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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

FIRE.-The alarm of fire yesterday morning
about seven O'Clock was caused by the accidental
taking fire of the roof of the residence of WASH
ngton Jinkins, situated the west side Of the Old
Market, opposite the station house. The fire was
extinguished without any considerable loss !!
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30
Rrs straw ron BsArprro.-A writer In the Edge

RvE srakw ron BRArpIro..-A writer In the Edge
field Advertiser gives the following directions for
preparing rye stray for braiding
" The rye must be cut while Ia bloom. Cut as
carefully as possible to prevent breaking, early In
the morning, and bundle 1t Immediately. before the
sun has much power on it. It must then be taken
TO kettle Of boiling water, and each bundle steep
ed three minutes then open the bondle and spreads
out to dry and bleach, clear sun being almort in
dspensable to the color. After it becomes perfectly
dried, put into bundle again, to be kept in dry
place, where the dust cannot soil it.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

Herr Fchtner, who, for noarly forty years, flied
similar position on the German stage that which
Charles kemble formerly occupied up,n the Eng
hsh, retires into private life with the Knights
Cross OF the Order OF Francis Joseph, and pen
sion OF five thoesand horins a year, granted to him
by the Emperor OF Austria. lie made his final
bow to the audience on the 3lst ult.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

make open professions OF amity. 81 matters little
They have stung great nation to the quick and as
arise to newness of life and teach them our ins
berent strength, aud show them our maritime pow
er, they shall learn that not half century of atone
ment will wipe out the burning memories of the
pa5s
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

AFFAIRS IN ARKANsAs.-An official document OF
the bogus Legislature OF Arkansas presented to the
Yankee Congress at its last session, contains the
following:
In the city of Little Rock, have been thousands
of Union refugees, men, women and children,
broken hearted, naked and starving; great nnm-
Der are here now. They have fed from the wicked
and murderous guerrllas, after beng robbed Of
everything which they possessed. They live in
camps or tents drag ont miserable existence for
short time, and die. Hundreds suffer from actual
want Of necessary food, shelter and clothing, while
many residences in the city are occupied by the
families of those who fighting against their
country, or being citizen rebels, have fled within
rebel lines. Their families are protected, and
WELD an overruling Social influence. Many of them
are wealthy and live in ease and comfort. They
have busted themselves in carrying delicacies to the
rebel prisoners who have happened to be confined
in the Psnitentiary for their crimes. And il is
stated on the best authority and the fact is note
rious, that they contributed in the slightest
manner 10 the relief Of the poor and distressed
Union women apd children, or take any interest in
the ameloraton of their condition.
Ii is often remarked that slavery is dead but
slavery Is not yet dead, and efforts certainly
being made to defeat the will of those who desire
is not asleep its efforts 10 destroy the present State
organization here are persistent and desperate its
members have taken the amnesty oath and are pro-
-tocted they have an organization, and control
press-the Little Rock Democrat. They manage
shrewdly but determnedly, and win, if they can,
defeat the will OF the loyal people of the State
Pretending to be with us, they secretly operate
against u.s. This organ thus used, has sought to be
the, organ of the commander of the Department of
Arkansas How we'll il has succeeded can be best
Judged by the amount OF patronage bestowed upon
it as against other and more loyal presses.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

Sent TO THE PESrrESnAnr. Charles A. Lock-
wood, charged with attempting to run Stare oil
into the Yankee line $, tried in Danville on the
18th, found guilty and sentenced to five years
service in the State Penitentiary
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

FISIsHED.-The Lyncbburg Republican says that
the repairs to the New river bridge, which was
damaged by freshet. some days since, were com
pleted on Sunday and the trains passed over it on
hat dav
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30
THE CITY.

OPPosIrioN.-The minnie GoFgas," small
steam packet recently purchased by Meosrs
Robertson Taylor, of this city, to run in oppos
ton to the James River Packet Company, left the
Packet landing, yesterday at two O'clock, for Ce-
dar Point. She was built at the Bellona Arsenal.
and used some time for Transporting supplies
short distance up the Canal, afterwards sold to the
Ordnance Department. Her pumps being detec-
tive and speed poor, the Department soon disposed
of her for twelve thousand FIVE hundred dollars
The trial trip tho Canal yesterday proved
failure,
This is not the first time steam navigation has been
tried on the Canal, and proven unsuccessful. We
predict the same for the late attempt Of Messrs
Robertson Taylor We would suggest to these
euterprising gent lcmen. to try the old-fashioned
battesu with rope and negro for steam 1t probably
will succeed better.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

