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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
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PRICE: FIVE CENTS.
THE NORTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF
STATE DEFINES HIS POSITION
We copy the following from the Raleigh Progress
of o6th ult:

of 26th ult:
RALEIGH, N. G., April 81.
Mr. Editor-ln your issue of day before yes erday
of Governor Vance, we do NOS wish to be under.
stood as censuring al State officers &c. The oen.
temen we h We named. Sturgeon General warren
c. r. Thomas, Secretary of State; O. n R,ordsn
Comptroller; and Mr. Worth, Treasurer ue he W.
to be true. and we hope they will make on, medi.
ctions GOOD py Immediately essuming bo d and
decided stand in favor of the Union" | oo mot
think that those who have known me well sinr.
the beginning Of the agitation of secession in
North Caro.ina, have doabted where or how stood
pOlitcally. have never been a secessior Ia, I
have been conservative. by whatever other marty
name we have been designated But sir n L not
my purpose 10 Stt7mrt my own political vindca.
SIn SI nov, ana under surrounding circumstances
nave no motive for doing so. II ia mortifvinp
reflection with conservative men today Tho, :orne
OF us We acted not only inconsistency but
against our judgment and convictions of,igit du, .
ing the revolution To every sece sionist T wonid
say, Go and sin no MORE" To every conservative
would say, Come let Us do better" A great worl;
- oe'ore us az the close of this revolution Dr..
n.eH''c FiaEsly ought 10 be, must be abo ished at
once and forever 10 North Carolina; and when This
shall have been done, reconciliation win he mel
anu gene al II not un versa. The abolitjan of
slavery Is condition precedent the sett emert
our nato al difficulties upon any satistactory
and eimanent basis. You and NJ, Edo, mns,
take "A bold and decided stand in favor Off per.
forming thls cordition. do not wish 10 discuss
Tue Ir ma.te nut am dec deGly " in favor Of the
Uhion and e Ie-estab.ishing of the relations "a
North Carolina, freed from human slsvorv ,';,l'
the Federal Government in the speediest sv 90,
fo-maole with the Constitution and comnatibls
with the dignity and character OF the State
c. r IHoNAs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

GENERAL. PILLOW OFFERS TO TAEE rsr
AMNESTY OArH.-Brigadier General Gideon
Pillow, OF Tennessee, is said to have requested
permission to return 10 his home at Columbia
and offers TO take the amnesty oath and giyc
bonds for his future good conduct. General
Pillow has, or had large plantation near
Columbia, and was joint owner with his sister.
Mrs. Governor Aaron V. Brown, in A stiii
more extensive one near Helena, Arkansas
he has lost over seven hundred slaves by q
failure OF the rebellion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

The LABOR QUEsTIoN.-The area Of the
Southern States comprises five hundred mil
lion acres. Ten years ago the cotton crop was
raised on five million acres by the labor of
one million eight hundred thousand slaves
The best lands have always been cheap, and
millions of untouched acres needed only level
ing, draining and cultivation, to produce six
or more bales to every laborer. The outlay
for land aud improvements was so little that
frequently single successful crop-tbe plant
er selling his CO ton sometimes ut seven cents
per pound-woud renay the entire cost. Such
lands are almost linitess, but the supply OF
labor has been limited.
The abolition of slavery throws open the
finest agricultural country ia America to the
competition Of capital and industry-capital
that need not be expended in the purchase of
'hands," and industry from tie North and
from all Europe that is invited and urged to
come where lands are cheap and where labor
will meet WITH the richest returns.
The freedmen will be but small part of Il e
new industry that will pour in and fill the
South, when free white labor is no longer hn
inflated by contact and competition with
bought slave labor. The negro will take his
chances as laborer with others.-N. i. Zoe
nina Post.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
A RARA AvIs.-The Norfolk O,J no,o;a;..

