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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-17
COLOSEL DERROM
AME RICAN UNION
Patent Portable Buildings,

Cottages for the Seaside the Mountains, the
farm or plantation. Offices, Warehouses and
buildings of any size or style made in sections
under this Patent, convenient for transportation
and an he quickly set up by people of ordinary
talent without using nails or screws. They are
SIMPLE, NEAT AND SUBSTANTIAL.
Cottages cost 500, $3.50, S27J, $500 and up
wards, packed ready for shipment. \ plain
Cottage, Ioxl6 feet, can be loaded on two
horse lumber wagon, weighs about two thou
sand pounds, and costs $40 delivered at the
railway depot ia Patterson, N. j.
This system of Portable Bullcing is acknow-
lodged 10 be tue best in world and Is very con
yenient for persons wishing 10 make temporary
residence, &c, being quickly set up, and can be
taken down and set up again without loss or
damage to the materials. The system can also
be used in the erection Of buildings for perma
nence. either plain or in style most elaboidte.-
Splendid for small fancy buildings.
Sashes Blinds, Doors and other prepared
Building Materials ofthe best quality can be
furnished TO order.
EI7TERyS-CASH.-E4
For prices Of Portable Buildings or Materials
send plan or description, and for Patent Rights
or arrangements for Agencies address
A. DERROM.
West Street Steam Co.,
mvll-tiyl5' PATERSON, n. J.
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INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE
STATE OF VIRGIrlA,
na:c, ara,. Mitchell AZ TyIer.s

NO. los MAIN STREET.
THIS COMPANY has yet good capital left
l. from the the late wreck, and have resumed
business at their new Office, No. lOS Main Street,
first floor above Mitchell d Tyler's store.
The old friends of the Company and the public
are requested to call on them for insurance as
heretofore.
Policy holders are hereby notified to bring their
policies promptly TO the Office of the Company
and have them endorsed good for proper amounts
In current funds. -
JOHN l.. BACON. President.
WM. II. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.
RIcHxOHD May 9th, lS6o.-3m
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER or TIE CURRENcY;i
WASHINGTON, May 9Th, 1866.
UTHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre-
w sented 10 the undersigned it has been made
10 appear that the National Bank of Virginia, of
Richmond Va, in the City of Richmond in the
county of HenrieO and State of Virginia, has
been duly organized under and according 10 the
requirements Of the Act of Congress entitled "An
Act TO provide q tional Currency, secured by a
pledge OF United States bonds, and 10 provide for
The circulation and redemption thereof" approx.
ed June D. 1864, and has complied with all the
provisions of said Act required TO be complied
with before commencing the business of Banking
under said Act
Now, therefore, |, Freeman Clarke, Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
National Bank of Virginia, of Richmond, Va,
in the CITY of Richmond, in the county of Henri.
co and State of Virginia is authorized to-com.
mence the business of Banking under the Act
aforesaid
In testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal of office, this ninth day of May, 1865.
Isl FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-17

VIZ w. SHORE IL CO..
w. AUCTION AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
Have opened their new and commodious Store,
No. 8, WALL Tor Fifteenth STREET,
(UsDRR ST. CHARLES HOTEL)
Where they are ready to dispose of goods of
all kinds at
PUBLIC Oh PRIVATE SALE.
E5eParticular attention will be paid to the sell.
ing and leasing of HOUSES, LOIS and other
REAL ESTATE in the city and country. Also,
the selling of all kinds of LIVE STOCK, SUIT
LERS' GOODS etc.
E5- LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE UPON
CONS!GNMENTS. my l;-lw
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CIRCULAR.

OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL GENL,)
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va, april u, 1860.
Several paroled officers Of the Army Of North
ern Virginia having sgniled their desire to go
abroad TO Europe or elsewhere, and for the pre-
sent all permits 10 such officers TO pass through
the LOYAL states having been suspended, they are
informed that passports and passage to Halifax
win no furnished them ON application al the
ofre of the Provost Marshal General OF this
Department.
NJ. II. PATRICK,
apo4 Provost Marshal General.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-17

MISS L. GREER,
on BROAD ST., BETWEEN % AND tTH sTS.,
OUsr Qaqrles' Dry Goods Store,
HAS resumed her business in Cloak and
IL sresE Making. and is prepared 10
make all articles in her line In the best and most
fashionable styles also q superior article Of
Linen Corsets.
She soicits the patronage Of the public, and
promises her best endeavOrs TO give Satisfaction.
She has the latest pattern Of Riding, walking AID
Party Dresses aud COaks. mylb-5r
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OFFICE
No. 23I Main ST., Richmond.
MARYLAND FIRE INSURANCE

MARYLAND III R H. INSURANCE
Nl COMPANY OF BALTIMORE, ilaugurated
in 1858, with cash capital of 10000, with a
large surplus, have established an agency in
Richmond, with the reliable and well qualified
Agents If j. Il. MONTAGUE d WHlTALL,
o3l Main street, where parties in Richmond
wishing TO make safe insurance against lire
can apply. o,,
TH0S F.. BAMBLETON President.
References to John Hopkins or any respectable
Banker or Merchant in Baltimore.
This company solicits business in the city OF
Richmond. and all losses or damage by fire will
be promptly settled either in greenbaeks or in
gold by MONTAGUE d WHlTALL, Agts,
mvI0-tJuSth 23l Main sts.
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A NEW
DAILY LINE OF STEAMER.
FROM RICHMOND

CONNECTING WITH THE BAY LINE STEAMERS FOR
BALTMoRE TOUCHING AT CITY POINT.
The Government having prohibited citizens
from travelling on government boats, the prom.
etors of the Steamers Georgianna and NJ. Martin.
two first class Steamers commence this day
daily line between Richmond. Fort Monroe and
Norfolk, touching at City Point and CONNECTING
with the Bay Line Steamers for Baltimore, leave
Richmond daily at q. M. arriving in Baltimore
at o. m, next morning In time to connect with
all the Eastern and Western Lines,
Fare TO City Point slOO
To Fort Monroe and Norfolk s3OO
To Baltimore ssoo
For further information, apply to e. G. West.
colt, agent, Adams Express Company, Rict mond.
Virginia, corner Of Main and 18th streets.
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BANKS, BROKERS, &c.
National Bank Of Virginia,
AT RICHMOND.
Half Million.
Capital

United States Custom House-Entrance on Bank
street.
s. z SUIT, President
GEo'T MAY. Vice. President,
JOHN B. MORTON Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
Ruben Ragland, David Carie,
John b. Morton, 5. I. Suit,
John N. Lamb, Chas. Gallagher,
Geo. w. Gillian, Robt. w. Hughes
Geo. 4. May.
Government Depository and Financial Agent
of Jay Cooke d Co. for the U. y. 7-30 Loan and
Exchange on Europe and all the Northern cities
bought and sold at the lowest rates.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER or THE CURRENCY,
Nav ~ I9Gr

q
WASHINGTON, May Sd. 1866,
WI HEREAS, by satisfactory evidence present.
w ed - the Undersigned 1t has been made TO
appear that the First National Bank of Rich
mOnd, in the City of Richmond in the county OF
lenrico and State of Virginia, has been duly or.
gained under and according TO the requirements
of the Act Of Congress entitled An Act TO pro-
vide a National Currency, secured by pledge
of United States bonds, and TO provide tor the
circulation and ledempt on thereof" approved
June 3, 1864 and has compiled with all the pro-
visions of said Act required 10 be complied with
before commencing the business OF Banking I'M
der said Act
Nov therefore, |, Freeman Clarke. COmptrol-
len of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
First National Bank Of Richmond, in the City
of Richmond lin the county of HenTico and State
of Virginia, is authorized To commence the bust.
ness of Banking under the Act aforesaid.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my hand and
seal of Office, this third day of May 1866.
H., 81 FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency.
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0FFICIAN,.
MAJOR GENERAL Z. 0. c. ORD.
NOTICE.

