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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-29
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY C0MMANDER,l
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, April 81, 1865.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, April -. 1865.
GENERAL 0RDERs,l
The following instructions published for the infor
nation of all concerned:
Residents of the city informed that they will be
held strictly responsible for the police Of their premises
including the sidewalks pavemens in front OF their
dwellings, or business localities yards and alleys. Where
any person or persons fail TO comply with this reguls
ton they will be assessed double the amount Of the cost
of such police. The officer of police will cause the work
TO be done and will make and collect the assessment
H. Private property will be respected. No houses viii
be occupied except by authority of the Military Com
mander and proper assignment under that authority
BY the Post Quartermaster. The Post Quartermaster
will Immediately ascertain what houses are occupied BY
officers and troops in this CITY, BY whom occupied and
by what authority reporting the same without delay,
to his Office Ali control over the public buildings In
the city will devolve on the Post Quartermaster.
III. 1t is made the duty Of ell guards and patrols TO
good order and when disorders occur they VIII
be suppressed Immediately and efectually The mutt.
alton of public monuments and buildings strictly TO
be guarded against Furious riding or driving In the
stree prohibited. Horses are not allowed IN the pub
ic squares Guards will enforce these regulations.
Soldiers visiting the city must remember that they
are visiting military post and that they smensbTe
to the regulations governing such.
By command OF Brgader.General Dent
First Lieutenant 4th U. S. Infantry, A. A. A. G.
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HEADQUARTERS PENINSULA DISTRICT
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HEADQUARTERS PENINSULA DlSTRlCT(
RICHMOND, VA.
In virtue of Special Orders from Headquarters Ct the
Department have assumed command OF the Peninsua
District composing the counties immediately north of
he James river.
army virtually includes all Virginia troops whose organi
cation has been part of said army although their duties
have been in a separate district
Companies Of such troops are known to be still sta
toned in the counties mentioned as belonging to this
district Officers and in these organizations are d.
rected 10 surrender themselves prisoners of and
be paroed that they may return TO their homes and give
their assistance in establishing order and peace In their
immediate neighborhoods
It's nv intention 10 establish detached posts through
ont this district purely for the protection Of the citizens
Of the country from egtimate bands Of armed aud
marauders Of every description.
Citizens are requested 70 give their aid to this end BY
supplyng information which may lead to the arrest OF
ali persons who may commit depredahons Of any kind
Ali men who have belonged to any organized company
Of Confederate troops included in the surrender Of Gen.
Lees army or otherwise, who have returned to their
homes are requested to register their names at the posts
established in their vicinity.
Those men whose experience in war renders peace more
dear are requested to give every assistance to the ecog
used forces of the United States Government in their
deavor to render property and lives safe from the
Of affairs for the purpose Of private gain or private re-
venge.
II has come 20 the knowledge OF the authorities, that
the negroes the different farms refusing TO work,
)r are leaving their accustomed homes and coming into
Richmond and other places occupied by troops. They
are hereby directed to remain at their old homes TO
20 work as usual on the farms and raise the produce
cessary for their maintenance and are assured th their
freedom shall be protected. B. G. LUDLOW,
Bry't Brig (Ien' Comm sndnQ.
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VXTOOD FOR SALE.-We offer for sale the Wood
wv standing on about 100 acres Of land In Hanover
county. near the Walnut Irove Church about seven
miles from Richmond. The wood Is q mixture of pine
aud oak II the purchaser wishes the land it may be
purchased There are l3 acres well adapted TO vegets
bles-
Applyto GRUBBS WILLIAMS. q.
ap29.-.2t Auctiopeerl
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TO TIE UNEMPLOYED POOR OF RICHMOND.
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond, Va, April Is, 1866.


