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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-09-01

PATAPsco, fDr. }. G. NJ, in the Luth-
eran Observer, thus speaks of the gentle
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02
THE CITY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Major General Halletks headquarters arc at the
Of Clay aud Twelfth streets.
Major Gen. e. o. C. Ord commanding the Department
of Virginia. Headquarters corner of Clay and Eleventh
streets. Once In Custom House, second hoor-Bank
street entrance.
Brig. Gen. NJ. R. Patrick Provost Marshal General
Headquarters opposite Gen. 0rds. Once in Custom
House, first Hoor-Bank street entrance.
Major General Csseys headquarters are at the Of
sixth and Main streets.
Brevet Brig. Gen. John z. milford Agent for the
Elk hange Of Prisoners has Office at the "Femsle In
tuts," Of Clay and 10th streets-tHrst hoor)
Brevet Brig Gen. Niche, Chief Engineer Department
Of Virginia; Office second efthand door first floor,
Custom House, Bsnk.street entrance
Brig Gen. F. 7. Dent, Military Commander of the
city of Richmond ONCE, City Hall.
Lieut. H. S. Merrill, Post Qusrtermaster office Fe
male Institute Tenth street.
Capt. A. j. Cook, Post Commissary office No. lis
Broad street.
Col. NJ. p. Small Chief Commssary Department of
Virginia office at Custom House.
Col. D. NJ. Evans Paroling Officer. Office State Sc.
n ate Chamb r. up stairs, north end.
Colonel John B. Howard Chief Qusrtermaster Army
of the James, has his Office in the Custom House.
COL Geo. suckley U. s.v., Medical Director Of De.
artment Of Virginia. Office In Custom House
Acting staff Surgeon VIM. H. Palmer U.s.. A., Post
surgeon, at Stuart Hospital.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Sanders o. 6. A. in charge
o. 5. Dispensary, Broad and Eighth streets.
Major J. C. Paine, Chief Signal Officer Office in the
Female Institute on Tenth street.
Captain Fred. Martin, Chief Commsssry OF husters,
Department of Virginia. Room %, Female Institute
building.
Brig. Gen. Ludlow's Reconsideration No. H.
Female Institute, 10th and Clay streets.
chester.
IT Col John Coughlin, 10th NJ H. Vols command
ing
Cant Abel F.. Leavenworth 9Th VI Vols acting
Assistant .djutant General.
Officers are respectfully requested to inform OF any
errors or omissions in the above directory.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02
Peace to every warning band,
Peace on the bombarded strand,
Peace on sea, and peace on land.
TAXING THE O.rH.-Most of the prominent

TAXING THE OATH.-Most of the prominent Off
cials and citizens OF Richmond have taken the oath
OF allegiance 10 the United States Government,
and there is very general disposition among the
mass of citizens to follow their example. Among
those who have subscribed to the oath are Joseph
Mayo, Mayor of Richmond; Judge William II.
Lyons, Judge of the Hastings Court Lttleton
TIzewe, Prosecuting Attorney In the same court;
Jane, X. Caskie, Recorder; Thomss U. Dudley,
City Sergeant Judge Meredith, of the Circuit
Court of Richmond; p. Ii. Aylett, late Prosecu-
ting Attorney of the Confederate States Dist let
Court; Joseph Il. Anderson, proprietor Of the
Tredegar Iron Works; William II. Macfarland,
President OF the Farmers Bank, and others less
prominent. Physicians lawyers, and professional
men generally, with some few exceptions, have
taken the oath and resumed the practice of their
professions.
We have no data upon which 10 calculate the
number Of oaths administered, but the aggregate
embraces a large per centage Of the male resident
population.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02
CIRCULAR.
OFFICE CHIEF C0MMIsSARY }
DEPARTMENr Oh VIRGINIA.