=
NOTICE.
HDQRs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
ARMY or THE JAMES,
RICHMOND, Va, May 81 4, 1867
tn LADIES APPLYING FOR CLERKsHlPS'
The Military authorities Of the Department
pf,rtn nateIy have no civil business WHEREIN
Iadies can be employed. IL is 10 be hoPe9 d
mors civilized condition will 500 exist when
an can earn their living who so desire.
D' '''''D'' Mai. Gen. f. o. C. ORD.
CHAs. B. ATcHIsON, Captain and A. A. ID. u
my9-u
HEADoKs IMPAIRMENT or VIRGINIA.
ARMY or THE JAMES,
RICHMOND, May 9th, 1850,
paroled prisoners and other applicants for passes
Sonth froni Old Point or Norfolk are informed
tbat there are no Government transports leaving
Fort Monroe or Norfolk at present for southern
ports c....io sD
- ED. W. SMITH,
Assistant Adjutant General
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BRIG4DIER GENERAL +. T, DENT.
VOoEs MILITARY CoMMANDER,}
RIcuMoND, VA, May 81, 1866.
GESEEAL ORDERs,l
Votel. will be allowed to furnish their guests,
AT table, wines ale OF porter by the boiile.
Drngyis,s aud Apothecaries will be allowed 10
keen 90 hand. and sell to their customers. Wlhes
and Germented liquors by the bottle.
Such persons as aIe above referred 10 VIII NC
allowed to import wines aud malt nqqGrIss;s r
Brigadier General and Military Commander.
UEADoUR'S MILITARY COMMANDER, I
Richmond, May 9th, 1860. }
SPECIAL ORDERS,
II having been representa- TO these Headquar'
ters that the number OF cases Of Smallpox IN the
city has increased as precautionary measure II
IL ordered that all persons both white and black,
who have not been recently ana successfully
vacciuated. VIII Immediately have It done By
their attending physicians. Gratuitous yaccins-
i'm will be performed at tie u. ;. DispensaTy,
corne- sth and Broad Streets, Libby Prison Hos
pital and stuart Hospital at head OF Main ST.
Commanding officers OF the different regiments
,tationed in this city, will STE that the medical
officers of their commands aid in carrying out
the instructions Of this Order 49,,
Brig. GeHrl Military Commander,
mrf If of Richmond.
HpQR'S MILITARY COMMANDER,}
RIcHgoNp, Va, April 9th 1866.
GENERAL OEDERs,(
Until further orders no Spurious Finous or
Fermented Liquors vii be sold la this city, nor
will any be allowed 10 be brought here.
ANY person or persons violating this oder VIII
be promptly arrested by the Provost Marshal Of
the district and sent TO Castle Thunder.
By command Of Bugader General DENT.
nnoS WM. h. POWELL. A. A. A. g.
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OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL,)
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond April Is 1865.
All officers and enlisted men ON PAROLE, and
all other persons not on duty, are hereby forbid
den to wear side arms and reyoyers.
District Provost Marshals are charged with the
strict enforcement of this order
Ey order of Big. Gen. 81. r. PATRICK.
ABEL +. LEAVEN %0RTH,
captain Ninth Vermont Volunteers,
Hpl9-tf Assistant Provost Marshal.
OPTICS OF PROVOST MARSHAL GENI,(
RICHMOND, Va, April 10, 1860
Notice is hereby glyea that all persons desir
Gus OF fishing in the James river and to sell their
fish in Richmond and its vicinity, have permits
sion so 70 do without further permit or him
derince. NJ. Il. PATRICK,
ap 2O-f Provost Marshal General.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-17
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF RICHMOND.
HAMILTON G. FAINT, President.
NATHANIEL AUGUST, Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINAN
ClAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND IMAM
CIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES
UNITED STAIRS CUsTOM-HoUsE. Entrance, Bank
street, ilst door on the left
Agent for the 1870 Loan.
constant supply of Notes will be kept on
hand.
This Bank Will buy and sell all classes of GOV
ERNMEN SECURITIES at current market rates
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make collections
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED SEATES.
Purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give CAREFUL AND
PROMPT ATTENTION 10
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS.
and to any other busine. entrusted TO the Bank.
FULL INFORMATION in regard TO GOVERN.
MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished.
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7 OST.-A fine OIL PAINTING, by wash
j 4 ington, representing picket on post, was
taken from my room on Main street during the
fire Of April 3rd. A liberal reward wi ] be paid
fer any information that may lead 70 its recove'
nv. Address r II. A. HAMILTON,
myI5-3t. Corner 4th snd Leigh streets.
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HDQR'S MILITARY COMMANDER,
RICHMOND Va, April 9th 1866.
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
ADIUrANT GENERAL'S OFFICE :
Washington, May 3, 1866. )

