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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
The American LsCtureship at Cambridge.

We alluded, some weeks since, TO the plan
which was proposed for the endowment Of an
American Lectureship at Cambridge UNIVERSE
ty, England, and of its defeat before the Sen
ate ofthat University. We have recently seen
an extended account of the Senate debates and
proceedings on the subject.
Mr.. HENRY YArEs THOMPSON, who proposed
to endow this LectureshIp, is an Englishman OF
wealth and cultivation, and scholar Of Trini-
ty College, Cambridge. he has travelled in
America, and became impressed with the
amount of error prevalent in England in regard
to America and American affairs. His first
communication on the subject Of this Lecture
ship was made TO Mr.. EDWARD EVERETT, in
December, 1864. BE desired that the propo-
sition should be made through Harvard Uni
versity, as he thought that if thus backed it
would be more influential and imposing than if
it simply went from him, an individual, to the
was sent TO Mr.. EVERETT in his last illness, and
he died without taking action upon it. Mr..
THOMPSON then enclosed copy of it to DR..
HILL, President of Harvard University, who,
under date of sth Of May, 1865, opened COM
municstions with the Vice-C Chancellor of the
University Of Cambridge. The proposition
was TO endow Lectureship at Harvard Uni
versity for the delivery of a biennial course of
twelve lectures during residence of one term
at Cambridge, In England, on the "Historv and
Political Institutions Of the United States of
America"-the reader to be appointed bien-
nially By the President and Fellows orHarv,rd
University, subject to the veto, in each case os
the Vice-C Chancellor of CambridRe-an5 he
"sole qualification to be American citizensbi,
Il" and the opinion Of his appointers that he is a
&" ft person to deliver such course of lee
lures"
The subject was not brought before the Sc
nate of Cambridge until February last. Il
gave rise to an animated and interesting de
bate. Among the participants in this debate
in favor of the Lectureship, were Rev. CHARLE
KINGSLEY, Professor Of Modern History, ant
Mr.. SEDLEY TAYLOR, of Trinity College
Among those who opposed it were Mr.. L. H
PEROwNE, of Corpus Christi College Mr.. A
Long, of Kings College Mr.. II. r. BAILEY
n. A, and Mr.. EDWARD DODEL. The chic
argument of those who favored the propose
was that there was much ignorance and errol
in regard to America and American affairs
prevalent in England, and it was important tina
as much as possible should be learned of {
country Sc destined TO be the greatest in tn,
world, J." as was said by Professor KINGSLEY
The same distinguished scholar urged the pro
possl on the following grounds Said he; 81
.. we decline this offer, fear that we shall Civ
:. offence, not, of course, to gentlemen Ike III
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

THE TEST OATH.-The Secretary of the
Treasury states, on authority of his subordi-
mates, that no allowance of salary has been
paid where appointees have not taken the
oath, and that he has distinctly stated to col
lectors and surveyors that the rule would be
strictly enforced. The Commissioner of Inter-
nal Revenue says
"No assessor or collector has ever been paid
unless he has taken the oath. He reports four
hundred and fifty-nine assessors appointed in
the late rebellious States. Of the returns re-
ceived, one hundred and seventy-nine are un-
qualified oaths and fifty-eight qualified. Up to
the present time, the number not received OF
those who have entered upon the discharge OF
their duty is two hundred and twenty-five
One qualified oath was received from North
Carolina, thirty-fve from South Carolina, ten
from Georgia, twelve from Alabama"
So far, no steps are taken to meet the request
of the President, Secretary of the Treasury
and others, to modify the existing oath.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

SUIcDE.-SOme day ago Mr.. Thomas Peters COM
mitted suicide in Memphis Tennessee. The cause
of his committing this act is not known. The Ara
laHehe gives the following statement which shows
a singular degree of elaboration at such time
1t says;
A few hours before his death he was in the
store of Pitser Miller, on Second street. where he
slept the night before, and gentlemen who were
with him, say that he was in pleasant humor and
his mood was as agreeable was the habit of this
companionable young gentleman. short while
previous to the shooting, he went up stairs into the
sleeping room, placed his shawl carefully on the
floor, arranged a pillow, polished his boots care
fully, combed his hair, dressed himself complete in
an artillery uniform Of the late Confederate States
army, in whose ranks he was commissioned officer,
buttoned the coat to the chin, laid himself down,
and deliberately placing q pistol with the muzzle
behind the ear, fired. His appearance after death,
warrants us in these statements He must have died
without struggle as after the report of the pistol
some gentlemen rushed up stsirs, and the flesh was
SLIGHTLY ouivering. There was very little blood
upon the pillow and the shawl was not disturbed"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
The Southern Relief Fair.

