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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

PEN Pos-RAIT or a LITERATEUR-A Rosy SKETCH.
-"N = Of the Selma Reporter, spent his Christmas
in the country. Ii must have been "happy Christ
mas -" otherwise he could not have written the fol-
lowing glowing report Of his experience. After de-
srribiug his. trip and giving due praise by rail to
that ubiquitous character, the 'polte and courteous
conductor, he says:
We soon reached kymulga a station fourteen
mites this side of Talladega town, andlthenee
taken in a buggy to the residence OF Nj s., where
we were welcomed with hospitality that would
have done credit 30 Virginia in her palnest days
Ii wa not moment after we entered the enclosure
of .sSunny Side the home of one our sweetest po-
cts that we felt ourselyes,in the eysium Of down
right enthusiast who had reached the Mecca lac had
yaiRly hunted tor so long. We had read "Mara, P"
and admired the poem one otthe best productions
OF the day but were not exactly prepared TO meet
MANY exceencies IN the person OF the lair young
thoress az were exhibited while we were her guest.
For genuine I1odeSty and self possession, with all the
graces that mark the fully developed woman we
/ have never seen the authoreSS Of MARA" excced.
1 We had received the impression years ago that
Iterateurs were not good use-keepers, but this
must be sweeping defamation, or else Miss NJ. z
| 6 is a wonder full exception 10 such rule did we
NOT know that praise diStastetul to her OF whom
we sneak we could write much of her devotion to
the beautiful homestead which she has immortased
in her first grliSh effort at verse. IL was with sort
81 fascination that we watched her fliry-like form
i floating here and there to beauty and make coy
| the cottage of which she is splendid an ornament
and when her little ehid-ike hand was used
in looping up the window curtains, to LEI
in the sunlight we ceased to wonder. that
such fingers Us we gazed on held the per
employed in the writing of Mara" for thu
same grace and nmitabie skill was exhibited in th'
one "A in the other The fair adventurer on the SCI
of letters is.under the guardianship a,eloyed cou
sin who cherisheS her with the pride beiittng gen
ltenan who appreciates the worth Of genius, 1t wa
at his suggestion, and indeed after importantly bc
would take no denial, that tmid and sensitive
creature who fears the ''eold, dark world, threw
her first bright offering upon her cOuntry's altar
And yet though her praise IS almost every tongue
she half regrets that her beautiful poem has beel
given to the public, Such is one Of the sccsntrci
ties Of genius,
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THE CITY.

MAYoBss CQURT.-The spirit of dullness rested
heavily in and about the Mayors Court this morn
ing. The monotonous fall of the rain dripping
dreary from the gables, seemed TO act IS a narcotic
upon the nerves of those whom ecessty business
called before the bar Ills Honor however, by the
following decisions served to relieve in a measure
the monotony Of the morning, and afforded food for
reflection in the thought than Time brings its
venges is the way OF the transgressor hard.
Eliza, diminutive slave of Captain Fred. Swift,
with a small moral cranal development, was brought
before mis- Honor charged with poisoning the infant
Child of +. A. Ksper
From the evidence addu iced, it appears that Eliza
is the nurse of the infant and that Sunday morn
ing last the child was taken suddenly ILL., being in
stupefcd condition and gaSpipg for breath.
Medical assistance called in and it was dis
covered that laudanum had been administered t.
the child and circumstances pointed to Eliza the
| one who had given. The laudanun Fortunately
however by the exercise of the doctors Skill The
childs life was preserved.
The Mayor concluded by sending the case on L
the Hastings Court where it will be tried onthe q
Monday in February.
John, slave of Childrey Jones, charged witt
the theft of two shad from John Wheeler & Co.
Ordered whipping.
William Ceilings appeared to answer the charg
OF disordery conduct in the theatre, and was. dis
charged.
Catharine Blankinship, charged with keeping
leommon and disorderly house, had hearing thi
morning
From the testimony of Witnesses it appeared tina
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11
uoUsE OF DELEGATES.

On motion oG Mr. WINSTON, house bill con.
corning hduciaries was taken up, read a. second
time and ordered TO be engrossed for third read
ing The bill provides for the removal OF represen-
taves of estates &C, without written or newspaper
notice in case their position or residence VIII mol
allow them 10 attend to their iduciaTy duties.
On motion Of Mr. MAGRUDER, House bilr pro-
viding supplies by county levies for soldiers and
their families was taken up on its third reading,
and was under consideration, when,
On motion Of Mr. PENDLETON, at o'clock, the
House resolved itself into secret session, 10 consid
err subject which had been acted on in secret ses-
sion in Ihe Senate, and which had just been commu
nicated to the House for its action About the hour
of 3, the doors were opened and the House ad-
iourned.
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r.eaialatnre al :Yirsinia.
SENATE.

