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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
The Rate of Interest


The needless firing of the business portion
of our city to prevent the Federal authori-
ties from taking possession of small guam
tity of tobacco, resulted, as is known, in the
destruction Of millions of dollars worth Of
valuable real estate, and entailed great dis
tress upon the community, depriving many
worthy citizens of the means of subsist-
cnce.
Since the people have recovered from the
prostratiug effects of this calamity, the
questions are daily asked "What are we to
dor How are We 10 get any money to re-
build2 How are We to live ,"
To all rejecting minds the problem is
easily solved, but the machinery must be
nut in motion before any results can be re-
allied. When our communication with the
interior is fully restored, the wheels Of COM
mercial intercourse will again revolve, and
business will flow into its accustomed chan
nels, as in the days of yore. The currency
will then begin to circulate freely, and ere
long our people will again know something
of s'ease in the money market"
Notwithstanding the immense field opened
up to Northern capitalists, for investment
and enterprise, they will undoubtedly exer-
else their usual caution before making any
ventures Of magnitude. They must be first
assured of reasonable safety before en-
gaging in any enterprise which requires an
outlay of capital. The suspension of civil
authority and law is one consideration which
will ca-se them to hold back for the present,
and q stronger influence still is exerted by
the uncertainty as to the policy of the Gov
ernment respecting the cOnfscation OF pro-
perty. These, in connection with the yet
imperfect means OF communication and
transportation, are the chief causes of the
scarcity of money here, which is weighing
so heavily upon the business energies of our
merchants and real estate owners.
But there is another reason why the flow
of money to Virginia is retarded, and we call
attention to it now with the hope that the
business men of Richmond may consider the
subject maturely, and bring it to the atten-
ton of the Legislature at the earliest pos
sible moment. We refer to the rate Of in
terest. Capital invariably flows to those
points which promise the most lucrative re-
turns. 1t will not leave a productive field to go
to an unproductive one. In order, therefore,
to get money to Virginia, We must change the
legal rate of interest from six to seven three
tenth per cent. This will place us on foot
ing in this respect at least, with the money
centres of this country aud relieve US from
one of the embarrasSments that we now have
to encounter. We commend the subject to
the consideration of the business men OF
Richmond.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
THE CITY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.


Major General Halleck's headquarters are at
the corner Of Clay and Twelfth streets.
Major Gen. Z. y. C. Ord, commanding the De-
partment Of Virginia. Headquarters corner Of
Clay and Eleventh streets. Office In Female
institute 10th street, between Clay and Marshall
second floor.
Brig. Gen. NJ r. Patrick, Provost Marshal
General Department of Virginia. Headquarters
corner Clay and 18th streets. Office in Female
Institute.
groVet Brig. Gen. John f. Milford, Agent fol
the Exchange OF Prisoners, has ON Office at the
southeast corner of Broad and 9th streets, up
stairs.
Breyet Brig. Gen. Michie Chief Engineer De-
partment Of Virginia. Office, Medical College
corner Marshall and 18th streets.
Post-Cty Hall.
Lieut.. ii. =. Merrill, Post Quartermaster; of
fee, WInder Building Tenth street.
Capt. A. J. Cook, Post COmmssary; office
No. lis Broad street.
Col NJ. P. Small, Chief Commissary Depart
ment of Virginia. Office, corner 9Th and Clay
streets.
Capt. II. J. Adams, C. S. Volunteers, Disbur
ing officer ami Issuing Co nmissary. Office
opposite ZIG Broad street, Richmond, Va.
i,ieut. Col. Geo. A. Kensel Inspector General
Department of Virginia. Office, Female Inst
tute building, 10th street.
Capt. c. L. scoville, Paroling Officer. Office
Hall of Delegates, second floor Capitol Building
Colonel John d. Howard, Chief Quarternaste
Army Of the James, has his Office in the Female
Institute.
Col. Geo. Suckley, u. s. ", Medical Director
of Department of Virginia. Ohce In Baptis
Female Institute.
Acting staff Surgeon VIM. H. Palmer, U. g
A., Post Surgeon, at Stuart Hospital.
Acting ASS lstant Surgeon Sanders, U. s. A.
In charge U. y. Dispensary, corner Broad ant
Eighth streets.
Major J. c. Paine, Chief Signal Officer, ONCE
Southeast corner of Broad and Ninth streets.
Captain Fred. Martin, Chief Commissary o
Musters, Department of Virginia. ONCE lOtl
street, second door from Capitol street.
Brig. Gen. Ludlow's ONCE, Baptist College
Louisiana Hospital) Broad street.
Lieut.. Col. Frederick ID. Manning, Provost
Marshal Army of the James, and President
Relief Commission. Office corner of Broad ant
10th streets, fold passport office.)
Maj1r Gen. John Gibbon, commanding 2ltf
Army Corps. Headquarters River road, icon
tinuation Of Cary street, one mile from the city
DISTRICT OF THE APPoMATTOx, Headquarter
at Manchester.
manding.
Capt. Abel f. Leavenworth, 9th Vt. Vols, act
ing Assistant .djutant General.
Officers are respectfully requested TO inform ri
of any errors or omissions In the above directory
POST OFFICE DIRECTORY.
Office hours from A. NJ. TO 6 p. NJ.
On Sunday from to 10 A. NJ and to p. NJ
Mails for the North close at 8 o'clock in thu
evening.
All letters for Richmond city delivery must bc
prepaid otherwise they will be sent to the dead
letter Office.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

