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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07


strothsr, Ds, Mica, vero met by ons OF these
bands lately, near Pendleton.- and robbed
The first named had a magnificent gold
watch taken from him, which was presented
to him by the citizens Of Charleston while
he held the Office Of Mayor.
The feeling in the upper country Is one OF
thorough submission TO whatever is required
of the people by the United States Govern
ment. All are anxious TO know what steps
to take or what course to pursue to bring the
State back into the Union, in accordance
with the views of the Government. W. W.
Boyce and r. B. Boylston have been sent on
to Washington from Fairfield District. In
the upper part of the State the people are
without government, law or order, every
thing being in allegiance. The negroes, where
the troops have not been, are working on the
farms and plantations, according to the old
order of things. Very little cotton has been
planted, and mostly all grain crops will be
made. +'A = ~
Hon. James l.. 0rris addressing the citi-
Gems of Pendleton and other districts on the
propriety Of their thorough yielding to the
views OF the Government and speedy re-
turn to their allegiance. rl -f7
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

An ALLEGED DOUBLE STABBrSG CASE by A
NLeRo-AE EscAPEs.-Sunday night, between
9 and 10 O'clock as a sergeant and private Of the
stleet on their way to camp, when near oath ST.,
they encountered . colored man and colored wo-
man walking westward. One of the soldiers
asked the woman to give him half the pavement,
and some words followed. Her colored escort
seemed to take umbrage at this interference with
their right TO the whole pavement and drew a
knife, cutting, it Is said, both the soldiers very
very near it. He bled profusely. The guard
turned out and surrounded the square, bet the
ssssilsnt escaped, The soldiers were sent to be
cared for in hospital where we could not learn,
and consequently are unable to give their names,
or any further particulars.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, June 2, 1865.

General Order, No. l08.-Solders Of the armies
of the United states: By your patriotic devotion
70 your country in the hour Of danger and alarm,
YOUR magnificent fighting, bravery and endur-
ance. you have maintained the supremacy of the
Union and the Constitution, overthrown all armed
opposition 10 the enforcement OF the laws and of
the proclamation forever abolishing slavery, the
cause and presext Of the rebellion, and opened
the way 10 the rigbtiul authorities TO restore or.
der and inaugurate peace on permanent aud
enduring basis on every spo: OF American soil.
Your marches, siegss and battles in distance,
Duration resolution a13 brilliancy OF reaut9, dim
the lustre of The worlds past military achieve.
nents, and viii be toe patriots precedent in de.
fence of liberty and rights in all time TO come.
In obedience TO your counuy's call you left
your homes aud families and volunteered in It's
defence. Victory has crowned your valor and Sc.
cured the purposes of your patriotic hearts, and,
with the gratitude of your countrymen and the
highest praise great and free nation can &C.
cord, you will soon be permitted to return to your
homes and families, conscious OF having dis.
charged the highest duty Of AWericsn citizens,
To achieve tkese glorious triumphs, and secure
to yourselves, your fellow-countrymen and pos
terity the blessings Of free Institutions tens Of
thousands of your gallant comrades have fallen
aud sealed the priceless legacy with their lives
The graves Of these grateful nation bedews with
tears, honors their memories, and win ever cher.
ish and support their stricken families.
U. s. GRANT, Lieut.. Genl.
01icisl: z. d. TOWNSEND, A. A. q.
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THE RESTORATION OF MUNICIPAL GovxnN-

