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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

CITIZENS WAITING on GOVERNOR PIER
PoNT.-Yesterday morning number ofprom-
inent gentlemen of Richmond paid an in
formal visit to Governor Pierpont, at the
mansion. Among them were Hon. VIM. II.
Mcfarland, r. b. Haxall, Wellington God
din, and a number Of the principal mer-
chants, bankers and lawyers of our city,
The Governor received them very kindly and
cordially.
Mr.. mcfarland stated that he and the
gentlemen accompanying him had come to
see him to express their qualification at
the conciliatory spirit which it appeared to
be his determination to adopt that now,
since the termination ofthe war, the people of
Virginia seemed entirely willing to set aside
the past and endeavor to live in peace and
good feeling; and he thought that, in the pres
ent state of affairs, the animosities of the past
four years should not be cherished against
the South, but that if it was desired to con-
ciliate the South and wipe out bitter feeling,
kind and not harsh measures should be used.
Mr.. mcfarland further said that it was most
desirable that the State Government should
be fully established aud State affairs arrang-
ed as speedily as possible; that the Gov
ernor would find all good citizens prepared
to stand by him and uphold and aid him in
the establishment and preservation Of law
and order.
The Governor said, in reply, that he was
glad to see the spirit which was manifested
on the part of the people in forwarding the
desires of the Government to promote har-
mony in the country. He thought there
ought to be a spirit of faith exercised to-
wards each other by the people of both sec
tions when they were brought into contact.
As for himself, he was determined to or
ganize the State Government or large and
liberal basis, and hoped to be able to gain
the good will and cooperation OF the people
in so doing. He thanked the gentlemen for
their visit, and would be glad to see them at
any time.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

will prodasa cay play 10 The satisfaction OF al aptrs.
The aSpsafshts OF Mile Marietta Rave adds vastly
10 the entertainments. Her performances certainly
wonderful and her movements easy and graceful.
the following personal sketch OF mile Ravel:
This popular daHepie pantomimist and tight,rope
sib isis aud is niece OF the world renowned Raves.
When the subject of our sketch came 10 THIS country
sb he was horn ON the tight rope, for when only four
wears of age she made her hrt appearance before the
pg gs%e peTlormsnce on the tight rope. Per
yoape 10 appear on the eorde fHdn and with success,
reatest enthusiasm She continued one Of the prnci
9a features OF the Ravel family Tor several year, vs-
hing France England aud other eounirirs wherever
snnearcd he was always the pet OF the public, aud
she was constantly in receipt Of many rare aud yalu-
able presents. She finally became tlred oiIaveliing
LAT settled in New York, leaving the RAyels Hes
valuable services were s2ash ensagemsni with ~
mana9er Of the Palace Garden, on Fourteenth street.
where She appeared on li Y m 10 he one of The mos.
daring aud graceful performers IN mo , Ina haI
managers would not let her rest and she was Isly I'M
portuned engage at other establishments eaeh out
engagement al The Canterbury Music Hail. on Broad
way, under the management Of Messrs foN q Nlrtan'
self a. general fayoTite She continued at this esab
lshment for some time, and finally accepted engage
with other music halls throughout the country,
since which time she has confined her duties 70 tho
music hall business, doing her tghtrope performances
and Spanish dancing Dn the l3th oi Mafcn, bS nnc
made her first attempt to play the French spy, IN
Pttsburg, and succeeded admirably. She astonshed
the audience by her great display of 'motiOnal an,
expressing the various passions aud emotions with her
eyes and c0untenance as plainly As most actors are
wont do with their tongues. The lady is possessed
OF great personal charms, sprghty and graceful In
every action aud attitude gifted by nature with re-
lned taste and perseverng and industrious Ia reall
ing hef artistic conceptions and cannot fail TO attain to
singular distinction IN her chosen sphere In her rem
dering Of conventional dances, she mparts to then
characteristics yet appropriate, ike the novel and
exquisite variations which the hand Of master musl,
elan eyOkes ia the performance Of the most vermont
melody As tight rope dancer she has few equals In
this country Hereafter she will c0nane herself TO
theatres aud will make pantomime principal study.
GAIETIEs THRATRE.---The Grst appearance Of Miss
Naude Stanley n decided success. She was called
time after time and the audience seemed ther an
satisfied. The has secured the services OF the
great gymnasts the MiacD Brothers, nne bill Is pre-
scented for tonight. To-day, at haf-past o'clock,
there will be mafHee for the benefit VI the destitute
families Of Richmond.
CANTERBURY. The performances at the Canterbury
nightly increasing ia interest, and this place OF
amusement stands unsurpassed In variety OF eheftain-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31
THE CrTY.