THE MANUFACTURING POWER OF RICHMOND is
not understood by capitalists North, or else they
would crowd the city with enterprises that would
make Richmond second to no city on the CONT
nent. Richmond has water power exceeding
any town in the South. The James River, Dock,
Basin and Canal afford water power sufficient to
turn thousand mills. The general apathy into
which trade has been suffered to fall, consequent
upon the war, and other Circumstances has de-
layed the improvement of thi; immense water
power but we are satisfied that a little capital,
judlciously laid out would return per centage
ten fold upon the original outlay.
In the milling business Richmond has always
held the first reputation, even with her water
power not yet half developed. The James river
after it leaves the mountain,, is rocky, turbulent
and broken into cataracts and water falls. At
almost any point upon its banks sites for mills
factories and other establishments controlled by
water power can find ready Judgment. We
live in the expectation that Northern capitalists,
appreciatng these great and extra advantages,
will locate their business in our midst, and cause
improvements 10 arise that in time will astonis h
the world.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
ALEXANDRIA.

FEDul oldtc JouIudl ltlus
RAILROADS 0PESING.-The Orange and Alex.
andria Railroad is being rapidly put in running
order. Yesterday, the Bull Run idge was com.
pleted and the trains will, it is said, in very few
days run regularly to Warrenton Junction. The
Virginia Central Road is also being repaired as
rapidly as >ssible, and in short time railroad
affairs will be IN sTATU QUO ANTE BELLUM.
TAKING THE OATH.-A considerable number
of citizens have lately appeared before the jus
tices ofthe city and subscribe to the oath OF
allegiance to the restored Government of Vir-
ginia.
TIE IasT MEssAGE.-We are now in commu-
ncation by telegraph with Richmond. The frat
despat CHI which has arrived from the late rebel
capital since the war came TO hand at five min
utes past live o'clock yesterday evening.
BUYING HoRsEs.-Quite a large number OF
farmers from the adjoining counties attended the
sale OF government condemned horses here yes
terday, aud purchased quite q number of ami
mails
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

GONG NORTH Mr.. Salmon Adams late mas
ter armorer of the Virginia State armory, com
missioned by Gov. Letcher in 1860, and in July
1861 turned over to the service of the late Con,
federate Government, designs spending the ensu.
ing months of summer in the Northern States
and while there he will exert himself to bring
about feeling looking to the introdu ton oi
manufacturing enterprises at the South Mr..
Adams, who was l,te of the Springfield armory'
Is a skilled mechanic, and we'll acquainted with
the natural facilities and resources for manufsc
turing in the South. lie thinks the water power
of Richmond is superior to any place in the
world, not excepting Lowell, Mass, of which
State Mr.. Adams is a native.
A graduate of the Springfield armory, one Of
the greatest colleges of gunnery on the CONT
nent, Mr.. Adams brought with him TO the South
testimonials such as few men can produce. On
the morning of the city's evacuation he called
the workmen of the armory together, and assur-
ing them of protection in case they remained
only eight out of three hundred followed the Con.
federate dynasty.
Mr.. Atams was well known to many Of the
Federal prisoners confined ia Richmond, and
through the authorities, he embraced many op'
portunities of relieving their pressing necessi
ties.
Mr.. Adams expects to leave the South for the
Northern States during the present week, and
we cordially recommend him to the notice and
care of the press of Baltimore, Philadelphia
New York, New Haven, Worcester Mass, Jelier
son. Ohio, and the numerous other points which
he intends visiting. We assure capitalists North
in advance of Mr.. Adams. that the mocha MICA
interests Of Richmond, and the South are worthy
of the attention of Northern manufacturers
Slavery is now dead to all intents and purposes
and skilled labor to be supplied by the Teu;oI
and Cet, il destined to create supply, if not
monopoly. Those of the negroes who az
skilled-who can hoop barrel, draw stave OIL
drive q nail-will be welcome amongst us thu
great mass will be nowhere in the march o.
| Xxi lied labor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
G.---Is63. ---B.