MEST IN RIcuMoYD-THE MAYoBs CoURT Re-
oPEsEp-THE President OF THE CRY COUNCIL
PROVISIONAL MANAGER OF CITY AFFAIRs.-
Good citizens and ali who look forward to the
future peace and prosperity Of this city wall re-
joice to learn that Governor PeirpOint has re.
stored to its officials, in measure, the exercise OF
the functions Of their several Offices, abrogated
upon the occupation Of Richmond by the forces
OF the United States. The Governor, spprecia-
ting the wishes OF majority of the citizeas, has
appointed David j. Saunders, Esq, President Of
the late City Council, Provis onal Manager OF the
Gas Works and Water Works, with power to ap.
ply labor and material for the successful WORK.
ing of the same, and 10 appoint officers 10 super
wise them his powers 10 continue until such
time as the works may revert u the control OF
the City Council, as provided by the city charter
The Provisional Manager IL further empowered
TO appoint On Auditor and Chamberlain of the
city requiring bond for the faithful performance
OF duty their acts TO be governed by the oIdi.
nances Of 1860.
These appointments were made yesterday and
the old incumbents fill their places again.
The powers OF the Provisional Manager extend
in like manner to the First and seco; d Mar.
kets, and it is supposed the old clerks will resume
their duties o.hcially, as they haze been hereto
fore dschargng them Informally.
Mr.. DenQol 10 chairman Of The Water Com
mittee, aud Mr.. Clopton chairman OF the Gas
Committee Of the late Council, and they will act
in their several capacities. The making GU; aud
presentation of the gas and water bills Is also au
thOrized by the powers conferred upon the Provi
sional Manager.
As further step towards restoring civil law
and equity to the citizens, the Mayor Of Richmond
Hon. Jos. Mayo, has bssn authorized by the Gey-
ernor to reopen his Court and dispose of the
cases that may be sent before HIM by the Provost
Marshal, or brought by The pEoSoat guard, the
hearing and Disposal Of the several cases to be
governed by certain regulations from the author
tiles
The City Hall he's been entirely vacated by the
military authorities, and restored to its original
uies-the dispensation Of justice and equity
Yesterday, the Mayors court room was beng put
in order, and We understand IRON the Mayor that
he will hold his first court this morning, com
fnancinp ahnnt Q or 10
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TIE j. OITY.
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Mai Ger. Hallecks headquarters are at the cor. oil
Nal Gen. 3; .. g. ord, commanding the DePss,menh.
SIS 0fice in Female Institute Tenth ST., between
Clay and Marshall, "a aoer. o.nor.,
Department OF Virginia. Headquarters cor Clay aud
Tgelfh St.; Once in fe@aIs institute: $50 ~
change Of Prisoners, has office at the B. E. cor OF
Broad and Ninth SITS, up stairs,
Ipent Of Virginia 0fsce, Medical College, cor Mar
Capt H. r. Clinton, Post QuArtermaster; Office, Win
&c Capt b. B. Mott, Post cOmmissary; Office, No. lis
Col. NJ p. Small, Chief comnIs.ary. Department OF
Virginia. Ohce, cor. Eighth aud Clay sts. :
conR%issary offcs on Locust alley. between Frank
Lieut. cut Col Geo. A. Kensei, Inspector General Do
panment Of Virginia ofdee, Female Institute build
Capt c. E. scoville Paroling 0ieer. Office, Hall Of
Delegates I'd noOr Capitol building.
Coi. John b. Howard, Chief Quartermastsr Army OF
the James has bis 9ss 4 Tie S EsG btie1d9
partment Of Virginia. ONCE In Baptist Female lnsti
hcting STAFF Surgeon VIM H. Palmer U 8. A., Post
snryao1 at stuart Hospital. ~ .La asa ~
AsRs As.sani saTY SsdS and Exb charge
Mai J. e. Paine Chief Signal Officer. Office, south
east cor of Broad and Ninth hts. rrb hwy
Cant Fred. Martin Chief Commissary Of Musters,
Of Virginia. ohce Tenth st. I'd door from
Brig. Gen Ludlow's oince. Baptist College Lousi-
ana HOspital), Broad ~. =,
Army IN The James and President Of Relief Commits
SION Office cor. OF Broad and Tenth SIS told Passport
Oihce -,
Mai Gen John Gibbon, command cath Army Corps.
Headquarers River Road continuation Of Cary street,,
one mile from the city. . . u.
DISTRICT OF THE APPoMATrox, Headquarters at Man
'4 Lieut. COL John cOushlin, 10th n H. Vols, COM
Capt Abel E. Leavenworh eth Vt. Vols, Acting As
icors ire respectfully requested to inform Of any
errors or omissions in the above directory
IS CHARGB OF NEGRO AFFAIRS. leo. Gibson, Cap
tain lth s. Infantry. Oce l0th street, at Female
Institute, third lOOr room No. 70. Prom whom per-
nit has to be obtained and presented TO oheer In charge
OF Aims House or Chimberazo Hospital for the hiring
Of negro servants. =.
Negro women girls and boys for hire, eiLonf fee,
AZ the Aims House. east end Of Second street. wv Come-
tery.) Oheer In charge Samuel Norfolk, Lieutenant
2Oth n. Y. 5. Militia, Office on the premises.
Negro for hire rioutJe, At the ChimboraEo Hos
pita near Rockets Landing Officer In charge w. IL.
Brown Captain llth u s. Infantry, ONCE IN the pre-
misses.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