Nal Gen. Hallecks headquarters are at the cor OF
Maj Gen. 3. o. c. Ord, commanding the Department
SITS. Office IN Female Institute, Tenth St., between
Clay and Ma shall, I'd floor,
Brig. Gen. N; +. Patrick, Provost Marshal General
Twelfth sts; Once in Female institute.
Brevet Brig. Gen. John T. Milford Agent for the TX
change OF Prisoners, has an Office at the 3 t. cor OF
Broad and Ninth SITS, up stairs II, p.., ~,
meni Of Virginia Once, Medical College, cor Mar
Lieut. II. s. Merrill, Post Quartermaster Office, Win
Capt. D. g Mott, Post Commissary Office, No. lis
Col NJ P small, Chief Commissary Department of
Virginia; once, cor Eighth and Clay SIS; 80,
Capt H. J Adams, Z; 5. Volunteers, Discussing vi,
fcer and lssn ng Commssary Office opposite oBroad
Lieut.. Col Geo A. Kensel, Inspector General De-
partmenl Of Virginia Office Female Institute build
ing, Tenth st.
Capt G. z. scovlle Paroling oHieer Office, Hall of
Col. John b. Howard, Chief Quartermaster Army OF
the James, has his Office in the Female Institute n.
pariment Of Virginia. Office In Baptist Female lnsi-
lutte.
Surgeon, at stuart Hospital.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Sanders, u S. A.. in charge
u s. Dispensary, cor. Broad and Eighth Sts
Mai J. C. Paine, Chief Signal Onicer. Office, south
east cor. Of Broad aud Ninth SITS.
Capt Fred. Martini Chief Commissary Of Musters,
Department Of Virginia. Office Tenth ST., I'd door from
Brig Gen Lqdlow's Office. Baptist College CLouisi-
ana HOspital, Broad 81.
Lieut.. Col. Frederick d. Manning, Provost Marshal
Array of the James, and President OF Relief Commits
sion Office Of Broad and Tenth SIS old Passport
Ofiee).
Mai Gen John Gibbon, command < cath Army Corps.
Headquarters River Road continuation Of Cary street,
one mile from the city.
DISTRICT OF THE APPoMATTox, Headquarters at Man
chester.
Lieut.. Col, John Coughlin, 10th N. II. Vols, com
mandng.
Capt Abel L. Leavenworh, 9th Vt. Vols, Acting AS
sistant Adj't Gen'l.
Officers respectfully requested to inform us of any
errors omissions in the above directory.
liz CHARGgOP NEGRO APFAIRs. Geo. Gibson Cap
tain 18th u. g. Infantry Office 10th street, at Female
Institute, third hoor, room No. ~. From whom per
nit has to he obtained and presented 10 officer in chag
Of Aims House Chmberazo Hospital, for the hiring
of negro servants.
Negro women, girls and boys are for hire isthot Jee
the Aims House, east end OF Second street, wv Gene
tery.) officer in charge Samuel Norfolk Lieutenan
goth n. Y. 5. Militia office ON the premises.
Negro for hire, icifhOtJe, at the Chimboraz0 Hos
pital, near Rockets Landing Officer IN charge W. ii
Brown Captain 18th u. 5. Infantry, Office ON the pre-
misses,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

A DREADFUL SUIcIDE.-At an early hour
yesterday morning, John T. Robson was
found lying upon the street, on Broad, near
Fifth street, with his throat cut from ear 10
ear. An immense pool of blood flowed from
the wound, and the pavement was saturated
with blood. When found, he was dy ing, and
being carried into residence opposite, died
in aboct fifteen minutes.
The evidence was not clear whether the
deceased committed suicide or was made
away with. The circumstances connected
with the case are very singular.
The deceased was citizen, and resided in
Richmond. On his person was found 5000 in
greenbacks, and Colts revolver.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

