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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
MR.. DAVIS CAPTURE.

diary kept by the Rev. DR., Fuller, OF Balti.
more, during a late journey to the South, has
been published by some Of our contemporaries.
We take therefrom the folio wing extract. Dr..
Fuller was then in the Savannah River, he writes
on My 18th,
IL was present when Colonel Pritohard made
his report to General Gilmore, and | conversed
With him ae 10 the capture but TO neither Con,
Gilmore nor to myself did he say O word as 70
Mr.. Davis attempted escape In q Womsn's dress.
After they left us gentleman on our sloane,
repeated the account 20 me. Bat Is II credible
that In opeu daylight q sane man, seeing him.
8 II surrouuded by SOLDIER, coz ID thnS OF elud.
Ing them by the old stale artldoe Of dressing
himself IN female attire, with hts military boot
on too--for 20 the story runs HIS trial
vii disclose che facts which I believe
will come 70 this complexion that on Ind.
ing himself oyertaken, Mr., Davis dressed him,
sef hastily, throw ng shawl around his shoul'
ders, a. the morning was chilly, and til ( no was
titus taken into custody, On ny reminding Gen.
ersl Gilmore Of the different Vursion OF the Aifsir
which Colonel PritchArd gave, bo:h 10 him and
to me, his reply was 4 an tcld he did make that
statement 70 somebody Bemi --Gensfal Basil
Duke, who at fret accom- .ahed Mr.. Davis with
o troop OF cavalry, told me ihs; HIS mind had
broken down under the celauIit!es which sudden.
~ overwhelmed him; that he vas frequently
urged 20 take a few men and hurry on t. Flori-
da; but that, aftsf aslin AID again consenting,
lie still delayed and finally refused to 20. Find.
ing him no longer himself, Gene. al B.eckinridge
lett HIN and es caped. And, deeming it wrong to
sacrifice his men for nothing, and at Mr.. Davis
order he, General Duke, withdrew and surren.
dered su?pc sing SIR. Davis to have lost his rea.
SON. and only on this supposition can the at.
tempted fight be regarded as probable"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
AN INTERVIEW WITH GEN. FoRREST-HIs
VERSION OF THE FURr PILLOW MAS.

correspondent of the New Orleans True D,lt /,
describes an interview with the lie bel General
Forrest, at Meridian, Mississippi. Forrest he
50 > 10 i man OF h1e sppeara.cc, abou; SIX feet
in height; DARK piercing, hazel eyes; carefully
til nlned lnoustGche ana chin whlskeTs-daik as
night finely cut features and iron grey hair. His
form is 1.-the plainly indicating great physical
power and activity. The writer asks, AFTER soms
prelimin ny queitions:
sNUw that you have time, General do you think
you will ever put upon paper the uue account "
the Fort Pillow affair y
Welt" said he, the Yankees ought to know
they seat down their best men 10 investigate the
affair"
" Bat are we to believe their report, General n
ayes, if we ale to beheye anything u niger
LAYS. When went into the war meant to night.
Fighting me ms killing. have lost twenty nine
horses IA the war, and have Killed man each
time 1 he other day was hOIse AHEAD, but az
Se ma they surrounded ine and ! killed two
Jun, cd my horse over ole-horse wagon, and got
away / be- gan 10 think had some idea Of the
man at last ne continued: MY L. ovost Mar,
shal's book will show that ! have taken thirty
one Thousand prisoners during the war At Fort
Il IioY seat in flag Of-truce, and demanded an
unconditional surrender, or ! would not answer
for my men. This they refused. sent them an.
ther LUle giving them one hour t. determine
This they refused. 1 could see on The river boats
loaded with troops They sent back asking for
an hour mole. / gave Them twenty minutes.
sat on my horse during the whole time.
The IUit Was hiled With negroes and deserters
from our army--nien who lived side by side with
my men. / waited i've inmates after the time,
aud then blew my bugle Tor the charge. In
tWelty minutes my en- were over the works,
and the firing had ceased. The CT liens and
Yankees had broken in the heads Of whisiy
and lager beer barrels and were all drunk. They
Kept NJ firing all the tine as they went Gown the
hi-. Hun reds OF q EN- rushed TO tie river and
tried to swim 70 the guhhoat5 and my mea shot
them down. The Mississippi kiver was led with
tier b God for tire, hundred yards. puri1g all
this, their hSg was still dying, and rusns duver
toe works and CIT the hsUtaTds. and let " down
and stopped tie light Many OF the Yankees
were in tents In front end they were Ia their way,
a. they concealed my men. ana soms o. thea set
them 90 ure, II They were burned 70 death, il
was 10 these tents.
They have living witness Ia Capt, you ng,
their Quarte. master; and | will leave II 70 any
prisoner have ever taken II hSya not treated
them WELL
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

