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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-12-14
GENERAL REMARKS.

Reyenpe stamps may be used indiscminntey upon any
Of fhe matters or thfngs schedule b. except
p.oPesy and gIsyips ssra ssnps t0t which special
Postage staps cannot be- ussd IN payment Of ts duty
he du,y % q he nsisrnf an insnuusss 10 sz and
cancel the stamp thereon. ~ he negecp % do %, the
party FOR whose use II b made may stamp q be5de Il Is
used hai q ao esse can = b legally wed wisats alp
astamp, II cannot afterwards be edsctualy smpeds Any
failure upon the pat Of the maker Of an Instrument 10 ap
propa.ey stump IT renders him liable 70 penaiy uf rWo
Suits are commenced IN Iauny stss b osr psocess
than writ VII: summons afant publication pett&sn,
ac in which case these rs Che original process severaay
Win of scre fAcias als sabeei . sssnp auy Is ors
nal processes. .S-.sz ss-s.--[- ests q
sssss S, F sse sss ss s 1ssss e ss
ake adaylts, held be cenincate and subject %
stamp duy except when taken ~ uin oresai
Csrtidcsiss Of loan, in which tere shan appear any
prntedor written evidence Of money % DO
sstann dusy IS affonissoiy Notes.n F1es. d.
das ssssansas g @ possS asH s L
that Is 70 say, for every sum OF fye hundred aoss oi
any fractional part thereof Of the amount secaIea eY sns
Wien fwo Or more persons Ia ts sieeutscn q an
instrument the stamps to wnies ne nn.sa ns u ,he
under the law, may be am1eq ana ~. " 1'e
In conyeyances Of real the law provides ai the
stamp affixed must answer % ne yslue es'A'e on
M required on any warrant o aosy sccom
nanstnr bond or note, whensnch bondor note has ~
1utred, and whenssar any bond or nete D. secured BY
mortgage, bur one stump dn = required on such pape,
such stump duty seig fhe highest stes requred tor saen
emorandum Of the vaiae or Denomination Of me ssamp
affixed should be made upon the ma4tn a ma,arsd
nowedgmsrt Or the Instrument which Is nof Stamped
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AN OLD BUSINESS RESUMED.


THE Subscriber hereby
informs the PUBLIC,
that he has resumed his
old business OF CLOCK
and WATCH MAKING,
toeafher with thelrepair-
Lag OF EWELRY, and
the Engraving Of DE-
SIGNS on METALS, at
his place on CONGRESS
Street, No. Is, YorkyHle,
3. G. He fs fully pre-
a a "A =
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-12-14

DURE SPICES, MACE, CLOVES,
Il Nutmegs, Pepper, Mustard, ground and whole Cnna-
mon ground and whole Ginger, ground and whole Spice
At the. YORK DRUG STORE.
December "a - esi- u -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-12-14

The Louisville Journal attaches some
importance to a rumer that an immense
quantity of powder is being accumulated
at Cairo, and that eommissary's, quarter
msstsr's and medical stores are gathering
there for hundred thousand men,
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COTITH CAROLINA-YORK DIS.

October II
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NRACKERS.-FIRE CRACKERS
" for the Boys: At the YORK DRUG STORE.
December 81 ~ :
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-12-14

COTTON Y ,YARN.-STOWES
~ fVN AA' W. H. MccoRKLE.
October ss - % ifs..s .2s.zSs u
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DLANK BOOKS.-AL0 LOT OF
I'D BLANK BOOKS, PAPER, ENVELOPES &c.
!. For sale by - - w. H. McCORKLE.S
October 8 % t.
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THE ETAMP ACT. !