A RARA AvIs.--The Norfolk Old Dominion
says:
A negro woman was set to work sweeping
the sidewalks yesterday, under CONVOY of a
guard OF her own persuasion of color, for ex.
pressing her violent detestation of the Yanks.
Quite crowd gathered in the vicinity of the
Atlantic Hotel to behold the anomaly. She
seemed 10 be about as bitter in her hatred !,
some Of the lighter colored of the feminine
gender.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

single Certificates go Cents Each.
We shalt e II the above goods at 81 each.
So 900 cert fcses Of all the diere 1t articles will
b. put into envelopes! sealed up and mixed
When ordered, will be-taken out without regard
70 choice aud sent by mail, thus giving all q
fair chance. No pr rtial.ty viii be shown to a
single custom. T, as has been done by some
houses Upon re e pit Of the certificate you can
see what you are to have, and forward dollar
for the a,ticle or not as you please.
We shall charge IN all ansact'ons by mail
90 cts for e. ch single eerti flcate. We will send
6 for 81 10 for 50; 40 for IS; 100 for $40
Adde'S J. TOWNSEND Il CO.,
mYH-3ieod 10 John Street. Nsw York
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

SrRAwBERRIEs.-A profusicn of this luscious
fruit abounds in our markets at present. Tbey
are large and tine-readlly retailing at so cents
per quart.-NOrtoLt Old Dominion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

DARTIES having Cotton in the States of
l. South Carolina, Georgia or Alsbama. and
desire 10 have il sOld-or removed TO sea board
for shipment-will pleaseigive me d call at my
residence 81 street near Cary, at No. 8, fifteenth
street or Tardy 4 Williams. .-
my Civ &, w ROBINSON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

OTHOMEEs'S HIAIEs DN E.-FIFT1
n CENTS A BON.-BoXes larger than dyes
thlr all for 81. Natural, durable, beautiuL-
Wlr .nted 10 plesse. This article has been tho
r,ugbly tested by Dr. Chiffon Of New York and
prgiessors Booth ana Garrett Of Philadelph a,
who pronounce il free from all poisonous m
gsedienis and the material composing u VIII
49, inipra the most delicate hair. Sold by
DRUGGISTS and fancy goods dealers everywhere.
'7 John J. KRONER
Sole Proprietor, 4u3 Chestnut Street
nv 0-3n Philadelphia Pa.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
REWARDS.
OF 000 REWARD is offered for th'

.R1 AOO REWARD is offered for the
Sl.U .UUU recovery of the coupon bonds
listed below, and proportiOnately for any portion
in two glass jars, and were stolen in Amelia
county on the day or night of the 22d of April
last, it is believed, by a negro boy and two wo-
men. The public are hereby warned against tra'
ding for them as payment will stopped
Two bonds of the Chesape Ike ard Ohio Canal
Companv Of sl,tOO each, Nos. 2S9 $50 in favor OF
VIM. d. B.tir.
Or two bends of the State of Virginia, for the
benefit OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany. Nos $50 $50 in favor Of VIM. d. Blair.
1; Twelve bonds of the like / I'd for o. each NO
or, 223 TO go inclusive. and 99l, 292.
1--we bonds of the State of Virginia OF Sl,ppO
each, No. 1872, 7075, IL Isl, l. 1855, II, AS.
Upon the delivery of the bonds to Lewis t.
Haiyie Esq, Of Amelia unity, or John ID;
Blair of the city OF Richmond the above reward
will lie paid by JUDITH Il. SLAlh.
Qaw3X
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
HAIR DYE!

ID The Original ard Best in the World
The only true and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless
Reliable and lnsta ita1eous. Produces immedi-
ately a splendid Black or natural Brown without
iniuring the har or skin. Remedies the i'll ef-
ecfs Of bad dves.
Sold by an Hruggists. The genuine is signed
WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR,
sp2i-3m 81 Barclay ST., New York.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
NORTHERN ICE.