Is not intended that the assistance furnished to the
moor of Richmond, by the United States authorities
vithin the last fortnight shall be permanent Work
70 be provided for all and those who do not avail them
selves Of the opportunity to work will be deprived OF
An colored men in Richmond can find work, shelter
and food on application to Captain Slaght Assistant
uarterraaster at the steamboat wharf and the visitors
~ the Relief Commission have been instructed TO furn
sh no ration tickets.to this class of individuals.
An destitute persons, white or coored who have come
from the country directed TO return to their homes
where there is abundance of work and where work will
produce food.
II has been announced to the authorities that instances
have occurred Of persons drawing rations when they
were already supplied with food. Similar cases will
be summarily and severely punished. II Is intended to
supply none but those who absolutely destitute and
who are unable to obtain work. 80
Il is also brought TO the attention OF the authorities
that men and women of the vagrant sort upon not re-
ceying the amount supplies or the ration tickets that
thew Claimed have threatened the lives of the visitors
who were engaged in investigating their cases. The
( punishment will be meted out TO any guilty
Of this offence men will be placed in irons, and women
close confinement at once.
While the United States authority is anxious TO re
eve entirely the suffering existing here, 1t equally
determined not 70 allow its benevolence to be abused
misapplied
By command of Maj. Cen Ord.
ADAM BkDEAU,
Lieut. Col and Pres. elief Commission.
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HDQR'S DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
ARMY OF THE JAMES,
RICHMOND, Va, April IL, 1865.

GENERAL ORDERS
No. 80.
For the purpose of carrying out the requirements of
General Orders No s. current series, from these Head
Quarters il is ordered that al officers and soldiers having
captured horses carriages other private property in
their possession turn the same over at once to the Quar-
ermaster of their respective commands TO be forwarded
10 the Depot Quartermaster at Richmond in the
property was taken from citizens in Richmond
10 the nearest Provost Marshal 10 be returned the
owners Citizens having such captured property in their
shall.
ANY person neglecting to comply promptly with this
order will be placed in arrest and punished Command.
ing officers will be held to strict accountability in re.
porting all cases of delinquency within their respective
commands Provost Marshals will make strict search
for captured property in the hands of officers and use
the utmost vigilance in attending to the execution of this
order
By command Of Majo. General ODD
Ed. W. SMITH,
Assistant Adit Gen.
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CIRCULAR.

OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALLY
DEPARTXsNT OF VIRGINIA !
Richmond, Va, April "a, 1885
Hereafter aud until further orders, Pickets Gard
and Patrols will allow Mrketmen and Citizens goi1g IN
the country for produce wood to pass With their carts
or wagons in and out Of the city of Richmond without
further pass or hindrance.
By comm aud Of Brig. Gen. NJ r. PArR!cK,
Pro. Mar. General
W. W. BECKwITH,
ap26-tf Capt ard 4. D. C.
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HEADQUARTERS MILITARY CoMMANDERl
RICHMOND, VA, April %, 1866.
GENERAL ORDERs,}
No. 1.
In conformity with General Orders No IS, Headquar
tiers Department of Virginia OF April o. 1865 the I'M
dersigned hereby command ofthe city Of Rich
mond and all troops stationed within its Ii nits.
All returns and reports will be made to these Head
quarters and all details for duty in the city will be made
from the same.
The folio wing officers are announced as on the staff
of the Military Commander and W be obeyed and re-
speoted accordin lily:
First Lieutenant VIM. n. Powell, 4th u S. Infantry
A. D. c., A. a. A. q.
First Lieutenant H. S Merrill, Post Quarermaster-
Capt A. ]. Cook. Post Commissary.
Surgeon Thos. NJ Leney 2O6th Penns Vols
anoA-tC Brig. Gen u. e. Vols. oorn'de.
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HEADQUARTERS, }
DETACHMENT Army OF TIE JANla,f
Richmond, Va, April II, 1885.

GBNBRAL OsDsR,y
No4
Protection is hereby extended to all churches ant
places of public worship
Religious services may be continued without in.erur
ton as in times Of profound peace This protection
must not however be perverted for the uttersnce any
o of worshipbf reasonable sentiments expressions
When thus perverted it will be Withdrawn.
In al churches where prayers have heretofore becr
offered for the so.called President Of the Confederate
tates similar mark of respect is hereby ordered 70 be
Maid TO the President Of the United States.
By co nmsnd Of Major General G: WEITzxI-
D. D. WHEELER,
enIa Asst. Adjt. Gen.
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BEApoRS DEPARTMENT OF virginia.
ARMY OF THg jams
RICHMOND Va, April 81, 1865.