SENATE.
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 1854
The Senate was called to order at IL O'Clock, NJ
by the President pro tenn, JAS f. J9hNsoN, Lsf.
Mr. STEPHENSON offered the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved That the Board of Public Works DC re-
ouested TO report as soon as practicable, the rates
of toll they have allowed to be charged by the amer
ent railroad and other companies IN the ota.e anu
whether said railroad and other companies iaye COM
piled with the requirements 81 the act entltleq ian
act 10 authorize the Board arPublic Works to in,
crease the rates of toll Sc, passed March TO- 1864
Mr. WILEY presented the petition OF the clerks OF
the courts of Roanoke and Botetonrt counties, ASK
inc an increase of fees and compensation to the
clerks of the courts of this Commonwealth.
On motion of Mr. ARMSTRONG; the Senate went
into secret session. and after being so occupied for
short time the doors reopened, and the senate
adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

Lo THE Poor NEGRo.-The Montgomery Adrsr-
tiSey oftbe 10th ult, says;
The grand dinner of. the season was given by the
coiored people yesterday at the fashionable hour Of
4 o'clock. The old carriage factory, opposite the
residence of Dr. Baldwin, was cleared for the occa-
sion swept and slrnisled. TIE fires warmed II, the
eyergreens chceredit, and under the load OF good
things the table grCaned. Really we have not seen
such spread since the blockade. Two long tables
met at right angles, sufficient in length TO accommo-
date two hundred colored 'pussonS" or pussons OF
my other color. Turkeys, score or more, ducks,
geese chicken pies and all other pies and puddings
cakes, golden yellow and iced, ieies, pickles
most appointing, charlotte russo, custard and what
not that is good for the inner man. An ancient COB
bier barred his patriotic breast flagstaff, on which
the Confederate coiors waved. We saw pig roast
ed whole, with orange in his mouth that would
have made Jewish rabbi cave in. Don't talk about
famine any more in these parts, when our servants
can get up such festival We understand this Is
the annual dinner ola benevolent society, composed
of select members OF the African Methodist Church.
The worthy pastor of this church, Rev. Mr.. Jordan,
with smiling, benevolent cOuntenance, was present
to insure all propriety to the occasion, who, with
several invited citizens was first served. The So
ciety IS for burying the dead and We presume they
concluded as Christmas comes but once year, 10
give a grand blow out TO the living. Decorurn and
politeness ruled the hour, and We were glad TO see
our seryile population enjoying themselves 50 limo
Gently aud well.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

HusrISGs Court OF MAGIsrRArEs.-A large num-
Der of negroes were convicted Of various arcenies
yesterday, lind were ordered to be whipped.
Reuben Mannheim alias Morris, was examined on
the charge of stealing piece of cloth Of Samuel NJ
Price and was sent on forrrial before the Judge.
Isaac ". Walker qualified Deputy Sheriff Of
the city Of Richmond.
The Court nominated Doctors John p. Little and
Henry " Davis as proper persons for the Governor
10 commission as Coroner of Richmond.
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By ROBINSON, ADAMS Co,
Corner of 9Th and Main streets
WE Will offer at auction FRIDAY next 18th inst.
w at 10 O'clock
800 boxes Manufactured Tobacco
Smoking Tobacco and segas
ALSO
10 bbls New 0reins Sugar
Is kegs Bi carb Soda
10 casks Rice
900 bags Peas
lbs Bacon
10 boxes Tupentine Soap
10 do English Bar Soap
IL do Tallow Candles
600 Horse Brushes
100 Shoe Brushes
100 lbs Indigo
With general assortment Of Groceries and Miscellsne.
Goods
Consignments solicited
ROBINSON, ADAMS & co,
ia 10 Auctioneers.
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BREAD AND MHISKEY.

The Appeal learn, verbally thai Sherman in SaVap-
nah is proving himself a. 'mild hammered man as
ever scutted ship or cut athroat." His rule prom
Uses to be one of lcniency aud forbearance, hoping
thereby to win the Georsans hack to their ''loyalty
to the old nag" To begin be hasput whiskey down
to three cents per drink and bread.to five cents per
loaf The AppGI' preSumes he acts upon the princi-
pie that the way to Georgia loyalty is down the
threats Of her people.
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COMMODORE sENMFs.

