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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

NEW ORLEANS, March l6.-The Southern Pacific
Railroad directors have concluded contract with q
French company to extend the road west Of Mar
shall, Texas, and have concluded an arrangement
to complete the connections between Shreveport
and Marshall in time 10 ship the present CROP
The Legislature has taken measures to provide
payment on the accrued interest and that to accrue
in the State.
Quarantine has been established at Mobile on YES
sells from the West Indies.
Brownsville dates TO the 9th say vessel from the
United States, with arms for the Liberals, cap
tured on the coast Of Tsmaulipas by French war
vessel and taken to Sierra;
The Texas Convention has adopted substitute
for the majority report declaring the ordinance. Of
secession null and void, acknowledging the suprem-
scy of the Constitution of the United States, and re-
nouncing the right again to secede.
Ii reported that an ordinance has been adopted
permitting the Legislature to pass stay law in
judgment Of debts for four years eondtions-inter-
est and quarter principal to be paid each year.
The Judiciary Committee has reported an ordi-
nance protecting Confederate civil and military Off
Gers from criminal and civil process for imprison.
ment or injury of personal property
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
Great Britannia Check Upon Her Future
Progress.

To coal and iron, more than to all other
things combined, is England indebted for her
wealth, her influence and her greatness. But
for those two rough elements of wealth her PO-
sitiOn in the family Of nations would be much
humber than it is. Her railroads, steamboats,,
great factories and war navy are made out o.
her iron and worked by her coal. By means
Of these she has obtained control of the valua-
Bile products OF distant eountries-Of wool,
fax, cotton, silk. She imports the raw ma
terial, manufactures it into fabrics, and sells
these fabrics in all the markets of the world.
Other countries have coal and iron, but none,
except America, has it in the necessary sbun-
dance and the needed proximity.
The " coal question has recently been con-
sidered, in a carefully prepared publication.
by W. STANLEY JEvONs, whose book is favor
ably noticed in the London Economist.
Enquiry is being instituted into the coal re-
sources Of Great Britain. No enquiry could
be more interesting and vital, for it is admitted
that when the coal supply fails, the manufac-
turing and commercial supremacy Of Great
Britain must cease. The two questions con-
sidered are" Is our supply of coal mex
hSustible and if not, how long will it last 2
It is admitted that the coal supply is far from
being ine1haustible, and that an augmentation
ofits consumption from year to year, at the
present rate Of increase, will exhaust all the
coal down to four thousand feet-snd twt
thousand five hundred feet is the Creates
depth at which any coal mine has yet beef
worked, The entire amount Of coal remain
ing in Great Britain, down to the depth of fOul
thousand feet, is estimated at eighty thousand
millions of tons. The annual consumption il
1850 was eighty millions. At that rate, tn,
available coal would last one thousand years
But the consumption is steadily increasing a
the rate Of three and half per cent? and tn
calculation is that in 1880 it win be one hun
dred and sixty millions of tons, and BY tn
wear 1860, if the consumption continues at tn
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
Incidents Of the Feniah Conspiracy.

From the London Telegraph, March lst
There are two rather sad stories arising out of the
Government action in the suppression You re-
member a man named Clarke, shot few weeks ago
in the street in this city, Two men, acquantances
of his called for him, asked him to take a walk,
and third shot him. He died the next day. ct
reminds one of Keats two brothers and their
murdered man" riding sthrough Florence.) The
true story of the tragedy is this:-Ularke was a
in street where the Government discovered Fe-
MAN armory, and shortly after he was noticed by
his co.conspirators to have plenty Of money. They
suspected that he was spending the Government re.
ward for betraying the armOry, when, in fact he
had not been in communication with the Govern
ment at all, and was simply flush of cash." be.
cause he had received money from friends in Amer
lea, After he was shot, he gave the police, when
dying, long and detailed account of the men who
walked out with him. and of the Giro umstances OF
the murder. The account was purely fictitious, and
invented by his dying, and, alas, lying lips to
screen the Brotherhood. Knowing he was shot by
Fenans who unjustly suspected him, the poor fell
low still I" died game" Another story is of a man
named ellis. He was seized with other Fenians,
and in his first fright he offered to turn nformer to
save himself. He was brought on the table to ties.
tify, and then refused to say word against his
former associates The police warned him of his
fate but he persisted: he was thereupon tried and
sentenced to five years penal servitude. Meanwhile
his wife and two younger children were lying in a
fever hospital and his two older boys employed in
factory had been turned out of employment because
the workmen threatened to strike unless the sons of
/" the informer" were expelled. All this accumu-
lation of misery ellis knew when he refusedto
betray the Fenians, and yet the poor devil faced
il all.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