COURT OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Us. Cross.
This case, which is one of more than ordi-
nary interest, as it presents some novel fea-
lures, came up to-day for hearing Banner
& Bromwell for the plaintiff; Crane and
Angus for the defendant.
IL appears from the evidence that Messrs.
Grubbs & Williams sold at auction, on the
2Gth day of March last, as agents of the
owners, a house and lot belonging to Mr..
and Mrs. Cross. Mr.. Hassel, the plaintiff,
became the purchaser at 900 in Confed-
crate money. Terms cash; the vendors to
give possession in Ugy fe,o days. A deed
of bargain and sale from Cross and wife to
Hassel, dated the 9th, and properly &C
knowedged on the 2Sth, was delivered to the
purchaser by Messrs. e. & W., and the pur-
chase money paid to them by Mr.. Hassel on
Saturday, the lst of April, the day before
the evacuation. The vendors falling to call
for the GIG, 900 in the hands Of their agents,
previous to the evacuation of the city, it
was total loss. They now refuse to comply
with their agreement and deliver possession.
Hence this suit.
A point was made by counsel for the de-
PENDANT that the suit did not come within the
jurisdiction OF the court, as it was a cOntro-
versy involving title. The plaintiffs counsel,
al the suggestion of the Court, submitted
the matter without argument. Decision
upon the point raised, as well as upon the
merits Of the case, will be rendered to-day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

SPECIE FOR THE PEOPLE.-The following regu-
lations for the distribution Of nickel coin have
been made BY the National Government. These
will speedily take the place Of three and i've cent
currency notes. Some Of the conductors on the
cars yesterday had their pockets weighed down
with The specie, and seemed glad TO tighten them
selves Of the burden
The bronze one and two and the nickel three
cent coins can now be had ~ tue Mint without
DELAY or II uitation a3 20 amount in exchange
for the gold or silver coins or lesal tender notes
of the United States. The new three cent pieces
are put up in bags Of thirty dollars each, and this
ann or any larger amount Of which thirty is a
multiple. will be sent when ordered.
The reasonable expenses Of the transportation
of the cents and three-cent pieces, in sums OF
thirty dollars or upwards TO any point accessi-
he by railroad or steamboat, will be paid by the
Mint.
agents for parties ordering cents, &c, TO which
monsy or drafts on national banks payable to
tbeir order may be sent. and the coins ordered
iii 10 FORWARDED when the money ia received or
the draft collected. Phil. Press.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

PERsoNAL.-James S. Thorn, Esq, one of the
accomplished editors of the Troy Daily Times,
spent several days in Richmond during the latter
portion of last week. Mr.. Thorn was accOmpa-
MED by Captain II. l.. Shields formerly of the
United States Army, and of Major General Wool's
staff; BENJAMIN Ii. Hall, Esq, the we'll known
historian of Vermont, and hrlliant author )
Chester Griswold. Esq., son of Hon. John A.
Grisyold, OF tile United States House OF Repre-
sentatiyes; Mr.. Richard p. Hart Vail, Mr.. Esra
r., Vail, and Willard Oscar Carpenter, Esq, of
the Rensselaer, County Sunday News. The dis
tinpuished party were the guests OF William ii.
Merriam, Eiq., of the New York Herald corps OF
writers, and interchanged social civi.ties with
Ills Exceency, Governor Perpont Major General
Deyens, Major General Ord, Colonel Edward ".
smith, Adjutant of the Department at his official
residence in the Judah p Benjamin msnsion,
and numerous Others. The party, in addition 10
viewing every point Of interest in and about the
city visited Petersburg, Dutch Gap Canal, and
the Cemeteries. A second party Of leading ci:i-
zens from Troy, were in town on Friday, consist
ing of +. A. Ives, ESQ.,. Richard b. Church, Esq,
Mr.. J. +. Calder, Mr.. Burr Danchy, Edward NJ.
Green. ESQ.,. son of Honorable Hannibal Green,
Mr.. James II. Ingraham, Mr.. r. ID. Bardwell,
Alonzo McConihe, Esq.,, Mr.. j. Walter Jones, and
W. X. Hawley These gentlemen spent but
very short time in the city, proceeding to Peters
burg and thence home.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

FEAST OF PENTEcosT.-To-morrow is the
Jewish SheuodS-the Feast of Pentecost, or
the Feast of Wceks-one of the most impor-
tant festivals in the Jewish calendar. IL is
observed strictly to-day and tomorrow. The
origin OF this feast is given in the Book of
Deuteronomy, XVI, 9-l2. 1t is to celebrate
the day on which God descended from Mount
Sinai and delivered to Moses the tablets of
stone on which were written the ten COM
mandments. Thanks are also returned for
the first fruits of the harvest. The synagogue
is adorned on this occasion with leafy branch
es and wreaths of flowers.
Pentecost is also celebrated by the Chris
tan Church, it being the day on which Christ
assembled and the Holy Ghost descended. 1t
has been instituted as one OF the baptismal
seasons, and is called also Whitsuntide, Whit
Sunday, or While Sunday, because those who
went into the water to be baptised were clad
in white.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31
A DrspEnArn gtaoLAnY--A SAFE wsiua.

