgerents al law; upon which his Honor expressed
himself gratiied that he had got rid of the whole
business, and disRssed the case.
And 20 the docket has been cleared of BOWEL rs.
Jeter.
Peter Il. Morgan, Jr., aud arian j. Yates were
up the same charge OF keeping and exhibiting a
game called caro-"
Ohcer Kelly testified that he went to the alleged
gaming house OF the accused on Main, between
llth aud 18TH streets, at about II O'Clock last
I.lI
the negro who came to answer it said that he could
not admit them. Forced the door open and went
into the house Found a dozen or more per Sons in
the house. Some said that they were members of
Congress, some were members of tire Legislature,
and one was an employee OF The Treasury Depart,
ment. Witness saw no game going on, but found
gaming apparatus scattered about. Took lot Of
"chips' out Of the pocket OF 4 member of Con-
gress. Found peculiar looking farotable in the
house-diferent from usual faro tables. Found a
pack OF cards in the pocket OF Il member of the
Legislature.
Officer John W. Davis corroboratcd officer KEEL
ly's testimony.
The Mayor alsp continued this case to Saturday
the parties giving bail Tor their appearance.
Lloyd c. Bell was charged with ftloniously hav-
ing aud receiving, knowing the same to be stolen,
double barrel Shot gun, DcrringcT pistol, hand
vice ami case Of surgical instruments, all Of the
value Of $500, and the property Of Robert NcNa.
NEE. Sent Ou to the Hastings Court.
| Lucinda slave OF Rebecca Risener, was charged
with having pound OF coffee stolen from DR.. Nor
rs. Whipped.
Allen slave of Alfred Holiday, up for going
at large, aud for aSsaulting Benz. Sawyer, awhile
man. Ordered whipping.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17

or three laaa,trs Better haze ave haDdtea barrels
in excess than run short, and sufocate the people
with n6xions fumes. The cost is not to be con-
sidered when the lives of citizens involved. A
superabundance of tiles should also be provided at
any cost within the bounds of reason, and if the
Tredcgar Works will not or cannot furnish an ade-
quate number of retorts, leo other oundrieS be APP
piled to- at which the work will be undertaken and
executed II all these things DC done, guaran-
tee there will bc no complaints about the gas and,
moreover, the citizens may hope that the streets
will again be lighted at least, from dark until IL
O'Clock Pm.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
~ sUrCEss rkHrAIN.
[From he Raleigh Conlederate.l

lFr0m the Raleigh COniedeIate.l
Representing in their veins the blood OF those
noble ancestors, and vmulating their heroiSm aud
high resolve people will never consent terms
that would degrade the Offspring OF that ancestry.
Their fathers made indepen dence the great ulti-
matuni OF their struggle and they achieved their
glorious purpose the heroes OF this revolution will
be satisfied with less than their fathers achieved
Independence they want, and independence they
will have, regardless OF croakerS aud grumhlings,
and the disposition the part of some to re-4ite
with the old Government. They will not BE- hood
wuked nor caOled into cessation OF hOstilities 50
long as the oSt OF the enemy poluteSt soil, aud
the despoiler continues % lay vase their fertile
fields aud destroy their homes.
In this matter the soldiers have already begun 10
speak ami their united and unanimous voice is for
War-war until the naughty deSpot aud ruthless foe
shall bacome willing TO allow the Confederate States
OF America to rule the deStinies of their PEG
pie For this they have fought through four long
years. For this they-aye toiledand marched until
they have well nigh worn themselves down ana
ior this they are still striving, while croakers at
home are planning aud plotting to circumvcnt their
noble purposes.
viii they succeed Aye just certain the
sun shines The army l. terribly in earnest IN this
matter and woe unto that man or those men who,
for party purposes, stand between the soldier and
the great boon Of independence tor which he has
been 80 long lighting.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17

THr CONVENIENT CLERKs.<The clerks and en-
ployees of the various Executive and other Depart
meuts of the Government, recently hell a meeting,
and unanimously adopted resolutions for appealing
to Congress for the relief OF their urgent neces-
stiles Their preamble sets forth the manifest fact,
which members of Congress cannot ignore, that the
present pay of the clerks, ETC., is wholly insufficient
to furnish them with subsistence, to say nothing of
clothing, medicines, and other necessaries.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
- To the Yotrrs OF Noiiowny mud