The JEws.-An Israelite of Bavaria thus writes OF
the restoration of the chosen people, The regather-
ing Of the Jews is now beginning to take place.
Not only many single families immigrate to Pales-
tine, but there have been formed a number Of soce-
ties in almost every land on this continent to prepare
an immigration on large scale, provided with all
possible means, money, implements, and tools OF
every kind TO commence the cultivation of the long
desolated land at once, and with the utmost vigor.
There are men of considerable wealth among them,
and not one without some means-enough, at least,
TO defray the expenses Of the journey, and to pur.
chase plot Of ground. am happy to state that
am one of the leading members Of society forming
here in Bavaria, whic h numbers already over nine
hundred heads Of families, besides a number OF
young people who would not form an alliance with
the other sex until settled in the Holy Land, upon
the soil Of their rightful heritage" He also adds
- The Gentiles hereabouts-that is, the petty Ger.
man Protestant kindoms and pnncipalites, are even
more astir about Palestine than the Jews"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
St. Patrick's Day in New York

New YORK, March 1.-THE celebration of st.
Paricks day passed of pleasantly without the least
disturbance. The procession embraced four regi-
ments of militia and a number of Irish charitable
societies. all gay dressed and each carrying appro-
pirate banners, among which, il one instance, was
the flag of the Irish Republic. The procession was
about two hours passing given point, and was re.
viewed at the City Hall by Mayor Hoffman and
Others After the procession, meeting Of the
Fenisns was held in front Of the headquarters al
Union Square.
Patrick took place. No Fenian speeches were made
though, Of course, Irish nationality was frequently
alluded to. I
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
THE PR1soNERs Ar zee DRY ToRrUeAs.-A le

TIE PRISONERS AT THE Dry TORTUGAs.-A let.
ter received from the Dry TOrtugas, the Florida
coast dated on the 18th Of last month states that
Edward Spangler and Arnold and OLaughlin have
been all that could be desired regards correct de-
pertinent since their Incarceration. Spangler has
earnestly and industrousy labored in the carpenter
shop; has never been subject to reprimand in any
shape and though once or twice indispOsed and IN
der treatment in the hospital has in each instance
returned TO duty before required by regular discharge
He is we'll and manifests desire to serve out his
sentence with patience They are all well cared for
and are represented 70 be more comfortable and en-
oying better health probably, than if confined in an
ordinary penitentiary. Irons were put upon all the
State prisoners four in number, solely account Of
the attempt made by Mudd 10 escape. The irons
have now been removed, and all liberty, consistent
with nrnner nrisOn discipline. Is allowed them.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

COMMUNAL FELICITY ASB BLIss-How WIVES SHOULD
BE TRRATRD.-Nothing is more susceptible OF harm
from the storms OF this rude world than the delicate
nature of woman. The husband remains hearty and
robust in seasons when the fail and delicate wife
droops like a rudely handled sensitive plant. "The
storm that leaves the oak unscathed uproos the how
err" If your wife is aling If sickness prosrates her,
If maternal solicude and care wear upon her. remem-
ber you are the Heaven appointed guardian Of her
health You should not fail to supply her with delica
cies which will assist Nature In restoring her to full
yigor PLANTATION BITTgRs are just the thing she
needs Their effect in building up the system, resto
ring the life forces their original vgor creating
blood and adipose matter, is truly magical.
Ow
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
Mrs. S. petigru Kings Readings.

AS was anticipated, this lady was greeted by a
very select and fashionable audience at Metzeroot
Hall on Saturday evening, and her readings were re.
ceived with most enthusiastic applause
She was presented by Dr. Hail. who, in his own style
referred to the patriotic devotion to his country OF
South Cardinals honored citizen, James l.. Petigru,
the father of the gifted lady at his side.
Mrs. Kings first selection was "The Prisoner OF
Chillon," which, perhaps more than any other OF
his production, embodies the depth of gloom and
misery that the author was capable of conceivng
nay, which seemed to be the very creatures that
dwelt in the darkness of his own soul.
When she emerged from the Shadows of the prison
and rose to the spirit and enthusiasm of the battle
scene in her next selection she was vocierously ap
plauded.
But in her last selection, the letters of the Fudge
Family in Paris" Mrs. King was perfectly at home.
Her conception Of humor is most acute, and her
rendering of Moore's sarcasm fairly convulsed the
audience with laughter,
By her effort on Saturday evening Mrs. X. has
established her position in the estimation of those
who were so fortunate as to hear her. and her per-
personal charms and graces of manner indicate the
highest social culture and Observation-Disclosures
Inteliigencer Of yesterday .. .......r... .
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
Latest from Can ada...Al Quiet.

TORONTO, March lS.-Dispatches from the prin
cipal towns in the Province, received last night
show that no outbreak has occurred anywhere
Loyal speeches were made at the various celebra
tions, and general readiness manifested to nip any
Fenian demonstration in the bud in the shortest
possible time
Apprehensions of any successful raid or inva
sion have subsidized, but the preparations are no
relaxed.
1t is reported that an attempt is threatened abou
the 22d inst, but the 0rangemen of the Province
are ready to move at a moments warning.
OTTAWA, March 17.-All quiet. No procession
took place to day, the leading Irishmen having de
cided to substitute banquet. Much satisfaction il
expressed in high quarters at the good faith of thu
United States government.
TORONTO, March l8-All is quiet at Kingston
The troops have been under arms all the past night
but no enemy showed themselves.
The Canadian Parliament has been prorogued un
til the oath of March, and is not then to meet TO
dispatch of business.
1t was reported here that heavy cannonading ant
fire of small arms was heared at Sarnia on Satur
day morning, which was probably intended Il
alarm the Canadians. There is considerable anX
iety to hear from frontier points, battery wa
loaded on train on Friday night, ready to be sen
to the frontier.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