WTE are now back at our OLD STAND
w again on Cary, between 18th and 18th
streets have a cargo Of ICE now on the way.
Will pay the highest market price Tor NATIVE
ICE delivered at our Ice House until cur Ice ar
IiVes which no doubt win be 10 f0nr or i've days.
myl-lOt B. WARDWELL.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
HAYES & WHITMAN,
CLAIM AGEN rs.
No. els E. street. between IAfh
and 18TH Streets,
WASHINGTON, d. c.,

Attend TO the COLLECTION OF ALL CLAIMS
against the Government of the United states
7procnrc Pensions, Bouuties, Back Pay, Prize
Money, Paw for Horses Killed in Battle, DC.
Having had extensive and varied experience
as Off GERS in the Army and Clerks in the Trea-
sury and Ordnance departments, we are pre-
pared to make out and adjust Officers Accounts
with the Ordnance Quartermaster's aud Irea
sury Departments with accuracy and despatch;
Ail applications and letters by mail attended
On nromptly. myS-lm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

London correspondents an1ouncs the de'th, at the
Island of Malta, of Piiny Miles. a native Of New
York. nd well known all over the world by his
letters and books of travel. and his earnest aevo.
cacy in this country of comprehensive system OF
p stall reform.
NJ Emanuel De Ricard, young man of only
sixteen years of age has just been ad nitted 10 the
bar at Montpelier, France. he was In every way
qualified for an advocate,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

LINCOLN MONUMENT AssocIATIoN.-An asso-
citation has been formed in Washington for the
purpose of erecting in that city a suitable
monument to the memory of the late Presi-
dent Lincoln. The following are the officers :;
Richard Wallach, Mayor of Washington, Pre-
sident; Crosby S. Noyes, Secretary; George
W. Riggs, Treasurer. 1t is proposed TO raise
for the purpose sum of at least 100000 by
subscriptions, to he limited in amount from
one dollar to ten dollars per individual con-
tributor. Such is the general solicitude to
contribute for such purpose that 1t IL not do
ubted the amount requisite can be promptly
raised and monument erected Immediately.
Persons throughout the country desiring to
contribute are invited to send their contri-
buttons to the Treasurer OF the Association.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09

STOLEN from the subscriber, on the Sth
- instant about s o'clock, p. M., on 18TH
stree north Of Leigh. 6 ey MARE with D'acA
mane and tail-tail rather short prominent hip
bones, slightly lame in the left fore foot collar
marks on the shoulders, and remarkably ha ID
to bride. Had on a citizens saddle and bride.
colored man was see: TO ride her OIL IN the
election of oad street A liberal reward viii
be paid for her delivery to me at my residence on
Broad street between 22d and streets.
mv6-St r. S. VEST n. d.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-09
spring and SumIner Clothing,

Spring and SumWer Clothing
OP. ALL GRADES
Embracing Pine, medium, ard Low-t'siced "oods'
Having made extensive purchases at the low
prices now prevailing we are IN a Pos'"on W
supply our=cas;Puels upon tae most favorable
aud advantageoug terms.
JoBBERs,- MERCHANT TAILoRS AND
o DEALERS GENERALLY vll fni it to their
aJvant1 re TO call and examine our stock before
purchasing.
Particular Htfenti GA paid 10 the
execution or order.
SAMUEL CARTER, NM u. KIRKLAND,
JOIfN ROSE CHA~. B. PETT.
JOHN Il. WEETS Special.
apn-eod2m
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The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
General Crook.

M.IorGehs.al George Crook IS again IN
command Of the Department Of West Virginia
This Is certainly right and proper. HE dis
t;nouished scrvicGs in the field since The COM
meneemensef TIE war, have too firmly estab'
li,hed his reputation as an officer Of superior
ability, - be affected by the eensures OF the
New York tribune, and some other sheets ano
4,er,on,, on account OF his late capture. All
officers ore liable to such misfortunes. "her'
EVER the blame lies, it cannot truthfully DC
sbarred to General Crook. lie is too well
known as m officer Of unsisias Vigilance
rigid discipline, and unainehing courage, te
be affected by any newspaper articles on
Either point. IIis distinguished services IN
the acid, should eheld him from all such crit
icisms.
We are pleased to see that the War Del'Nrs'
tnent md the Gencral-in-Chiet have not ios'
confidence in General Crook, and, further
that by restoring him to his former command
no blame in their opinion attaches to him III
The affair resulting in the capture Of himself
md General Kelley:
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
Another Draft-3O Men Wanted