Comm Semmes is now in Mobilc--on his way /?
Richmond where, We trust, says the Tribune, he
may be induced 10y the President not to retire from
service, as told, Is his present determination
SO brave and skilful an officer ought to have very
good reasons for abandoning a service which he has
done so much fora country which owes,so much to
him, and to whose name he has contributed so much
Of glory. he of all men ought 10 be in arms. The
hearts OF our people would grow stronger ii they
knew that he stood on the quarter deck of a stout
shin
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

GES. Nal. SxTH-Maj Gen. NJ. Il smith Chiei
Fre,ueer Military Division Of the West arrived ~
Mobile feS days ago, and has aSsuIed command
of.be Eastern Division OF the District Of the 1uii'-
ss i in addition to his other important duties as
Cen. Beauregard's Chief Engineer rs headqoar-
,srs for the present have been established al MO
49,. .
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DrArH OF Cor. PICKETT, or. TcNS.-The Southern
s,srs announce tie death Of COlonsl Jos. Z. Pick
en- stt.. Of Tennessee. He died at Anderson Court
I5oe, south Carolina. Colonel Pickett was Tor
many wears an active politician in the Democratic
marty of Tennessee at one time meP6erot the
er,Istrfe and fora while Attorney SeneTal OF the
.rAl-iaI sircuit.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

We continue our extracts from the Baltimore
ADtsyicdn of the 9Th.
GENERAL DANA'S GREAT RAID.
MEMPHIS, VIA CAiRo, VIA CHICAGO, January A.
General Danas raid on the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road was completely successful. Twenty-Five bridge!
were burned four thousand carblneS, large
amount OF ammunition, aud three hundred army
wagons were captured. Many officers and men were
taken prisoners and thirty-two railroad cars were
destroyed.
OPERATIONS OF THE POTOMAC FLoFILLA.
WASHINGroN, Jan. Ga detachment OF men from
the Potomac dotilh, under Acting Master Toll
landed ION the Rappahannock river, on Wednesday,
about six miles above its mouth, and DESTROYED tive
barrels OF powder and two torpedoes; which the re
bells had there collected. ~
The mail boat this morning from City Point brought
10 rebel prisoners and deserters, who have all takel
the oath OF allegiance.
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RICHMOND WIG.
"Wednesday Morning. IAN. m, IseS.

TERMs.-Daily year 600, six months, $50 three
months, $40 For less period, 81 per month
SE1u-wEEKIY, year, $50; six months, SIS. No sub.
scriptiOns received for less than six months
Remittances at risk Of SUBSCRIBER.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

In order to send an operator TO Hoods front, the
Southwestern Telegraph Company has been cOmpell-
cd to close the office at Lauderdae, on the Mobile
road Telegraph operators are getting quite
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

A NOVEL SCENE.-We witnessed scene on Fri
day last, in the streets Of Miedseyille, says the
Confederate Union, which novel and interest
fng thai We had 10 make a note OF IT, Il nothing
pore nor less than generOus-hearted country gen
seu1u dispensing from his wagon to his friends and
fflow-gtilenS, fine large spare-rbs with the simple
question .Will ycu accept a rib We know that
treult.se ojcsty Of tLe man would shriDk arpuplic
mention OF his name Hence We withhold 1t. We
Only wish tncre were more such men in the country
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

FREE NEGROES ATTACK SC0UTs.-Three Charles
City free negroes were yesterday brought to this
city by some Of Hamptons scouts. 1t is reported
that the negroes, being on their way to- the Yankees,
attacked the scouts near Charles City Court House,
when the latter killed one of the negroes and cap
turdtl the rest ..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

A man named Melton deliberately chopped his left
hand of at Vcksburg, recently, TO avoid working on
the enemy's works. lie was under arrest, suspected
of belny spN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

FRE.-Betwecn sevorf and eight O'Clock last night,
the stable on the premises of Mr.. VIM. q. Payne,
on Grace street above 9TH street, set on fire by
an incendiary. By the prompt AnterpoSition Of
the Fire Brigade, the flames arrested before
serious damage was done.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

The St. Louis Republican, says the forces in the
department commanded by General Mogruder con-
sists Of % 900 men, of which 1880 arc infantry,
and 1850 cavalry. The artillery numbers sxty-two
pieces
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

