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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

A LWAYS ON HAND-The latest style of
N Ladies' DRESS BUTTONS, Silk and Linen FLAWS
for embroiderng; all coors sewing SILK; Linen Tape
TRIMMING; all colors Tinsel, Coral, Working Cotton,
Military Braids, ladies' silk Gloves, Ladies' Thread
Gauntlets, Fans etc. JOHN HARTZ,
Dealer in all kinds of Trimmings, Fancy Goods
And Perfumeries 2l7 Broad street,
mhl3t Between Fourth and Fifth
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
INSURANCE.

DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS
~ LIPE AND ACCIDENT
THE PIONEER
SOUTHERN ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY a,
OF LYNcHBURG, VIRGINIA,
CAPITAL . $780, 900
AUTBORIZED CAPITAL................ 81 zoo, 900
PRINCIPAL OFFICE NO. 100 MAIN STREET,
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OFF SELLING Off
ppMoVII To NEW YORK.

~. REMOVAL TO NEW YORK.
psRspa cornsr Cary and Thirteenth streets, in
tend. remaying 10 New York about the LIST Of April
and s BIZ sherry Ef ' en P % WIFE, Sas Ess
Chamn.ene in original Packages also general
sortment OF opocpptps
orb halow market prices, TO save esst Of reshp
Parties having claims against the firm will please
and them In at once for settlement.
' l. EsBERG,
Cary and Thirteenth streets, "
mhl3t Commercial Block
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

POLICE AEREsrs.-The following are the principal
arrests reported at the Police Station for Saturday
and sunday
Robert Burch, white was arrested Saturday,
charged stealing watch. valued at sixty dollars,
the property Of Lewis Garth
Charles Wade, colored, arrested charged with
having in his possession, and passing, counterfeit
coin.
William Badly, soldier, arrested for breaking the
window glass Of John Schlinser and stealing one
Colts revolver, and striking J. W. Muny with
slung shot.
James Oliver, white, arrested for stealing one
piece OF brass machinery, valued at forty dollars.
John GenOchiO, William II. Chapman and Charles
GenOchiO arrested for fighting in the street
This fight occurred at GenOehiO's store, Saturday,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, on
Franklin.
William +. Craddiek and Edward NJ. Brady were
arrested on the same charge, at the store of Mr..
Barnes, two doors from GsnOchiO's. The whole
party were bailed by Justices Higgins and Chandler
for their appearance before the Mayor to-day.
Another fight occurred near the same place, but
we did not learn the parties.
Numerous other arrests were made for drunken
ness and lighting a small scale, but not worthy
Of report.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

i PANY.-Thi Company manufactures an oil that
WILL NOT EXPLODE, cheaper than the best Kerosene,
burns equally well in lamp with or without Chin
new and is the best and most economical oil for lumi-
mating purposes produced. 1t has been thorough
ly tested by chemists and practical men, all OF whom
bear testimony its superiority all other oils in
the market We append a few certificates:
BROoKLYS, Feb. Is, 1850.
Col. j. G. DUDLEY, Supt. U. S. Pyi oleum Co:
DEAR SIR have used in my family for some time
the Pyroleam manufactured by your company. In my
opinion, il is perfectly safe the most agreeable and
most economical article for Illuminating purposes in
the market and would not willingly dispense with its
use. Respectfully yours,
Firm Of Easton King Co, producers aud dealers in
Petroleum and other oils, 90 Maiden lane, New York
- MEw York, Feb. Is, 1866
Col J. C. DUDLEY, Supt. U. S. Pyroleum Co:
DEAR SIR have examined and tested the Pyroleum
manu- faeured BY the u S. Pyroleum Co. II burns beau
tifully giving an agreeable and brilliant light.
consider it perfectly safe great invention and
mend its use. Yours, .,,,.,,,,,
IT 9 Inspector of Petroleum and other oils and dstil-
led spirits l54 Front street, corner Maiden Lane.
NEW YOKK, Feb. 20, 1866.
This is to certify that have carefully examined the
specimens OF Pyioleum furnished me By the o. s. Py-
rOleum Co. have found it to be in every respect the
same as represented by the company, and In my opn
ion is the safest most agreeable and the most eeono
nave used It In my ONCE for the last month as sub
su'ute FOR gas, and find IL far preferable.
wa. WETHERBER, NJ D.,
Consulting Chemist, lS4 East lith street
II. T. ANDERSON, corner Main and Eighth streets,
sole Agent Of the State of Virginia. mhl4-d&eSm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