Richmond, Va, May LIST, 1866
BY direction of Major General Ord, commanding Dc
partment of Virginia. Fresh Bread win be sold in the
city TO all who may want il at Ia cents Fer loaf Of II
ounces by the following named officers Captain A. J..
Cooke A. c. g.. lis Broad street Captain A. ]. Adams
C. s corner sth and Main streets LeutS p p. Bon.
TELLER A. c. g. 3l6 Broad street Leut s. s. Reedeg, 4
G. s., n Main street Captain d. D. Mott, A. G. s. ne
Broad street and Leut q. =. W0rihen A. C. e. come
Hull and Allen streets, Manchester Va.
All persons requested give notice O parties he
selling this bread profit snch parties reselling will
be arrested have all their goods seized by the Provost
Marshal of the District and their places of business
closed NJ p. SMALL,
my2-6t Bvt. Col and Chief Commissarg
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

extend the restoration Gtcyil government to every
mari of the state. As - is a matter Of great I'M
TORRANCE TO the people oil Virginia, aud consequent,
~ mnst BIO interesting to them, to understand what
Claims this restored Government has TO their
rsspect and confidence, propose, in future arti-
Gle 10 examine candidly into the history and mer-
IFS of this restored Government, and also 10 give
some attention 10 other points of interest touched
~" - A YIRGINIAN.
P;,l,aond. April 25th, 1865.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

To the Editor Of the Wing
hope that State Convention will be held as
soon as possible, and that slavery, that drawback
upon our prosperity, which has so long hung like
a nightmare upon the Old Common wealth, viii be
"wiped out" ..,.-...---
ms few years Virginia will be the brightest gem
in the galaxy of States Let the past be forgotten
and all heart-bu rnings buried with the errors OF
the past. Now that 90 State Sovereignty
disorganizlng doctrine so long taught by our poll
tcians, is gnol ed by the po1u,ar will, and the SUI
preme sovereignty Of the Union forever estao-
ished, let the verdict stand. But, let not the ma
iority be too harsh with those who have been
sehooled in the doctrine that the States possessed
sovereign powers; the verdict will never be re-
versed or questioned. And with the abolition oil
slavery throughout the country, there can never
be any more cause for discord In the future; but
one glorious, harmonious aud lndiylsiole Unlon;
+. P. NJ.
uanover April DC 1865
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

New YORK STATE AGENcY.-Mrs. X. II. Spen-
Ger, the regularly appointed agent of the State OF
New York for the relief Of the sick ana wounded
soldiers from that State, has arrived in Richmond
from City Point. We believe that another lady has
been claiming the honor OF the position but We I'm
derstand that Mrs Spencer has alone been author
lied to act. She has been unremittng in the dis
charge of her arduous duties, and has risked her
life, on more than one occasion, in minsterng to
the wounded. The agency is located at City
Point
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

less, and most of the conyicts in the State are
loose footed again. We presume that when Gov.
Pierpont arrives in Richmond, he will take steps to
have these convcts re-apprehended wherever found,
and returned to the State institution to serve out
the unexpired period of their terms, to date from
the day of their escape. At least this will proba.
be the case with those convicted, sentenced and
imprisoned previous to the secession OF the State
OF Virginia. A goody number of them have been
already arrested by the guards upon the informa-
ton of the officers of the law and the courts, and
they have been compelled to make themselves gen.
eraly useful by cleaning, counting and piling brick
In the burnt district.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

LITTER FROM GEN. EwEIL.-The following is an
extract of letter from the rebel General Ewell,
explaining the partial burning, Sc, OF Richmond,
during its evacuation by the rebel army. IL is ad-
dressed to relative near Washington, aud Is dated
at Fort Warren, April 49,
/ am abused for burning Richmond. 1t was
burned by the mob. There were no troops to keep
order. ! had told the principal citizens, months
before, what would happen, and urged them 10
form a cOnstabulsTy force tokeep order. But they
Won Id not, only three persons offering their ser
vices, when there were hundreds doing nothing
The fre-hose was cut and the arsenal burned by the
mob. ! had taken every precantion possible, snd
the people must blame themselves.
To prevent misstatements regards Our capture
would state that were ordered to follow An
derson that after driving back an attack our
wagons, We fonnd Anderson cut off from those of
Iee's army In 'front.' and the 9th corps came after
me. attacking my troops. Anderson failed, after a
trial, in breaking through those in his front and
my men, entirely surrounded, fighting over ten
times their number, were captured or slain.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

