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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31
THE NEWS.

OFFICIAL TO THE WAR EXPERIMENTATION
SOUTH CAROLINA, LOUISIANA. ALABAMA, &c
The followingi asynopsis Of the official despatch
es received from different quarters at the War De-
partment yesterday
General Hardee telegraphed that the enemy cross
ed at Springfield, on the night of the 10th instant,
and moved northward in two columns on the morn
ing of the 9th. Also that all attempts to cross the
Combahee have so far failed.
General Taylor reports that the enemy in some
force came towards Clinton from Baton Rouge aud
Bayou Sara, and returned. Active movements Ore
reported on the Mississippi river--troops going up
and down. Most Of Thomas Army isreported to
have marched west from Columbia to Clinton, on
the Tennessee river. portion of these forces, in
Guiding Gen. A. ]. Smiths command, are said to he
in the vicinity Of Huntsville and Iastport.
There is no Change in the feet off Mobile. The
enemy is still near Pascagoula.
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
We learned from passengers by the PETERSBURG
train yesterday evening that Aessrs. Hunter
Stephens and Campbell, our Commissioners, passed
through our lines yesterday morning en- route FOL
Fortress Monroe.
4 40 MORE PERSONALS
The fact that personals have appeared in boti
Northern and Southern papers has tended in
measure 10 mitigate some OF the horrors OF civil
but it seems nom the latest Northern accounts thai
Cen Dix, in order TO give all additional show vr au
thority has interdictcd this harmless Interchange
of friendly greetings between non-combatants and
prisoners aIid their friends. As he cannot gain
glory upon the -held he seems determined t.
emulate the example ofBptlerin ruling with rod o.
iron such unarmed civilians misfortune locates ii
his military department.
l. LIEUT.. COL. MoSBY.
We are gratined that the Virginia Legislature
yesterday, pursuant resolution, gave gailan
partizan chef, Mosby, fitting reception. Soutl
Carolina, in the first revolution, was justly PROUD
Of her Marion and Sumter, and Virginia, to-day, il
no less PROUD of her fortunate son whom the Yam
KEGS denominate guerilla and bandit,
GEN<LEE AS CoMMANDER-lN-CHIEF
We learn that the President did not send to the
Senate yesterday was anticipated by some Of oul
contemporaries, the nomination of General Robert
e. Lee as COMMANDMENTS Chief of the armies of the
Confederate States. 80
A GENERAL EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
The public will be gratitod to learn that ageneral
exchange Of prisoners between the Yankee and Con-
federste Governments is more than probable. The
New York Tribune says
lt'appears from communication of the Secre-
ary OF War that the entire subject of an exchange
OF prisoners is in the hands OF Lieut.. Gen. Grant,
and that although only partial exchanges have thus
far been made, there is reason to believe full
change will soon be effected.
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TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT or THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
Feow.C itzens-The question of opening informal ne.
gotiatons OF peace with the enemy having assumed u
shape agreeable to my own, and believe to your
lay seat In tile House Of this day
Your obt servant W. r. SMITH.
RICHMOND, Janury 3ist 1865. -
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THE CONsT1UuoN-SrAIE klSaIs
RICHMOND WING.
Tuesday Morning, January 81 1865
FvFyING WING.

We shall publish, to-day, at o'clock P. NJ and
every succeeding day Sundays excepted at tue
zane hour, an evening edition Of the Wing Inc
Tvep.se Wing viii contain THE latest news by man
and telegraph, up to the hour Of going to press edi-
-, f,,.I ;,,slliyepcs. Sc. jy2O
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MARrLASDFRs.-Senst Neeson, on yesterday,
offered, in the Virginia Senate, resolution to- al
low Marylander to practice law in orr COURTS
The law requires that man shall have license to
practice law unless he shall first take the oath OF
allegiance to the Confederate States.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31

APPLYING FOR PARDoS.-That most cchsdnl-
mate of scouudrels, Granville Montele, who was
recently sent to the Penitentiary for ten years fol
shooting and woundipg with pistol his negro mis-.
trcss, Susan Hill, is now applying to the Governor
for pardon.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31

JuDoRSLYoNs' CouRT.--The. habeas corpus case Of
Hugh A. Xix was argued in this court yesterday,
and then continued till Thursday.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31