A NrvIFIcENr GIFr.-Ve notice the Mayor OF
AugV,ta acknowledges the receipt OF twenty thou
saul dollars. contributed by Mr. 7. ;. Nctcslt and
io4; lui Nr. r. &. Kerr and lady. for the benefit u
the poor Of JLat city This IS not doing things by
haI.cs, and many uniortunates win have cause 10
U'e>s tie donors
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. CoNCRyssIoNAL.-Th ' Consolidation Bill" as
| amended was passed by the House Of Represents
| tives -day-YeaS 49, nays -.
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Pa CoNvICT SobDIEEs.-We learn that about one
Lei of the eonycts Of the Georgia Pententiary who
veye placed in the army under General Wayne, have
deserted. The rest have acquitted themselves h9Hd-
sOmelv
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

sCEscRIsERs whose papers marked with Cross will
understand that their of subscription Is about to
PIKE and viii remit promptly If they wish their papers
tinued.
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TREASURY. DEPARTMENT C. s. A.,

-. 40, ,>,,,,- - richmond, Dec. ., 1851. \
TO HOLDERS OF FIVE PER CENT CALI GER
Il MISREPRESENTATION il respectfully called to the
provisions oil the 9Th section Of the act OF Congress ent
tied an act to reduce the runency &C., approved Fsrua
~ H. 1854 which declares that all call certificates shall
BE- iundabe and shall he ad in all respects is prov-
be-"
ThsAh section Of said act imposes tax Of one hum
ded er cent on the Treasury not~ represented by said
per cent. call certificates which shan remain Outstanding
on tert day Of January eighteen hundred and sixty
five. G.. j. TRENHOLM,
deS-tf Secretary of Treasury.
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loRr 4BorT rus TOESADO.-The MACON Ie!sgrap'

MpEr ABOUT Tue T0ENADO.-The Macon Telegraph
says,
At CoviesF statioS, Auburn and Opelika, the de
s;ructiou OF property aud loss of life was great
Depots houses and bridges were blown down, and
yyfjr!ed away upon me bast-heayy sills and other
portions Of buildings being carried several hundred
feet. a bridge on the railroad, about twenty -hye
miles this side Of Montgomery, was "ttet from us
t.uldatious and carried away aud the woods and
fields eyerywLere along its track evidence the VIC
ieuce Of the storm.
Where us Fury seems to have been greatest, at
Auburn, tue Columbus Times informs US large
number Of houses we're unroOfsd OF blown down, and
: seue Eileen persons we're killed. AT Opelika seye-
raltaidiDgs we're demolished aud twO.or three lives
lost We learn that in instance child was
wrested frpp the arms Of man and carried hun
bred yardi and when found ives jammed against the
trunk Of 4 fallen tree. dead, and that bedstead
was Jit,edjuto the top Of tree where it lodged.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT c. S. Al
RICHMOND, VA, August 26, 1864.
ID OSCILLATIONS for CARRYING into eff
II feS the act of Congress approved June IL 1854 aC.
thozng the owners of registered eight per cent bonds is
sued under the PROVISIONS of the Act approved May l6,
1851 TO exchange tie same for coupon bonds.
Parties owning registered eight per cent bonds under
the Act of May i6 1851 desiring TO exchange them for
coulon bonds will assign them. in the pointed out
m tho printed endorsement the black of the certificate
1.-The Confederate States of America in exchange for cou
pom bonds and them to be presented to the Regis
ter OF the Treasury Department who viii thereupon in
compliance With the provisions OF the Act of June R 1864
issue coupon bonds for the amount specified in the regis
tered bonds SO assigned, G. A. TRENHOLM
su29--dtf Secretary Of Treasury,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT G. S. A.,e
PICuyoNn Oct 10 1884 (

TREASURY DEPARTMENT G. S. Az
RICHMoND, Oct. IL 1864 s.
NOS-TANABIE nONDS-5OO, 100000
~ LOAN-SALE CONTlNuED.2N umerous applica.
tions having been made for Bonds at the etablishe price
OF sl35 and interest under circumstances that en them
TO favorable consideration has been determined to con-
tinue the sale at the above price until further notice
Agents & the sale OF these bonds instructed to act
in accordance with this order aud the attention of dsbls
ing officers OF the Government IS particularly called to IL
e. a. TRENHOLM
ocl2-t Secretary Of Treasury
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THE NEWS.