ONE or THE TAXLAWS FsTHEu SIh4ES.s
There are probablybus tew of ths yesden q tbs pAps
who know the detals Of the Stamp Act Yet theze 2 no
law, State NauoHai The pgovfsons of htph ae 1cfe
wS think n wfn prove most inteteshs md inPonsui 10
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
BANKS, BROKERS, &c.
THE
National Bank of Virginia,
AT RICHMOND.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF TIE CURREHoYii
WASHINGTON May 9th, 1865.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre-
w sented 10 the undersigned it has been made
20 appear that the National Bank of Virginia, of
Richmond, Va, in the City Of Richmond in the
county of Henrico and State of Virginia, has
been duly organized under and according TO the
requirements of the Act of Congress entit2 AN
Act 70 provide tional Currency, secured by a
pledge of United States bonds, and TO provide for
the circulation and redemption thereof, APPROX
ed June 3 1864, and has complied with all the
provisions of said Act required to be complied
with before commencing the business OF Banking
under said Act:
Now, therefore, |, Freeman Clarke, Comptrol
Ter of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
National Bank of Virginia, of Richmond, Va,
in the City of Richmond, in the county of Henri
co and State of Virginia, is authorized TO COM
merce the business of Banking under the Act
aforesaid.
In testimony whereof witness my hama and
seal of office, this ninth day of May, 1865.
[I.S.l FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
RICHMOND WHIG.
TERMS.
PAxmzxT REQUIRED IN ADVANCE.

. Persons desiring 70 subscribe TO the RICHMOND
WIG, can DO so upon The following terms
One year--........-.'..... Sl2.OO
Six months ....................-... 100
AI1ee msuIns; ,,- : %
Persons in the city desiring 90 take the WIG
regularly, can do SO by leaving their name and
residence az the WHIG OFFICE when their names
Will be entered on the Carriers list for delivery.
In az such cases, settle with the Carrier
ADvEETISEMsNTs
viii be made at the rate Of SEvENrT- FIVE CENTS
per square OF Eight liCe1 In space ard for RAcH
LINZ beyond the space OF one square, TEN cents
additional. For less th2n + -ht lines IN space,
the same "a one son are w'a he charged.
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Marriages and Deaths FIFTY CaSrS square.
The above will be ;ae t-c.lr charges for al
ADVERTISEMENT acJ SUBSCRIPTIONS 70 this
paper until further -L1lice.
AL advertisements mus. be msrSed for a speCi-
fed time.
CASH viii be our terms, and We shall endeayor
70 make cur prices compare tavo-Ably with any
paper in the USION
PRICE OF SINGLE CORY Five cents. News Agents
6nd Bows VIII be charged - Per 100 copies.
All letters on oGsiu-ss sent .e td's once should
he addressed 70 the Props N.cCos OF THE WIG
All other communicated should b9 addressed 10
the ErIToR.
Al communications sent To ;h.s office must be
accompanied cy rral naLe and ald.ess OF the
writer, or they viii not De C0SsIrFEgD.
All personal conn Uu.cllJla Wili be charged
for, the same as advertisement and must be ac-
compsnied with tha money ~ insUre their in
serti0n.
Remitsances should be sent by ENFRSss expen-
ses PAID, or, IL sent ~ mat CO the risk Oi those
sending the sane.
SxIrH, BsANaALL & Co., No. 81 Pearl street,
are the OSLY auJuOgz3t agents In New y Or6 city
70 receive and CO. acJ FOR ad -Sstscments and sub
sCrptiOus for the NUT5.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
MONTAGUE & WHITALL,
Late Of the Merchants Insurance Company Of
Richmond,)
UNSURANCE AGENTS.

hlclmOQQJ
INSURANCE. AGENTS,
NO. 23l MAIN STREET,
Just below Ihe SpOtSWOOd Hotel,
HAVlNG been duly constituted agents 10 rep
IL resent in this community several OF the
BEST AND MOST RELIABLE
INSURANCE COMPANIES,
Announce TO the citizens Of Richmond and the
counties adjacent their readiness to issue Poll.
Cies of Insurance against
Loss OR DAMAGE By FIRE
In any Of the following companies
Maryland Fire Insurance Company
National Fire Insurance Company
Peabody Fire Insurance Company, and
Merchants and Mechanics Fire Insurance Com
pan Of Baltimore, Nd.
Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company
International Fire Insurance Company
Continental Fire Insurance Company
ResOlute Fire Insurance Company
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company Of New
York
Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of Brooklyn,
New York
Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford Con-
necticut, and
Home Insurance Company Of Savannah, Ga.
In presenting this list Messrs. NJ. i W. assure
their friends and the public that these are first.
class Companies, presenting abundant resources
and undOu0ted reliability. Prompt payment in
eases Of losses is guaranteed, and thus they are
such institutions as merit the confidence and
patronage Of all desiring Perfect Safety Against
Loss.
No. 231 Main ST., Richmond.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