Henrico u.s. Dr. A. Il. Peticolas occupied the ateu.
ton of this Court Saturday aud yesterday The
case is an appeal from the decision of Judge Mere.
dith, who released DR.. Peticolas from commit
rnent for contempt by county Court. 1t will he
recollected DR.. Peticolas, witnessi in the EImore
aud Daniel duel, refused to testify, and was COM
mtted for contempt. Mr.. Ayldtt, counsel for DR..
p, moved the dismissal Of the case on the ground
that the Commonwealth in criminal case was not
entitled to writ Of error. This question having
been argued Saturday and yesterday, by Messrs.
Aylett and Marshall for DR.. p, and Mr.. Young for
the Commonwealth, the Court yesterday .eyening
took the case, reserying their decision.
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'srAnnfrD.

On the 95h December 1854 by the Rev D. Critiehton
Mr. p W. Ky1Lun Of the Confederate States Army to
Miss MARY +. CURRY, Of King Queen county Va.
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N1OTICE.-PUGH& HARRIS continue slcir Com
IN mission business on Shotkoe slip and solicit the pa.
ronage their friends and the public and having secured
the services OF Mr. JAMES HtBBARD who exempt from
military duty viii be able to give more pompness and
despatch than heretofore. :.
W. R. PUGH
Nsi-'w JS0, z, HARRIS,
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NOTES OF THE BANK OF COMMERCE OF FRED
IN ERICKsBURG, VIRGINIA, viii be redeemed at the
Office Of r. H. MAURT Co. ssthe rate VI one dollar in
coin for five dollars in bank notes ,.,,,-ros. -
ja2a-lw. Cashier.
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70 DE Eaitor Of he Whtq

To the Editor Of The Wing:
You will please announce Colonel 7. KEEN candidate
for Congress for the District composed Of Pittsylyania
Franklin &c. This announcements made without tbs
knowledge authority Of Col, Keen but from know
ledge Of his patriotic and mauly codne.
ja27--lwF MANY VOTERS
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@1SO REwARD.-RANAwAY on MONDAY, I7rR
DlOU instant negro boz named jim. lie is about
feet inches high II years old very sighted
and black with the left check under the eye he
has been in this city every day. Tie above reward
will be paid for his delivery at the New Richmond Thea
tire. corner 7tb and Broad. oc2l-tf
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31

VTTAyTED-F0r the ensuing year 1900
w SLAVES, to work on the Richmond Ind Dapyle
Railroad and $40 SLAVES work on the Piedmont Rail-
road.
Apply to eny agent of the roads along the line the
- CHAs. C. TALCoTT,
de24-Im Supt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31

MIDLOTHIAN NOTECE.-The Annual
Nl Meeting oftLe Stockholders Of the Midlothian Coal
Mining COMPANY will be held Tnesday, the 3st inst
at u o'clock, at the Office Of the COMPANY.
JNO {. 'STANARD
ja2l-d9t Secretary.
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MONDAY, Jan. 80, 1865.
The House met at the usual house-the SPEAKEF
in the Chair
Prayer BY the Rev DR.. Hoge, of the Presbyterian
Church.
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RICHMOND WING.
THURSDAY MORNING.......DEC :, 1865.
a Proclamation.