CHAsE.-Four deserters were yesterday eve
ming brought in from GoochIand by tie conscript
guard of that county. On getting to the Provost
Marshals office, one OF the number, named Chas.
Johnston, broke from the guard and ran down Broad
street like quarter horse. Several OF the detec-
tiyes put after him, and he was overtaken and
brought back. Johnston is deserter of long stand
ing from the 25th Va. Battalion. When arrested by
the conscript guard in Goochland, he was secreted
in cave under his house.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

QUEER THEPT.-In Philadelphia, few days ago,
woman named Ann Moore was arrested on the
charge OF stealing the pulpit Bible from the Mari
ner's Bethel Church, on Water street. She was
observed walking away from the church on Sunday
evening by an officer, who supposed that she had
secreted something beneath her clothing. On max
ing an examination the Bible was found. At the
hearing she claimed to be prophecies, and had
studied the Bible thoroughly. The Alderman
slightly admonished her that had she properly at
tended to one of the commandments in that Book
she would not have stolen anything. She still RED
iterated that she was prophecies; whereupon the
magistrate remarked that she had proftted nothing
by either reading or stealing the Bible. She was
committed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30
FROM TIE UNITED STATES.

We have received United States papers OF the 9th
The news is chiefly important giving evidence OF the
astonishing prof cheney attained by the Yankees in the
art of lying Truly it proper TO express progigps
Munchausensm by the phrase Lying like Yankee bue
tim" Concerning the no Us charge Of Gordons division
ON the Yankee works at Hare's, Hill the morning of
the 25tb Grant dispatches as follows to stanton:
CRY PoIET, Va, March 27-7.SOP.M
Hon Edwin ~ Stanton, Secretary OF War:
am not yet able 10 give the results 1f the day aceu'
rately but the number OF prisoners captured proves
larger than at reported The slaughter OF the enemy
point where they entered our lines and In ront OF
IT, was probably not less than three thousand. Our loss
is estimated at 60O, and may prove less
General Humphreys attacked on the left with great
promptness capturing near one hundred men, and caus
ing tie enemy to return troops 10 that part of the line
Rapidly. U. :. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
CRY POIST, VA.,l
March %, lS66-SP. NJ. !
Hon. Edwin n. Stanton, sec'y of War:
The number Of prisoners received BY the Provost Mar
shat is twenty hundred (2200 taken by the Ninth
Corps, and i've hundred (6OO) by the Second Corps
There may be still some more TO be brought IN.
u. GRANT, =.
Lieut. General
CRY PoIST, Va,
1870 p. NJ March 20 1866.
Hon. Edwin NJ Stanton Sec'y OF War
The following despatch of General Parke is received
L. s. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.
The enemy attacked my front this morning at about
43O A. NJ With three divisions under command Of Gen
Gordon BY sudden rush they seized the line he'd by
the 81 Brigade LIST DIVISION al the foot OF the hill the
g ht of sTeadnan wheeled and overp0Nering the gam.
son took possession OF the They established them
selves on the hull turning our guns upon Our troops
on either flank Stood firm soon after determined at.
tack Was made on Fort Haskell, held by part OF Me.
/ anghlins brigade WiicOxs DIVISION was Tepnsed
with great loss 20 the enemy
The lat brigade OF Hapnants division, held in re.
serve brought up and check given 70 any further
advance One OrtwO attempts 10 retake the hill were
made and temporarily successful until the arrival
OF the ID brigade, when charge was made that brig
ade aided by the troops OF the LIST division either
nank aud tile enemy driven out OF the fort with
te loss of Number Of prisoners, estimated at about L.
6UO Two batte-hags have also been brought in The
enemy also lost heavily in killed outside our lines
he whole lane Immediately re-occupied and the
guns retaken unnjuTed regret 10 add that General
Mclaughlin was captured in Fort Steadman Our loss
was otherw not heavy Great praise is due Hart
irant tho ga antry displayed handling his dlvi-
whic behaved with great skill 10 this its first
gagement. JOHN c. PARKE. :
sufficient contradiction of the entire falsity of these
dispatches asregards the Confederate loss that
sion is contained in Gen Lees official despatch which
makes no mention OF the captures claimed by Grant.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