Amelia-At solicitation OF number OF friends nom
the counties of NottOway aud Amelia announce my
sell candidate represent you in the next House OF
Delegates
As regards my opinion on the important question Of the
day can only say am in favor OF an untirng posecu-
ton Of the WAR the last bitter end; and IN proof OF
nv feeling have given to the held four sons, aud my
own pesona service. in purchasing supplies upwards
of three years. Aud since the failure OF efforts 10
range for a settlement Of the war question: ] am now
ready attach myself 10 company OF persons OF my
age los field any other duty. What say YOU gentle
men, OF hity-twO.
fel4-2t GILES A. MILLER.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17

\ NEw WARM lNpII.-The English have another
Iudian war Sn their hand. 1t Is not mutlny that
Is TO be suppressed this time, but all independent
State never under British rule, that is to be con-
unered and ..ameNed." BhOotau, poor and $50
lated State, hitherto exempt from the rayases of
foreign wars, has not uuly turned the cold shoulder
10 an envoy from England who penetrated It's dreary
wastes bu actually threatened HIM, 80 that he con-
ceived that his lite III danger, and hastily re-
tired For this and other offences England declares
war against BhOntan, and the BhoOteaS are 10 oe
footed down the hill OF adversely.
The history of tins country Ot BhoOtan Is utter
estipg The best authorities say that 1t ls about two
hundred aud nifty miles IN length by nlnety-nve III
breadth with an area of sXty-tOur thousand square
miles and population OF seven hundred and fifty
thousand souls having Bengal Proper on the south,
Assam to the southeast, and Thbet to tue north
Like the highlands OF Scotland, it is place Of
mountain Businesses aud wild gleus. Its people,
whom. few white men have seen, are rude barba-
rians whose arms are the bow and arrow aud the
spear and whovirc of Tartar blood, with broad tri-
angular faces snail oblique eyes and yellow skins,
Their religion is BUDDHIST, OF modified type, and
the country swarms with mendicant priests. The
hills produce good iron; building stone IS album
dant: dense virgin forests oitSr meNhdustlblc sup
plies of lumber; and "a narrow belt of valley land
yields tropical fruits. The towns are few but are
commanded BY caStellaed stronghOldS which are
said 70 he formidable. The rulers are Deb Raiah,
who IS the actual sovereign as well as the princi
bal merchant and Dhanna- Raiah, or nominal
King, who has no civil power, but is invested with
a surprising number OF divine attributes.
Such is the country and such the people that the
English Government has now resolved To add to It's
possessions ia India. The singular exemption from
the pains and penalties OF war; defeat and vaSsal-
age, which the Bhooteas have hitherto enjoyed, is
explained by the remoteneSS of their territory from
the centre OF British influence aud the sudden de
sire of possession Is probably attributable To the
British dissemination to endure adedaRce, provided,
ALWAYS that the offender Is weak 4
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
PROCLAMATION
BY the President, appointing "A Day OF
Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer,
with Thanksgiving.

The Congress of the Confederate States have by Joint
resolution invited lie to appoint day Of public fasting
humiliation and prayer with thanksgiving to Almighty
God.
II is solemn duty at all times and especially in
of public trial and adversely acknowledge our
dependence on his mercy and to bow in humble subms-
son before His footsOo confessng manifold sins sup
plicating his gracious pardon mporng His Divine help,
and deyouty rendering thanks for the many ANA great
blessings which He has vouchsafed to
Let the hearts of people conttely and trust.
fully unto God let recognize in His Christening hand
the correction of Father and submissvey pray that the
trials and Sufierngs which have long borne heavily
upon US may be turned away by His mercul love that
His sustaining grace be given to our people and His di
wisdom impaired rulers that the Lord of Hosts
will be with Qnr ames and fight taI vs. agaist
mics and that He will gracously take into His
hand and mercituy establish for lasting just
and honorable peace and independence.
And let not forget to render His holy name the
thanks and praise which justly due His great
goodness and for the many merces which He has ex.
tended TO amid the trials and suderngs of potaced
and bloody
Now, therefore JEFFERSON DAVIS, President of the
Confederate States of America do issue this my proca
nation appointing FRIDAY, the 10Th day of March next
day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer, with
thanksgiving for invoking the favor and guidance Of
Almighty God" and do earnestly invite all soldiers and
citizens 10 observe the in spirit of peni-
tence aud prayer.
(o) Given under my hand and the seal of the
SEAL Confederate States az Richmond, this 18th day
(~~~) Of January, in the year Of our Lord, thou
sand eight hundred and sixty.fve -
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President:
}. p BENJANIY
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
COMMISSIONER wATsON's OFFICER
RcLmOnd Jan. TO Isb5. J
the Circuit CuWt OF the city OF
Y Kichmond. IannarN 9th ls66