By the President Of the Uniled States Of America
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God. during the
year which is now coming TO an end, 10 relieve our
beloved country from the fearful scOurge Of civil
war; and 10 permit Us TO secure the blessings OF
PEACE, UNITY and HARMONY, with great enlarge
ment Of CIVIL LIBERTY and
Whereas our Heavenly Father has also, during
the year, graciOusly averted from the calamite-
of foreign war, pestience and famine, while our
GEANARIES ARE FULL OF THE FRUITS or Al ABUN-
DANT SEASON: and
Whereas. righteousness eXalteth a nation, while
SIN is a reprOIch % any people
Now, therefore. J. ANDREW JOHNSON President OF
the United States do hereby recommend 20 the peo-
pie thereof that they DO set apart and observe the
First Thursday Of December a. a day Of National
Thanksgiving 20 the Creator Of the Universe for
THESE pELIvERANCES AND BLESSINGS.
And DO further recommend that on that occasion
the whole people make confession Of our national
sins against His infinite goodness, and with one
heart aud one mind implOre the Divine guidance in
the WAYS OF national virtue aud holiness.
In testimony whereof have hereuntO set my hand,
and caused the seal OF the United States 10 be at
fixed. Done az the City of Washington this
tweuty-eight day of October, m the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and siXty-tiye,
and OF the independence Of the United States the
nineteth. ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President.
WILLIAM IT, SEWARD, Secretary OF state
In Difference 10 the suggestion Implied in the
foregoing, that there be a suspension, for the
day, OF ordinary pursuits, labor in the office OF
the VINO will be suspended, and, consequently,
there viii be no Issue Of the paper tomorrow
morning.
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cussiOn between the two Governments, will, at
a proper time be laid before Congress" This
briefpassage is Immediately followed by yelled
and diplomatic illusions to the Monroe doc
trine that rather suggest than express proba-
bilities oftrou6le in regard to the new empire
of Mexico, while that empire.itself is not men
toned in the Message.
There are other points Of interest presented
by this important State paper, which We shall
hereafter refer to.
Whatever may be the action Of Congress, and
however much the restoration policy Of Presi-
dent JOHNSON may be contrayened or modified
by its legislation, it. is due TO that eminent
statesman TO say that, in his Message-that
gravest form Of official utterance-he has fully
met the highest expectations Of the conseryd-
tive aud patriotic classes Of the country.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-07

A Collision between our Forces aud the French
Barely Notwithstanding of Steamer with
United States Troops on Board on the Mexican
shore near Brownsville.
Correspondence of the New Orleans True Delta.
BRAzos SANTIAGO sunday, Nov. TO- lS05.
remarkable circumstance occurred yesterday
morning on the borders Il appears the steamer
Tampico, bound from here to Brownsville, Wa
caught in the late storm and blown on the Mexican
shore, at the mouth of the Rio Grante ~ clock
Yesterday Il being uncertain as TO the probability
of getting the steamer of, il was determined 10 land
the passengers and baggage. General ". 4. lark
WAS on board as well As a number of other officers
and a SQUAD OF soldiers who had charge OF some
prisoners en- route 10 Brownsville The guard Wa
ordered 10 land with their prisoners which they did
and. Of course. retained their arms. The Imperial
Commandaht at Bagdsd protested against the land
ing of armed men upon Mexican soil from the Ame'
ricau side when General Clark at once ordered the
One Hundred and Eighteenth United States cOiored
infantry to move across the river from Car6Sylle.-
Before the regiment brought over, however, the
Commandant had subsidized, and aCqulesced IN Inc
order of things and the troops were not required.
Had the c0mmandant persisted in his course, the
"ball" would now be going on at the Rio Graude
as it is il cannot be lOngere every eye Will be turned
Mexico-ward.
The Tampico has as yet failed to get of the beach
where she remains in about two feet OF water ana
three hundred yards from shore.
Captain William d. ST. Clair, who has been
making himself obnoxious TO the lmpeualists and
their vessels has had price set upon his head by
the cOmmandant Of Bagdad. He returns the COM
pliment by Offering 5000 for the head OF the COM
mandant
Although Cortinas failed in his attempt to take the
Antonio before MatamOras, he met with no loss OF
life in the undertaking, thought lmperalsts claim
to have blown his whole band out of the water.
The official correspondence between the French
Commodore on board the Magellan and our authori-
ties will be found of the highest importance when
published. few days will develop the substance.
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any civil process during his attendance at elections
or in going to or returning from them.
l. In all elections. votes shall be given openly or
rira roce, and not by ballot but dumb persons en-
titled 10 suffrage may vote by ballot
On motion OF Mr. WATKINS, OF Prince Edward
both the bill and amendment were referred TO the
committee on the Judiciary.
BILLS.
Mr.. ELLIS. of Norfolk introduced bill confirm
inp the action of the Alexandra Legislature en-.
dorsing the Congressional amendment in regard 10
the abolition of slavery Referred TO the Committee
on Courts of Justice.
Mr. WApDELL presented bill TO incorporate the
Virginia Insurance Company. Referred 10 the Com
mi,tee on Propositions and Grievances.
PAGES
Under resolution of the House, the Speaker has
appointed the following Pages }. v jaime. and
Oscar ROsene of Richmond city; Samuel T. west,
of Charles city. and Rufus Jenkins, of Frejercks.
burg, at two dollars per diem.
On motion, the House adjourned.
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The Richmond Vacancy in the House of Delesar,

To the Editor # the Uhlg:
The people of Richmond have now the opportu.
uity 10 secure the services in the House OF Dele
gates OF one of the abest and most practical men
IN the State allude 70 Thomas II. Wyuue.
A long acquaintance with the House enables M,
% speak with confidence OF the qualifications %
members. and | can say with truth. that during hr
service in the House. Mr.. Wynne was regarded a
one of the most useful members OF the body. a
the present time his election would be OF great im
portance 10 the city and 10 the State at large. \.
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TOR MORE, g
L NEW YORK AND BOSTON. - !
PEOPLES LINE.