A TRIP To ACoUIA CREEK.-By invitation Of p. V.
Daniel, Jr, President of the Richmond, Fredercks-
burg and Potomac railroad, various members of the
Petersburg and Richmond Press, with other gentle
men of this city and Petersburg made excursion,
Saturday, to Acquia Creek Leaving this city in the
special train, drawn by the new engine q" Fredercks
burg few moments after eight O'clock in the
morning they arrived in the city Of Fredericksburg
few minutes after eleven. The Common Council
Of fredericksburg well as the Press Of that city
Joined the party on their arrival there. About
twelve o'clock, the party numbering somewhat over
forty persons left the last named place arriving at
the Creek at one o'clock. They alghted from the
cars and viewed the surrounding country, as well
the waters Of tie grand Potomae-a pleasure OF
which many Of the party had been deprived for scye-
raj years past An hour or more having been spent
roaming around the wharf and the banks OF the
river, dinner was announced and served up m an
old Virginia style by White, Of the Best Idea sa-
loon Broad street. Everything desirable, in reason,
was before the guests, and a plenty Of it. Wines,
punches and other mixtures gave additional zest TO
the meal and higher humOr TO the party. TOasts
aud speeches enlivened the occasion. The Presi-
dent Of the road in reply to toast from Fredercks
burg, submitted the following appropriate one:
The Torn Of FrederickSbHTg-Ihe home OF a liern-
DON Maury and LOmaX, and Of Mary, the
mother Of Washington" long celebrated for the So
cial and intellectual standard of its truly Nrgnan
society the utmost desOlatiOn Of war served only 10
make more conspicuous the noble spirit and fOrti
tude Of its people.
In reply to one from the Press he submitted the
following;
An Independent Press, which equally free from
fear and nsoence, from servity and licentOusness,
seeks only To inform the minds and elevate the
morals OF the people who sustain it.
Speeches were made by MessrS. Dawson and Co
wardin, Of the Dispatch, Kelly, Of the ERder, OF
Petersburg, and Sener and Little, of the press Of
fredericksburg. Several other gentlemen began 10
spout" but their speeches were short and sweet
At o'clock the cars were announced as ready 10
leave the Creek, and the party quietly took their
seats The whistle blew and we were once more Oh
for Richmond where we arrived - 10 minutes TO 5,
making the run from Fredericksburg, distance OF
over % miles in two and a half hours.
The locomotive, whose trial trip it was proved It.
self irst-claSs engine.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
Co-PARTNERsHIP NOTICES.

,N>>o>~>~o~~~~O~~~~~N~ ~>>~O>.~~~~O~1~o~o>~~
COMPREHENSIVE The undersigned, OF
" the firm of KENT PAINE CO., have formed a
Co-partnership for the purpose of conducting
GENERAL AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS,
Under the finn of
PAINE & co.,
And have taken the store No. lO6 Main street, next
below Mitchell Tyler and will be pleased to receive
eonsgnments from their friends and the public.
w. @. PAINE,
jan2O-eodts R. A. PAINE.
nISS0LUTI0N.-The firm of TINSLEY &
~ STEPHENSON was dissolved on the first day Of
January, 1866, by mutual consent. The name of the
OF accounts. C. c. TlNSLEY,
jan24-tf B. 2. STEPHENSON
~ c. TINSLEY,
W CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
Will continue the business at the old stand OF TINS
LEY STEPHENSON, corner of Sd and Grace streets.
Being thankful for past avors solics continuance Of
the from his friends aud the public generally,
pledging himself to give satisfaction in all work done
jan24-n C. C. TINsLEY.
NO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. have this
" day associated with me Mr.. Joseph Pettyjohn, and
the business will in future be conducted under the style
ofLEE PETTYJ0HN.
Thankful for the patronage extended to me for the
last twenty years. solicit continuance OF the same to
the new concern. A. 5. LEE.
janlt
NO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.
.. F. wEIsIGER CO. have admitted into co-part.
nership w. p. M0NCURE and H. NJ. PAINTER, and
the business will be conducted from January j. 1865
under the firm and style of
WEISIGER, MONCURE & co.
Thankful for the patronage of our friends and the
public during the past four months we would respect
fully continuance OF the same to the
o. F. WEISIGER co.
WEIsIGER, MOYCURE co. can be found at rs Main
street until about LIST February when they will occupy
the new house being completed for them on Pearl Tor
lIthl street, between Main and Cary.
janljt
NO-PARTNERSHIP.- undersigned have
~ this day entered into eO-partnership under the
firm and style OF
BELL, SHEPHERD CO.,
For the purpose OF conductinga
GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS,
For the sale Of all Country Produce Lumber, Wool,
&C. and by strict attention 10 business, hope to merit
and receive liberal share Of business from their friends
and the public generally.
Mr. CHARLES C. Elicit, q man Of long experience
builder in this city, will give his personal attention
to the sale of all cOnsignments Of Lumber:
Our Office for the present, will be at the corner OF
Eighth street and the Basin.
ASHLEY j. BELL,
novlt ALBIN L. SHEPHERD.
THE "FARMERl" THE GARNER 4"
RICHMOND PUBLICATION
be EVERY FARMER SHOULD HAVE 1T. ia
COLE & TURNER,
News Dealers, Wing Building,
mh20-d&ctf Richmond, Va.
WHISKEY.-25 barrels Hang
IL ers superior WHISKBY, In store, for sale. whole
sale and retail, by JOHN L. JONES,
mhlSt No. Fifteenth st.
barrels prime HER
IL RINGS, for sale by .....
ROBERT ?. WILLIAMS,
mniSf No "A Cary street.
TEAS, TEAS Choice Gunpowder and Black
Il TBAs. ROBERT p. WILLIAMS,
mnlST No. A Cary street.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