yature seems to have implanted in mankind'the de-
sire for daily smulant, to re-nvigorae the nerves.
and excite the blood after the exhsus,ons caused by
,he DAYS, Iabors and lot only has she given the de-
sire but experience has shown that 1t is an absolute
necessity that this desire should be grailned, for the
preservation of the Health. Now natures requirements
being founded upon positive laws, must produce beue
fits when they are gratiied by the use OF
HUBBEL'S GOLDEN BIrfERs.
Natures requirements may be gratlded. The
GOLDEN BIrrgks IL A Purely VEGETABLE TOXIC
ISyIGORATING AND STRENGTHENING. fouiles inc
system against the effects Of unwhOlesopie wafer
Will cure Dyspepsia, $50.
Will cure Weakness and General Debility,
Will cure Heartburn,
Will cure Headache,
VIII cure Liver Complaint,
VIII cure Jaundice,
VIII cure Sea Sickness,
Will cure Bilious Collie and Fever,
Will excite aud create Healthy Appetite,
Will invigOrate the organs Of Digestion,
and moderately increases the temperature Of the body
aud the force of the circulation, acting, In fact
general eOrr0bOraut OF the system containing no pol
sonOus drugs, and il the best Tonic Bitters In the
world. A fair trial Is earnestly solicited.
GEO. T.. HUBBEL CO.,
PrOprietors, Hudson, y. Y.
General Depot, American Express Buildings, Hudson
street. New York. -
For sale By Druggists Grocer, Se Wholesale
Edmund q ,BUOZ i2O Walnut St. Phila; FL
lis Cairns, II SO. Gay ST., Baltimore. tmy?2-emeod
K4JsPECIAL NOTICE. Il would respectfully call at,
tenIion to my LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE Of
ASSORTED GOODS, commencing THIS MORNING At
10 clock The attention Of the city trade is especially
invited.
Very superior Wagon, and
Carpenters Tool Chest, complete:
mye2--It ID. ;. HUBBARD.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

IN BLooM.-It Is worth the expansion that il
costs a mans eyes to rerambulate the city and
observe how nature is putting on the new livery
of summer. Leaf, bud, blossom and bloom i.
presented to the eye on every hand. We notice
that the Alianthus trees are in bloom, and theil
pungent aroma impregnates the atmosphere.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
MINERAL WATERS.

We are receiving fresh Mineral Waters from the
following celebrated springs, TO which invite your
attention Our facilities for obtaining these Waters
direct from the Springs, will enable Us at all times 10
offer them pure aud fresh:
Oak Orchard Acid, 81. Catharines Well (Ca)
Sharon sulphur, Blue Lick,
Congress or Saratoga, Bedford,
Settler, kissingln aud Nlchy.
Also genuine Yichy Powders, Dr. DE JOngh's Cod
Liver oil Brockcdon's Comp Bf. Carb Potash pills,
Laville's Govt Liquor, Reynod's Govt specific, and
Blairs GOut aud Rheumatic Pills.
COLEMAN ROGERS, Phamaceutists,
my22--lm l'S Baltimore ST., Baltimore.
EIy7THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND CAN HAVE THE
New York Daily and Weekly Neics, aud also other Pa
pers aud Magazines LEFT at their residences and places
VI business by leaving their orders at the Book and
Stationery Store of O'BRlEN RHODES, No. IS Main
street. myZJ--u
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

EXPORTS FROM MAScHEsTER.-The Manchester
Wooden Company are now shipping to the North
large quantity of manufactured goods. turned
out from the factory in Manchester. Adams tx.
press Company Is forwarding the same. In Time
the Manchester Wooden Company will monopo.
lie o great part of the export wooden trade oil
the South.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

ASSIGNED TO DUTY.-Brevet Biigadier General
II. J. Abbott has been assigned to duty as Chief
of Artillery of the Department of Virginia. Gen.
Abbotts division will be assigned to the occu.
patton of such heavy gun batteries around
Richmond as NAV require garrisons
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