A CHANGE has come DER the Southern peoples
dream in more respects than one. Few people
dreamed one short month ago, that the Capitol,
Custom House, Presidential Mansion and other
public buildings appertanng to the late Confederate
Government, would to-day be hung in black for
the murdered President OF the United States,
against which the late Government was warning with
all the strength Of improyised military power
Fewer still, even the most doubtful Of the success
of that usurped government. thought that on this
second day Of May, Jefferson Davis, his Cabinet and
Government, would present the spectacle of a cara
van, expelled from capital held tenaciously for
four years, moving in solemn cayacade towards the
Mississippi that capital monument Of half ruins
behind, aud its great bulwark the Army of North
ern Virginia, dispersed, broken up and the rem
nalt surrendered. And not only one, but two
great armies surrendered and four States delivered
from the tread of the iron heel of war. These are
great events, the full importance and significance
OF which we cannot now, but soon will. realize and
comprehend, in the one blessed word-Peace'
Peace to every warning band,
Peace on the bombarded strand,
Peace sea, and peace on land.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

AcCIDE%T.-Yesterday morning a of Mr..
Moore of Messrs. Moore & Hayward, hstters-
residing on Union Ill., had his leg broken by
kick from horse which ran away with him. DIR.
Pollard was called in and set the fractured. limb,
and alleyated the sufferings of the Young man.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

Tue STREET GAS LAMPS are not lighted now for
the reason that the supply is not great enough to
light out doors and in doors too at the same time.
Several hundred barrels Of excellent Government
lime, used as puriicator, has been obtained from
Baltimore and it is TO be hoped that the increased
amount soon to be manufactured will admit Of
street illumination.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

A NEW CONGRESS HALL.-John Macpherson,
proprietor OF the late Congress Hall, Main street
has taken the establishment lately occupied by
Messrs. Doggett & Anderson, corner of Franklin
aud Governor streets, and is fitting up the first
and second stories for first class eating house
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

THE REVIVAL OF TRADE.-No citizen of Rich
mond fail TO be gratled at the energy and alac-
rity displayed by our merchants in their efforts to
revive the trade Of the city. Nearly all of the old
established commission houses are being reoDened.
and so soon as the railroads are got in working
order, we doubt not that business and trade.
cramped and hindered in every possible way du-
riI the last four years, will resume its wonted
channels. We are specially interested in the
commission houses, for to them we look to bring
in the products of the country. In this connection,
wo may mention the firm of Sizer Briggs, who
it will be seen from their card in another part of
this paper, have resumed business at their old
stand near the Central Railroad Depot These
gentlemen are well aud favorably known both to
the citizens of Richmond and the planters and
farmers along the whole line of the Central Rail-
road. In a very short time they will be receiving
consignments of the articles of which our markets
now stand most il need-cattle, butchers meat,
eggs and butter. The business character of the
firm is too well established to require any common
dation. The Central Railroad trains run
ming to Bumpass' Station, in Caroline county, Al
miles from Richmond, and, by the last of the
week. il is expected they will run daily to Rivanna
river, in Albemarle county, So miles, This opens
up to us good stretch of rich country, Of whose
products we are as much in need as its inhab-
tants of the coffee, sugar, tea, new bonnets and
fine rament which are now abundant here.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

FIRST ExPoRrs.-We observe, from our adycr-
Using column, that the steamer b. & j. Baker,
Captain Sparrow, commences loading this morning
at this port with cargo of tobacco and miscells-
neous goods for Norfolk aud Baltimore direct
This is the first steamer loaded at the port Of
Richmond since the opening OF the James and the
raising of the blockade. 1t j. something Of an
event; and We wish the shippers success in pro
curing full cargo.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

PITIFUL CAsE.-Yesterday morning man,
whose name was unknown, was found lying on the
pavement of Broad street, near l4th street, evi-
IDENTIFY Frustrated by iii, or fieTiDg from an
attack OF delirium tremen5 Some Federal sol
diers took charge Of the sufferer, and DR.. Pollard
was sent for, hut he was unable To restore the
man to consciousness. and il was thought thar
death wOuld intervene
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Anderson, OF the firm of Aessrs.
Doggett 4 Anderson, upbolsterers, Of this city,
has returned to his home from the North where
he has been soionrning TOR several years.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

MAY.-Yesterday was the first day OF May >aBd
the weather was In harmonious keeping with che
season delightfully."- pleasant ana balmy. We heard
of no. body gone Maying except Jeff Davis q Co
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

GIVING BURIAL To THE DEAD.-FOr some days
past details have been made from the colored
troops, who have been sent out with intrenching
tools, to the battle fields around Richmond, and en-
ployed in the burial Of the Union dead lying there
exposed for year past Several hundred skele-
tons put under the sod upon the battle gfounds
Of Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor, and other battle
fields are being ATTENDED 10 In their turn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