ALBEMARLE 1NSUR ANCE
n COMPANY.-This o d and well-estsblished
VIRGINIA COMPANY, having survived the ca
lamities Of the past four years, is now in good
condition and prepared - transact business
in FIRE RISKS on the best terms.
The well know reputation Of this company for
caution and prudence, as well as for prompt set
tlement Of losses, will, no doubt, secure for it
fair share Of public patronage.
The company viii spare no pains TO give salts
faction. Outstanding Policies should be brought
IN 20 be revalued in present currency.
Reference is made 10 Tie following
The undersigned have exa mined the statement
Of Assets and Liabilities of the Albemarle In
suraDce Company, snd are fully satisfied Of the
soundness and safety OF the Institution, and rec
ommend it TO public favor.
HORACE L. KENT.
n. Y. STOKES * co.
THOS. Il. PRICE.
For insurance in the above Old Virginia Com
pany apply TO the undersigned, at d cir office On
Ross street second door from Governor street
and next door 70 the Richmond House.
myi9-lw THOS. N. ALFRlEND, A'gt.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
TREASURY OF TIE UNITED STATES }

INItNVINI VL AHI4 O-NI 7 ID y n I4Ii 7
DIVISION OF NATIONAL BANKS,
WAsHINGToE, May 9, 1866. )
It is hereby certified that the NationSl Bank Of
Virginia, Of Richmond, Va, Banking Associa
tion organized under the Act "To provide Ma
tional Currency, secured by pledge Of United
States Bonds, and to provide for the circulation
and redemption thereof" approved June 3, 1864,
having complied with the requirements of section
40 of said Act, and with the regulations of this
Department made in pursuance thereof, has this
day been designated as a DepOstary of Public
Moneys, except receipts from Customs, and by
virtue of such designation will also be employed
rs q Financial Agent of the Government.
F. +. SPINNER,
myl5-2m Treasurer U. s.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
INSURANCE. COMPANY OF FTHE
STATE OF XIRGINIA

Z Omce over Mitchell a. TyIer'S,
NO. l0S MAIN STREET.
THIS COMPANY has yet a good capitll left
Il from the the late wreck, and have resumed
business at their new 0tice, No. 10S Main Street,
first loor above Mitchell & Tyler's store.
The old friends Of the Company and the public
are requested to call on them for insurance as
heretofore.
Policy holders are hereby notified 70 bring their
policies promptly 10 the ONCE of the Company
and have them endorsed good for proper amounts
In current funds.
JOHN L. BACON, President
WM. n. CHRIsTIAN, Secretary.
RICHMOND Nav 9Th. lS65.-3m
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

MARYLAND FIRE INSURANCE
vi COMPANY OF BALTIMORE, inaugurated
in 1855 with q cash capital Of 100000, with
lsFge surplus, have established an agency in
Richmond, with the reliable and well qualified
Agents tf J. II. MONTAGUE & WHlTALL,
23l Main street where parties in Ri hmond
wishing 70 make q safe insurance against fire
can apply.
TH)S z. HAMBLETON, President.
References TO John Hopkins or any respectable
Banker or Merchant in Baltimore.
This company solicits business in the city Of
Richmond, and all losses or damage by fire will
be promptly settled either in greenbacks or in
gold by MONTAGUE WHlTALL, Agts,
mylO-tJuSth 23l Main sts
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
NAR u AETNENT.