TnE NEW Fifty CENT NoTE.-We have al
ways fancied these new representatives of the
current coin of the realm, thinking that they
were indeed very models of dimnntiVe green
backs. Our only regret has ever been that we
did no, have more of them. contemp1ra ry
however, is down on them powerfully. lie says
that the shinplaster looks so much like quack
medicine label that he involuntarily turns 1t
Over, to see if it cures corns, bnnioas and
whooping cough. He says further that it
contains as many colors as the bandana
turban of snowy negress. On the centre OF
the face, close by q cloud of dust, sits fat mis-.
shapen female, covered over with small pox
blotches. Her right arm rests on q hoop,
through which may be seen an owl sitting on
nile of old clothes in tie distance, and in her
right hand is grasped an umbrella stick. Her
lift hand grasps something which a lively i'm
aQination may conceive TO be pair Of scales.
One foot appears done up In poultice.-
Either that editor or the Treasury artist must
have a lively ina. inatiop.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

Nor CoRREcT.-The statement that the
Hon. Isaac N. Arnold is writing biography
of President Lincoln is not strictly correct.
He has been engaged for more than year
past in preparing history of the Congress
sional Legislation during Mr.. Lincoln's adj
mipistration-a work in which the late Chief
Magistrate took an especial interest.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

Run 0vER.-A small boy, whose name we
have not learned was run over on Saturday, on
the corner Of 9th street, near the market. The
party who drove the wagon was arrested and
taken before the Provost Marshal. The boy
was not seriously injured,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

CARRYING HONE THE DEAD.-Those omnous,
long pine boxes, that betoken the dead remains
of those who went to the war, now dead. and
long lost, crowd the Office of Adams Express
Company. They are, for the most part the re-
mains only, taken from lakewood Cemetery and
other places where the Federal dead have been
buried. They are now being dislnterred in great
numbers. 81.
We NAV announce that surgeons certiiicste
certifying that body Is properly dislnfected and
packed, is necessary to the transportation oil re-
mains.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

jim Cook, of mint julep memory, was in the
city, Saturday, on visit. His presence gave q
final quietus 10 the absurd report circulated some
months ago that he had been slain in battle
Jeems is an attache of the Atlantic Hotel, Nor.
folk
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
A nAix srnnx came % Yastard,, aftarno on

A RAIN sToax came % yesterday aftsruo on
and deiugsd the city and country. How dslci.
GUS it was after the hot sultry spell How the
rain drops splashed poured, and saturated
every hot corner of our Metropolis How
grateful 1t was after the heated term! how the
thunder rolled and the lightning flashed
For ourselves, we like the splash, dash
and CHATTER Of rain, when 1t comes do 1n in tor
rents. Ran-it sweeps the streets, clarifies the
atmosphere, and does great many other thing
We like rain.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

Gov. PIKRPoHT AND HIS GovEIsMEYr.-It is
now stated, with some show of authority, that
Governor Pierpont, of Virginia, will leave Alex
andria on Wednesday next TO establish in
Richmond the government ofthe Commonwealth.
He brings with him the archives of the State,
and will be accompanied by State officers, his
family and others. A special boa. will convey
the party to Rockets where the citizens will
meet and welcome them through 9 committee.
advent of the visitors.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
DIED.

Hoopsp-on tho 18th ult. 10 the city Of Her'
folk. after long and severe illness. WY A.
HOOPER, aged IS. son Of "m. A. and sarah
Homer dece ased,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

ROBBERY OF THE PARK HoUsE-Late Satur-
day night or early yesterday morning the Park
House, corner Broad and 9th Streets, was bro
ken into and large lot of groceries removed
Entrance was effected through the front window.
The valus of the goods stolen amounted to be-.
tween $500 and 500.
Several other robberles occurred in the same
neighborhoOd the same night.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

FALSE DELICACY.-The friends Of thoss
who are troubled from bad breath, and,
through over squeamishness dislike to refer to
it, commit positive and cruel mistake, especially
if they are aware Of the merits and great emcacy
NJ the Fragrant Sozodont. This is the true and
only remedy for the difficulty; there is no valid
excuse for bad breath now.
Sold by all druggists. myls-eooi"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