HEAVY AUCTION SALE OF GROCERIES.
Christian, Lea Il Co., agents of the Taylor Phila-
delphia Line of Steamers, held yesterday an auc.
ton of the best lot of groceries-sugAs, coffee
teas cheese vines liquors &c.,-th I have yet
been offered in the city. The goods were the d..
rest importation Of the firm, per steamers Ellie
Knight and New Jersey, now running regularly
between this port and Philadelphia, leaving each
principally city and country merchants. Prices
ru ed somewhat lower than was expected falling
several cents below the quotations for the same
articles las. week. The goods were sold, how.
ever, though they went below the invoice price,
as the hrm are determined to est blish q reputa.
ton for fairness BY putting forward the best IL
the market and never withd awning anything.
These sales will take plaza Tuesday OF each
week. Mr.. Cook 10 thu auctioneer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

STRATEGIC THEFr.-Monday morning q middle
aged respectfully attired old lady called et the
store Of A, Wolff No. 81 Nam street, aud after
putting on her specs and looking at great va.
riety Of articles, bought four dollars worth Of
groceries, asking Ar. Wolff to send his boy with
them to her house on Mayo street, where pay
mont for tho goods would be made. While en-
route she suddenly recollected that she wanted
o pound Of soap and sent the boy back post
haste to fetch 1t from Mr.. VOLTS, she volunteer
ing 10 hold the parcel and remain stationary IN,
I'll he came. When the boy returned, which was
"in jifey," the woman ives gone and the par
eel with her, Subsequently 1t was ascertained
that she did not live On Mayo street. but was an
imposter and swindler on her rounds,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

plsrnov,srsp ACCOMPLISHMENTS General
-pennison. and Secretary Gideon Welles' Of the
Navy, accompanied by their families and quite
Q party Of ladies and gentlemen, touched at
Richmond yesterday morning on their return
from tour Of the Atlantic cities. The party
have their quarters on board the steamer In
which they made the trip, but came up TO the
city during the morning. paying their respects
70 Gov. Peirpoint at the Executive Mansions and
visiting the several military headquarters. The
party iare en- route for Washington, and Il is
uncertain how long they viii remain sight seeing
in Richmond. 49,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
THnS. \. WEIGH, Chairman.
GEO. X. TAYLOR, Secretary.
THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION IN TEN.
NESSEE.


The following is a brief synopsis Of the
bill which has passed the Senate of Tennes-
see:
Under its provisions the following persons
are permitted to vote:
First. Every free white man twenty -one
wears Of age, a citizen Of the United States,
and publicly known TO have entertained I'M
conditional Union sentiments from the break
ing out of the rebe lion until the present
time.
Second. Every white young inhabitant Of
the State aud citizens of the United States,
and arriving at the age of twenty-ore since
March 1, 1865, provided he has not engaged
in armed rebellion against the authority of
the United States; and every free white man
Of lawful age, coming from another State
and citizen Of the United States, on proof
Of loyalty to the Government of the United
States, and being citizen Of the county,
wherein he may offer his vote six months
preceding an election.
Third. Every free white man, an inhabi-
tant OF this State and citizen of the United
S ates, who has served as a soldier in the
army of the United States, and who has been,
or may be, honorably discharged.
Fourth. Every free white man who voted
~ the FreSlQenlldl elSCllou OF 1901, OF NOteu
on the 22d of February, 1865, or 4th Of
March, 1850, in this State.
Fifth. All those who can prove, by two
good and true Union witnesses, that they
were, at the last election, true friends of the
Government Of the United States. All
other persons are excluded for six years
after the passage of the act, and may then
be readmitted to franchise by petition to the
Circuit or Chancery Court, on proof of 10y
atty to the United States, in open Court,
upon the testimony of two or moro good
loyal citizens.
Section fourth provides for the registra-
ton of voters.
Section fifth provides for challenging vo-
tiers and the administration of the oath to
support the Constitution the United States
and the laws and proclamations made in pur-
snance thereof, aud the amended Constitu-
ton of Tennessee, with the acts Of the Leg
iSlature in accordance Herewith.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