n O-PARTNFRSHIP.- The undersigned, OF
" the firm of KENT PAINE 4 Co., have formed a
Co-partnership for the purpose Of conducting
GENERAL AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS,
UnJar tba a., If
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
p NE & co.,

And have taken the store No. LOG, Main street, next
below Mitchell Tyler, and will be pleased to receive
consignments from their friends and the public
w. @. PAINE,
ian2O-eodts K. A. PAINE.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
coycAyo.cogyEx ELIIpsIs.

Superior to any other in use constructed In accordance
with the science and philosophy OF nature In the pecu
liar form ofa
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

Admirably adapted the organ OF Sight and perfectly
natural the eye aording altogether the best
help to the human vision ever invented.
Sold only by the Professor Of Optics and Spectacle
Manufacturer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

NO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. have this
" day associated with me Mr.. Joseph Pettyjohn, and
the business will in future be conducted under the style
fLEE PETTYJ0HN.
Thankful for the patronage extended to me for the
last twenty years. solicit continuance OF the same to
the new concern. A. S. LEE.
ianlf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

HAY, WAGONS, Sc, FOR SALE.-A
III spirited and gentle HORSE, with BUGGY and
HARNESS complete, suitable for a family.
= 50 Government Wagons
% Ambulances
600 bales Timothy Hay 90
s. P. LATHROP, Agent,
,mhl7-u 18th street, south side OF Dock.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

I LIQUOR OPT COMPOSITUS, an aqueous
l. solution Of the natural Morphis salts Of opium,
less liable than any other forms Of Opium produce
nervous prostration, sc.
SULFHlrB OF LINE, chemical agent used in
the treatment Of certain forms Of Dyspepsia and yeasy
vomiting
CHRONIC ACID, recommended for the destruction Of
fungus and morbid grOwhs and a substitute for Nj
trtts Of silver in alterations, erosions, SC
WINE OF TAR preparation much used AT the North
for the alienation Of Chronic Coughs.
BLANCARD'S PILLS, the genuine imported French
article MEADE & BAKER
Practical PharmAceutists,
mhlq4 Corner Ninth and Franklin streets
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

Bfs-0ffce hours from GA. NJ to 6P. NJ.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewh here, Professor
Bernhard will be able to remain here for short time
only. milo -d&clm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

From medical gentlemen, Professors Of the highest
Opthalmic talent in Richmond and in the Union:
RICHMOND, VA. March 6, 1866.
Ihave examined great variety Of Glasses manufac-
tured by Professor Bernhard, of New York, and, in
Justice the Professor must that his Glasses are OF
superior quaityadapted to meet the wants Of almost
every age when the vision is in any way imperfect.
The Professor selected for pair OF his Austria
liam Crystal Glasses, which Of very superior quail
ty and workmanship, rendering vision very distinct
almost perfect as in youth. yield this testimony
in favor of the Professors Glasses most cheerfully
JAMES BOLTON, NJ. d.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19
SPECTACLES.
7-N-7l7-7s'1-N---'~--n s----,s---'--- -
ballard HOUSE.

