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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

GOVINGTON AND OHIO RAlLROAD.-
The Commissioners appointed by the States Of Vir-
ginia and West Virginia. bestow the charter OF the
Covngton and Ohio Railroad upon such parties as they
NAV deem it, will meet at the Eutaw House, in the city
OF Baltimore, on TUESDAY. first Qse May, 1865, and
will then and there receive and pass upon such propo
sails for the construction Of said Railroad as may be pre-
sented by responsible parties
over three millions g. O0OOO) Of dollars have been
extended already in grading this road. Its location
easy grades must make this road the pes
and most advantageous outlet for the produce Of III
West.
The Commissioners have published pa implicit, cor
tanning authentic information about this road Its grade
and curvature, together with minute and Trustworthy
estimates what it will cost and copies OF all the law
which relate TO 1t.
The pamphlet referred may be had at the following
places, viz:
Washington Cty-0Gce of Maury & Co.
Baltimore City-Odice of Samuel Harris x Sons
Philadelpbia-0hice of Drexel Co.
New York-ofhce OF Vermilye Co.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
GEORGE W. BOILING,
THOMAS S, FLoURNoY,
ROBERT II. MAURY,
WILLIAM J. ROBERTSON,
Commissioners for Virginia
GEORGE w. SUMMERS,
JAMES hurley,
BURTON DESPARD
JOEL MCPHERSON,
JAMES y. WATSON,
o,,0t5 Commissioners for West Virginia.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

ATTEMPTED To DROWN HERsELE-A German wo-
man named Mary Mathor attempted to drown her
self in the river just below the sugar refinery, on
Thursday night between and 10 o'clock She was
rescued by 7. W. Pairo before accomplishing her
purpose. The cause of this rash attempt at self
destruction was that her husband had deserted her
at stanton, and has been living in Rockets with
another woman for two years past.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

The United States Supreme Court has just decided an
important Admiralty case, upon an appeal from the
Circuit Court Of the Southern District of New York In
vovng the liability Of owners of vessels for eollis
ions The Court holds that vessels, when moored to
wharves and piers, are not bound to show lights or
keep watchmen at night; aud vessels sailing In the
stream or inst arriving must keep clear of them. II
damage suits from collision in such case, the yes.
sci sailing in the stream responsible for all OF It, and
the plea Of eonstraint Of weather will not avoid the
sponsiblity Lighters, lying at the ends Of wharves
or piers are subject to the same rules and protection
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

A BEAUTIFUL BED OF PORCELAIN
~ CLAY FOR SALE offer for sale beautiful
BED OF PORCELAIN CLAY, which can be bought at
bargain. s,, -, ",
This clay lies in the end of Nelson county, va,
nyenent to railway rriage and canal transporta-
lion being three miles from the Orange road and hve
miles from the James river canal. From superficial
examination Of the veln it seems to be about sixty or
seventy feet wide and Of an unknown depth, white
and free from sand and thought by intelligent gentle
men suitable for the making OF chlna inns psu "
claw IL situated by the side Of the main road leadng 70
the Orange road and the James river canal near Dy
have water power sufficient to drive an ordinary eou,
try grist MILL which will sell with the cray shou'u
water power be necessary in Manufacturing me
There l. an abundance Of the finest timber Tor build
ing and wood for fuel the spot. Will sell the Gay
and few acres of land attached, or Will sell hiy OF
more acres should il be desirable.
Nv enterprsing friend, X. W. Blsom, ESQ, has as1w
and grst mill near by, whore the pure haser can %
supplied with lumber Of the best quality at sr price,
md have his ground or purchase NEAL ~ may
suit. ,,, .-.t. NJ. 7 an,
determined to sell -, - ~
IRDN-There are strong indications oil IRON on my
land and on the land of r w. Elsom, Esq, near Oy
NV address Il Howardsville, Albemarle county, va
wy 49,, " WIN. II. CARTER.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

PASSING COUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-A German sol
der, belonging to the Twelfth United States Regu-
lars, was arrested last night by Detective Goodrich
and Captain Belts for attempting to pass cOun-
teriet fifty dollar note, first at streckers and then
at Bodeker's drug store. He was locked up.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, &c.


