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LETTER FROM PETERSBURG.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
PETERSBURG, May 9, 1866


The lecture Of T. X. Farrar, Esq, last
evening, at Library Hall, was delivered to
q numerous audience, and was brilliant
success. His subject, rs | have already
stated, was "Johnnie Rcb." As there Is
grave and gay, serious and iudlcrous
side 10 almost every subject, SO IN the
hands Of such man as Mr.. Farrar-who
can provoke to merriment or excite the
sympathies with equal skill-the trials,
misadyentures, and calamities of poor
Johnnie formed most fruitful theme. Old
and Young among his auditors were alike
delighted. 1t is to be hoped he will be
greeted with an overfiowing house in Rich
mond on Friday night. The lecture will
be repeated here during the month for the
benefit of the Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton.
This society was organized yesterday at
Library Hall, where numerous meeting
was held BY the ladies Of Petersburg. The
election of officers resulted as follows:
President.-Mrs. Judge Joynes.
Vice Preside,,ts.-Mrs.S Samuel B. Paul,
Mrs. General Malone, Mrs. VIM. S. Simp-
son, Mrs. Thomas Ii. Pritchard, Mrs. G. +.
Collier, and Mrs. John Miller.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Stephen Fem.
Corresponding Secretary.-Mrs. j. Wyche.
Treasurer A. NJ. Kelley.
A constitution and by laws were adopted
and resolutions passed for the appointment
of various committees. 1t is intended to
give sepulture to the relics of all the Con-
federate dead who may have found their
last resting place along our extended lines
during the protracted military operations
around this city. 1t is doubtless a great
work which the ladies have undertaken,
but when have they been known to fail
in the accomplishment of any noble OBJ
jectl. All along the lines there are innu-
merable graves, many of them, it is feared,
undistinguished now by even name, and
traces of others no doubt entirely oblite-
rated. There was but one regular bury
ing-ground for the hospitals, and that is
situated southwest Of the city-the Bland
ford Cemetery being inaccessible by rea-
son OF its proximity to the Federal bat
teries. SSOwDEN.
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WHAT Mrs. DAVIS INTENDS TO DO.--She
expressed preference for a room in
Carroil Hall, where her husband is con-
fined, and an officer very politely offered to
vacate his room for her; but General Miles
could not 60 beyond his orders. BEING ON
the good footing she evidently is at Wash
ingtOn, it is possible that she may speedily
succeed in having her preference in the
matter of room gratifed. Whatever she
may do about this, am told that she
has determined on one thing at once
an application for parole of the fort for
Mr.. Davis. She finds him much weaker
than he was. The weakness is most
apparent in his legs, giving him a
tottering and insecure walk. She at
tributes this weakness to want Of sufficient
exercise, and on this she will base her ap-
plication. II Is believed she will be sue
cessful In her application.-Fortress Non
roe Correspondence Herald. ~ r
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APER w A r h III 0 u S q,
RICHMOND, VA,
MAIN STREET, NORTH SIDE,
BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH STREETS.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

ROBINS &FAIRB ANKs
have on hand, and are daily receiving,
PAPERS:
Wrapping, Mailing News, Book, Writing, Re-
cord, Legal Sermon, Engrossing, Copying, Ira
cling, Drawing, oiled, Tissue, Gold, Silver, Color
ed, Bristol Boards, Fancy, Card, &C., &c.
BLANK BOOKS:
Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Cash Books, Re-
ceipt Books, Bank Books, Drafts, Checks, Copy
Books, &C., SC.
Jute, Hemp, Cotton, Seine, &C., &c.
INKS:
Printing, Writing, Copying, Red, Blue, &c, Sc
Writing Books, States, Waters, Sealing Wax
Mucilage, Crayons, Inkstands, Copying Presses,
Letter Books, Portfolios, Brushes, Pens, Pencils
Erasers Rules, Memorandum Books, Time Books,
Wallets, and everything in the Stationery line
Chess Boards, Chess Men, Backgammon Boards,
Cards, Envelopes, Rubber Goods, and variety Of
small wares.
Bankers, Merchants, Lawyers, Clergymen, Pub
fishers, Teachers, Printers, Public Officers, and
Others, will find everything wanted in quantity,
quality, and price.
Paper of any size, kind, quality, and quantity
we can furnish to order or have made at short no.
tice.
PAPER BAGS-a large stock.
Being Agents OF Paper Mills, Envelope, Paper
Bag, Ink, and Blank Book Makers, and buying
from frst hands, we can compete with the jobbers
north or south.
CASH PAID FOR
CoTToN>AND LINEN RAGS,
HEMP AND MANILA STOCK,
OLD NEWSPAPERS,
PAMPHLETS,
BOOKS,
and all kinds OF
PAPER STOCK.
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The Richmond Dispdtch-by the way, one
of the very best nens papers In the United
States-of the territories thereunto apper-
tanning, &c.-C0ultAatia South Correlation.
OF the numerous "frst-class " notices
the DispasA has received, we reproduce
The above o. the most comprehensive. /
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r,sstP President Pierce was confirmed .
- nsSnf 81. Paul's Episcopal Church,
slsS Chase, 81 Concord, n. H. on
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Extract Of letter from Bishop Whelan.l
WHEELING, January s, 1858,