N AA ~ Al-l NtN t.
ArJUT6Sr GESzEALS QFFIcE}
Washington, &ay ., 1907
GnHRAL 0zDEEs
Nc. 81.
With a view 10 prevent Scc.derts Commanders
of Army Corps D pagtmeD.s and Military Di-
visions. will mrediately take jhe precautions
Necessary TO ensure thu discharge a an small
arms ard ca n n gc.udiug those captured from
the enemy, be ore being turned over by the troops
for stO cage or shipment
By rder o. the Secretary Of War,
Wa. NICHOLS
Assistant Ad, ut1ut General.
Omcial SAN. G.. PICK,
myl0 Assistant Adjutaut General
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 4
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,}
WASHINGTON, May Sd. 1865,
Wy HEREAS, by satisfactory evidence present.
w ed to the undersigned, il has been made TO
appear that the First National Bank of Rich
mond in the City of Richmond in the county of
Henrico and State Of Virginia, has been duly or.
ganized under and according TO the requirements
of the Act of Congress entitled An Act to pro-
vide National Currency, secured by pledge
Of United States bonds, and to provide Tor the
circulation and fedempt on thereof" approved
June 1864, and has compl ed with all the pro-
visions Of said Act required to be complied with
before commencing the business Of Banking IN.
der said Act
Nov, therefore, l. Freeman Clarke, Comptrol.
lei of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
First Nationsl Bank of Richmond, in the City
of Richmond, gin the county of Henrico and State
OF VirginiL is authorized to commence the busi-
ness of Banking under the Act aforesaid.
IL TESTIMONY WHEREOF. witness my hand and
seal Of Office, this third day of May 1866.
IL. 81 FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

A NTHRACITB COAL.-lso tons for
"A sale from boat at HAYES Coal Yard,
south side Dock, at Seventeenth street bridge, :
my26-3t'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
TREASURY OF THE UNITED sTAETs,) }

TREASURY UF THE UNITED STAEIS,l
Division OF NATIONAL BANKS, ;
WASHINGTON, ay 6, 1865.
II is hereby certified that The First National
Bank of Richmond, Virginia, a Banking Asso.
citation organized under the Act ITO provide
a National Currency, secured by pledge of
United States Bonds, and TO provide, for the cir
culation and redempti, thereof approved
June 3, 1864, having complied with the require.
ments of section 45 of said Act and with the
regulations of this Department made in pursu.
ance thereof, has thisday been designated as
a Depository of Public Moneys, except receipts
from Customs, and by virtue of such designa.
ton will also be employed as Financial Agent
Of the Government
F. Z. SPINNER,
myS Treasurer U. s.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
NOTICE TO TIE PUBLIC.
HBQRS PENINSULAR pIsTG!CT,(
Williamsburg, Va. May nth 1855.

HDQRS PENINSULAR pIsTB!CT}
Williamsburg Va, May 18th. 1855.
AL tersons who wish % hire labor Of any
kind will make written application 20 these head
quarters.
Intelligence osices viii he established in
Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown and vii
liamsburg, for tie registration ot the names, sex
and age Of all applicants fer wo-k. Written
contracts between TIE employer aud iaboIer will
be drawn up before Tire Provost Marshal of either
of the above named places designating the du-
ration Of said labor the 1mIul, paid % the Ia
borer and the kind or labor expected 20 be- per-
formed. copy Of sad cortrar. w.l be fled in
said ONCE In case OF non fUliiluent OF said con-
tract by either party the Case viii be- adjudicated
by the Provost Man hal Of the District m which
the labOrer is hired.
B C.. LUDLOW, RTav. Brig. General,
mylS-3w COmmaudirg District.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
HOOI ROOKR.

SCHOOL BOOKs.-The subscriber
- will receive in few days . large assort.
uent Of SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c,
which will be sold at reasonable prices. Teach
ers and otkers viii hnd It TO their advan age TO
examine this stock Of Books.
A stock OF MISCELLANEOUS and SABBATH
SCHOOL BOOKS viii also be received at the
same time. Due notice will be given Of their ar
rival. WIN, d, COOKE,
myl9-lm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

l. &o.-The Regaiia and Flag M,nufactory,
formerly Oh 9th street, may be und a. the jew
elry Store of C. G. Walter. No. l3l Broad street,
between 7th and S'h streets.
Orders from distance will receive usual at
tention. Address R. MCDONALD,
myIe-aawIm Box No. 1877 Rich'd P. O.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINAN.
CIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES,

CIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
UNITED STATES CUsToM-HoUsE. Entrance Bank
street. first door on the left
Agent for the 7.3O Loan.
A constant supply of Notes will be kept on
hand.
This Bank VIII buy and sell all classes of Gov
ERNMENr SECURITIES at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make collections
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED SEATES.
Purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give CAREFUL AND
PROMPT ATTENTION to
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS.
and 10 any other business entrusted 10 the Bank.
FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN.
MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
GROCERIES, &c.

GROCERIES, &c.
CHRISTIAN & LEA,
No. Gs, Main 81, Richmond, Va.
HAvE IN STORE FOR SALE
III go boxes Manufactured Tobacco different
grades, common 10 prime,
90 gross Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco
10000 lbs. smoking Tobacco in papers, bales
and barrels
$4,000 Cigars different brands
90 barrels Family F our
% barrels NJ lasses
Is barrels Mackerel
90 ha do do No.
90 half do do No.
% Or do do No.
200 drums Figs
80 cases Pickles, assorted
10 barrels dr.ed Apples
90 boxes Raisins
8 barrels Almonds
10 barrels Cocoa Nuts
100 boxes Oranges
barrels Cider
10 boxes Starch
Lime, Potatoes Soap, &c. &c.
b-ST0RAGE taken at low rates.
my 25-lw
NOTICE.-KIMBERLEY BROTHERS are re-
IN receiving to-day per schooner Harvest
fresh supply Of Groceries and Provisions atther
new Wholesale Store, Union Hotel Building, cor.
ner of Main and 18th streets.
ALSO,
100 bbls Building Lime
% bbs Malt
10 bales Hops
A call is respectfully solicited. my26-N
FOR SALE By TARDY & WILLIAMS,
No. Main street.
4 = HHDS. PRIME BACON SIDES
I'D hhds. shoulders
10 terces superior Hams
90 Xxi Mackerel
100 boxes Adamantine Candles
100 dozen Buckets
hhds Molasses
25 kegs Spiced Pigs Feet
% boxes English Dairy Cheese
100 barrels Flour
10 do Syrup
my9s~st
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS

IIUUSEFCRNtSHING GOODS. THE So BSCRIBERS
II have opened place OF business under odd Eel
lows Hall, Franklin street, where they have a supply
of stoves, uardwsre Tinware, &es, 10 which large
addition will be made In atew days They also intend
% keep on hand supply Of Tin Plate, Sheet Iron
Inyss--Iw' GREGORY BROS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
uNDER
f LAIRF.

i.
nm d + X Il a * r. II,
CORAER IHlRD AND RROAp STREETS.
= AM Norepared 70 disinter bodies from the city
GRAY, wards or the surrounding untry and
furnish az tight cases, ready for transportation
To thos. who. desire 10 employ me IN either
bnrVing TIA dead or disir e-iEg, entire satisfac.
tor viii be given myl2-lm-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
OFFICIAL
MAJ0R eEEERAL z. Q. c. 90.

HDORS DEPARTMENT uF VIsGINIA,)
ARM or THE JAMES
Richmond, Va. May -2d lS65.
The General cOWmla-ing o. Department calls
the attention OF relatives aud friends OF deceased
officers and men, who are buried in Virginia, 70
the fact that attempt, % remove the remains Ol
such officers and men alcu theu had been
buried less than "a year have in every instance
proved impracticabie irJIa tte condition in which
They re found.
By command Of Ma i0s General OEp,
ED. " SMITH.
my2G-6. Assistant AJiGtant General
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
INSURANCE.
RARNEY q BROOKE,

INSURANCE AGENTS
OHce with r. Il. MAURY CO., DOMAINS
Building.
CHAS. G. BARNEY,} Governor ST.,
r s. BROOKE Richmond Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF RICHMOND.
HAMILTON G. FAINT, President.
NATHANIEL AUGUST, Cashier.