MIN. G. FERGUSON & CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO
J. B. FERGUSON, BRO. & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
FOR THE SALE OF
FOREIGN DRY GOODS,
NO. PEARL (oR FOURTEENTH STREET,
RICHMOND, VA,
Are now opening well assorted stock Of FOREIGN
DRY GOODS, direct from rstclass manufacturer con-
ssting in part of the following:
Hilger's Cloths and DOeskins
English Fancy Cassmeres
ladies' Dress Goods
Black Alpacas
Mourning and Fancy Ginghams
Mourning Lawns
English Long Cloth
ladies' Cotton Hose
Dunbar, Dicksons & Co.'s Irish Linens, In great
L: C. Handkerchief, plain and hemsttehed
Bleaehed and Brown Linen Ducks and Drills
White CambIes
White Jaconets
Nansooks
Tape Checks
Brilliants
Cotton Handkerchief, &C., &C., &c.
Which they offer to the trade at small commission
cost Of Importation, and respectfully solicit
examination of their stock. apl4-u
T OOK LOOK II
- Just received, by Express, another supply OF
those
Beautiful Calicoes at only II. cents per yard,
English Berages at only 20 "
Ducals at 25 cents per yard,
Fine Linen Lawn only 90 cents per yard.
ALSO,
Beautiful Figured Hernana
Organdie Lawns
Plaid Challies
Embroidered Berages
Poplins
Striped and Plain Alpaeas
Plain and Fancy Spring Silks
A superior line of Black Dress Goods.
All the above Goods, and many others, were bought
this week,
AND AT PANIC PRICES
And will be sold at such low figures to convince all
persons that
No. l73 BROAD STREET, CORNER OF SIXTH,
Is the place to buy your Goods, where you can get
them at the VERY LOWEST PRICES.
W. R. POLK,
mh22t l7S Broad street. corner Sixth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

BOARD OF HEALTH.-We again earnestly call the
attention Of the Magistrates of HenricO county to
the valuable suggestions made by Drs. Hancock,
Cabell and Watson, of the Board of Health for the
publication and cleansing Of the suburbs, as well as
Of the city proper Cooperation, on all hands, is
now urgently needed and we trust our citizens will
not wait for compulsory measures at the hands of
the Board but in their own interest in the interest
Of the preservation of human life do all they can
to assist gentlemen who, without any adequate
compensation, have taken on themselves the prose
cution Of measures for the public safety.
As regards the removal Of the contents Of priyies
from the city, we are credby informed that in many
instances they are now deposited outside the city
limits, in ShockOe Creek, which passes through
the city, and thus there are disseminated in our
midst malarous odors which, Of themselves, If
cholera never existed are calculated to poison the
atmosphere and generate disease.
In this connection we suggestto the City Council
the appointment of licensed ceansers of the city
the title city scavenger is olious-whose duty it
shall be to clean out and purify all sinks and prvies.
As we have said before, now say again, that the
Council should adequately compensate the Board of
Health, for the gentlemen constituting that body
have taken on themselves the duty Of physicians
for the rhOle city versus cholera and other epdem-
les and consequently they entitled to their fee
from the city treasury for the lawyers in the Coun-
ell well know that they Qawyers) would not defend
case in which the city interested without their
fee. The laborer is worthy of his hire, and what
laborer is there now more worthy Of pay than those
who look after the safety of US all. Moreover, it
is not in human virtue Gin these selfish days espe-
cally), to work zealously for nothing.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

LUXURIANT AND SILKY HAIR.-Mrs S. A. ALIENS
Worlds Hair Restorer and Zylobasamum, or Hair
Dressing act upon the hair does the dew upon the
flowers They are easily applied; they dispose the
hair to remain in any desired position by their use the
hair becomes soft and silky Persons using these pre-
paratons will preserve their hair through life Every
Druggist sells them. apl2-eodlw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
HATS, CAPS. &c
John DOoLEY,

sPoTswooD HOTEL, RICHMOND, VA.
In vites the attention Of his old aud The pub
lie to the very fine stock Of SPRING GoODs ba s nov
in receipt Of The stock comprises all the STYLES now
In and all the variety Of grades in price, from the
lowest price Palm Leaf and Wool Hat to the q nest
French Folt Hat.
Merchants and Dealers particularly requested to
examine this stock. They will find the goods at as low
prices as at any Northern house that break cases.
NH OF
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

FROM South CARoLTNA.-Mrs. Caroline Richards,
of Charleston, s c., reached the city yesterday in
search of Theodore PersOn. If he is in the city he
will please call at once on the Chief-of-POlice.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
DOCKBRIDGE ALUM WATER.