The following Official despatch was received this
morning
CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 9, 1865.
To HIS EreeleRey President D0eiS:
Wheelers cavalry has been recognized nnder my
direct supervision and now consists of three diyi-
sions and eight brigades.
. 1t is well organized and efficient body The re-
ports Of its disorganizaton and Decentralization are
without foundation, and the depredations ascribed
to his command can generally be traced to bands of
marauders claiming TO belong to it.
know nothing at present to add TO its effective
ness except the promotion Of = for which
recommendation have been sent on.
(Signed) W. j. HARDEE,
innt Eenn
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NOTICE no HOLDERS AND OWN.

l16n REWARD -RANAWAY, ON MONDAY, l7TH
DlOU Instant, negro boy named JIM. He is about
feet inches high IL years old, very sighted
and black with on the left cheek, under the eve lie
has been in this city every day The above reward
will be paid for his delivery the New Richmond Then
tre, corner 18th aud Broad. oc2l-tf
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-11

, Tue AIAsAGA TgRSADo.-The Columbus E5quirey
gives additional particulars Of this terrible visitation,
noticed il our telegraphc column several days ago.
Z saws.
Residences barns, en- houses, stables, etc, were
vsry generally demolished along its whole route. At
OueiiGl we learn one or two persons were killed aud
other, injured. At Auburn the Baptist church, a
eJ.-cn warehouse, and several residences were de-
strcycd and it is also stated that several persons
we're killed AT one point learn that mule was
blown Up iutO large tree and that bales OF cotton
WcTe burst open aud the cotton scattered like sno"
for great distance 1t is described by al as being
terrible beyond description.
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By 7. w. KEEsEg. Auctioneer.
Office Governor, between Main and Franklin streets.
T ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE
l. OF TOBACCO FACTORY FIXTURES, DC, &c, AT
AUCTION.
Will.be sold on MONDAY MORNING January 10th, at
10 o'clock commencing at the factory Of Messrs Chdy
Jones, No Main street and continued at Bauetts fsc
tory Main, between twentythird and twenty.iourh
streets all their Tobacco Factory Fixtures consisting in
part Of
Hydraulic Presses Retainers.
Mills Screws Bands Blocks.
Benches, Knives Stoves Scales
Leaf and Manufactured Tobacco.
Stems, Empty Boxes, Half Tierces.
Iron Safe Desks.
Copying Press and Book.
large lot Of Oak Lumber &c
BY order Of h Childr!, surviving partner Of Chdry
* Jones.
jag L W KEESEE, Auct'r.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT C. 6. Az
Richmond, July % 1864 X,
7 AA<S ON TIE SECIIRITI OF THf

l. FIVE HUNDRED MILLION SIX PER CENTCM
NON-TAXABIE BONDS, UNDER THE SEVENTH
SECTION or THE CURRENCY LAW.-Deposits on
call will be reteyed by the Treasurer in this city, Asss
ant Treasures at Charleston and Mobile, and tie Deepest
taries at Wilmington, Raleigh, Columbia Augusta, Sayan
nah and Montgomery and certificates will be issued for
the same bearing interest at the rate of per cenum per
annum and secured by the hypothecation of
OF the above bonds equal to the of those oans-the
bonds be set apart by the Treasurer and the proceeds
when sold applied exclusively to the payment Of the said
certificates.
The security and convenience afforded to banks and
other corporations and TO the public generally by this
mode of temporary Investment and the effect OF the meal
sure if generally adopted in keeping the currency within
mode bounds it is hoped, will commend it TO the IA
Of the community and secure their
prompt cooperation in carrying II into effect
c. A. TRENHOLM,
jy22-dd Secretary of the Treasury.
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TREASURY DEP ARTNIENT,
RnCHAOSp, Va, Nov. %, 1864.

N0TI( is hereby given to holders and owners Of Ceri
~ fcaes OF Stock and Coupon bonds issued under tie
OF Auts 49, 1864 Ieeemab after the lst day of Ja
nary 1855 present the of payment tie "a d6y
OF January next at any time thereafter to the Treasuf
er C. :, OF the A>sSint rea,.Iers G. :, Pay
pcpo-.Iy OF the G. $, funds having been placed in tie
hands OF said agents. for the purpose of redeeming such
slock and coupon bonds. No interest will I've allowed
seth stock and coupon bonds after January / e65.
c. a. TRENHOLM,
de 7-eoam Secretary Of Treasury.