to the trade at most reasonable rates Read his adver
tsement elsewhere, and call and see him.
Mr.. A. p. Crenshaw announces that he has for sale
about 400 cabbage plants from choice seeds. En-
quire al kitehie Farm, near Camp Jackson.
Information is wanted concerning E. A. Pool, aoth
Virginia yOluneers, Corse's brigade, who wound
ed on the st OF March, Vt the battle Of the Five Forks
See advertisement.
SALE OF GROCERIES I'VE direct the attention OF
country merchants now 10 the city TO the large offering
Of groceries by uessrs Tardy Williams, auctioneers,
est statesmen In the South, is their stated auctioneer
fRExcH MILLINERY. Miss Crespey announces In
another column that she will open on Thursday Fri
sortment OF dress bonnes, hats caps, head dresses
&c, comprising choice assortment OF French MILL
spotswood Hotel room No 81. She solieits call from
the ladies.
"THE EXPRESS SALooN'' IL the name Of n restaurant
opened yesterday Main street, opposite Adams and
Harnden Express Company Offices II Is IN the right
place.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

WHAT THE TELEGRAPH DID To A MINISTER
OF all the freaks Of the teegra h, the following
is the most laughable which has come under our
personal knowledge. Not long since a graduate
from one of our Eastern theological schools was
called to the pastoral charge of church in the
extreme Southwest. When about to start for
his new parish he was Unexpectedly detained by
the incapacity Of his PfesbyteIy 70 ordain him.
in order TO explain his nOn.arTiyal at the ap-
pointed time he seut the following telegram to
the deacons Of the church: "Presbytery lacked
quorum TO ordain." In the course OF its jour-
ney the MESSAGE got strangely metamorphose ed,
and reached the astonished de icons in this shape
" PTesbytery tackled a worm on TO ADAM" The
sober church officers were greatly disc imposed
and mystiled, but afte: grave consultation con-
eluded it was the minister's facetious way Of an
nouncing .hat he had got mlrried, and accord.
ingly proceeded to provide lodgings for two in
stead OF one.-BostOn Traveller.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
wAsHINGTON AZ lT Is-

The correspondent. Of the New York World
writes
The days Of campo and gaTrlscns are nearly az
al cad. They may be expected 70 inger IN
Washington 10 the last moment but the era OF
ihamino h armies and vast Rrmies Of clerks Ia
the yatious Of es tnder the War Department,
draws near It's close. The work Of mu. term 2
ont has commenced The trouble Of settling
accounts may probably last for q year longer, bat
the sight OF quad with bayonets and military
escorts, ia abo1t closed. Washington is rep,ele
with insignia of the great war now ended. Its
uniforms and equipments hang idly in the sun.
Badges and swords are unso'd. Horses and
mules sIe selling fOr quartz. their value. The
mercL ants are looking 10 = different s ate Of
things. The heat of summer viii drive or mott
of - the nobility" and there win be but poor
picking for the rest.
And yet Washington has undergone marked
revolution. Since the war it has changed its ap-
relraace and character also. |. S no longer a
Southern city, with its long rows of grirning
black slaves. The Old unctious and pursy dig
nitar;es. who were wont t occupy the large a. m
chars on the pazz aud in the paflors OF The
hotels, are gone. a crowd OF bristling, short
baird Puritans has pushed them from their
stools Every nation, every section, every shade
is represented now, in one Heterogeneous, cO5mO.
politan hive. The negro element is larger than
ever, and will doubtless continue s.. The
chul cheS ana schOO!s are more numerous, though
still retaining oil their original dizziness. The
soldiers who have passed through it will remem.
Der it with vexat.On.
Washington has never been other than a mad
denng disappointment or a fearful scene Of de.
bauch. A soldier has been regarded as fair game
for traders and swind ers. Many OF them shake
its dust from their feet, with the hope tina. they
may never return.
The capital ought to be a source Of pride to
the nation, and OF Pleasure to those who sojourn
there. II Is neither. The only way to make it
now is to include Washington within tie area of
Su enlightened civilization. Virginia rehabitAted
may contribute to make Washington endurable
But not until race Ct more scrupulous traders,
mora honest hotel Keepers and more upright of.
fcers 10 the government will it be either peacea.
BILE orderly or we'll regulated.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
cnowplss lEE Ogr.,-For lwenty years the displaee