The proprietors have the satisfaction to announce
that they are last prepared to put again on the mar
ket this highly valuable mineral water.
The well-known house Of
go PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
DRUsdIsrs, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
... will be the
PRINCIPAL DEPOSITORY
For its sale North and South.
We also place it with A. B. FUCKER, Lynehburgi to
supply that market and the Southwest.
Also with COLEMAN ROGERS, Baltimore;
HEGEMAN & CO., New York.
Great care is taken in packing the bottles, and they
safely shipped to all parts OF the United states
ONE BOX WILL LAST SEVEN WEEKS, AT ONE PINT
DAILY, AND THAT QUANTITY HAS, IN MULTI
tube OF CASES, sUFFICED TO CHECK, AND, IN Nut
A FEW, TO ERADICATE DISEASE. Price, delivered
into any depot board any steamer at other
point in Richmond or Lynchburg, Twelve Dollars and
Fifty Centsthe money, in every instance, to aecompa-
ny the order as accounts will be kept.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

blood. Upon his person, after death, however was
found prayer, in which he asked forgiveness of his
Maker and his fellOw-men for the many vie deeds
perpetrated by him while living. With ii was a re-
quest that il should not be removed from his person
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF SHIELDS.
Thomas Shields according to the account he gave
US in an interview we had with him the day before
his exec uOn, was born in the city Of New Orleans
in February, 1885, and was, consequently, at the
time Of his death. few months over twenty-nine
years Of age. When about seven years old, his pa
rents, who were Irish, moved to Charleston South
Carolina. At the age Of fourteen years he left
home, and went with Thomas Bradley and Thomas
Ward, horse-racers, with whom he spent the most
Of his time, until 1852, when he went to Brooklyn
Long Island, and remained for one year; at the ex
piration Of which time he returned to Charleston
and lived until 1859, part Of the time keeping bar
at the Palmetto House. From Charleston he went to
Washington city where he resided until the breaking
out OF the war; in o. when he came TO Richmond and
joined Norton's Eighteenth Virginia Battalion with
which he remained until 1868, when he was trans
ferred to the 26th South Carolina Regiment Evans
Brigade in which he served until the evacuation OF
Charleston in the winter Of 1850 While stationed
in that city he was detailed orderly to Gen. Har-
dee On the Goth Of February, after the evacuation
be was taken prisoner at St Stephens Station, on
the North Eastern Railroad, thirty-fve miles above
Charleston, and carried % Castle Pinckney, where he
was held as prisoner tin the lst Of April, 1865 On
the 9TH Of April, shortly after being released, he
went to New York and joined the One Hundred and
Twenty-seyenth New York Regiment aud after
wards Joined the Fifty-seventh Regiment, out Of
which regiment he was mustered in June, 1865;
then he joined the Fifth United States Artillery,
with which command he remained until his deser-
ton in January last While at Old Point he was
of the sentinels who guarded the prison in which
Mr. Davis is confined. He also attended him fire.
quently as a guard while taking an airing.
OF his father and mother he never, to our knowl-
edge spoke nor did he in fact alude to the existence
or whereabouts of any relatives except half brother
who was in Richmond after the prOmulgatiOn Of his
sentence. He believed that if he could have gotten
respite for ten days certain Charleston law
yers, whom he named, could have obtained new
trial for him before the civil courts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

wYMAS gives an exhibition this afternoon and
another tonight which positively close his engage
ment in Richmond. He distributes valuable gifts at
both entertainments, and will, of course have
crowded houses.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

NORFOLK RIoTERs.-Three negro men and a
white woman, charged with being engaged in the
Norfolk riot were brought to this city yesterday
under guard, on the boat, and lodged in the city
jail. They will be tried, we presume, by military
commission.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

PERsONAL.-The Hon. Henry Edmundson, the
Hon. Walter r. Staples and 2. Turner, Esq, the de-
legate from Rappahannock, are in the city. Alex
ander Mosely, Esq, of Nelson, who has been So
iourning here for few days past left yesterday af
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
n OLDEN HILLS ACADEMY.
CLASSICAL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THos. T. BoULDIN, NJ. A, University Virginia, Prin
| cpal.