HCHhOND, va ApIl %li iOVV'
GENERAL oRDrRs,}
No. 10
/. Brgader General F. 7. Dent, u. $. Vols, having
reported for duty TO the Department Commander, is
hereby assigned TO duty Military Commander of the
City Of Richmond, and will command all troops within
the city. -,
3 The troops TO be stationed in Richmond will consist
Of the oath Mass. Vols the goth ~ Y Vols, and fur
tber detail 10 be made by Brgadier General Devens,
from the troops under his command, 70 be equal in
strength 10 two good regiments, with full compliment
of officers This detail will be permanent and will be
in lieu of the daily detail OF four hundred for the
District Provost Marshals ordered by General Orders
No 20 current series from these Headquarters.
g. General Dent viii furnish TO the Provost Marshal
General an the District Provost Marshals such details
as NAV be necessary.
4. The troops stationed in Richmond, by virtue
this order viii be provided with suitable quarters at
such points as Brgsder General Dent shall designate
All orders snd parts Of orders conflicting herewith
are hereby revoked.
By command OF Major General oRn,
ED. W. SMITH,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Official Ed w. SMITH,
Assistant AdiutAnt General au24
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HEADERS MILITARY DIV. OF THE JAMEs,)
RICHMOND, VA, April 25 1865. .
GENERAL ORDERS, \
No. 3. (

No.
I. Colonel r. D. Cults A. d. c. is appointed Keeper
Of Public Archives. Rooms will be Immediately opsn.
ed in thu Custom House. where will be collected and
arranged all captured papers, books maps and public
documents The Quarterm lster's Department will pre-.
pare suitable shelves and desks, and the COMMANDING
General Of the Department will detail the requisite num-
Der of clerks and guards.
H. All Off ,ers aud in the service of the United
States all citizens and all persons heretofore in the
Confederate service having in their possession such
books papers, maps, public documents are required
to Immediately deposit them in said archive rooms All
such articles formerly belonging to officers of the Con
fedsrate Gov mt who have fed from our lines are
to be regarded and turned in public property. Any
violation of this order will be punished by arrest and
Imprisonment.
Ill The Keeper of Archives will permit article to
be moved from his custody without a special order
fro n these Headquarters.
" All officers are charged with the strict enforce.
ment Of this order.
By order of Major General HALLEcK.
J. G. KILTON,
an IS Assistant Adip'ant a,~~~ol
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DEPARTMENT OF vIRGIHIA,)
OYYIcE OF THE PRovosT MARSHAL GENERAL.
RICHMOND Va APRIL oath 1866, y

As the various military Offices in this city thronged
with persons making applications for passports the fol-
lowing is published for their information.
NOTICE:
Until further orders no paroled prisoners Of war will
be permit pass TO their homes in or by way Of any
of the Northern cities. The officers at Fortress Monroe
are charged with the duty Of preventing any such per-
ton boats.
Paroled prisoners Of who can reach their homes
via the James River Norfolk Portsmouth or through
the interior Of the state will be afforded every facility at
the disposal OF this Office.
Citizens who have given their parole or taken the oath
Of allegiance permitted to go North 10 make neces'
sary ments for engaging once more in business
All classes Of persons residing In this city and having
farms or plantations in the country will receive the ne
cessary passes for going and returning on application
Capt c. E. Scovlle, lower floor Of the Capitol:
NJ. R. PATRICK,
an0b Prov Mar. Cen
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OFFICIAL.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VA, J
ARXY OF THE JAMES, 7
Richmond Va, April %, 1885.
NOTICE TO MECHANICS.

hOIlCE ~ hENhANlNG
If smong the paroled prisoners Of the Confederate army
there are any mechanics who desire 70 remove to the
North. with their families with vieg to 90.
tanning employment they will upon taking the oath oi
allegiance be furnished transportation TO Philadelphia
New York or Boston, as they may desire.
Offices WILDE opened in Zach Of the four districts OF
the city, where persons desiring 10 Ike advantage OF this
offer can register their names occupation and the CITY 70
which they desire to be sent and where Ickes for trans
portation will be given them. When sufficient num-
Der are registered boats will be provided for their trans
portaton and the day Of sailing duly advertised in the
Only the wives and children OF the applicants will be
allowed 10 accompany them Coored mechanics will be
allowed the benefit Of this offer.
By order OF Major General ORD. .,,
~ Ed W. SMITH,
snaa.if Assistant Adiutant General.
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no THE PUBLIC.