Capt. James 4. Smith, Provost Marshal oil
this l3i) District, informs US that deficiency
still remains in the quota Of the lst Sub-Dis
triet OF KanowhH County, to the number Of
thirty, or upward, owing to the numesoas OK
emptions awarded to persons drawn in the
late Draft. This number is To be obtained by
means Of another Draft, unless the deficiency
DO filled by volunteering; bat Capt. Smith is
disposed to give the longest possible time in
which to work TO raise the men By the latter
method. lie, our Board Of Supervisors attend
to this at once; yet our etisens should not whit
on them, but each man 60 tic work and enlist
a volunteer. 0nlya week or Two is promised
q, in which to raise the men. BY q tcci,icn
of the Attorney General recruits mast reside
in the sub-district to which they arc credited.
Recruits furnished now will receive the full
County aud Government bounty $500 for
one year.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
Oil Items.

Il has come tc our notice that several New
York gentlemen; and others, havetnkcn cxcep-
.;ous TO m article in the Journal three weeks
ngo. which referred to q man who was parad-
ting himself as representing "the only organ
iced company from New York VIC arc sat-
isncd that TIE article has been miscrnstrued;
for ns nearly as We can learn, al, or nearly
Ill, The oil companies here arc working on
New York capital. So far as we arc con-
rcrncd, NE shall lend our aid, if it can amount
TO anything, to CT who are iona .H'ts rorkn.1
COMPANIES, and such only. There will be
icalou.ics, bit VIC brlicSe there is "room
enough eor all" and Shall govern our course
By what our judgement decides to be the in-
. ,ercs. of our patrons a4d this section OF our
new Slate,
We learn that Mcssrs. Frazier s Co. have
purchased tES ste Of the old Wilson House,
for about $1,000, and IRE already preparing
to build. And also that the same entcrprising
<cntlercr have bought tho lot next above Col.
Smiths residence, for $500, and propose
10 erect Hotel upon it.
No oil has boon found yet in quantities to
Justify pumping, though new engines and
machinery are continually arriving.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
Plans of the Rebel Campaipn

An intelligent staff officer, who enjoys op.
portunitics for observation near the hcadquar-
tcrs Of the armies now operating against Rich.
mond, gives the following views in letter:
lie believes Richmond will not be evacuated
until after decisive battle. The dcfcnccs of
the rebels north Of the Appoma,to1 arc being
strengthened. Seventeen heavy guns have
been mounted there already. Petersburg will,
doubtless, be evacuated in order to shorten
the rebel lines and enable Lee to hold Rich.
mond against the grand attack. Danyillc will
be held, if possible in order TO secure the
supplies of powder. Lynchburg is to be held
to secure the supplies Of food and forage.
Gordonvillc is to be held for the sake Of he
salt works and the lead mines beyond Tho
mountains. Lee is bound to organize colored
troops, and expects to have 10000 before the
Spring campaign fairly opens. His Whit
troops will form his mobile force, the blacLs
to be held behind Notifications, &c. Johnson
IS expected to get enough troops together to
delay Shermnn's advance but he viii faiI b,rI
continually when pressed by Sherman. until
he unites his forces with Lecs, .omtvLcrs
Dear the "ia.t ditch" '' -''s
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
A Valuable Publication.

We have just received a pamphlet entitled
"Laws CT West Virginia Respecting Corpora
tions. To which is added the Law Providing
for Recording Deeds and Other Writings Re.
dating to Property in Coastics where no Re.
cords are kept. Complied from Official
Sources"
The above entitled phamphlct embraces q
pages, and is published by Mr.. John Frew, Of
Wheeling, to whom oil orders for copies
should be addressed. The price is 10 cents o
copy
All persons who arc leasing or purchasing
land, or forming oil aud mining companies in
,hi, State, should have copy Of this work in
their possession. |: will serve as an invalu.
able guide as regards tie pewers privileges
and liabilities Of oil corporations or accompanies
formed under the laws Of West Virginia. We
have few on hand.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
Grape Culture.