The DEVIL CAN QuoTE ScRIPTURE.-An ilustra-
ton of the truth of this old adage is furnished by
the annexed paragraphs from the New York Iri-
bane and Cincinnati Commercial. The former
says:
The Clerk of the United States Supreme Court,
Mr.. Middleton, undesignedly opened the Bible upon
which Mr.. Lincoln took the oath Of office, at the
9TH chapter of Isaiah. We commend the reading
of the entire chapter to our readers but quote two
verses, which are quite significant In view OF the
scenes which had just taken place in the Senate
Chamber
..Woe unto them that rise up early in the morn
ing, that they may follow strong drink, that con-
TIME until night, till wine infame thern
tWoe unto them that are mighty to drink wine,
and men of strength to mingle strong drinkp
A blaSphemOus writer in the Cincinnati CONNER
eial copies the above, and replies as follows:
private letter from Washington says that Mr.
Hamlin, undesignedly, Of course opened the Bible
upon which Vice President Johnson took the oath
at the ninth chapter of Zachariah. We commend
the reading of the entire chapter to Henry Ward
Beecher and the New York Independent, but quote
four verses which to have special reference to
the pie6idnS
IA. And the Lord shall he seen over them, and
his arrow shall go forth as the lightning; and the
Lord shall blow the trumpet, aud shall go with
whirlwinds of the South
l5 The Lord OF hosts shall defend them and
they shall devour and sublue with sling stones
and they shall drink and mako noise as through
wine; and they shall be filed like bowls, and as the
corners OF the altar.
l6. And the Lord their God shall save them in
that day as the flock of his people, for they shall
be as the stones Of crown, lifted up an ensign
upon his land.
II. For how great is his goodness and how great
is his beauty! Corn shall make the young cheer
ful aud neuo ieine the maids"
The unsophisticated plebeians of these times take
their p ain whisky bitters in the morning without
concealment; but the aristocracy of the copper
ten" Of our large cities guzzle costly wines and
brandies and indulge in their midnight carOusals
secretly in their palaal residences or their oms
at frst-elass hotels. Now, it seems that Zacharah
was in favor of plain bourbon and sparkling cataw-
ba, and promises that those who use these God
'sshall Lift up as ensign upon his land" Not
withstanding the malignant and uncharitabe
sauitS ON Andy johnson and his plebeian admirers,
We have the authority IF Hol Writ for concluding
that they are not bad set of fellows after all.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

An OH PRTDIcTIoN.--By request, we publish
the following extracts from the '>ProphesieS ct
Vatics1ations'' of Nostradamus, vol I'd, edition of
1909
test will arise in q country beyond the seas-Amer-
lea. Many poor devils will lie hung and many poor
devils will be killed by punishment other than q
cord. Upon my faith you may believe me. The
war will not cease for four Years, at which none
should be surprised for there will be no want Of
hatred and obstinacy in it. At the end Of that time,
PROSTATE and almost ruined, the people will re-em-
brace each other in great joy aud love-
Nostradamus could not have referred to the war
in which we are engaged. 1t is utterly impossible
for the people Of the South to embrace the Yam
kee, or even recognize them as fellow Creatures
An ocean of blood separates the two sections now
and forever,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30
Amt ers' majority,

William N. BurweIl is reelected to the House of
Delegates from Bedford. This county sends two
delegates and the contest between Messrs. Jordan
and Pate, for the remaining seat, is very close,
though it is believed Mr.. Jordan is elected.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

CONCERT To-SIGHr.-A number of our most &C.
complished musical amateurs will tonight give a
concert, at St. James Church. for the benefit Of
the orphans OF the Female Humane Asylum. Tho
following is the programme of the evenings enter
tainment
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

q To the Voters Of the City OF Rich
m0nd.-I respectfully announce myself candidate for
re election TO the office of HIGH CONSTABLE
mh29-tde t-.r GEO. A FREEMAN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

VIRGINIA ELEcTfoNs.-Wo learn that it will be
impossible to ascertain the names of the Success
fu candidates for the Legislature, at the State De-
partment, for several weeks. The results in couD-
ties not in possession OF the enemy will be ascer-
tanned at the Court Houses, and all the rest at the
Office of Secretary of the Commonwealth. In or
der, therefore, that we may compile, as soon as
practicable, complete list of the members of the
General Assembly, We have to request the mem
bers elect, who had no opposition, or have received
certificates Of their election, to communicate their
names to the editor of the Wing. The commits
sioners at the Court Houses are also requested to
furnish the names of persons elected to the Senate
and House of Delegates.
The official vote of Chesterfield county, including
the army, for House of Delegates resulted, as
follows
Com. Ambers, .......... 4S
A. H. Drewry, Observation-Disclosures. l48
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