TIE ONLY PERMANENT AID RELIABLA LINE
Leave. Richmond every WEDNESDAY and sATUR.
DAY.
Leaves Baltimore every WEDNESDAY and sATUR.
DAY.
The new and elegant steamer ELLIE Knight
Captain George Z. Graham, will leave for Baltimore
SATURDAY, 9th instant at 10 o'clock, A. VI.
Having large and commOdious sheds, we ncelve
freight every day, Sunday excepted
Thee ss.amer- connect 81 Baltimore with the tom.
mercia Steamboat Company, carrying freight through
az ggEATLT REDUCED RATE-
This steamer has splendid state room accommodation
Passage, Four DOllars
Applyto
CHRISTIAN, LEA & Co,
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CHRISTIAN, LEA &CO,
d.c7.9t Main street
ENERAL SON.

Rev. L. L. DABNEY, d. D., will deliver the Intro
dueory Lecture Of course before the Young Men,
Christian Association SATURDAY EVENING, the 9th
instant at DR.. Moore's Church
The pecuniary object Of these Lectures Is 10 enable
the Association to replace the Library DESTROYED by the
late ire and to reorganLe all the departments Of be-
nevoence and usefulness Of the Association The ser.
vices OF Professor H0LC0MBE, Rev. II. A. WISE Jr
and other distinguished speakers have been
Subject of first lecture General Jaeksons Origin and
Early Years Lecture to commence at O'clock: al.
mhtanee 20 cents Tickets be obtained at the Book
and Drug Stores and at the door. decd
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SHIPPING NEWS.

PORT OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER 8, I.es.
Steamer Martin, Livingston Norfolk, merchsD
disc and passengers HasEns X Brdgfprd
Steamer E. c. Biddle, Fon!lin Fort Monroe, Govern.
ment orders.
SAILED.
Steamer City Of Richmond, Stranahan, Norfolk lasr.
chandse aud passengers, Ha,kins & Brdgiori
Schooner Z \. Cummings, wherlow, Baltimore
light.
schooner Emmi Jane, Phillips. City Point, tobacco
Virginia Towing Company.
Schooner Margaret Ann, Scott. Cherry Stone light
Schooner John Forsythr, Apll:gate light.
BELOW cIlY PoINT.
Brig Albert Adams, Ayre., New York merchandise TO
j. h. Ceorg"; also tour schooners OF jamestown Island
bound up names unknown.
SAILED.
CITY POIyT, Dec. j.-Ship Tilley Cam master Ant
werp, via Philadelphia. +. II. d. No,s a Co.
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W,sBINGT0N. Dec. 5.-Ihe Presidents message
was read in the senate by Colonel Foncy the sa're-
tarv and in the House by Mr. McPherson the CieiE.
Roth tIr-a gentlemen performed their duties IN sGch
- manner a. 10 elicit general communication. The
n,..,r.. in the message which were applaudei IN
The house during the reading were tfo-' a'~eltng
that traitors should be punished and the olense
made Infamous. and at the same time the question
iuli,fallv settled. finally and forever, that no
State. of lis own will, has the right 10 renohnre
il Mace in the Union: that tax on travel ami
merchandise IN their transit, constitutes one oi the
worst forms OF monopoly; and the evil is m'iea-
aI if coupled with the denial Of a choice OF route
and also the Presidents declaration that the lG',i'
cation of England in lifting ont cruisers during The
rebellion. cannot he sustained before the tribunal
,r na,ions. ana that the friendship between the Two
coun;re. must hereafter rest on the basis OF aUtna!
Justice The applause ON the reading OF thl- part
Of the message Was emphatic and there was gene
raj claiming of hand, both on the floor and IN the
galleries on tire conu- OF the reading OF the doe
nment. The message seems To be regarded 10y every
one who +, acquainted with Is contents a. frank
direct and patriotic. aud IL facts and argument -
clearly stated a. t leave no doubt Of the Presidents
views and Motley,
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New York CRY EIectiOn-HOffman, Democrat
Elected.