lHc bHH VI 1cotciuaJ says
The great Southern Relief Fair has come to an
end, as must all the works of mortals but perhaps
no undertaking Of such magnitude has ever before
been so successfully carried out leaving in its wake
so many pleasant "reminiscences of the happy hours
spent within the hall of the Maryland Institute
The ladies connected with the late fair have achieved
wonders. They have realized sum far beyond
their most sanguine expectations, and they will
hereafter have the proud consciousness Of knowing
that through their eXertions alone thousands OF
homes in the impoverished South will be made to
feel glad, and many field be made "to blossom as
the rose. In taking leave of the great exhibition,
we can only say, all honor TO the noble women OF
Baltimore and their sisters of MARYLAND and the ad-
joining States. They have performed good work,
and TO them be all praise.
Many valuable articles remain to be disposed of,
the proceeds of which will swell the total receipts
The grand soiree for the aid of the Southern Re-
lief fund.- which is to take place at the Front Street
Theatre on Monday evening next promises to be a
grand affair, and fitting finale to the grand exhi-
bition Just closed The house has been rendered the
lady managers by Mr.. John T. Ford, free of charge
and there is every prospect that it will increase the
general fund to a considerable extent.
The ladies of Charles county, Maryland, held a
Southern Relief Fair at Port Tobacco last week. and
on the first day realized over seven hundred dollars
The contributions are represented by the Times to
have been very liberal for the people of that county
in view of the losses they sustained by the war.
Another Fair, upon a large scale, will be opened
at West River, Anne Arundel county, in June.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

EQUALITY WITH DIFFERENoE.-The Boston the
DRY about the negro race we all know. The Boston
practice is a little different For example:
A disgraceful event occurred yesterday at the sta
bic of the Cambridge Union Railway Company,
which shows the i'll feeling and unmanly prejudice
against the colored race still existing in the minds
of q certain class in the North. Mr. John C. Stiles
Superintendent Ofthe Company, having occasion to
employ man to care for his private horse and car
rage, which are kept the Compsnys stable hired
a eolored man for that purpose Mr.. Stiles asked
one of the hostlers yesterday to show the new man
something about the harnesses, which he refused to
do, saying he would not work with Niger" and
that if the "nigger" remained he would leave. He
was told he was at liberty to do so, upon which he
went and told his fellow workmen and all the host
lens, some seventeen in number, went in body to
the Office Of the company and refused to do any
more wOrk.-BoStOH Journal
We hear that several influential and wealthy col
ored citizens, refused admission to the Boston Thea
tire after having purchased tickets are taking mea
sures to test their rights by legal process under the
recent anti.prohibition law of the State. Hotel
keepers will watch for the result also with interest
-COmmORlpedlth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
iCJe WE WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
Of the citizens of this State and others to the use OF
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs

Which all the druggists of the city OF Richmond Viz
gnia, admit 10 be of the most popular medicines
ever before the public for the Of Dyspepsia Eer
vous Headache, Collie, Pains, Dysentery and Bowel
Complaints In weak and debiltated females there Is
nothing to equal the ready mode that 1t has in strength
ening the whole system, and II any medicine ever de-
served the title Of human comforter" It should be
BAKERS CELEBRATED PREMIUM BITTERs. Since
the introduction of these Bier which has been about
fifteen years. the proprietor has received in and about
the city Of Richmond, over one thousand certifsates
where 1t has made permanent in the above med
diseases. Should you become acquainted with It's
superior virtues in various complaints, you would
never be without it in your families.
To be had Of all permanent Druggists in Virginia
also of CANDY, GILPIN & CO., Baltimore, Marylan
Orders promptly filed by addressing
Z. BAKER, Proprietor,
mh2r Richmond, Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