VIZ w. SNEAD is prepared to open Iron Safes,
w Bank Vaults, and all kinds Of Locksmithirg
and Bell Hanging generally, Es can be found a. r. H.
BOsHHR'S Coach Factory on Ninth street. between
Main and Gary. so%-$
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Adult GENERALS oFElCE,}
WAsHIHGToS, April l9. 1855. J
GENERAL 0RpERs}
No. II.
l. By direction Of the President, the Department OF
Virginia and such parts of North Carolina as may not
be occupied by the command Of Major General sher.
man, and including the Army OF the Potomac, Will con-
sttute the Military Division of the James.
H. Major General H. W. Halleck. United States Army,
assigned to the command of the Military Division Of
the James.
III General Orders No. 65 current series, is hereby
revoked.
By order of the Secretary Of War.
fSignedl L. d. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General
Official copy J. c. SHELTON, Asst Adit Gen'l.
Headquarters Military DIVISION of the James April y
1865 spo4
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HD'oRs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
ARMY OF THE JAMES,
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10, 1866.

GENERAL OBDERsl
No. 81.
Provost Msrshals will grant passes TO citizens from
the North officers, TO come to this city except
ders from the President the Secretary Of War Lieut.
Gen. Grant or the Department Commander, or by per.
mission from Generals Meade or Sheridan.
Officers and soldiers now in the city will return TO
their respective commands at once or be subject to
rest and confinement.
The Provost Marshal General Is charged with the exc.
cution of this order.
BY command of Major General ODD:
E. W. SMITH
apl4 Assistant Adjutant General.
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CIRCULAR.
- OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL,)
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va, April 81, 1865. }
Several paroled officers of the Army of Northern vr
nia having sgnifsd their desire TO 90 abroad to Eu
oos else where aud for the present all permits to such
officers to pass through the loyal States having been
suspuied they that passports passage
10 Halifax will BE- furnished them application At the
ofhcs of the Provost Marshal General Of this Depart
Bv order of Major General E. o. Q. ORD.
M. R. PATRICK,
sp24 Provost a.rsbal GeOeral
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mo- THE PEOPLE on RIcHMoNp AND ms VICINITY

Richmond are hereby informed that no difficulty
viii be made in admitting them to bring market
wares to this city. They are invited TO commence
their ordinary traffic at once, and assured of pro-
lection in passing to and fro within the lines Of the
United States forces.
The citizens Of Richmond, and shopkeepers and
others are also requested to resume their ordinary
avocations as speedily as possible. 1t us the wish
and intention of the military authorities to protect
lt good and peaceabe citizens, and TO restore, in
as great measure as may be practicable, the for.
mer prosperity of the city. No molestation by
soldiers or others will be allowed, if possible, to
any who are engaged in peaceful pursuits.
Orders will be issued to military commanders in
conformity with the above announcement.
By command of Maj. Gen. ORD.
ADAM BADEAU, Lieut.. Col. U. S. A.
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HEADQRS MILITARY GOV. OF RICHMoND,l
RICE XoSD Va, April 2, 1855.
GENERAL oRDEB,}
No. g.
Loysl citizens dealing in coal or wood are authorised
70 SET the same in small quantities for the supply of the
citizens Coal wood and provisions may be 6rou ght 10
ne CITY from the surrounding country. Provost Mar.
ss viii give the necessary permits to carry out this or
Ter. ". r hEPLEf,
anIS-tf Military Governor Of Richmond.
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HEADQR's DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
ARMY OF tbs JGMES )
RICHMOND, Va, April l3, 1856.