VIRGINIA. the Circuit Cont OF the city OF
Richmond January 9th $500
NJ ;. Brown and Fanny {, Robinson, who is an infant
SANG ly her nSxt friend the SAID NJ, : Brown,
against PITTS
Wilcox Brown and James Pleasants, executors OF the
will OF J. Thompson Brown. DEBTS.
This this day, TO be further heard tile
plpers formerly read, aud argued by counsel
alteration whereof the defendants in this J, VIII
cox Brown aud James PlcasaHs the executors OF j. I,
Brown. deceased directed 10 render account Of
their transactions eXecptOrs aforesaid beare William
f. Watson, who is appointed by the Court Special Com
missioner in this cause and who Is directed TO audit
state and settle the said account and said Commissioner
ordered 10 take account of all claims due by said es-
tate, giving notice 10y publication in some public news
paper published in Richmond of the time and place of
taking said account once week for four successive
weeks Tor all persons 10 prove their claims before him.
and to make report thereof to this court, with every
matter specially stated deemed pertinent 10y himself or
which may be required by Others To be stated. Parties
interested IA this cause will please TO take notice that
have fixed upon Tuesday the 2t February, 1850 at The
hour of u W. as The time aud this Office the place.
when and where shall proceed to discharge the duties
required Of me by said decree,
WILLIAM F. WATSON
ial7-w4a Commissioners,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17

TIM Gas SrPPLY.--The gas now furnished from
the City Gas Works is as free from mpurity as
could be expected We hope mat in future there
will he 10 cause of complaint or for suspicion of
Encouragement. The surcsi way 10 prevent the
exhaustion of the stock of lime, hereafter, is to
keep hand, Gl:ays, supply sufficient to last two
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
HDQ'Rs ARMIES or THE c. STATES,
llth February, 1855.
GENERAL 0RDERs, }
No. 2.

GENERAL ORDERS, I
No.
In entering upon the campaign about to open, tie Gen
feels assured that the soldiers who have SC
long and noby borne the hardshps and dangers of The
require exhoaon TO respond to the calls OF honor
and duty.
With the liberty transmitted by their foreathers they
have inherited the spirit TO defend II.
The choice between and abect submission Is before
them.
To snch proposal brave men with arms in their
haads can have but answer.
They cannot manhood for peace the right Of
self.goyenment for life property
But justice them requires a sterner admonition TO
those who have abandoned their comrades the hour
peril.
last opportunity is offered them to wipe out the dis
grace aud escape the punishment Of their crimes.
BY authority of the President of the Confederate States
pardon Is announced TO such deserters and prop
ey absent shall return to the commands 10 which they
belong within the shortest possible time not exceeding
twenty days from the publication of this order at the
headquarters of the department in which they may be-
Those who may be prevented by interruption of COM
munications may report within the time specified 10 the
nearest enrolling officer or other officer on duty 10
he forwarded practicable and upon pre-
senting certificate from such officer showing compi
ance with this requirement will receive the pardon hereby
offered
Those who deserted the service of the enemy
who deserted after having been pardoned for
the same offence and those who shall desert absent
themselves without authority after the publication Of this
ORDER are excluded from its benefits Nor does the offer
of pardon extend other offences than esetion and alb
sence without permission.
BY the authority, il is also declared that gen
era amnesty will again be granted and those who refuse
to arccItthe pardon offered who shalt hereafter
desert or absent themselves without leave shall suffer
such punishment the Courts may impose and apPi
cation for cleInency will be entertained.
Taking new resolution from the fate which our enemies
intend for US let every devote all hi- energies t. the
common defence.
Our resources wisely and vigorously employed
ample and with a brave army sustained by determined
and united people with Gods assistance
not be doubtful
The advantages of the enemy will have but little value
if We do not permit them to impair resolution Let
us then oppose cOnsancy adversely ioIttude TO suf
ering and courage danger with the firm assurance
that He who gave freedom to Gathers will bless the eff
forts of their children TO preserve it, r. K. LEE
feb I3-6t General
All newspapers in the Confederate States requested
copy times the above General Ordor No. 81 and scnd
bills with copy OF she paper to this oce for payment
HEAlQRs ARMIES OF THE c. sTATEs.}
tI.t ~ %
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THE PRICE OF INDEPENDENCE.
lErom The Mcmillan Miss. Clarion.