New ORLEANS, April A-Genera II. I. Hayes
who commanded a brigade under Stonewall Jack
son. has been nominated for sheriff.
The Methodist Conference have adopted report
extending the jurisdiction OF the Southern Church
in every direction asked for. The committee on
Episcopal affairs have reported, advising the College
Of Bishops to appoint one of their number to reside
in California, and also recommending the election
of six additional Bishops. The questions of the
Bishops veto is again being discussed.
The crops in this State are advancing rapidly
The recent frost in Baton Rouge parish killed the
cotton
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

CAssIUs NJ. CLAY writes from St. Petersburg,
March 18th, to George D. Prentice letter, in
which he says he deems it his duty to denOunce
Sumner and Stevens. He declares that he
stands by the Presidents veto of the Freed
mems Bureau bill, and adds:
"This attempt of Congress to interfere with
the rights of the States after the war power
ceases, is usurpatiOn of power unknown to
the Constitution, and subversive of the whole
theory Of republicanism as based upon the old
Constitution of the United States"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Theatrical Tumult in Providence.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 1S-Considerabe tumult
was caused here this evening, by the conduct of a
theatrical company from New York, Stuart Tay-
leure, managers, who announced the play of the
Merry Wives of Windsor" with Hackett as Fal.
staff, at the Academy of Music. large audience
attended but the play was so mutilated by the ac-
tors in an effort to get through at $50 to take the
train for New York, that the audience would not al
low the performance to proceed and broke up in an
uproar. The actors were followed to the depot by
several hundred people groaning and hooting, but
no personal violence was offered.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

The FLOOD AT NEW ORLEANs.-The New Orleans
Picdyune of the 9Th says: Few who do not reside
in or have not visited the rear of the city have any
idea of the extent of the damage which has been
done by the recent heavy rains This locality, even
at the present time, is one sea Of water. Gardens
have been destroyed, bridges and fences washed
away and many other injuries and inconvenience
sustained Our draining machines have been taxed
to their utmost efforts, and have worked night and
day. but are inadequate to meet the present extraor
binary emergency Besides the heavy rains which
have inundated the city, we learn that there has al
so been back pressure by the water from the Lake,
forced by heavy winds. 1t has been many years
since our city has been subjected to so much injury
and inconvenience in this respect and our city au-
thorties have here abundant opportunity to witness
the total inadequacy Of the present system of drain
are
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Appointments by the President.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-The President has ap-
pointed Henry stanbery, of Ohio, to be an Asso.
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States in the place of Judge Catron, deceased and
also Mr.. Smythe, President of the Central National
Bank to be Collector of Customs for the port of New
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Judce-Advocate Holt
The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Post says

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Post says
The Judiciary Committee of the House is now
ndulging in a daily session for the purpose of eX-
aiming the records submitted to il by the War De-
partment concerning the alleged guilt of JEFF Davis
sanders, Thompson, Breckenridge, and other Con-
ederate leaders in the assassination conspiracy
These records Of the most voluminous character
and startling import. Judge-AdvOcate Holt is pre-
sent each day and vouches for the validity of the
documentary evidence produced and explains to the
committee the circumstances under which it was de-
posed Thus far the testimony has been of the most
variable character and given by men of all condi-
tons in life, from those who assume TO have been
Wallets in the household Of JEFF Davis, to wagOners
in the Confederate army Of General Lee. The great
Of proof thus obtained, abounds in decided
statements eliminating all the above named person
ages, beside host Of Others among whom is NAL
lOry, the ex-rebel Naval Secretary. So decisive is
this testimony considered by number Of the Radi-
cal members Of the Committee, that at such time as
il may report, a minority at least, will urge the i'm
mediate trial Of Davis
Give Holt time, and he will get any amount
of "proOf," of any degree of strength required,
upon any subject, against any person. He had
only a few weeks in which to manipulate the
testimony in the SURRATT and WIRz cases, but
be was equal to the Occasion-as the evidence
Of SANFORD CONOvER, or CoNovER SAN
FORD, Tor whatever the vagabond called him.
self) and several other first-class witnesses
showed. With twelve months in which to work
up "proOf" against the parties named above,
we may feel sure that nothing is wanting. If
it were necessary to prove that THAD. STE
WINS and SUMNER are in conspiracy with the
South, give the job to Holt, and there would
be no difficulty. By the way, it strikes US that
he lost several valuable witnesses last week /;
one was hung in New Jersey for murder,
another was arrested, and third is under
chase in Pennsylvania for butchering eight per-
sons that they might effect a robbery. Still
fourth has just been sentenced to be hanged in
New York. All of these were I" brave and noble
boys, 5" who had beenserving their country under
General GRANT. They would have been in
valuable to HOLT.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