GENERAL ORpERs,l
No. &c.
All captured property other than munitions of and
subsistence stores will be TUNED promptly TO the
Depot Qusrte7maser at Richmond All captured subsis
tepce stores and munitions of be turned 10
the appropriate STAFF Officers. All private property taken
from citizens in and about Richmond will be returned to
the owners.
The Provost Marshal General and his subordnstes are
charged with the execution Of this order
BY command Of Major General oRD.
ED. W. SMITH,
apl4-t Assistant Adjutant General
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HEADERS MILITARY DINrN OF THE JAMES,
RICHMOND, Va, April % 1865.

HEADQRo EILITARI UININ Of The JAMEoI(
RICHMOND, Va, April % 1855.
GENERAL oRDEEs}
No. l.
l. In compliance with Gene al Orders No. II. War
Department dated Adjatant Generals Office Washing
ington April 49, current series, Major General II. w.
Halleck assumes command Of the Military Division
which embraces the Department OF Virginia, the Army
of the Potomac, and such parts OF North Carolina as
may not he occupied by the command Of Major General
Sherman.
r. The following staff officers Ofthe Division are an
nounced
Breye Brigai,er General J. C. Keton, AdIutant Gen.
e-nl
Major O. Wager, Assistant A. jutant General.
Colonel George Thom, Chief Of EnginseR
By order Of NJ .jor General HALLsox.
spa KELT0N A. a, O.
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lsigned)
HDQa'S MILITARY DIVISION OF The JAMES, !
RICHMOND, Va, April 25th, 1865.

HDQ2'S MILITARY DIVISION OF The JAMES
RICHMOND, Va, April 25th, 1866.
GENERAL 0RDBRs)
No.2
l. All restrictions upon domestic commerce and trade
except to articles Id of in tbs State oil
Virginia nsur yelt territory are b. thu authority OF
the President hereby revoked in respect to all ports and
counties OF this State which have duly submitted 70 the
authority in the military possession Of the United
States.
Ii. ArmL am nunltion, all articles from VII ch ANNA
milton Is manufactured all locomotives cars, an rail
road stock all telegraph wire AMI apparatus all rebel
uniforms and gray cloth for manufacturing them, and
all spurious liquors, to be deem,d contraband of
war
Ill The Commanding General Of the Military Division
has authority to make such exceptions to the trade here
by authorized as, in his opinion, circumstances may
require
BY order of Major General HALLycK.
J. c. KELT0N.
apes Assistant Adiutap' Caroral
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OFFICIAL.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY COMMANDER
RICHMOND, APRIL 9th, 1866.


RICHMOND APRIL 27th 1855.
GENERAL oKDEasl
No. 3.
Until further orders no Spiritous vnous Permented
Liquors will be sold in this city, will any be allowed
10 be brought here So
Any rerson or persons violating this order will be
promptly arres ed by the Provost Marshal OF the district
and Sc ut to Castle Thunder.
By command of ID.
BRIG. GEN. DENT.
WM L. A. POWELL,
a. A. G. ap IS '
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HEADQUARTERS MILITARY C0MMANDERl
RICHMOND, Va, April 27th, 1855. ! d.
GENERAL ORDERs)
No.4
It's desirable that the public schools of this city be
opened The former teachers are requested to resume
their positions Should any of the public school houses
be otherwise occupied they will be vacated. Parents
are requested 70 register their children at the schools
and see hat they attend regularly.
By order OF Brgadier General DENT.
an % WIN. II. POWELL, A. A. A. g.
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TO OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY OF
NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
HEADQRs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.,
Richmond, April IA, 1865. I
All officers and soldiers of the Army of North
ern Virginia. who were not pre- sent at the surren-
der of that army by Gen. Robert Z. Lee at Apo
mattox Court House, on the 9th of April, 1865,
are hereby informed that the terms of cspitulation
are extended to them, and that they can at once
avail themselves of the same by coming within the
lines of the United States forces, at near Rich
nond. LAYING down their arms and receiving their
paroles.
BY command of Maj. Gen. ORD.
ADAM BADEAU
Lieutenant Colonel U. S. A,
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Lieutenant Colonel U. s. A