CKowDIxs ,EH 0ur.--For twenty years the displaee-
ment Of the black race from employments previously
monOpOlized by them, has been gradually but surely
progressing. Fifteen or twenty years ago, the military
bands In Richmond composed exclusively OF col
oFed men. Now, and for number OF years past, the
bands have been composed exclusively OF Whites.
ColOred men were formerly the only musicians at balls
and dancing parties. Now, the German Is preferred.
Some years ago white porter In business house was
rare sight. Now they are met with frequently
negro porters. No one thought Of employing white
when the OF the present day were boys;
but they are now quite numerous. Since the changed
state Of Affairs In Richmond, this substitution OF white
negro service has been progressing rapidly and Is
chiefly noticeable In the vehicles running upon the
streets Formerly white yehu was seldom seen oc-
cupying the drivers seat. Now seldom observes
negro hackman. carriage noticed on the street
yesterday with white driver in the full uniform Of
Federal soldier. And thus we 90. Where this dis.
placement will end cannot be foreseen.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
Alnusenents.

THE NEW THRATRE.--The management Of the New
Richmond Theatre made lucky hit In the production
Of Mazeppa, aud the engagement Of Mile Rayel and
Miss Kate Fisher TO pers0nate the several charaeters
The Theatre has been hlled nightly by delighted
diences We regret to see II announced that last night
was Miss rs last appearance We hope the manager will
re-engage her for few nights more Mile Raye has
been reengaged aud will continue to delight the au-
dences by her graceful and beautiful evolutons on
the tight rope.
THE GAIETIKs THEATRE continues to present nightly
its usual budget OF fun, song, dance, wit fun pun aud
attraction The MiacO Brothers terminate their Gu
gagement this week, aud return to the North. Other
drises equally wonderful, will take their vacant
places.
Null, MORRIS & BUcKLEY's MISsrRELs, late the
Confederate Iron Clads going Into the tent-show
business, monster canvas Is being built at Rockets.
They expect TO open next week.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

ment of very heavy and Cue Oats from Sweden.
These have been delayed blythe ice embargo OF
Stockholm but they will be available for next
springs use. This species Of grain from Sweden
is of the hes. that Europe produces.
A considerable quantity OF. Alsillo cloverseed,
which is, in some respects, superior to any ether
variety, $ nearly ready for distribution.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

BATHs.---A public want at this season Is bathing
house at which citizens may repair to enjoy the
fort and luxury of bath. What Is wanted IL bath
house with private Compartments large enough to az
ford good plunge BATH collection Of shal
low "tubsh floating bath house IN the river, some
convenient point the city, would give the roqus-
lite facilities. II the prejudice to the water frol the
basin could be overcome hath house could be erect
cd IN the hesrt Of the city, with an ample supply OF
water from the BASIN costing mere song. The cub
feet il worthy the investigation Of some enterprisns
man.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

building the burnt portion of the city does not progress
ike magic as some anticipated. Some very neat and
respecnbly appearing stores have gone up in hurry
In business localities but they temporary concerns,
Intended serve the temporary enterprises OF the
eupauts and they will serve hereafter 10 kindle and
snread more fires Rome not built In day; nei-
Their will Richmond be rebnilt In many years II the
rebuilding l. len to those who have made their advent
since The occupation OF tho city. Property owners
must pmt their own shoulders TO the wheel else the
wheels OF enterprise will not be moved In many days
(apta ought by this time be coming In gradually,
aud part OF II ought to be made available for building
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