Mr.. Knox thinks grape culture has been
injured by its friends who advise great ex'
pense in preparing the ground, some Of them
advising to stir the soil three or four feet deep.
This is q useless expense, and positively. in
furious to tho vine, Fifteen 10 twenty inches
is as deep as the soil need be stirred. II
worked much deeper, and MANFRED heavily,
the vines grow too rampant. beginning with
the newly planted vine, he cut back 10 TWO or
three eyes. The second year cuts out all but
one cane, and the next fall cuts that back to
three eyes. These produce three strong fruit
ing canes for the third year, two Of which are
bent, TO form the arms, and the middle one
trained up tight. The trellis is not erected
until the third year. The vines will mature
10 lbs. of grapes the third season, and throw
up canes for future fruiting. The process
then consists in cutting out each alternate
upright shoot every year, which leaves four
bearing and four growing canes 10 each vine
the vines being six feet apart and the up
right about nine inches distant and eight feet
long. During the summer the new growth Of
the spurs is pitched in retaining ms many
leaves beyond the last cluster rs there are
clusters on the spur. Arms, he thinks, does
not afford sufficient room for our rampant
growers, that if>left to themselves, would
cover n tree Of 100 feet in height. Prune in
Novembcr.-[ american Agriculturi't.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29

LIST, LOGAN s Co.-During our stay last
week in Wheeling, We called upon the above
firm to solicit from them On advertisement,
and VIC were informed by member Of the
firm that they did not patronize West Virginia
papcrs. This admission was made in no gen.
tlemanly manner. We think the admission
Of itself requires o very considerable amount
Of impudcnce for firm of business men, after
they have grown great and rich of the people
Of this State, and admitting the great benefits
10 Be derived from advertising, to say they
would not patronize the institutions Of the
people of whom they have grown proud and
arrogant. We hope our merchants, when
buying goods, will remember these gentlemen
and that the press Of the State will pass
them around.-T West va. Republican.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-29
The Tax Bill-1mportant Fea-

, The following will be found to cohthin'eome
most important features: The tax blu ms
passed by.both Houses Of Congress, on report
Of the Conference Committee. is as follows:
On oil income exceeding six hundred dol
lars there shall be levied and collected Tar
u IRE per cent; enc On all incomes orer fre
thousand dollars, a tar IF ten per cent. The tax
on cigars originally, fixed. at sixty cents per
bound, but o.. finally agreed en-, ID SPECIFIC
tax, fixed at ten dollars per thousand, without
regard to price or quality, instcaa Of so much
Der pound. On all !tobacco manufactured
rurcly. from the leaf, there is levied :n-t Of
forty cents per pound on Smoking tobacco
the tax was fixed ut forty cents. per pound,
and on tobacco manufactured from stems, etc.,
there is levied tax of thirty-fve cents per
pound on and after July, 1866, there is to b.
levied O tax Of ten per cent; on oil STATE
Banks circulation, and from the first Of next
May, Savings Banks are taxed J Of one per
cent Oh their deposits On petroleum an orig
iual full tax Of six cents was levied, but the
tax was finally fixed ut 81 per Dbl, Of thirty
rallons; no drawback whatever is 10 be al
lowed. Those Interested in the expectation Of
oil opposed this earnestly, but their opposition
was unavnilng. On the 94th section Of the
old revenue law, an increased tax Of twenty
cents is levied on every nrticle Of the schedule
named therein. This schedule includes oil
kinds of manufactures, and The cid law with
the twenty per cent. added will be The new
! standard Of taxation. The stamp lax is so
amended rs to mike every writing instrument
void without its proper stamp. The tax OF
gross receipts on vessels stands, but they are
exempt when chargahlc with Tonnage duties.
Freight md passengers from one port OF the
United States TO another and passing through
to foreign country, shall pny the Same as
VIXEN passing through other ports OF the
! United States.
The following taxce failed to become incor'
poratcd in the new law, being lost by wide
disagreement. Of the two Houses, viz: The
tax Of one-half per cent on sales. The tax
on cotton was stricken out, the SENATE confer
cnce refusing TO concur unless drawbacks
we're given on manufactured articles.