THos T. BoULDIN, NJ. A, University Virginia, Prin-
TH6s T. BoULDIN, JR., Assistant.
The regular session OF this school is divided into
two terms-the first term commencing the LIST septem-
Der and closing the Slst January; the second com
mencing the LIST February and closing 3oth June.
The object Of the School is TO prepare the student lo
college or for the ordinary business OF life The method
of instruction will be by daily Rotations and lectures
At the close OF each month, circulars, showing me
average standing OF the pupil in his classes during the
month, will be forwarded to the parent or guardian.
Near the close Of each term there will be oral and
written examination of each class upon the studies pur
sued during that term and, when the pupil distin
gushes himself in these examinations cerhncaies o.
such distinction will be awarded to him.
The school Is located in Chariot county, virgin
two miles from Drake Branch Depot Of the kchmohc
and Danville Railroad, and eighty miles from hich
mond The location has been remarkably healthy iol
TERMs-T1.tion and board Qights and towels ex
cepted) for session of ten months, three hundred dol
lars in currency, payable Zone half at the commence
ment Of eachterm
| Chas L. Mosby, Robert J. Davis, VIM. T: Yaneey
Esas Lynchburg; Rev. ]. Blair Dabney, Campbell
county Virginia Rev. John A. Wharton, Liberty, Nir
einia Rev John Scott, Lexington. Virginia; Davi'
Read, ESD, Roanoke county, Virginia John B. Rad
| ford, ESQ., Montgomery county, virginia Professor
Charles s. Venables and James L. Cabel, universit!
Virginia; Judge John A. Meredith, H. H. Many am
| Virginia; 4. N. Watkins and stephen D. sonthaii
Prince Edward county, Virginia; joni b. McPhail
| ESQ.,, Norfolk; Colonel VIM. Townes, Meeklenout
county, Virginia Colonel Robert Withers, Danville
VIRGINIA Judge George Gilmer Pittsylvania county
Virginia Hon. Thomas S. Flournoy, John r. Edmund'
Esq and Judge William Leigh, Halifax county, II
ginia Judge II. II. Marshall, Henry Carrlngton Esq
William b. Green, Esq, William IL. Dennis, Esd, an
william T. Scott ESD, Charlotte county, Nirginls, an
to my present and former patrons generally.
Address THOMAS 7. BOULDIN, Principal,
BRAKES Branch POstoihee,
| isnl9.2awem Charlotte county, Virginia.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
THE ALUM MASS. OR POWDERS.

these are the salts OF the water obtained by evapors
ton and their value and efficacy a medicine have
been abundantIy established. The demand for these
salts was very great throughout the war, but not
In our power TO meet It, They will be sold in market,
or at the Springs at Twenty Dollars per pound One
Dollar and Fifty Cents per ounce and can be forwarded
by Express-cash to accompany the order.
Pamphlets sent by mall on application, also In the
boxes OF water. FkALlEh hANDoLfht
mbl7.ifsw Proprietors.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

GANBLNG.-Henry Williams alias John Deering,
colored, was arrested yesterday, charged with I'M
lawful gaming.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

MAYORS COURT-MAYOR MAYO Presiding
Salle Davenport negro, was sent on for indictment
on charge of stealing household goods from Mrs.
Eneufel
Joseph Bradford, employee at Talbott's foundry,
charged with assault on William Hurley, was dis
charged on representation that the difficulty had
been amicably settled.
David Taylor, negro, was bound over to keep the
peace toward his wife, whom he had whipped, and
toward all Others.
Lucy Jane Moore, negro nurse, charged with
throwing brick at little boy named n. 5. John
son, was dismissed with an admOniton.
The examination Of the shooting case of William
Vernon and DIR. FSClay Maddox was then entered
on Edward Y. Cannon counsel for the doctor, and
W. W. Crump for Vernon. Policeman Angel testi-
fed that he saw the rencOntre; some words were
exchanged, and Maddox advanced half the street
Vernon exclaimed disarm YOURSELF" Maddox
called on Vernon to come out from among the
crowd Of CHILDREN Maddox fred the first shot;
Maddox was hit in the leg; Vernon in the hand.
In reply to Mr.. Cannon witness said that Maddox
came up; they both fired at the same instant; wit
ness did not hear the remark that you have been
looking for me all the mOrning-nOw prepare your
self"
D. D. Mott testified that he was standing between
Sixth and Seventh on Broad heard the noise Of the
shooting and looked up the street; saw Maddox,
whom he knew by sight: saw Policeman Angel ar
rest Maddox; was satisfied the first shot was fired
from the side Of the street on which Maddox Stood
In reply to Mr.. Cannon witness said he knew moth.
ing about the commencement Of the afray; the first
pistol shot came from the side Of the street on which
Maddox was.
Henry c. Smith, sworn, testified that about half.
past one or two, on Thursday, as he was passing
through the Capitol Square, be met Vernon, who
said he was in difficulty and had no friends, and
asked witness iR,he would 90 with him; had nc
arms, but went; got down to the SpOtswOOjA and
while on the way Vernon said, " l don't want tC
meet Maddox, but if do, will kill him or he me :
walked then to Broad street. and as Vernon made
the remark we passed lady, the wife of DIR. Mad
dox, who heard it; on Broad saw Maddox crossing
the street; told Vernon to take position down the
street so that the shots might not take effect OIL
others; Maddox crossed over half way, and eX
| claimed, you are a id coward, and have beer
ever since knew you" Maddox wanted Vernon
to come out from the crowd, and told him to de.
fend himself; then the shooting commenced
| Edward Mcguire testified, that while in Maddox.
Office on Thursday, Mrs. Maddox called and desired
the Doctor to come out, as she wanted to see him
He did so, and was then informed by her that
she heard Vernon remark, as he passed hel
/ on the street. There she comes, now; I'll kill hin
or he shall kill me" Her husband requested her Il
go home, saying that he would attend to the matter
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
THE MARKETS.
THE GOLD AND SILVER MARKET.