ballard HOUSE. IsIl FI.rrs-
AIDES RSrRAScE-PIRsT FLooR-RooN NO. loi.
IMPORTANT NEW INVENTION.
AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL
DOUBLE VISION sPEcTAcLEs.
THE ONLY PERFECT LENS IN EXISTENCE.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

MO HUMBUGl NO HUMBUGi
CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES
THE GREAT BARGAINS
SELLING AT
JACOB EzEKIELS, NO. Al MAIN STREET,
WHO IS CLOSING OUT HIS PRESENT STOCK OF DRY
GOODS AT, AND IN MANY INSTANCES LESS THAN
COST, TO MAKE A CHANGEIN HIS BUSINESS ON THE
FIRST OF JANUARY NEXT nov2S-t
CPRING TRADE. ..................lS6 1866.
y HALL & HUTCHINSON,
Importers and Jobbers of
NOTIONS, FANCY GOODS AND WHITE GOODS,
at the old stand of Thomas Hughes 4 Caldwell,
No. Pearl Fourteenth street,
between Main and Cary streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
We are prepared with large and elegant stock OF
Goods for the Spring Trade and respectfully invite an
examination by friends and the trade generally.
mb5t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

NTACKEREL, MACKEREL.
vi IS bbls. No. l MACKEREL- genuine.
Toe kAs do. do. do
% bbls. HERRINGS.
mhlaf Az. STOKES 4 co.
A T A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF
= the City OF Richmond, held the 18th day OF
March. lS66, Il was
Resolved, That the following persons be appointed
commissioners and Conductors 10 supeTntend the Char
ter Election, TO be held on WEDNESDAY, the eth day
Of April next, to wit.
For Jefferson Wsrd-Joseph Brummell John ]. Will
son, Edward A. smith, John A Lacey and William J
HarbOtough, commissioners, and John Poe Jr con-
duetor. Place Of eeetioR-IiAn over the First Mar
ket.
For Madison Ward-G. A. Myers, James II Grant
George W Roystsr, J. B. Foster and r. r Howison
and {. II. Chaikley, conductor Place
Of elecuon-City Hall.
For Monroe Ward-ThOmSs Barham, David n. Jones'
samuel B. Ragand, WIN. Rutherford and Felix
Matthew'S commissioners and William N. Kelly con-
dustor. Place Of sleetiOn-Thomas {, kPpes, shop
A. w. MORTON,
mhl7-aawtde Clerk Council.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

NIRGINIA-T0 WIT AT Rules held in
Y the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for the
county of Halifax the first Monday in March,
1866
JOHN ]. Peak-PlaintiT
John Pannil surviving partner of himself and samu-
oil Pannil late mercha nts and rtners, trading un-
der the firm and style of Samuel John Pannill-
defendant.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

RICHMOND, VA, March O. 1850.
I have examined Professor Benhardts very COM
plete assortment of Specaces and Lenses. They are
better adapted than any have before seen to remedy
the mperfections of vision that can be benefited by
the use of Glasses
The pureess and elearness Of the crystal used an
item worthy of special attention, as can testify from
personal experience. ! recommend Professor Bern
hardt with confidence and great cheeuness to the pa
tronage of the public.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-19

Many years of public practice and study In the hos
pitfalls in Europe adjusting spectacles to patients under
every aspect of defective vision, well experience
in extensive, long established business in his opt
cal stores both here and in Europe Professor Bern
hardt considers it sufficient guarantee of his ability to
apply such Glasses best calculated for the assist
ance or recovery of imperfect sight.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-08-24
Foreign.