THO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF The ROANOKE
Il VALLEY RAILRoAD.-We are called 70 meet in
CIarksye on the Goth instant Ii IL hoped there will he
a full meeting, this being the most important meeting OF
the Company for some years. We learn Dr. smith WI
decline the Presidency and shall have to elect his
cessor, who should be man Of enlarged views eprgy
and who will not permit our interest sui
fer under his administration Such an one we can nd in
Colonel Joseph A GARRISON, Of Charlotte county whose
long business experience and well known energy of char
aeter peculiarly qualify him for the Office.
mar30-ctd MANY STOCKHOLDERS.
EARM WANTED.-Wantcd 40 Pur.
IL chase, A FARM, Of from 800 TO 2f5 acres OF good
land, well cultivated and suitably stocked, with every
thing necessary for conducting farming operations in
pleasant and healthy neGhborhood. Suck place, with
In fifty sixty miles Of Richmond nearer, would be
preferable Address at once stating terms or Were an
interview can be had, ~
BRANCH, MORTON q CO.,
p mh30-lE Richmond.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

AJOTICE-The Bank of Virginia will redeem it, circu-
~ ation and that of its Branches at the counter OF the
mother Bank in the city of Richmond at the rate OF Que
dollar in coin for six dollars In the notes Of s own issue,
and for ssvsn dollars in that OF its Branches.
WIN, =, TAYLOR,
nhs-stsvla Cashier,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-30

From the Lynchburg Rspublicdn OF Tuesday we
learn that the advance OF Thomas army is said to
have been at Carters twenty miles of Bristol Sum
day evening, but last night it was reported, with
what truth We know not that he was falling back
towards Greenville. Gen. Echols' keen aud vigil
liant eye is upon every movement Of the enemy
and we feel confident he will not be suffered to walk
over the Southwest unopPosed.
Tue Republican states that Geographic communi-
cation was opened with Bristol yesterday evening.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-20
List Of Delegates to the State Conven

List CT Delegates to the State Conven-
Adams-Wm T. Martin, S. II. Lamb
din.
Amite-D ". Hurst.
Attaia-E.. j4h H. Sanders, Jason
Niles.
Bolvar-Lafayette Jones.
Crlhoun-C. A. Levers, L. j. Byars.
C8rIoll-W Hemingway, J. y. Bin
ford
Chiol>asaw-J. NJ. Wallace, Allen
White
Choctaw-J. II. Doris, r. B Wvoley,
Z. c. Johuson.
C.aiborne--J. II. Maury.
Clark \ Heard.
Coahoma-W. H. Strickland.
Copiah-E. G. Peyton, W. a. Stone.
CsYington-A II Hall.
D5Soto-R L Sanders, T S Tate, + J
Malone.
Franklin-K Webb.
Hancoek-D C Stanley
Harrison-L l. Davis.
l!inds-Wm Yerger, A r Johnson, Geo
L Potter.
Holmes-R Il Montgomery, F Ses-
sions.
IS<aquena.-I. T Wada.
Ifawam bal ohm NJ Simonton, B Cason,
" w Gaithe"-
Jaclz>on-W 70 Griffin.
Jlsper-C Linds-y
J lIrIson-G ? Farley.
Jones--T q Crawfold.
KempeI-Jas. S. Hamm, Henry Gully
Lalty II A Barr. r " Pnipps.
Lauderdale-C. L. Rushing, Peyton
King.
Lawrerce-E j. Goode.
Leaked Sparkmaa.
L0wudes-James T. Harrison, T. c.
Biilups.
hiadison-W. w Mcbride
Marion-iI4miitnn Mayson.
MaIsaal-Jno. w. G.. WATSON jas. T.
frotter, VIM. Walt, VIM. G. Compton,
Lawrence johnson.
Monroe-L, T. Houston. w. F. Dowd
Neshoba-L c Franklin.
Newton--J. NJ. Loper.
NoNubee Fl Jarnagin.
Oklibbeha-D Presley.
Panola--S Matthews, l. Cooper.
Perry 7 Carter.
Pike B Quinn
Pontoloc &C I Bond, Morphis, n
Bl4ckwell, j NJ Nylia.
r. kin-Richard Cooper, J. B. Lewis.
! Scott. G Owen.
Dtd pSon-I Is GoWan.
| Sni Ill f. johnson.
! SuufiDwer-W McD Martin.
| Taliahatchie-T S Baii+y.
| Iippah-J Ii Kennedy
Tisnonlingo-R A Hill, w l. Duncan.
| B c Rlves, T G Reynolds
! Iunlca-F 4 Oxen.
Wafren-CAas. SWEET, Thos. A. Mar
,Nayne-J. A. Horne.
WasiiiDgtoh-1J = HeIg ger.
Minstcn-G Woodw,rd, A Reed.
/ Whk nson--l}randon .Eeairess.
1n!lobus ha-:.I Weir. Il " Br.wn.
| 4az1 z1o-j ii Wilson, K S iIud on.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-20