The general op!l'ol o. practical Gnanciers in
regard 10 the cuueacy says the National Int. I.
Iigencer, is that gold gilI for some time. carry
premium Of tom thirty to fo!,y.dye Ter cent. The
fluctuations between these limits wiz be attended
with some embarrassment to business affairs. but
IL W IN be nothing IA comparison with that which
has been experienced business engagement
may now be made with margin Of ten per cent.
for the rise or fall Of gold. while during the war.
q hundred per cent. might be contemplated s.
possible. A foreign demand for Government
stocks may supply US with exchange 70 meet any
exlravagant importlt.oas gro Eing ont Of our
plethora paper currency. There must. however
be al end even 20 that revenue. The TINA NAV
come, and no ore can tell how soon or late when
either q tight money mlrkel abroad, or some il.
fernational complication, m1y force a return Of
all these stocks upon our markes for sale. As it
IA. the advance Of our stocks abroad has no. kept
pace with TIER advance here since the conclu.
sion Of the war. They are now worth SO much
more here than they are abroad that our own
spectators are Bringing tn m over for slle-not
less thau half million came by the last packet.
Prob lbly afer a week o: two, the European
wo-li viii become convinced that we really have
power aud Union, and, when they believe that,
We Will command all the gold we IN ~ need, if
ANY, Cor our stOcks-Fedetal or State, or corpor-
ate. Why should We not, unier such eifcum-
stances, approach rapidly 10 specie payments
The Department Of Agriculture atWashingtOn
is in the recsilt Of another supply Of Meditarra-
mean waea, OF superior QuAltyl9nd it is stated
BY Commissioner Newton that It will be ready
Tor Distribution for thu fall sowing.
The Department is also in the rseslP. Of ship
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
WAsu1NGTON, Monday, June 10, rs

APPL.CAT.ON.
WAsuISGTON, Monday, June 10, 1865.
The following circular has been issued from the
Attorney Generals Office:
by the direction of the President, ell persons
belonging 10 the excepted classes, enumerated in
the Presidents amnesty proclamation of May
%, 1865, vi may make special application TO
70 the Presiieet Tor pardon, are hereby notified
that before their re pectiye applications wi be
considered il must be shown that they have
respectively taken and subscribed the GA or af'
hrmatlon in said proclamation Prescribed. Fve-
~ such person desiring tpecii pardon should
max Application in person or in wh ing there
for, and should transmit with such application
the original cath or Affirmation. as taken and
subscribed before an odieer authorized under the
rules and requ5sitlons promulg ated by the Secre-
tary OF State 10 adminilter the amnesty oath pre-.
scrlbed IN the said proclamation OF the President,
JAMES SIZED Attorney General,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

0rrRAar BY soLpWRs. Yesterday morning, three
soldiers entered the house ct Tim Mack, In Rockets
knocked the old man down. atcr eatipz ~ his retrssh
nents chased the negro In attendance up Stair, and
dragged sick son OF the proprietor out Of bed. The
guard were soon upon the spot aud made search TO-
parties, but they had not been arrested when We lef
HE neighborhcpd,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

AGRICULTURAL FANS. with the restoration Of
peace we may look forward TO resumption OF annual
agricultural fairs In Virginia There Is but little hope
oil any such fair being held Richmond this year
but the Central Agricultural Society nay appropriately
possession of their grounds a. the nrt oppOr-
tunity and proceed put them in order fast their
will allow. Letal the swords on the premises he
beaten into plOughshares aud the spears, II any be
turned into pruning hooks. When tue fair grounds
were purchased 1t was designed that they shvulI be
used Us place OF resort for the ladies and children du
ring the summer months. This scheme has never yet
been carried out, and We presume II will be impossible
TO do 50 the present year.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

AUcTIoS Sales.--future were several auction sales
yesterday OF furniture, dry goods aud groceries, and
tho thermometer Of prices still showed decline. The
quantity OF fine wiles and iquors rushed into Rich
lnoud Is something tremendous. Whisky, as summer
drink Is being pushed TO the WALL and the hner more
paatAbe and less Intoxicating summer drinks are In
greater aud growing favor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

REMEMBER THE oRPHASs..-A supper will be set at
the Female Orphan Asylum, corner Of Leigh and eth
streets, to- night commencing at sP. N. and confirm.
pef will be appropriated 10 The support OF tho orphsu
Children connected with that institution. We trust
that liberal patronage will be accorded TO the ladies
who have the matter In charge,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