NEw YORK. December 5.-The city election here
to-day passed of quietly, and no rows or murders
an a. Yet reported
The full vote Tor Mavor stands Hoffman. Tam
n,hy democrat 81 955 Roberts, Republican. 81
III Hecker. Citizens Association and Mozart
pSmocrit') 040J Gunther lMckeon Democrat
oVoI. hoffman ]. elected By majority OF l634.
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AwoRD BEFORE Too LArE.-Are you troubled with
Headache Heartburn. Constipation, Distress after Eat
in poor Memory Low Spirits, Pain in the Back, Grea
Weakness, Bad Breath or any other symptom OF that
horrd nightmare disease, dyspepsia; II "a, lose no
time but procure q bottle Of
PLANTATION BlTTERS.
They purify, sireu, then and invigorite.
They create a healthy appetite.
Thew are an antiiote to change Of water and diet.
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late hours
They strennthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent mia matte and intermittent levers.
They purify the breath and aeidy Of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache
No change Of diet is necessary while using LLAMA
T1oy BITTHRs Eat the best your money will buy and
all Your stomach Graves OF it..
PiAyTlrIoy BIrrERs strengthen the stomach and re
store its healthy action. You will find them
PALATABLE, Pure AND RELIABLE.
nov2s--eod2w
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Register Wig journal, with which he maintained
y connection until two or three years ago In 1851
lie was elected delegate to the Constitutional Con
vention OF Indiana. He represented his district in
the Wing Conventions of 1873 and 1852 which were
held at Indianapolis and was elected Secretary for
both He iirst elected TO the Thirty fourth Con-
gress, and his constituents have reelected him TO
each succeeding Congress, so that now lie enters
upon his eleventh year Of service ia the national
councils. Through two of his terms he held the re-
sponsibe position OF Chairman of the Committee on
Post Offices and Post Roads. At the opening of the
Thrty-c ghth Congress lie was elected Speaker of
the House by vote Of l0l to 81 for all Others lie
is also of the Regents Of the Smithsonian Inst.
tute. lie is forty-one years Of age, and man Of
great energy aud industry. His admirers think
there is no Office under the Government beyond his
merits or his reach.
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The Paper Will be Issued on Sundays Also. aud No
Extra CHARGE.

OUT SATURDAY! OUT SATURDAY"
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PRrzs; THEM HteHfY Mrs 5. 4. Aliens World Hair
E.-'ar.r and Zri004l -Lmum, or lltlr pressing, aI
riyal only D. .,l who u.e them Careful study and
.Np-,n,. hl- Ins. then, Whit they a.e aekn""Iel5td
w raiau ,auutr- well 80 at home the only Ea,u'
a5., prTarai .lr restoring, irvlsorAtlns, OtaI,.!
-,..rl ,r...ir. th4 hair Those who use them have
no r,y hair OF I'D spots. Every druggist sell! them
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North cnroiina-rleeuon of senator for Short

EALEidH, december John Poole, Of Burtie
county Union man. was elected United States
Senator to-day for the short term
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THE GREAT SOUTHERN PAPER.

THE RICHMOND EXAMINER"
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES

The House met at noon, the Speaker, Mr. BALD
wIN, in tie Char.
Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Hoge, of the Presbyterian
Church of this city.
RESOLUTIONS.
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The tax on distilled spirits has been a failure in
great degree but from causes believed TO have been
Obyiated.
The cost of collecting the revenue is estimated to
have been 81 per centum of receipts up 10 the pres
ent YEAR a sum much below the cost OF British reye-
nue.. as shown by citation introduced into the re-
port This will surprise many. The per centum OF
tie last fiscal year IS estimated at p. The current
fiscal wear, ending June 80 1866, the cost will be
greater, owing to the sparsely inhabited and unset
tied condition of the South.
The current fiscal year is expected to bring s27e-
900 90 revenue.
The Commissioner recommends that the power to
appoint assistant assessors, now, in the opinion oil
the Attorney General, in the President only, be
lodged in the Secretary of the Treasury by law.
He recommends that the appeal system be abolish