The very remarkable and highly cultivated
talent which presided over the Musical Department
In any institution for female education In the cou
try, led me, as dnty TO the public, 10 encourage
located as to pressn, to parents every possible In
dueement TO avail themselves Of the benefits OF the
school. The Sisters now occupy their new build.
prepared for the accommodation Of two hundred
pupils. The same sense OF duty which led 70 the
now s strong and decided
public through the FreemdR's Journal trust Il
win be extensively circulated by the friends OF
education and the lovers OF music In the
West and South. have alluded only 10 the must.
cal department as beyond competition Ia other
respects, regard the school - inferior 10 none.
~ II. ". WHRLAN,
10 D-Sm Bishop 81 WhsslinG,
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JOHN O. wAYT, DENTIST,
having recovered his health, has resumed the
practice OF Dentistry in Richmond, and respect.
tienfs. and all others who may need them:
ONCE and residence SOUTH SIDE OF GRACE
STREET, BETWEEN SEVENTH ND EIGHTH.
la sims
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CADEMY OF THE SISTERS OF
N THE VISITATION, AT MOUNT De CHAM
tai, NEAR WHEELING

TERMS:
Board, with bedding, washing, mending, and
Doctors fees, per annum. $500 W
Tuition, per annum, in the regular and ordi-
nary course, ranges from. $40 10 10 %
French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Latin,
form extra charges, per quarter............ 90
Music on Piano Guitar costs per auarter.,.. Is 90
Music on Harp, costs per quarter. Is 90
Music Vocal In class costs per a uarter.... 10 so
Music Vocal private lessons, per quarter. 25 90
Embroidery, Drawing Painting In Water and
Oil, and Fancy Work, also form extra charges.
For the character OF the School, the Sisters refer
to Right Rev. Bishop Whelan's notice in the Free
edn OF the Goth January.
Address DIRECTRESS OF THE ACADEMY OF
MOUNT De CHANTAL. near Wheeling, Va.
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FURNISHING GO0DS,--Gentlemen
n VhdefshiTts. Drawers, socka, guspendsIs, Iiesi
0's''' SI i;ii sSii;ia gs;':
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ACHANCB TO OBTAIN ANY OF THE ABOVE
ARTICLES FOR ONE DOLLAR BY PURCHAsiso
A SEALED ENVELOPE FOR TWENTY-FIVE
CENTS. 40
ptvs ss.,sa r,vs,onss vii bs sent for n.@
gisysn for N % Thirty for Is %; Sixty ave icS
SiSo 90; One Hundred. lor tnes. AosSts
"nhNInp hvhh -. massirsd TO send Omitted States
money when convenient. Long letters are IN
nssssss T., sEALsp ENVELOPES mast In svery
.oaha sr.nmps MED by the CASE, with the names
NJ he psron sending, and town. county, and siA!s
niainIy written. Letters shouid be addressed "
the AShAs'''' GOODWIN, HUNT 4 Co,
Box ZEE Post-o once, New YORK.
d. o. dAxWSmt 80 Frf set7E E,N
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GREAT DISTRIBUTION
EUREKA GIFT ASSOCIATION.
ESTABLISHED lsls,
$50 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
ROSEWOOD PIANos, MELoDE9Ts,r RISs OIL
fi bihM SSfD PINS ms DIAMOND KiNGs,
RE Eyp cSS MSsH kkbI IkT' s hsaTys:a'
GQk Yp PKNs WI EXr GS.p
'AA VEST AND g XESKS CHAINS
ONE MILLION HHLHSv DOLLARS.
DISTRIBUTION is made In the following manner:
CERTIFICATES naming each article and il.
VALUE are placed In SsALEep, Lsah La,a,
@ Containing afS the cERTiFcaTR or ORDER for
article, will be delivered at our office, or sen, by
%s to aSsfsTTSY cES
on receiving the CERTbtICATE the purchaser .sT
will see what ARTICLE i DRAmS ana md us , saGe ana
sri e named, or can choose ANY OTHER one
article on our list OF the same yaIne;