There Is no reason why the conflict against inhu-
man oppression should not go on a. vigorously as
before We can take no step backward. Our Ouly
course j. onward with Yigor and energy, calling for
aud using all the RESOURCES of the nation until
the desoator Is made desolate and the tyrant
0ycrthrowD. Let the people bear their burdens
cbeertUlly let them sustain the Government and
soldier m adversely and respond with prompitude
TO the many demands the coutiic! may make. We
have not Yet learned 10 battle with adversely like
the Greeks, Dutch and COonists When our ter
Titury Is all Overruu, our armies dispersed and the
people suffering from famine, We will learn what
UtherDatons have paid for their independence. Ii
the people remain firm and don't give way under
misfortune, we will never be reduced 10 Inis con-
ditiou but with strong armies aud well filled lar
ders we will achieve that grand triumph which viii
bring forth pGans Of praise from treemen in every
part Of the world.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
treasury DEPARTMENT c. :. Al
Richmond. July % 1854
I GA Ns ON TEEE SESG,FRELI OFTEfll

/ Va4NH wv HsE4 Nh = XII VI. THU
l. FIVE HUNDRED MILLION SIX PER CENTTW
NON-TAXABLE BONDS UNDER The SEVENTH
call will be received by lie Treasurer in this city Assi
tan Treasures at Charleston and Mobile and the Deposlr
nab and Montgomery; and certificates will Sc ssv>d for
tie bearing interest at tie rate Of per ccntum FER
and secnred bg the hypothecation :, amount
of the above bonds equal the Of those lo9e-ho
be apart by the Treasurer and the roreeds
when sold applied exclusively to tie payment OF IL. sao
certificates.
The security and convenience aEotied to banks and
Other corporations and TO the public genet.y by this
rq9aaA Temporary investment ana the eject o.. Ire mea.
-AcX eneialy adopted, in keeping the currency within
yoabie consideration Vt the community and securether
prompt cooperation 10 carrying il into effect.
G.. \. TRENHOLM
Jy22-du Secretary Of the Treasury
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TBrAsrRY DErAFTgENr c. S. Al
TO HoLnrRs or FIVE P iiAYU CENT II ct ~ Csp

ITO HOLDERS or FIVE PER CENT CALL C}R
i MISREPRESENTATION il respectfully called 10 fhe
provisions OF the 9Th section OF the act Of Congress emit
tied an act 70 reduce the currency &C. approved Febrne
~ w. 1904 which decSIes that all call certificates shall
be fHndable and shall te taxed in all respects as IL
ded for The Treasury notes into which they ale convert
be" S'"''iN-
Ihe attn section oil sad act imposes tax Of one hmm
dred per cent the Treasury note, rcrcser,oS b i
per cont ca ceriicaies which shal remain outstanding
Ave. q TDE,NiIoI " az
WE1--u Secrriary Of Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-17
HEADQ'RS ARMIES OF THE c. STATES, !
18th February, 1855.
GENERAL ORDERS I
M q (

No. g.
The discipline aud efficiency of the army have been
greatly impaired by leaving their proper commands
to join Others in which they lind service agreeable
This practice almost injurious in It's consequences
the crime of desertiOn by the Articles OF War exposes
the offender similar punishment. aud subjects the
officer receiving him 10 dismissal from the army
1t is therefore declared that the proyijOns of General
Order No Of this date from army headquarters apply
10 such have left their proper commands and joined
Others without being regularly transferred. They will
receive the pardon promised in that order upon comply
ing with lis conditions suffer the consequences at
taChed to neglecting IT,
The names of such absentees will be forthwith reported
ta these Headquarters by the officers with whom they
serving and Immediate measures taken return them
their proper commands:
is soon as practicable an inspection will be made and
charges will be preferred against those who neglect
force this order.
feI3-6t r. F. LEE; General
An newspapers in the Confederate States requested
10 copy times the above General Order No. 9 send
bills with copy Of tie paper TO this office for payment