ADIUrANT GENERAL's OFFICE
Washington, May 3, 1867
GHHHRLL OsDERs
No. 81.
With yisw 70 prevent accidents, Commanders
of Army Corps, Departments and Military Dl-
visions, will Immediately take the precautions
necessary 10 ensure the discharge OF all small
arms and carn5n, including those captured from
the enemy before being turned over by the troops
for sto cage or shipment.
By rider OF the Secretary Of War,
W. NICHOLS,
Assistant AdJutant General.
Official sam. G.. PECE,
mylO Assistant AdJGlaat deheia''
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-17

CIRCULAR.
RICHMOND. Va, MAY !, 1866.
In compliance with General Orders No. a,
Headauariers Department Of Virginia, dated
April o5ta, 1866, the undersigned hereby assumes
command OF the District of the AppomattoN
comprising that portion Of Virginia lying be-
tween the James and AppOmattoX rivers.
The Headquarters Of the District viii be at
JOHN COUGHLIN
my 1T Lieut. Col. luth ". IL. Vols.
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II A. BELVIN'S PLACE OF BUSINESS
81 q Is on Franklin street, between 18th and
l4th streets, near the Ballard House.
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apes
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-08-21

left for Key West, to coal, Spangler
sending to MIR. Ford, by Captain Dut-
ton, u message to the effect that he
(Spangler) was innocent.
The steamer was detained for two
days ut Key West, and after taking i'll
coal, started for New York, where she
arrived in due season.
Washington Chronicle, 9M.
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COPARTNERSHIP.

CoLUAfIA, A"eusr IS, 1865.
WE nili;crsigneat having formed a. b,,s:-
~ ness connection with the firm of
IE;ii.a; SC)II i BRUINS, under the style
OF HCrSON LEE & CO., for the uyDosf: If
conducting Al AUCTION. GENERAL COM
MISSION and EXCHANGE BROKERAGE,
respectfully solicits the patronage of the
pubic HUTSON LEE.
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Willis & Chisol11a,
Factors, Commission Merchants.
AND SHIPPING AGENTS.

OFFICE, MILLS HOUSE,
CHARLESTON, S. &.
F. WILLIS y. L. CHTSOIM.
WILL attend to the purchase, sale and
w shipment It" foreign ard domestic
Dorts) of COTTON, RICE, LUMBER.
NAVAL STORES: to the collection of Drafts,
Purchase and Sale Of ell Securities. Con
slSnmcntS Of Vessels solicited.
REF!.ES 10:
Messrs. John Fraser q Co., Charleston,
5. G.
Messrs. Geo. w. Williams 4 Co.,
Messrs. George A. Hopley 4 Co.. &c
y GGcorgG o SchIsy; Esq, Augusta, Ga.
Messrs. Clark, Dodge Il Co., New York.
Messrs. Murray u Nephew, {"
, Messrs. E. W. Clark u Co., Philadelphia,
Messrs; Pendergast, Fenwick & Co., Bal.
timOre, Md.
:, MScssrs, Samuel Harris & Sons, Baltimore,
Mu. Aug S26
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Hereafter, the Auction and General Com
nis>i0i business done by lis viii be con-
Quoted b" Mcssrs. HUTSON LEE Il co.
Aug III ZEALY, SCOTT 4 BRUINS.
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Taken Up,

1oAeH Up
nN the 18th inst, near the Charlotte De-
~ pot, a small BAY HORSE, with scar on
Lett hlnd icS The owner will please come
forward, prove property, pay expenses and
take him away. Apply at this Office.
Aug 10 3
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Va uno1e Family Rrsff1cncc.