OUTRAGE UPON CoLoSK1. No. n
UPON BY SQUAD OF SoLDIERs "a 81 rs IKAD
CURED at Leesburg Va, Tuesday b %
Of the military guard there to take hon an an
who was in town, his OvercOat which haS G =
Confederate buttons or was gray cloth or
Of the kind. he refused 70 give it up and no1..
his horse to leave town, when he was pursued "rS
fired at by those who followed him. The next daS
this military company, it is said were ordered from
Leesburg.- AlerGHdriG Gd<ette.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Advertising.

If any business man in Richmond doubts that the
WING Is the best medium through which to reach
the Virginia public, we invite him to call at this
ONCE and we will take pleasure as matter Of
business in exhibiting to him lists Of bona 6as
subscribers in every section Of the State.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Turned Over TO the Civil Authorities.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-The President has or
dered that Treasury Agent Dexter, who was con-
victed by military commission at Mobile, Of fraud
on the Government, be turned over to the civil au-
thores for trial. Dexter was confined in default of
5000 600 hail
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

tCJeA r r EST DECA Y-PERFUMED
Breath, Sound and Healthy Gums, Pearly White Teeth
Relief and freedom from ToorHAcHE can be obtained
by using DowDEN's DENTAL FLUID. Recommended
by Dentists and Physicians everywhere superior 70
the injurious compounds in use. Price 90 cents For
sale by all Druggists.
Recommended by Drs. Peasants, Woodward, Steel,
HUDSON &C., &C., OF Richmond.
jan2-3m PEYTON JOHNSTON q BIO.
iETeHALL'S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
REVIEWER has proved sefto be the most perfect ire
paration for the hair ever offered to the public.
Itss vegetable compound and contains no njui ions
properties whatever.
1T WILL RESTORE GRAY HAIR ToITs ORIGINAL
COLOR
1t will keep the hair from falling out
II cleanses the scalp and makes the hair son. ustrous
and silken.
1t Is asplsndid hair dressing.
No person. old or young, should fail to use IT,
1T is RECOMMENDED AND USED BY THE ylRsr
MEDICAL AUTHORITY.
nH Ask for Halls Vegetable scilian Hair Remover,
and take other.
R.P. HALL CO..
Nashua, N. H. Propretols.
For sale by all druggists. nov2l.su
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Baltimore Market,

BALTIMORE, April l6-Flour and wheat irm.-
Corn active; white, sOaS2c.; yellow, 79c. Oats
firm Provisions steady. Groceries dull. Whiskey
dnll
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
iCP WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARD
WARE STORE.
No. l25 MAIN STREET.


WARE STORE.
No. l25 MAIN STREET
WATKINS, COTTRELL & co.
We are now receiving and opening, direct from the
manufacturers fresh and complete stock ENGLISH
and AMERICAN HARDWARE and sADDLERY goods,
consisting in part Of
Pocket and Pen Knives
Scissors and Shears of Rogers, wostenholm's and
other makers
Fine Ivory Table Cutlery
Plated Forks and Spoons
full assortment Of medium and good Table Cutlery
Trace, Stage and Halter Coil
Lock and Log Chains
Wedding and Killing Hoes
Garden Hoes and Rakes
Shovels, Spades and Forks
Grain, Grass and German Seythes
Grass Snahs, Grass and Reap Hooks
Pad, Stock, Knob, Mortice and store-door Locks,
we'll assorted
Cut Nail, assorted Grihin's Horse Nail
CarpenterslToos Of every description
Hand-saws, Drawing Knives, Planes, &c.
Blacksmith and saddlers' Tools
Builders and Housekeepers' Hardware of every
description
Manila Rope, Bed Cords, Pillow Lines and Sash
Cord.
To which we would respectfully invite the attention
of country merchants and the trade generally pedg
ing ourselves to sell goods at reasonable profits to all
who may favor with a call.
WATKINS, CoTTRELL CO.,
apl6-3t No. l25 Main street.
iLP MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY-An
Essay of Warning and Instruction for Young Men
Also Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the vital
powers with of relief Sent free Of charge
In sealed letter envelopes. Address Dr. J. sKILLIN
HoUGHToN, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
New York Markets.