RICHMOND, April 20.
Brokers were buying gold to-day at 125a =, and
selling at l27.
Silver buying at lisa =, and selling at 49, Mar
ket irregular.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

THE CITY COUNCm.-At the meeting Of the Coun-
ell yesterday evening, the city railroad connection
was laid on the table after discussion, and Messrs.
r. Il. Allen and Vincent Bargamin were unani-
mously elected scavengers for the two districts into
which the city is divided by the ordinance adopted
Yesterday
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

In short time Maddox left his Office, in company
with witness, and as they did Maddox, remarked
was best to meet the issue openly and in the day
time for bel did not wish to be surprised from be-
hind as he had been in the case of Major Dixon,
in Alexandria. The parties, in little time after,
met and fred at each other after exchanging few
words.
W. J. Young, and other witnesses, testified sub
stantally as above; and after some further cross
examination Of witnesses, the Mayor remanded both
the accused for indictment before the grand jury,
and baied them for their appearance.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
GIFT JEWELLERY. &c.
GREAT SALE OF

GREAT SALE OF
ENGLISH AND FRENCH
JEWELRY!L
One Million Dollars Worth Of
WATCHES AND CHAINS,
DIAMOND RINGS,
SILVER WARE,
&C., &c, sc.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21


PORT OF RICHMOND, April 20, 1866.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle, Bourne, New York, via Norfolk
and City Point merchandise and passengers, S. Ayres
x Co.
Steamer State of Maryland, Travers, Baltimore via
City Point merchandise and passengers, d. w Cur
RE. .
Steamer John Sylvester, Post Norfolk, merchandise
and passengers, C. J. TOwbridge.
Schooner Mnnehaha, Frank, Baltimore, lumber,
Strong & Vessel McKowan Curtis.
Schooner Hope, Holland, Cabin Point, lumber, cap
tain L.
schooner Georgia. Souhgate, Norfolk, corn, A Mills
paugh Co.
Steamer Norfolk, Vance, Philadelphia, merchandise
and passengers, W. p. Porter.
Steamer NJ Martin, Haines, Norfolk, merchandise
and passengers, Haskins X BridgfOrd.
Schooner Emma Jane, Phillips, Baltimore, merehan-
disc, A. Millspaugh Co.
Bluff and City Point to load iron, Briscoe Stanard.
Schooner Ripplier, Miller, Philadelphia, iron, A.
Mllspaugh & Co.
Schooner United, Anderson, New York, merchandise,
A. Mlspaugh Co.
Schooner Marietta, Hall, New Bedford, iron, Ward
well, Rogers CrOwen.
Schooner Three Sisters, johnson, York rv-r, mer-
chandise, captain.
Schooner Mary Clark, -, New York. lumber, West,
Beardsly Co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21
NURSERIES,. &c.
II ERMITAGE NURSERIES,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

we 9nsr, LOT the Spring trade fne assortment OF
0Ts an sHRUBBERY AND PIONEERING
svergreens, Roses, yerbenas, Dahlas, Hsliotropes.
&c, &C., at the most reasonable rates.
Inese plants are grown at Winchester Nurseries
and orders VIII De received and hlled by us at this
punt Auuie'S ALLAN BROTHER,
opy,cp " M. Box 43s, Richmond.
Cary. WI 80 no. 20
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-21

NOTICE TO MARINERS.
The Nantucket South Shoal Light Vessel was re-
placed on her station on the l4th inst.