DIRECTORS.
franklin Stesrns, Charles Palmer,
Horace l.. Kent, Wellington Goddln,
II. G. FAINT, VIM. l.. Hodge,
John L. White, Thomas Mccormick.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27
NOTICE.

NJ = 4 T..
HDQRS DEPARTMENT OE yIEGINIA,)
Army OF TIE JANKS,
RICHMOND Va, Ny So 2, 1865.
TO LADIES APPLYING FOR CLERESHIPS,
The Military authorities O., tie Department
unfortunately laye 90 civil business wherein
ladies can De employed. 'It is to be hoped
more civilized coalition wii 500 exist, when
al can earn their living VINO 80 desire.
By command OF
Naj. Gen. r. o. c. ORD.
CHAs. B. ATcHIsoS, Captain and A. a. d. C.
my9-u
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-27

No. 93I Main SI., Richmond.
mYl2-lm
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-02-04
From NOV Orleans.

CAIRO, Feb. L-New Cleans dates Of the
2sth show ne change in the markets.
In accordance witt Gov. Hahn's procla.
nation Jao'y Oath was observed through
out the Stats % day OF festivities, in hon
or CT the emancipation acts IN Missouri
eide the city celebrated the day. The news
oJ the capture Of Fl. Fisher was received
the previous evening, and gave increased
enjoyment to the occasioC-the Courts ad.
journei-the streets were thronged with
black anc white pecple-putlica and private
buildings and the shipping were decorated
with National Flags-the military, the
schools and numerous societies OF colored
people were il the procession. Speeches
of the genera a2d state governments and
colored orators. A salute Of 100 guns were
IRE, and ths city brilliantly illuminated 1T
night.
4 Natches letter Of the sd, says Gen.
davidson since assuming command o. that
district, has extended the lines on roads
leading GU. Of that city, SO as to protect
several plantations and all the troops are
Cow eocau, red outside os the city.
TIE Office of Mayor has been abolished,
aa6 the Provost Marshal IS exercising the
fractions Of that Officer.
AL the coatrabarda CT Natchez ana vi.
data ara ordered to work on the farms
back CT the latter place aud are furnished
vita ratiors, under the supervision OF Col.
Mitchell, Supt. OF Freedmen.
Col. Earrar co-naai. TIE post Of Nat
chez.
Two wagon loads Of SUPPLIES driven be.
y ond the ures fem yidai;a, Under proper
passports, were captured by guerSillas.-
The owners lost everything, hui were pa
rolled not to do anything 70 pre- cdsce the
iateresrs CT Jeff. raT.s.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-02-04

MORE FRIGHTENED THAN HURT.-The
old story, which attributed to General Put.
nam extraordinary coolness-in the opin.
ion at least of the British o6cer-because
he sat at his ease on . barrel Of gunpowder.
with smoking fuse. but which proved.
after Al, to contain more onions or onion
seed, has undoubtedly been re.euacted in
more than one form since his day: since It
IL so very easy to make believe" and
pass eft an empty revolver for loaded
one, as was done by an excellent and pious
friend Of mine, Captain c.. i. the south
west. Having beea ordered to drive in
certain pickets, the Captain, with small
band, proceeded to ''drive," which be did
with such success a. to frighten int flight
. larger body of men than his own. Tn.
fortunately, hts horse was '.s;ust = little too
good, and, excited by the headlong chase,
bore him into the center Of the "Johnnies."
II hadn't shot left in my revolver, but
made the best Of things, and riding up to a
gent.emanly. looking officer who was some.
what separated from the others, PUT my
pistol to his face. aud told hin. to surren-
der. he held carbine in ore hand, and
his only answer was to begin to search in
his pocket for something. he did this
twice. when cried In . great rage, Sur
render at once, or you're a dead MANI So
be surrendered; but when brought him
into camp he remarked; It was lucky for
you couldn't find percussion cap just
when I wanted ore.' replied, 1t was
luckier tor you that my pistol was not load.
ed ut all Our Colonel recognized in him
an old friend from New Orleans, so they
paroled him. 8. Service Mdcc=smc.