nj. 81 article WoRTH FROM
TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
FOR ONE DOLLAR,
which they need not pay until II Is known whsth
drawn, and It's value. EntlTo sdtisiaeioh suaisH'
~ " THE EUREKA GIPT ASSOCIATION
would call attention to the fact oG is being the on
ginal and largest GIFT ASSOCIATIONS IN Tue falh
MORE MORE vALuaBLE Prizes, than any other estnb
lishment of the kind. The business continues 70
be cond ucted in fair and honorable manner. ana
a large and greatly increasing trade Is proof that
our pat rons appreciate this method OF obtaining
During the past year this Association has sent
very large number OF valuable prizes 10 al pars 81
the country. Those who patronize US Will receive
the full value of their money, as no article on
our list is worth less than One Dollar retail, and
there are no blanks.
Parties dealing with US may depend on having
prompt returas, and the article drawn will be In.
mediatcly sent to anyaddress by return mail 0r
The follow ing parties have recently drawn va.
able prizes from the Eureka Association, and have
kindfy allowed the use of their names. Many
other names might be published, were we permit
Andrew Wilson, Custom House. Ph,lsaelphs,
Penn, oil Painting, value, 500 James Harsrayss'
~ Jones' SsB Barre Msrsha county
sas, Mslodson, value, 500; Patrick J. Byrne,s,
Waterbury, CT, Gold Watch, value, SIS J. J.
Piano, value $3.50; Mrs. &. j. Nevis, Elmrs. Ny,
Piano, value, $500; Mics Lucy Janeway, Elmra,
y. Y, Cluster Diamond Ring, yalues 500 Nm.
deon, value, sl35; Oscar ii. Allen, Company
B, One Hundred and Fory.seson = Regiment
Watch, value, sss Rowland s. Patterson, Com
pany D, Tenth Iowa Veteran Volunteers, Oil Paint
ing, value, 500; Mrs. Abbey J. Parsons, spring
ter, City Surveyor. Syracuse, n. Y, Gold Watch,
value, sl5o; Mrs. James Ely, ~ Wooster street
.IOO; Mrs. j. C. Coles, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
Silver Castor, value $40 DR.. J. K Sinclair, 30. !!
Main street, Utica, N. Y, Framed Engraving
value, Sas Hon. Luther Detmold, Washington, D.
c., Oil Painting, value, $loo.
Letters from various parties throughout the com.
try, acknowledging the receipt Of very yaluaes
gifts may be seen on file at our once.
TO BE SOLD FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH.
Without Reo1rd to Ydtus and not to be Paid fr
U,ait Sog Kaow iohdt you toili Receive.
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TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT

i PAIN.-G. w. JONES, DENTAL srRsso,
announces TO all having teeth TO be extracted that
after much difficulty and expense, he has secnrsi
the necessary APPARATUS FOR MAKING Tls
"NITR0US OXYDE CAS-, now so universally
many thousand cases, in extracting teeth and Other
surgical operations, there was posITIyELY so
HARMLESS there is, therefore, NO POSSIBLE
DANGER IN IT'S USE To the medical profession
OF this city he offers his services when In surgical
operations appertaining 10 his profession gently
and thoroughly performed.
Office on Main street, corner OF Sixth, opposite
Arlington House. lie 5-am
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say .......................SS ~, $751; 1877 76
STATE OF VIRGISIA-CITY OF RICHMOND, TO WIT:
This day personally appeared before me, Ed
ward J. Warren \ Notary Public for the city afore
that the preceding statement Of the condition Of the
Farmers Bank Of Virginia is correct TO the best Of
his knowledge and belief.
As witness my hand this LIST day Of May, 1855.
EDWARDJ. WARREN,
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