COURT OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PEo-
CEKDINos.-The Court met at II A. N. Present
Judge Meredith, and his associates Judges Lyons
and Thomas.
seyeral suits Of no great importance, involving
the right of possession to certain tenements, were
heard and held under curia. The decision of the
Court upon the general question concerning con-
tracts entered into during the war on the basis OF
Confederate currency, which is of considerable
interest to the community has not yet been an
nouneed, but perhaps will be to-day or to-
morrow.
In the meantime, the cases are without the IN
teresting decisions that will follow the verdict OF
the Court on the points of law involved.
Court adjourned until IL A. NJ, this morn ing.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

PIRsoNAL.--Messrs. Douglas and Dulaney, of
the late Virginia Senate, and Mr.. Baskerville of
the House of Delegates were in the city yester
day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

ESPECIAL NOTICE.-Particular after ton
ia called 10 the advertiser snt OF our townsman,
w. ID. COOKE, Esq for long time connected
with the Presbyterian Board of Publication. who
has on the way here large collection OF
SCHOOL BOOKS also MISCELLANEOUS ana
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS. Due notice VIII
be even mon their arrival. my 1876
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

Persons In want Of any of the following artic are
invited to call aud examine for themselves and upon
binding the prices the undersigned intends 10
offer them they will be induced 20 buy them OF him
Coats Pants, Vests, White and Colored shirts DRAW
Gloves Buckskin Gloves and Gauntlets Carpet Bags,
Travelling sacks Hayersaeks, Mlilary Bnitons sik'
Cords Caps aud many articles too numerous TO men
ton.
Call and YOU shall be suited in price, size and quail
iy Call soon, Isl Broad St, between 9th aud Sth
mys9 AZ S. HARRIS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

%. The Plantation Bitter3 have cured
me of Liver Complaint, OF W hich was laid up
PROSTATE and had TO abandon my business.
H. b. KINGSLEY, Cleveland, O.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

&c. have given the Plantation Bitters
TO hundreds of our disabled soldiers with the most
astonishing effect. q. w. ID. ANDREWS
Sup't Soldiers Home, Cincinnati, O."
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

- have been great sufferer from
Dyspepsia, ana had To abandon preaching.
= The plantation Bitters have cured me-"
REV. J. s. CATH0RN, Rochester, N. Y.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

- The Plantation Bitters have cured
me of a arrangement of the kidneys and the uri;
nary organs that has distressed me for years. Il
acts Ike charm.
-''' '' C. C. MOORE, o54 Broadway
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22
JUDITH Russell.

II the ladies' but knew what thousand, Of them
are constantly relating 10 us, we candidly be.
lieve e.half of the weakness, prostrati and
distress experienced by them would vanish
James Marsh, Esq, of 1853 West l4th st N T.,
says "he has three children, the first two are
weak and pnny, his wife having been unable to
nurse and attend them, but that she has taken
Plantation Bters for the last two years, and has
a child now IS months old, which she ha, nursed
and reared herself and both are hearty saucy
aud well. The article is invaluable to mothers"
etc.
Such evidence might be continued for vo.
lume. The best evidence is to try them. They
speak for themselves. Persons OF sedentary
habits troubled with weakness, lassitude, pslpi.
taton of the heart, lack of appetite, distres ar.
ter eating. torpid liver, constipation. diabetes,
ETC., will find speedy relief through these Bit
ters.
Any person reilng bottles, or offering to sell
PLANTATION BITTERs in bulk-by the gallon,
or in any m amer except as above Is swindler
andlmposter, with whom we shall deal as the
law directs.
Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the
habitable globe. p. IL. DRAKE CO.,,
myl5-eodly new IoIk.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

7 I'VE. LIME.-lOO bbls. LIME, suitable
L for building and withdrawing. Just ie-
eeiyed ana for sale low by
CLAGETT, BLUM Il CO.,
mv2a-2t Corner It'll and Main SITS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-05-22

The New York Tribune says, "the reason why
brakes Plantation Bitters are SO universally used
and have such an immense sale, is that they are
always made up to the original standard, OF
highly invigOratng material and of pure quality,
although the prices have so largely advanced,
etc.
The Tribune just hits the nail on the head
The Plantation Bitters ore not only made Of pure
material, but the people ore told what it is. The
Recipe is published around each bottle, and the
bottles are not reduced in size. At least twenty
limitations and counterfeits have sprung up
They impose upon the people once and that's the
last of them.
The Plantation Bitters are now used in all
the Government Hospitals, are. recommended by
the best physicians, and are warranted to pro
duce an immediate beneficial effect. Facts are
stubborn things.
80 Iowe much to you for verify be.
lieye the Plantation Bitters have saved my life.
REV. w. Ii. WAGGONERi Madrid, N. Y.