n TEMPERATE DUhuLAHt~~A GATE NBluha
fXu ONE THOUSAND POUNDS CARRIED Two
SQUAREs.-The grocery and commission
store of Charles Stevens, corner OF Franklin
and 18th streets, was invaded by burglars
between the hours OF two and four o'clock
yesterday morning. Entrance was ELECTED
by the rear. Two gentlemen, William A.
Beach and William III. Johnson, who were
sleeping in the apartment, were placed horS
du combat by the administration Of chlOro-
form, or some other potent drug. They
both were stupeiied in the morning, and
oversight themselves several hours. The
heavy iron safe, containing about 81, 900 in
greenbacks and half dozen watches, was
forts made to break its lock. Ii was
finally carried down Shockoe Creek, and
hid away in the culvert, where it
was found at 9n early hour yester-
day morning. The most desperate means had
been employed to force the lock of the safe,
but the lock remained inviolate. The safe,
when recovered, bore marks Of extraordinary
bad treatment.
From the skill displayed in the manage
ment OF this burglary, we are inclined to the
opinion that some thieves have been import
ed into our city from the North, who watcl
every opportunity to make raise.
On Monday night or yesterday morning
one of the steamers lying in the dock wa
boarded by two white men and robbed of {
large quantity of groceries and one case o
champagne. valued in all at about one hun
dred dollars.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31
FREDERICKSBURG.
From the Neto Era, 27th.l

1
HoM1c1DE.- George Miller, citizen, was
struck Thursday night last with brick, by
q soldier, in the upper part of Commerce
street, from which he died this morning at
O'Clock. The cause of the difficulty was
something about the soldiers purchasing
goods without paying for them. The de-
ceased leaves a wife and four children.
Horses GIVEN AWAY. - Three hundred
government horses were sent to this district
| for gratuitous distribution. One hundred
gave out on the way, and two hundred have
been distributed to the military posts in the
district, and already disposed of, We believe.
From the Ledger, 27th.l
ENTERPRIsING. -Messrs. Kelly, Tackett &
Ford will bring with them all the machinery
belonging To the wOollen factory of this place,
which they removed TO Manchester some
three years ago. This they will put to work
again in their old building, the wooden factO-
nv, at the upper end of the town. 1t is also
their intention to put Knox's Touring mill,
which they now own, in complete running or
der, and to grind on toll.
NATIONAL BANK.-Our energetic fellow
citizen, j. Warren Slaughter, formerly of the
well known banking house Of Slaughter Il
Co., of this city, but more recently of Rich
mond, is now in this city soliciting subscrip-
tions to a National Bank, 20 be established at
this place. Mr.. S. has, we are glad TO learn,
already secured a pledge Of over $40, 600 in
subscriptions.
STREET CLEANING.-ColOnel Sumner has
| a force of citizens and Confederate soldiers
employed in cleaning up the streets. 1t is 4
voluntary business on the part of those en-
| gagged Those who thus work draw rations
Tor all they may have in family. Quite a
| number manage in this way to support large
| families.
HOUSE RENTs.-Many persons, since the
bombardment in 1862, have been occupying
| houses rent free. This is about to be changed.
| Landlords are very generally serving notices
| TO quit, or, in default, requiring rent after
the LIST proximo. Houses, especially such
| as are suited for small families, are exceed
ingly scarce, and rents are very high.
The FISHERIES. In former years the
| seine haulers ceased their operations after
the 10th of May. This year, however, they
are still continuing to haul, and we are told
that as many as 10, 900 are often caught in
single seine in day, at the shores near Fal-
mouth
REINsrATEp.-John j. Chew and K. G.
Dabney, clerks of the corporation and coun-
" courts, have both been renStated in
their respective offices by the military au-
| thoritieS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