INSURANCE COMPANIES.
VIRGINIA STATE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
CAPITAL, 100000.
JOHN L. BACON, President.
THOMAS w. McCANCE, Vice President.
WILLIAM II. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.
DIRECTORS.
ruox,aP pprcE. JAMES ALFRED JONES,
WELLINGTON GoDDrS, THOMAS W. McCAScE'
JOHN l.. BACON, ROBERT A LAM /"
BUILDINGS. MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE
and PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS, in
the city or country insured against loss or damage
bv fire on the most liberal terms.
Losses eauitably adjusted and promptly paid
oacs los Main street, over Mitchell Tylers,
Richmond, Va. "P
timber A LIBERAL CHARTER
y from the General Assembly Of Virginia,
passed February %, 1868,
THE INSURANCE
SAVINGS COMPANY OF VIRGINIA
is organized with an
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL OF 100000.
Principal office at Richmond.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
DANIEL J. HARTsoOK, President.
DAVID ]. BURR, Secretary.
B. C. wHERRY, JR., Assistant Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
DANIEL J. HARTsooK, A. y; STOKES,
JOHN ESDERS, DAVID " hh,h'
w Il. ISAACs, GEORGE >. IALhbh,
w. &. PAINE, W. v. ArLoh,
JOSEPH f. CLAGETT, JOHN ". WILLIAMS,
SAMUEL C.. TARDY, j. Is. DAVIS
This Company is now prepared to make lNsU-
RANCE and issue POLICIES upon FIRE and MA
RINE RISKS on the most ADVANTAGEOUS
TERMS, and offers all the inducements connected
with a HOME INSTITUTION OF UNDOUBTED
ABILITY>AND SAFETY. The business capacity
Of the Directors is well known throughout the
State, the condition of the Company can at all
times be ascertained, and any accumulation OF
profits will constitute fund for the benefit OF the
community which pays the premiums.
Office on Main street, between Twelfth and Thir-
teenth, over the United States Telegraph office.
lt-lm
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Il asDAVIso : 80. r

T.. SURGEON DENTIST. a.,
once and residencs on Main street, between "a.
change Bank, where he 10 better prepared ths. .
ever TO give his patrons the full benefit Of hi. r,s
fsssion. He elf EXCHANGE NEW TEETH an ~ ~.
improved bsse for OLD SETS OF GOLD All vaas
warranted for at least i've years. Those reap,,,,a
his services need not neglect their teeth A. he k
accommodate himself to their circumsta ncss ~ III
the times Patients from the country can bos aa
with him ut his residence without charge whslsa
having work done NH 2s-sr
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.uDlNf1g1nY.

TOHN MAHONY, DENTIST =
81 many years associated with Dy. J0HE q. NJ
respectfully informs his old pstrons and ali ash.
vhc may reed ne services 'h.ths has Removed H:
NJ his REgIDENCE e1s Main street. between syo l,f
and Seventh. Will practice his profession n ~
~ ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted on vul..,..
once open st ALL HOURS.
The highsss price psid for OLD GOLD PLATE
AMI -
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ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.

WILLIAM FORBES, ARCHITECT
w AND BUILDER, corner Of Fourth and Cary
streets The subscriber having resumed the BULB.
ING BUSINESS in all It's branches, offers his ser.
vices 10 his friends and the public generally, a..
suring them that all work done by him shall be u
the best material and workmanship Having car.
ried on the business in this city for twenty year
successfully. he fatters himself that satisfaction
will be given to all who may bestow upon him their
patronage. "iLLiAn fonnLs'
an 20-d3m
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Mr.. s. NJ. DRINKER,

SO well known in connection with the Stationery
viii be pleased to ace his friends.
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WALTER s. WEST, ARCHITECT
w AND BUILDER, Is gregaEre.d rt to q lgrnl.h DE-
ings OF every description, and to superintend or
contract to build the same in any part oil the stas,
If desired. -, ..,~ d.,
mond, Va. mn -'-'h
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Subsequently killed in battle.
detailed account of tn treatment is prevented
by the loss of notes kept OF the case These notes.
with other papers, were captured by the Federals
March. ls65.
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DRY GOODS. SHOES. &c.