ROBBERY ON THE Acknowledgement having
passed through the ordeal Of fire without being ut
tery given to ruin the city seems to be threat
ened by another plague-burglaries by night and
open highway robberies and thefts by day. Whe-
Their fresh importation of thieves has taken place.
or whether the escape Of so many scoundrels
from confinement in the penitentiary and city jail
is working its evil upon the community, we know
not but true il is that horse-theft and burglary by
midnight and by midday is on the increase. A
number Of instances have come to our knowledge.
One night last week, Mr.. Stewart news dealer,
corner Of Governor and Franklin streets, had q
valuable horse stolen from stable on Cary street,
by some parties who broke open the premises.
The same night one of his employees was stopped
on the street by set of highwaymen, who pre-
scented pistols and demanded the delivery of his
money The victim delivered up all he had and
was allowed to depart.
The fancy store of Mr.. Myers on Broad street
near 9Th, was burglariously invaded and robbed OF
a large amount of goods, worth, in the aggregate
two or three thousand dollars in Federal currency.
The stabling near the hotel of Robt H. Reid, 9Th
street, between Marshall and Clay, broken into
about the same time, and ine horse stelen.
Previous to the evacuation Of the city crimes Of
the above character were mostly charges upon the
negroes and the courts continually engaged in
the disposal of their cases; but the audacity and
success with which these latter day robberes are
perpetrated shows holder and more experienced
hands. Now, too, the Inducements to rob and
plumber are enhanced. Valuable goods are being
introduced into the city in great abundance; the
suffers stores present tempting prizes, and the
currency in circulation unlike the Confederate
" shucks" which robbers used to cast aside, has
money value very valuable in the eyes of thieves
We are satisfied that the guards upon the streets
do all they can to prevent these nocturnal depreda
tions, but until the street lamps again lighted,
We may look for their continuance with more or
less frequency and success.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

CoNCERT.-We call attention to the Concert a
Madame Rnhl, which will come off on Thursda,
night. A rich treat is in store for the lovers o
music.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

EuAvE been shown by one of our citizens, Mr..
Fl. W. Thomas, late Auditor of Virginia, an en-
dorsement made by President Lincoln upon let
ter addressed 10 him in behalf Of q soldier who had
lost his leg in the service. Ii exhibits, in an emf
nent degree, the kind-heartedness of the late Pre-
sdent, and his audabe consideration for those who
had suffered in the war.
We understand from Mr.. Thomas that he found
il in his room in his hotel at Washington, and that
it is his purpose to present it to Secretary Stanton,
to be forwarded to the soldier, in whose behalf it
was written, as it will, no doubt, be more highly
priced by him than others.
The following is the endorsement
II shall he really obliged if any Department,
Bureau, or others in Government service, can give
this soldier, who has suffered in the cause, some
suitable employment least until he receives his
pension next March. A. LINCOLN.
"Noy. 22d, 1854"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

THE YoUNG GENTLEMAN who vowed to his lady
love- and said Wait till the war, love, is over" is
liable to suit for breach Of promise if be does not
now come up to his profession and redeem his vow.
In like predicament will stand the ardent young
man who promised to wed 'swhen this cruel war is
over" that interesting contingent event having
hammered.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

= ~ Special Notice. ask particular attention
TO my sale of an excellent Two Story Framed Building
Smiths Bellows, Anvils, Tongs, &C., THIS EVENING
at o'clock, foot Of 9Th street, below Arch street.
my2-t Z. B. COOK, Anctr
nj )TICE.-FURNITURE FURNITURE.-Ou former
IN patrons and the public generally are respectfully
informed that we are now prepa red 10 sell all kinds oil
Furniture at private sale. al old prices We have ON
hand Wardrobes. Cabinets, Jenny Lind and Cottage
Bedstesds, cane seat and wtOd Chairs Extension and
other Dining Tables. de-, &c.
We now located at No. "a Main street doing busi
ness under the name and style Of Hanes Coz Auc-
tioneers and Commission rchahts COnsignmens So
lcited. u. II. ATKINSON
W. H. GILLESPIE
All kinds Of Repairing doae al short notice and on
reasonable terms my2-h-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