Low wArER.-It was remarked yesterday by
cd pilots and sailors that the tide was lower in
the river than for several years past. Fishing
and bathing was almost out Of the quest on, IN.
less one was willing to accept margin and
bath Of mud first.
At the pontoon bridge an immense shoal of
sand has been formed by the tide stretching
mere than halfway across the river This was
caused by the sand banking up against the
bridge and extending into the river.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

The Clarendon Hotel, in Saratoga, New York,
has been purchased by the Lelands, of New
York, and will be kept by them during the IS a.
SON The LelGnds already own the Union"
and have an immense amount OF money invested
in Saratoga.
Senators Foster, OF Connecticut, and DOolittle,
Of Wisconsin, are on an expedition through Col
orado, Missouri, aud Nebraska. with body guard
OF over one hundred cavalry, on q mission Of in
curry, &C., with a view TO healing the differences
among the Indians and the whites.
So great Is the rush Of visitors to see the tomb,
Of Mr.. Lincoln, near Springfield, that line Of
Ounibuses has been started from the city 10 &C.
eomnoaate them,
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SALE on TUIJiysDAY.

By TARDY Il WILL ms, Auctiopeers
OUR USUAL AU TON SALE will take
" place on 1husday- 8th inst, at II o'clock.
when we will offer most desirable and we'll Sc
lected assortment Of
Groceries and Provisions.
ALSO,
One lot OF Splendid Rosewood Furniture, and
China, Dinner and Tea Sets. which will le
on eyh bitioc TO DAY WEDNESDAY,
And we invite special attention OF thofe ,nting
articles Of this quality and desci ption not often
to be met with at public sale.
Particulars will be givel here Of er, and con-
signments are solicited.
TARDY l. WILKINS
No. s, Main st.
T. W. KIfsEE Salesman lit
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

TEE LIBRARY.-We understand that as soon
as Col. Lewis, the Secretary of the Common
wealth, who occupies the Library Hall In the
Capitol can arrange the affairs Of the Office, the
Library will again be thrown open TO the public.
The Library has been closed to visitors, as well
as intruders, aud rome Of the books have been
displaced as far as we could perceive.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

The LIRBE RECORDS SENT TO wAsHINGroN-
The books used IA the Office Of the Libby pris on,
and containing the names, regiment, date of cap.
ture, &C., OF every Federal oificer aud private
that ever passed tine doors Of tia, prison, have
been sent 70 Washington, as the records OF much
that IL valuable, historical and curious. The
books have one recommend tion-they have been
we'll kept by the chief clerk. Mr.. Il. W. Ross, aud
this fact is admitted ct Washington we under,
eta
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

PsRsoSAI.-Mr. John D. Hammersley, one Of
the PROJECTORS ofthe late Richmond Dispatch, but
absent in Europe since last November, arrived
lantyne has also returned to Richmond from
foreign tour
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

TIE TRAVEL ACROSS THE JANIS RIVER PoS.
fooNs is something like the tide that surges
back and forth through Broadway. There is
constant stream of government wagons, country
wagons, market carts, ttaf Officers. orderies,
cavalry, and citizen and soldier foot passengers
streaming back and fourth, going by one bridge
and coming by another. ftfrraf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

THE Assessors OFFICE for the Fist District of
Virginia, Including Richmond, Fredericksburg
and twenty-three of the counties of the State,
has heen located in the Custo House, apartment
on the right hand, second door from the Bank
street entrance.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
RunAwAY.-Yesterday, as Messrs. West 4 Bro.

RUxAwAY.-Yesterdsy, as Messrs. West & Bro.
TIERS furniture wagon was being driven down
9Th street, the horse attached thereto became
frightened and dashed down 9th to Main street.
striking the curbs In the descent, one wheel OF
the vehicle was smashed. and the driver thrown
out, The horse waa stopped, and no other DAM
ags Raa done, s.s 20 lA-.a
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

APPOINTMENTS BY THE observation-disclosures
Peirpoint made the following appointments yes.
terdsy
Clio. Burton, Inspector Of Flour for the city Of
Richmond. ltl ,fff lIE
Charles @. Thompson, Inspector of fish, butter
lard and provisions, for the city Of Richmond.
Samuel B, Ragland, Inspector Of lime, for the
city Of Richmond.
John NJ Sheppard. Inspector of t,bacco, for
seabroos's warehouse, Richmond.
Henry Hudnall. w. T. Riddick. James N. Tay.
lor. aud Thomas g. Jackson. notaries public for
the city of Richmond and county Of Henrico.
Charles H. Kempe, notary public for Frederick
county.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