New YORK, April l6.-Cotton firm; sales 100 bales
at 37a3Sc. Flour has advanced l0al5c.; Southern
advanced lOa25c. sales at SO 40al5 rs. Wheat has
advanced lac. Corn is dull nominally unchanged
Pork heavy. Lard steady. Whskey and Groceries
dull Gold 1851.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Proceedings or Congress.

WASHINGTON, April l6.
sESArR.-The proceedings to-day possessed but
little interest Mr.. Stewart ntroduceda joint reso-
luton for the dscontinuance Of the branch mint at
New Orleans, and the appropriation of its machinery
to aid in the construction Of branch mint in Ne
vada Referred to the Finance Committee.
HousE.-The House was engaged in the consdera-
ton of the bill fixing the peace establishment of the
army.
There were spirited personal explanations in both
branches.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

Mcmillan, the New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger, says that mass meeting Of
Democrats and Others, in the Eighth New York
Congressional District is under way to renOminate
Hon. James Brooks to Congress. The Manhattan
Club have likewise rendered him complimentary
dinner, which he accepts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Two POLICEMEN KuIyp-On the 9TH in,

Two POLICEMEN KILLED.-0n the 7th instant two
policemen in Savannah, Ga, named McNchols and
Foley, were shot dead by another policeman named
BARLEY. The latter was intoxicated, and his two
comrades undertook to arrest him, when he fired the
pistol killing both of them on the spot. He was ar.
rested, and came near being lynched.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

NEW DISCOVERIES BY AGAssIz.-Letters received
in Boston from Professor Agassizs expedition report
that up to February he had discovered fourteen hun
dred new species of fish and other animals-a num-
Der far greater than he had any reason to expect.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

The Hon. Morgan Jones, successor to Hon. Ben.
Wood, in Congress lies at the point OF death in New
iork. Mr.. Jones is scarcely thirty-nve years old,
and has held more profitable offices under the New
iork municipal government and realized larger
fortune in shorter period tan any politician OF his
sIGtaS In the great metropolis, He is worth aqaur'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

EAsTPoRT, April l6.-A number of Fenans cap
tured revenue flag on Indian Island, Saturday
night, from under the guns of the British war
steamer Plyade. No shots were exchanged.
The United States steamer Winooski is here.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
LETTER FROM SOUTHAMPTON.

Historical AssOeiatiOns-John n MasOn-Ma-
hOne-GiIlette-The Insurrection OF 1s3l-Its
Lessons-The Former Position Of the People OF
the south and their Present Feelings with Refer
snee 70 the Colored Race.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
SHIPPING NEWS.
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-April II, 1866.
Sun 5:2S Moon rises 1882
Sun sets .632 High tide......... go
PORT OF RICHMOND, April l6, 1866.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Hatteras, Parrish, New York, via Norfolk
and City Point, merchandise and passengers, S. Ayres
Il Co.
Steamer Petersburg, Travis, Baltimore, merchandise
and passengers, D. x w. Currie.
Steamer John Sylvester, Post, Norfolk merchandise
and passengers, G. J. Towbrdge.
Schooner Golden Gate, Frisbie, Boston, merchandise,
Christian Lea Co.
SAILED.
Steamer NJ. Martin, Hanes, Norfolk, merchandise
and passengers, Haskins Il Bridgford.
VESSELS CLEARED coAsTwIsB.
BALTIMORE, April l4.-Schooner Alice Curtis Patti
son. for Richmond, Virginia.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

;U}e IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE INCLE-
mency Of the weather, the sale Of CohE and COAL was
postponed until the first fair day at IL o'clock.
apl7-lt ]. E. LAUGHT0N.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17
Sentence of a Murderer.

ELMIRA, N. Y, April 14.-Henry Gardiner, a
member of the Twelfth United States Infantry, has
been convicted of numbering an old man named
Mulock and sentenced to be hung on the LIST of June
next.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-17

A couple of ladies were passing on Court street.
Cincinnati, when the foot of one caught in the hoop
skirt of the other, and she fell to the pavement
breaking her leg below the knee as she did so.