NEW MoroR-Lenoirs gas engine is now
being generally introduced as motor in Paris,
where a small and handy power IS wanted The
London Builder mentions us employment iol
boisting purposes aud adds The absence OF a
boiler in these engines is a strong argument OF
employing them where steady light power Is re.
onired At all events. if they are not endowed
with the abundant force Of a steam engine, yet
in towns and confined streets, where only Md
crate source Of power Is required TO act In . small
comnass noiselessly, and without nuisance, We
nave saen that the required mechanical effect
can be accomplished without risk Of explosion
and CONSEQUENT damage and loss Of life either to
owners or their neighbOrs-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

FEARFUL RUNAwAY.-About seven o'clock
this morning, fearful runaway occurred on
18th street, at the corner of Franklin street.
A horse attached to furniture car took
fright at this point, and the driver, a colored
lad, was thrown out, and received fracture
of the skull. He was removed to his home
in Screamersville. 1t is not probable that
he will recover.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31
CITY NOTICES

Those Of an afflicted community who desire the pro-
fessona services OF hrst class PHYSICIAN referred
10 the card Of Dr. Charles Macgl, which appears in
another column DR. Magill enjoys The reputation OF
being one Of the rst surgeons aud physicians In the
United States. DR.. Macgi halls originally from lla
gerStown, Md, where he enjoys reputation second 10
no physician IN the states.
Ma u. T. JOHNSON, agent for the sale OF dne Vrgini
tobacco and groceres has Office Ia the establish
ment Of j. j Bniord * Co.. ON Franklin street, near
the corner Of Governor. He receives tobacco, liquors,
Ac ON commission, and being Of the best judges
of tobacco aud liquor brands In the country eonsignees
may rest assured that their interests will not be
gIae f.di "a lis hands
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

BADLY BEATEN.-A night or two since
an old gentleman residing on the corner of
Foushee and Cary streets, was reused by a
knock at his door. He went ont and was in
stantly set upon by three ruflians, who beat
him most numerically. After they left he
managed to crawl into his house, badly
bruised. Next morning he was sitting at
his door, when two men came up and again
beat him, and then ran away. The villains
were not caught.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

ROBBED UPON HIS ARRIvAL.-F. b. Walton,
son of the ice merchant of Philadelphia,
was robbed on Monday evening at Rockets,
upon his arrival here from Baltimore. He
gave his carpet bag in charge of boy, but
the boy fell in with another party, who inva-
ded the bag, and distracted a considerable
quantity of clothing. The carpet bag was
recovered, minus the clothing.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

THE FISHERIES have about closed. The
first of June generally brings a fniS to fish
ing operations. The seines are to be hauled
IN for the last time, and hung out to dry, not
to be wet again for another year. The Fish
cries, for four years past, have not been the
fisheries of the years before the war. The
fishes have been frightened out of their wits
and have not come up in the large and res
pectable numbers that used to characterize
them. Hereafter, We hope the fishes will
visit us as usual.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

STAwBERRIEs.-The strawberry season is
almost over. The strawberries offered 10
the market this morning were poor, diminu-
tive, and acdulous, the fag end of this
years crop. Cherries are still plentiful,
and raspberries and blackberries are coming
in
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

MORE ADJUSTMENTS IN PRosPECT.-Mr. S.
S. Sanford, of Philadelphia, the pioneer in
Ethiopian minstrclsy, and one of the best
managers of minstrel troupes now living, is
in the city, looking around for suitable es-
Establishment in which to make a debut before
a Richmond audience. The advent OF 4 min
strel troupe, with manager Sanford at its
head, would be an event hailed with delight
by every theatre goer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

THE HARBOR.-The reopening of the port
has wrought a wonderful change in the ap-
pearance of Rockets. The harbor, hereto
fore innocent of a sail, save warlike iron.
chad or two, now bristes with perfect for
est of masts, indicative of commercial pros
neritY and life.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

New BRANCH CLOTHING HOUsE.-Messrs.
Noah Walker & Co., Of Baltimore, have re-
opened in this city, at No. 10 18th street,
branch of their house, in existence previous
10 the evacuation at the corner OF Main and
18th, or Pearl street. The latest styles of
clothing, in any quantity, can be obtained at
this branch house, and more extensive Or
ders given on the parent house in Baltimore,
which is one of tho most extensive in the
United States.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-31

Crop PRosPEcrs.-RepOrts from nearly all
parts of the Northwest are favorable Tor the
growing crops. The crop Of spring wheat
will probably be large. The corn planting
will soon be over. In Canada the spring
grain presents a healthy appearance, al
though in some places complaints are MADE
of excessive rains during the last week or
two