Wa. a fri srpplgo1' F'nni'ue. IN tne order,
"f PifrUH safe
FEN!iE above is situated on Plain street, III
4 the vicinity of the Female College, To-
cate. ON Il acres oi GROUND. The mousse
contains eight rooms, with servants house
OF eight rooms. and All ether buildings re-
Quircd. and fine we'll of wa.:r. Attachcd
to the grounds are a choice variety of fruit
trees a.ld shr;lbherv
Particulars. with the list of furniture, can
be mad on application at my Office
JACOB LEVIN.
Auction and Commission Agent,
Corner Plain and assembly streets.
AuS3 ilO
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To Travellers.

THE subscriber. having a
Eaa:s;--,S5a a. COMFORTABLE CARNAGE.
i4l.Sy@:, .i4l.S.y;s9 :,s1 will take passengers to Winns-
bol 0 OF Aston. He will also
let it by the hour in the city.
GEORGE CHISOLM.
Aug II tlm2* Arsenal Hill
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New Goods.

OPENING THIS, DAY, at nv Sale Room
~ <BolcI's Building,) large stock Q
fancy and staple GOODS, consisting of
PERFCMERiES, TOILET SOAPS, Hosiery.
M"olen and Linen Shirts, Collars, Spool
Thread, Pins. Suspenders, Fine Felt Hats,
l'adirs' Caters, Hoop Skirts, Gloves, Hooks
ana fScs. Iockct HSndkcrchiefs, Havana
ScSars, &C. which Will be sold much below
former prices. A. r. PHILLIPS
Aug II 32*
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A. J.. SOLOMON.

General Commission Merchant.
'>e"o.M Dear from Sairey House, Plain street,
COLUMBIA, S. c.,
hEALER III strrcign and domestic mer-
~ chanGize: The highest market price
paid for COTTON and COUNTRY PRO
DUCE in gold or currency. Consignments
solicited, which VIII receive my usual prompt
attention. Refer TO
q. r. Crump Il CO., Augusta, Ga,
IaRoche u Bell, Savannah, Ga,
Gibbon & Co.. Charleston, S. C..
hoopman Il Phelps, Charlotte, \. c.,
Fuller Wilkcrson, Lcasburg, n. c.,
r. p. Richardson, Readsvillc, n. c.,
James K. Lea, Yanceyville, n. c.,
Chamber, y Patrick, Danville, Va,
Brownlv.& Co., Petersburg, Va,
Kent, Paine 81 Go. ,Richmond, Va.
-Aug fs27
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FOR LIVERPOOL.

TtNHE \ BRITISH BARK 'sENCHANGE"
4, Is no" ready RECEIVE freight Apply to
Aug Is WILIIS.S CHISOI N
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q. E. Chichester,

~. Gs C01CneSCeT.
REAL ESTATE BROKER.
is BROA D STREET, CHArLCSTOE
A GENT for tue purchase and sale of
- REAL ESTATE in any of the Southern
States.
For the EEpAIEING' RENTING. Sc Of
city property.
Owners OF property in Charleston, un-
avoidahiy detained in the up country, can
have their property taken care of and
promptly attended to by sending to above
a Power OF Attorney, to assume control of
.iiition as to the condition of property in
lured by shells, and otherwise, wish proba
bic expense Of repairing, sent on application.
GD Wanted to purchase. for Larties
seeking invcstpento Of Real Estate in Scutl.
Carolina, several PLANTATIONS sin work
Aug 8 N6
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-03-23
Tax ON Crude Petroleum.