nARGAINS AT LEVY BROTHERS.
Is Hemstitchsd Hsndkerchisfs Of Soc, wG !th
Use White Gotten Hose NJ $50; Superior sngiisn
Nose MT SOC. !; Ladies' Sun Umbrella ut SiD VI
and $3.50 Csicoes at l2a ies and soe bi cce,
faii d inches wide. at loc tnbleached Cotton. 9
inches wide ut 2sc.; also, ct low prices, all kinds
Of Embroidered Collars, Cuffs, Infants Robes,
Worked Bands. Edgings, lnserings, doods TOT or
every deseriItion, large ssso nrad, Of s Hn.
zambia ue, and shetland shaws, st
my LEVY BROTHERS, IS Main street.
Two LADIES.---I have just received
additions TO my stock Of LADIES, SHOES
which renders my assortment very complete, and
which will enable me TO suit all who may favor me
Nv stocI now embraces all styles and qualities,
I'd Iadies will do well to give me call;
anu i"oio' JOHN G. PAGE, a.,
2l7 Main street, three doors below Ninth.
my 7-3t ------------
DUPLEX. ELLIPTIC SKIRTS.-Just
| received. direct from the msnnfacturers, En-.
press iia,.;; .as AZ LEVY BROTHERS,
reducsu pii'e'' Is Main street.
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pass. Inc rough teamSterS sometimes re-
fused to move their loaded wagons out Of
the way for the ambulance until told that
it contained Jackson, and then with all
possible speed they gave the way and
stood with hats off, and weeping, as he went
by. At Spotsylvania Courthouse, and
along the whole route, men and women
rushed to the ambulance, bringing all the
poor delicacies they had, and, with tear
full eyes, they blessed him and prayed for
his recovery. He bore the journey
well, and was cheerful throughout the
day. lie talked freely about the late
battle, and, among other things, said
that he had intended to endeavor to cut
the Federals off from the United States
ford, and taking position between them
and the river, oblige them to attack him ;
and he added with smile, "My men some
times fail to drive the enemy from posi-
ton, but they always fail to drive us away"
He spoke of Rodes, and alluded in high
terms to his magnificent behavior on the
field Saturday evening. He hoped he would
be promoted. He thought promotions for
gallantry should be made at once, upon the
field, and not delayed; made very early,
or upon the field, they would be the greatest
incentives to gallantry in others. He spoke
of Colonel Willis, who commanded the
skirmishers of Rodes's division, and
praised him very highly, and referred to
the death of Paxton and Boswell very feel
ingly. He alluded to them as officers of
great merit and promise. The day was
quite warm, and at one time he suffered
with slight nausea. AT his suggestion, l
placed over his stomach wet towel, and
he expressed great relief from it. After
he arrived at Chambers house he ate some
bread and tea with evident relish, and slept
well throughout the entire night. We'd
nesday he was thought to be doing re-
markably well. He ate heartily for one in
his condition, and was uniformly cheerful.
/ found his wounds to be doing very
well to-day. Union by the first intention
had taken place to some extent in the
stump, and the rest of the surface of the
wound exposed was covered with healthy
examinations. The wound in his hand gave
him little pain, and The discharge was
healthy. Simple lint and water dressings
were used both for the stump and hand,
and upon the palm of the latter a light
short splint was applied to assist in keep
ing at rest the fragments ct the second and
third metacarpal bones. He expressed
great satisfaction when told that his wounds
were healing, and asked il could tell from
their appearance how long he would pro
baby be kept fem the feid. Coayerslsg
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Being Agents OF Paper Mills, Envelope, Paper
Bag, Ink, and Blank Book Makers, and buying
from first hands, we can compete with the jobbers
north or south.
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70 ?3-3rn
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lOfc SuluClcut lcdStlou tooh pioSS W "oi :
rant an examination. AT 2 O'Clock Sun
day morning, Surgeons Black, Walls, and
Coleman being present, l informed him
that chloroform would be given him, and
his wounds examined. told him that am
putation would probably be required, and
asked, if it was found necessary, whether
il should be done at once. lie replied
promptly, AYES, certainly; Doctor Nc
CURE, do for me whatever you think
best.n Chloroform was then administered,
and as he began to feel its effects, and its
relief to the pain he was suffering, he ex-
claimed, "What an infinite blessinS!" and
continued to repeat the, word blessing !"
until he became insensible. The round
bali--such as is used for the smooth-bore
Springfield musket-which lodged under
the skin upon the back of his right hand
was extracted first; it had entered the
palm about the middle Of the hand, and
had fractured two OF, the bones. The left
arm was amputated about two inches
below the shoulder very rapidly and
with slight loss Of blood, the ordinary
circular operation being made. There
were two wounds in his arm--the first
and most serious was about three inches
below the shoulder joint, the ball dividing
the main artery and fracturing the bone,
The second was several inches in length /;
ball having entered the outside of the
forearm an inch below the elbow, came
ont on the opposite side just below the
wrist. Throughout the whole Of the ope-
ration, and until all the dressings were ap-
piled. he continued insensible. Two or
three slight wounds of the skin Of his
face. received from the branches Of trees
when bis horse dashed through the
woods. were dressed simply with isinglass
plaster, About 81 O'Clock Colonel then