Franco has withdrawn her claim for
the extension of her boundary to the
Rhine. The peace negotiations be-
tween Prussia and Austria, and be-
tween Italy aud Austria, are progress
ing, and the contamination of gener-
al peace is deemed certain.
A London correspondent, gives an
account of the frightful prevalence OF
the cholera in that city and vicinity.
There were 1900 deaths from the dis
ease during the week just closed when
his letter, which is dated Aug 18th, was
written. The epidemic is making ter
rible raVages. .. .........- ........ -
The report is reiterated from Mexico
that the downfall of the Empire OF
Maximiiiun is threatened. Martial law
has been declared in several States. a
Liberal conspiracy wilsrecently discoy-
cred and frustrated, having for its OBJ
iect the seizure of the French officials
at Vera Cruz, and the forcing of a loan
from the French merchants Of that city.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-08-24
IOWA NEWS.

A Law School has been opened in Dcs
Moines, and is being conducted by
Judges Wright and Cole, of our Su-
preme Court.
Horse thieves are doing q smart
business in Chlckasaw county, as we
learn from the Hampton Courier.
1t is now settled, by the incontrover,
tible testimony Of our exchanges al
over Iowa, that the crops We're never
better than this year. .....-
The Postmaster Mt Oskaloosa on re-
ceiving Mr.. Randalrs circular asking
an Endorsement of my policy, &C., wrot,
the following brief message which il
the most comprehensive of any W.
have seen: ...E
"Dcur Sjr: am not for sale"
We learn he has since been removed
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-08-24
GENERAL NEWS.

BY cOnflagration in Chicago on Sun
day, q half a million of business proper
ty was consumed, about Il third Of which
is covered by insurance.
Jersey City, near New York, was the
scene Of q great contlagration Sunday.
Several vessels and piers, and large
quantities of oil aud cotton were con.
sumed. Thirteen lives lost. .a..
Seventy Southern loyalists, who will
attend the Convention of Southern I'm
ionists, at Philadelphia, September Sd,
have made appointments throughout
the country to address the people. e.
The large receipts, and the prospects
Of their continuance, have n depressing
effect upon the prices of grain in the
Chicago market. Wheat declined s
cents bushel Monday, and corn and
oats declined to cent. ia
Hon. James w. Grimes, UnitedStates
Senator from Iowa, whose term expires
in 1871, announces to his friends in that
State, that he has determined to retire
from public life at the end of that term.
The despatch read in the Philadelphia
Convention, announcing the election of
Hum, the Johnson candidate for Dele
gate to Congress in Colorado, was n ca
nord. y despatch dated ut Denver, to-
day, announces the election of Mr., Chill
colt, tue radi al Republican candidate.
The " Grand Army of the Republic"
a benevolent and patriotic association
of officers and soldiers of the late volun-
teer army, is rapidly increasing in num-
bers throughout Illinois. III now mas
posts in every county, and all the
cold iars nra n loci; inc into III
Thaddeus Stevens is renominated for
Congress in the Ninth District of Penn
sylvania. In the Belfast District, in
Maine, the Republicans have renomi-
mated Frederick a. Pike. In the Third
District of Vermont, PoItus Baxter
{Republican is also renominated.
President Johnson informed the New
Hampshire delegation to the Philadel-
phia Convention, who called on him
Friday, that the patronage of the Coy
ernment should be given To those only
who support the new party! platform
framed at Philadelphia.
President johnson has issued proc
Iamation declaring MaXinilian's block
AIDE Of Matamoras, and other Mexican
ports, null and as regards the priv.
ileges of American citizens, and plainly
iItimating that its enforcement will not
be permitted by the United States Gov
eminent.
The President, on Saturday, issued a
proclamation declaring the insurrection
in Texas at an end, aud restoring the
writ of habeas corpus throughout the
United States. This practically termi-
mates the military occupation of the
Southern States, and completes the
work of restoration SO far as the Execu-
tive is concerned. - aA-t- gt4 laa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-08-24
! 1llOrganize!E Organize!

The political campaign is now fully
commenced, ana there is necessity for
Immediate organization of the Rcpubli-
can rahks, for the grand onset which is
upon US. q Never was time in the
whole history of this struggle, when
strenuous effort was more loudly called
for! "Nezwant to carry Iowa, not only
handsomely, as we are used to doing,
and as We still shall do, but by a rous-
ing, increased majority. Let the COM
mittees III every township and school,
district at once call the Republicans to-
gether for organization and for work.
In Cedar Falls we must forthwith as
semble for the formation of Republic
can Club. Let the same be done in
other towns. We hope to issue the call
for such meeting next week.
Once more unto the breach, dear friends,
sr0nQS l4ore!' .glLt lg3U EHEi eHsEyt (.