The amendments to the Internal Reye
me Law are Ia go into effect on the inst
of April next Some of f'them are of ini-
portanee 10 interests which have hither'
to not been subject IN taxation. Among
the latter is to be mentioned crude petro'
leum Section 9Th of the amended law
leyies tax of one dollar on each barrel
of not more than fortv-hye gallons, here
after produced from the we'll. and The
same tax upoR all petroleum that may be
in The hands If the producers. al The ptaoe of
production. on the first OF April The
dusy is Ia br paid by the owner or super
intendent of the well from which the
petroleum. has been produced. within
ten DAYS after rendering the account
which must he given 10 the assessor
on the lst, nth and 2lSt DAYS ef each
month. The tax is a hen until pail mp
on the well producing the peIroleHnli
with the buildings tiNuIrtsS. vessels, rha'
ehinery tools and the lot az tract oi
land on which the salH- ~ rsittiated-and "a
If the taN is paid by any other than The
owner. he shall have 4 lien oh the petro-
lenm until lac is reiIllursed The pro-
ducer or reiiner OF rock oil. Who pr0du-
ces or reiiaes the same without having
paid the duly, is liable Ia double daties
besides all the penalties named in the
law. Where casks exceed in capacity
forty-tiye gallons. the excess is TO be paid
for at the rate of one dollar for forty-five
gallons These arr the principal features
Of thisl new law. As petroleum prodn-
GERS are numerous, they viii please take
NOTICE
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IrrrEr nf GEN. Z. 5. GRANr.

HE,pot ,RTERS ARMIES t. ), March
4ut, 1863. Gen r T. Lee, Commanding
G : Armies. General: Your two letters
of the Goth inst. were received yeStef
day. In regard to any apprehended MS
understanding IN reference to The eA
change of political prisoners, lhihh
there need br none General Ord OF Gen
eral Longslrret have probably misnnder
stood what said To the former On The
sabiect, OF | may have failed To make
myself understood, possibly lew days
before the interview between Generals
Longstrcet and Ord, | had received dis
match from General HUFFMAN, COmlhlssa-
ry General Of Prisoners, stating III SUB
stance that all prisoners OF Wal VINO
were or have been IN close confinement
or irons, whether under charge ol sen
fences had been forwarded 10 CitN
Point for exchange forwarded the
substance of that dispatch to Lieutenant
Colonel Mulforl, Assistant Agent OF EX-
change, and presumed II probable thal
he had communicated II to Colonel Rob
ert Ould A day or two after, an offend
er wha was neither a prisoner oi war nor
a political prisoner, was executed aiItl
a fair aud impartial trial and ia accord
ancr with the laws OF war and tue usage
of civilized nations Ii was ia eNplana
tinl, Jf this class Of cases | told General
uid t. speak To General Longstierl.--
Reference IT, my letter Of February lotll
Will show my understanding on the SUB
irot of RELEASING political oI 'liizrn pms.
Unri-
la regard IL meeting >on "n The 6th
INST | would state thal / have no an
thnlity Ia accept y"ur proposition ini
conference ou the subject proposed
Such authority j, vested IN The President Il
Of the United States alone General Ora
could only have meant that ! w"nld ho'
refuse an interview on any sai9eei on
which have IA right I" m't which, al
course. would be- such ~ are purely "i
military character. and om the subject q!
exchange. which has been entrusted /"
me have the honor to he. very respect
tnll\. Ionr obcdlenI seISant.
L : GEANI
,aut General
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General Oil NsWs.

The excitement in Philadelphia on the
subject of oil has not in the least diuin-
ished, and the rapidity with which they
organize oil companies is truly astonish-
ing. Companies are now in process of
organization, whose full paid stock is
put at % cents per share, the par value
being one dollar. Some companies are
being organized on paid up shares of
twelve and a half cents, whose pros.
pectuses show them TO be possessed OF
good oil territory. During the week end.
ing March 18th, fifty one oil companies
were organized. representing an aggre-
gate capital of s20,5l0,000. Number or
ganized during the past six weeks Wa,
was l3s companies, having an aggregate
capital of sec 6,3s5,000. If all these com
panies 90 into active operation, and
should prove successful, the flow of OF
IN the land will be past computing. y