The SHIPPING yesterday filed the harbor from
the head Of the Dock, at 18th street, down to be.
low Rockets. The arrivals and departures were
also numerous.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

tbs WHOLE NUMBER OF UNION PRISONERS
confined in the Libby Prison, from the outbreak
of the war to its close, is estimated in round
figures at one hundred and twentS five thou.
nd
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY has opened
Communication with Staunton and all points on
the line of the Virginia Central Railroad, con
Meeting at Richmond with the Adams and Harm.
den Express companies. Freight valasbles and
money can now be forwarded over this route.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

TEE souARE.-Mr. Jno. B. Warrington Is an ap-
plican. for the position of policeman of the CAP.
itol Square. No man could be Sc ecte who
would more zeslously guard .he enclosure and en-.
fJrce the regulations for the preservation OF pub.
Lie property,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

WAITED on TIE GovERSoR.-Hon. John Minor
Bolts waited on the Governor yesterday. His
visit was merely a friendly one, and Of private
character. rsuru -
A delegation from Caroline county-Mr. Thos.
N. Welsh, Chslrman-we'e received by the Gov.
ernor yesterday, and presented to him series Of
resolutions passed by the citizens Of that county
In q public meeting. The Governor received
them with his usual urbanity and kind manner
and addressed q few remarks 10 them expressive
Of his interest and native pride in the state Of
Virginia, and his determination to do all he could
to promote her welfare. co. t-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
MONTGOMERY.

TTVVT VIC 11yHO'I0lUy 1ItPH01IUuV'
UNFoUNDED REPoRT.-For a day two past,
a report has been in circulation that Hon.
Waller R. Staples, of Montgomery, was re-
Gently killed while attempting to separate
two men who were engaged in fight. We
are gratified to state that there is no truth in
the report, and that Mr.. Staples is as well
and hearty as he ever was.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
POST OFFICE DIRECTORY.

Office hours from 4. NJ. tosP. 81.
ON sunday from TO 10 A. NJ, and 8 TO O i. VI.
Mails for the North close o'clock in the evening.
All letters for Richmond city delivery must be pre-
paid otherwise they will be sent to the DeadLettsr
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07

The HEAT yesterday was not o. great as the
day previous the sky being clouded and breeze
blowing.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
nEsIRABLE RESIDENCE ON

IL CHURCH HILL FOR SALE.-The new
and elegant BRICK DWELLING at the south.
west corner Of Franklin and 26th streets Is offered
for sale privately. II contains ten rooms besides
four good kitchen rooms, store rooms and closets.
Also, detached brick stable and carriage house.
Gas and water throughout the premises.
The pleasant and comm nding location OF this
Dwelling. and its various convenience render
II one of the most desirable offerings in the mar.
ket The lot fronts % feet and runs back loO
feet to an alley. The adjoining vacan: lot Is
also for sale.
For further particulars, apply on the premises,
or 10 JOHN CRANE, JR..
ie7-2t Wing Once.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-06-07
a TRIP TO NEW YORK-NO. 4,

NErRoPoL1sN-A FAsr pay AND FAST PEo-
PLE-LAGER BEER--A FEsE COUNTRY
sOUraERN sINPLIcITY-PRETTY GIRLS AT
the "LOUyRE," ErC.
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American Union Commission.

ITO THE POOR.-Those Of you who
i have implanted gardens. and NO means 70
buy seeds with, are invited to call and get seeds
for lats Planting at the tent Of the Union COM
mission in Capitol Square.
Flour issued cniy on Tuesdays and Saturdays
z o. m. to ~ M, to the most needy.
Soup every day at l2 m. Tickets obtained at
the tent.
Let no one call who can possibly do without
the pronered assistance.
[ We shall soon have some farm implements for
hand use, to cell TO you at about cost.
Once hours-7 to 8 l-2 o. m, and to p. N.
+ All friends Of our country are welcome.
Q, TH1RsT0N CHASE,
jes--lt 10 .re.f'' "a al Geparal Agent
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= "a $3.50 Died c'yzas - X
wArsox .-on tho sab nit, Mrs. MAR wArsos,
vile OF DR. Arthur Watson, OF Aecomae county, va,
aged about "a years.
PALnrs, widow OF the late Thomas Palmer, aged IL
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