SUSPENSION OF THE MAYORS CorRr. There was no
Mayors Court yesterday contrary to the expectations
Of some persons. As we announced yesterday, the
Mayor will hold courts until after the charter
election. The Governor has now the subject under
consideration.
MAYORS OFFICE, June 10, isS5.
From this date, until election by the people Of
Corporate Officers the police authority OF the City will
be exercised exclusively by the military authorities
20 that application concerning police need be made TO
me JOSEPH MAYO, Mayor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

liza BAD COSpITIox, I'VE are requested by certain
citizens OF HeuFOo to call the attention OF the authcr
ties to the horrible condition Of 25h street. between
broad and Venable streets Every succeeding rain
washes away or less Vt the culver and passage
over Il Of heavy artillery, aud thousands VI infantry
troops, has LEFT and continues 10 leave 1t In worse
dition every day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

THE CorRr or CANCELLATION sat yesterday, all the
Judges being present, but of interest dis
posed Of Several cases were partially heard aud con-
tinued. Court rose until II o'clock A. NJ. to-day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

FrsHSs is about over either for pleasure for
utility and fishing hooks aud lines being wound up
and laid away for the season.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
DIED..

wHrTLE-On the Goth May, at Eldon, Pitt
sylYania county, Va, the residence of her bro
ther, James NJ. Whittle, Miss u. J. WHITTLE after
Christian resignation.
~ Macon, Norfolk and Louisville (Ky) pa
pers will please copy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

POsrPoSgb.-- The annual meeting Of the Young
Mems Christian Association was postponed, Tuesday
night ON account Of the weather II will take place in
the lecture Of the First Baptist Church Tomorrow
night full attendance Il desired.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

HORSE sALE,-At sale of horses yesterday, on lith
street. the animals, broken down and dilapidated
they were brought toerably fair prices fory, forty
nve aud fifty dollars. The purchasers were mostly
small farmers aud carmen.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

THE MosUNESTAL HoTEL.--Mr. Thompson Tyler, the
caterer, late ofthe Sposwood Hotel, has connected
himself with the Monumental Hotel, 9th street.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

OPPOSITION. -"GoOd Idea' is the cognomen of a
loon opened Franklin street, near Fourteenth
The name Is the same worn long and hOnOrably in
Confederate times by the Good Idea saloon Bro9t
street, which still exists Rivalry Is the life Of trade
In every department.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

SEVERAL FIGHTS occurred yesterday In as many bar
rooms OF the city. Cause, too much whisky. RESULT
eeetment by the proprietor and arrests by the guard
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

RATS. latter considerable nu.tsyinss OF thunder
yesterday, accompanied by iighinlng haIhss IN the
clouds, the ralu oonmGneod coming down In eaynes!
about O'clock 10 the evening, and Tell tor esysrgl
hours iueeaaptly, ehockoe. vreek rose about eiHhI
iaehes aud the sheets Mq.e flooded the waters doing
good scavengeT work The Attendsnte AZ Tie several
heaires was most meagre 10 consequence,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

THE RICHMOND House, corner Of Governor and Ross
streets IS announced for rent for term ofone
years by Messrs. Grubbs Williams The hotel con :
iains between 30 and 10 rooms and Is eigibly situated
10 suit either hotel bOarding house resAnrant
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

man inslHampshire had the misfortune re.
Gently TO lose his wife. Over the grave he caused
his grief he had ordered to be inscribed, 3Tean
cannot restore her, therefore wesp.N
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

FOR BALTIMORE THE steamer Putnam, Capt. sey-
mOur, is now loading for Baltimore. For freight or
passage. apply 20 the Captain ON board
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

faE bon NulsAScs. 1.-The atrbet Of WORTHLESS cue
infcstBE the streets seems to be on the increase.
prlireah With tho usral Complement Of npneh and
cages, would speedily abate the nuisance, which is
dangerous one in view OF the existence Of hydropho
biA.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15

PREPARING FOR THE Fourth. I'VE observe that
merchants are laying in stocks Of fireworks flags &C.
for the celebration of the approaching Fourth OF July
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
THE CITY.
nosr orr1cR nIREcrnpr

Office hours from A. n. to 6P. N.
On SUNDAY from to 10 A. NJ, and to sP: NJ
Mails for the North close at o'clock in the evening
All letters for Richmond city delivery must be pre-
paid otherwise they will be sent to the Desd-Lette
OMra
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-15
CITY Notices.

SPLENDID FOREIGN WINES. ---Henry Becher under
Harndens Express Companys ONCE, has Just received
per steamer Ellie Knight very choice lot Of pure red
AID white German and French vines which es 9HeIs