DESTRUCTION OF RATs.-It is said that the de-
structon of rats by the fire of the I'd of April, was
immense. They could be seen fleeing from house
to honse and street to street, as the flames pro-
crossed, hundreds falling victims as the conhagra-
ton went on. The dogs and cats we're so Gallons
and terror stricken that they paid attention to
their old long tailed enemie :, in the awful glare
and presence of the great enemy of all.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

RESUMED Hrs DUT1Es.-Robert Howard, Clerk Of
the Hastings Court of Richmond, having taken the
oath of allegiance to the Government of the Uni
ted States his'resumed the functions Of his Office
in the City Hall. Andrew Jenkins, Deputy Clerk,
also took the OATH and enters upon his duties.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

Mr. J. b. Rice one of the oldest actors and theatri.
cal managers in the country has been elected mayor Of
Chicago by six thouss nd Union majority Mr. Rice IS
dian.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

A PAwHBRoEER WAHTED.-lt has been suggested
to us that in the present scarcity OF FEDERAL cur
rency among citizens, pawnbroker's establish
ment is very much wanted, where people conld
obtain, upon their effects, sufficient money to meet
present necessities, or possibly give them start
in some business enterprise. There are hundreds
of citizens who have at their disposal valuable
iewelry, plates, &c.-money prospective, but not
Immediately available-who would he willing to
relieve their necessities in this manner. We sim
ply throw ont the idea as it was suggested to u.s.
There is fine field here for some enterprisng Is
raelite, with capital We believe this business is
mainly by tina. particular sect
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

DRUNKENNEsS CURRD.-The inebriaie
IL may now bid defiance TO the tempting cup Ut
Zanes antidote for strong drink is certain cure TOT
drunkenness II creates dislike for strong drink ana
can be administered without the knowledge OF the
patient
Descriptive circulars sent to any address For sale
by all respectable druggists in the tied ststes anu
for a. John ]. KRONER,
Wholesale Agent, 400 Chestnut street
my3-9m PLilad elphis Pa.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

RETURNED CoNFEDERATEs IN TRoUBLE.-Ihe re-
soution OF the City Council prohibiting the return
to, Baltimore of former residents who have served
in the Confederate army, or left that city to serve
the Confederacy in any way, has passed that body
and the approval of the Mayor was only needed to
make it effective. Meanwhile a large number of
arrests have been made. Among them were Ed
ward Poland, James N. Werner, Henry b. krebs,
William Il. Byrne, Eugene Higgins, LewisL. Webb
Robert A. Plaede and James Frick-all long resi-
dent in Richmond, and we'll known here.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

RESTAURANT CHARGES, like those of the markets,
are disproporionately high, but not high the
were the two weeks succeeding the occupation OF
the city, and the substitution Of the Federal for the
Confederate currency. The proprietors are grad
ually getting of the stills upon which their idea of
money was elevated by deprecated currency, and
are beginning TO settle down to wholesome tariff
of prices. The gastronomic schedule at a
popular saloon indicated the following rates yes
terday Beefsteak so cents porksteak so NUT
ton chop So veal outlet so coffee (pure) Is cents
per cup; vegetables, IL l-2 cents extra. These
charges seem reasonable enough, but when COM
pared with the old charges in Confederate notes,
and the premium greenbacks over these notes,
the rates will be found to have been enhanced, not.
withsanding the great drawback OF scarcity is re-
moved IN great measure. Prices must come down
still lower.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-02

CHEAP FREsH BREAp.~-We direct the attention.
Of those 10 need 10 tbc circular Of the Chief Com
missary, Brcvct Colonel NJ. j Small, announcing
that, by direction OF Major General Ord, fresh
bread will be sold in this city to all who may want
it at sir and quarter cents per loaf of eighteen
ounces. The following officers, at the places named,
are charged with the sale of the bread Capt. A.
J. Cooke, lis Broad street; Capt. A. j. Adams.
corner 9Th and Main streets; Lieut.. +. r. Bouteii-
Ier SIG Broad street; Lieut.. s. S. Reeder, II Main
street; Capt. D. D. Mott, ll3 Broad street. Lieut..
G. E. wortben, corner of Hull and Allen streets,
Manchester.
Parties purchasing this bread, and detected sell
ing it again for profit, will be placed under ar
rest, their goods seized by the Provost Marshal OF
the District, and their places Of business closed
The sale commences this morning.