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The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-20

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The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-20

= -.
10 be emitted ga ordinance to le:gize audsunnort
the legs alive enictmeats OF ila State OF n
slssippi, passed since The 9Th d.tv Of Jan1ar,
166l and for other purposes
Sec. ]. BE it ordained ,v the peopIe o The State
OF Ahs>i.sppi IN convention assembled. Tnat an
laws and parts OF LAWS OF said State sine
the @ih OF January, l66i when tie ordi aance q /
secession was passed, far as tie same arr. not
Yloailve OF the Constitution of the State Of Mis-
slssiPpI, or not i'll aid of the late reyotion exc NJ
n Ian act 70 enao Tie railroad conI.lnies al -;
Si;tie 10 pay the monies borrowed by them y an.
proved December .th, 1868, be and the same are
hereby declared to be legal valued and liIgin., 10
ali ltents and purposes, from tile resDectiyc dtez
thelrof, until repealed Or changed by the Legis-
iatule OF said State. 20
See : BE 1t Further ordained That all the acts
OF ruoile Officers Of the State Of Nississinn done
an'i performed under and pursuant TO the laws of
sad State. whether those officers be LEGISLATIVE
executive, Judicial or ministerial since the afore'
s'tld 9tii day OF January A. d. 1861 shall be he'll
as loyal olndinS and obligttor to all inteuts and
purposes So
Sec. 3. Be il further enacted. That all tho .,
GERS, Judgments, proceediags aud decree. of all
TIE courts cf the State of MiS.issit,l,i rend.r,,
and done- since the aforesaid 9th dav of January
1901 are hereby declared - be legal valid .,''3
bihdihg Ill every respect subject only "a sle,,
.lls'' - sTle'A, 50 4 etsorF apervcdeas OF re-
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-20

m 1k4 necessary and proper regulations
relating to apprentices, and their rights
and duties, and also 10 suppress vaSrancy
and punish vagrants."
The comnittee also report the follow
ing ordiu encA in RELATION 20 she eisctioa
Of public oi.ioess
and respectfully submit that 1t IS not
necessary or proper, at tho present time,
to ente. into olher or far h~r alterations
or an .ndmantS fshe c ,nsiiinron or to
take it up for Consideration upon rs gen
er.d provisions
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-08-18
Court Etiquette.

\ very curious regulation of the Cham
berlain's office, bearing date 1924, touch
ing conduct to be observed by cadets who
were invited to dine with an Austrian
Archduke, runs as follows:
ellis Imperial and Royal Highness
having deigned to invite several officers to
dine at his table, and having had frequent
opportunities of observing that the great
err part of these officers behave with the
strictest courtesy and good breeding toward
each other, and generally conduct them
selves like true and worthy cavaliers,
nevertheless deems it advisable that the
less experienced cadets should have their
attention directed to the following vvuv vr
regulation
81 To present their respects to his I'm
perial and Royal Highness ON their arri-
val, to come neatly dressed, coat and boots,
and not to enter the room in half
drunken condition. 2. At the table they
are not to tilt up their chairs or rock
themselves therein, nor stretch their legs
at full length. 3. Nor drink after each
mouthful, for if they do they will get
tipsy too soon; nor empty the goblet to
the extent of more than one-haf after
each dish, and, before drinking therefrom,
they should wipe the mouth and NOUS
tache in clearly manner. 4. Neither
are they to thrust their hands into the
dishes, nor to throw the bones under the
table. 5. Nor to lick their fingers, nor
to expectorate in their plates, nor to wipe
their noses on the table-cloth. 6. Nor
drink SO bestially as to fall from their
chairs, and make themselves incapable of
walking straight
We may we'll wonder what kind of
manners prevailed at that period among
the lower grades of society when we find
a code like the above considered necessary
to regulate the behavior of young officers
who must have belonged to the noblest
families Once Week.