The nasest channel to cross in this world is that
between Calais and Dover. To qualify the evils OF
the passage there two projects One proposes to
purchase the Great Eastern, fit her up with first
class hotel, garden, croquet ground, reading room,
and all other desirable appliances of advancing CIV
ilization and keep her constantly plying ferry
boat between the French and English coasts. The
toughest channel weather would have no apprecia.
BILE effect on the steadiness Of motion. The second
project is that of submarine tunnel between Dover
and Calais, and deputatiOn of the English compa.
ny, which proposes to undertake that colossal work,
is now in Paris and has just had an audience of the
Emperor, to solicit the Imperial permission to COM
mence certain experimental cuttings under the
shore at Calais. o..
Jesse 7. Sherman, respectable citizen, was as
sassinated in his own house in Mobile, Alabama, on
Friday night The assassin is unknown.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
Another Large Fire--The Loss Estimated at One
Million DoIIarS

BUFFALO, March T7.-Fire broke out in the New
York Central railroad freight depot an immense
building. at six o'clock this morning. caused by the
watchuSsn upsetting can Of Kerosene oil near the
stove. The flames spread rapidly and communi.
Gated to splendid elevator belonging to the same
company. Both buildings were entirely destroyed
large number Of cans in depot and piles Of freight
about four hundred thousand bushels Of grain in the
elevator little or none of which was saved, The
gram was insured. The loss on elevator depot, and
Ireglt cannot now be correctly stated, but Is est
mA.ea a. over million dollars. This loss will fall
on tne company, which insures itself .
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

TIE DAUGHTER of the keeper Of an old curiosity
shop in Paris has Just lost her leg from singular
accident. She was displaying Malay dagger to an
amateur Of arms, when the weapon fell from the
scabbard and slightly graZed her foot, which began
70 swell Immediately. The doctor at once tested
dipped in one Of those dire poisons against which
/ there Is no anti5ot0
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
WANTED

WTANTED-(s2s so per day)-AGENTS--
w Male and female in an honorable, pleasant and
permanent business. Particulars given personally or
Z by mail A. d. BOWMAN 4 CO.,
| ll6 Nassau street, New York.
| 1Clin ont and retnrn this notice j mh20-ltt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

d. STUART MCKAY, who has been engaged at
,5in- for some months past and who was in the EN-.
ploy of Bartlett Bros Of Chicago, was arrested on
Wednesday last on charge of having embezzled
money at various times amounting to $4,000, be-
longing 10 said firm, and the larceny Of clothing of
he yai1e of Sl5 co. belonging TO the same parties
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
RICHMOND WING.
>N"~"~"~~o~NNN~~~OOO
TUESDAY MORNING.....MARCH 20, 1866
Advertising.

II 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
Office and we win take pleasure, as q matter Of
business, in exhibiting to him our lists Of bona fds
subscribers in every section Of the State.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

1t is reported from Copenhagen that Mr.. seward!s
negot atng with the Danish Government for the ces
sion OF the island Of St Thomas Although the
Kings administration caused these rumors TO be
denied officially, they are yet believed TO be sub
stsntiated by pending negotiations. These colonies
are Of comparatively little use TO Denmark, while
under American control, they may become impor.
tant commercial and startegical outposts. ST
Thomas is within short distance from Porto Rico,
and has population of about $4,000. The principal
crops are cotton and sugar and the island is visited
by upwards Of three thousand vessels annually.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

HoN. G. c. CLAY.-We are pleased to see that two
Republican papers are demanding that Mr.. Clay
shall be Immediately released put upon his trial
These papers are the Tribune and the Commercial
Advertiser both Of New York city. eThey both de-
clare that by the Constitution, by the laws, by
public opinion, by safe precedent by the claims Of
Justice be is entitled to speedy trial or to an i'm
mediate release. A great wrong, and one that
onght IN he remedied Is done"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

"The Human Face Divine" A system of Ply
siognomy Eyes, Ears, Lips, Mouth Head, Hair, Neck
Hands Feet SKIM with "signs Of character, and how
to read them given in the chronological Journal
and Life illustrated for 1866" devoted to Phrenology
Physiology, Physiognomy, Psychology, Ethnology
and to ali that relates the Intellectual Social Mora
and Spiritual Nature of Man Amply illustrated. New
volume. Only SEA year. Samples, 20 cents. Address
FOWLER & WELLS,
feb2l. .dlmw4t $50 Broadway, New York.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
baltimore Marke q.

BALTIMORE, March 19.-Flour dull. Wheat firm.
Corn active Oats firm. Provisions firm, with an
upward tendency. Groceries dull and dropping
Western Whiskey 81 %.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
1In,u,c,,,fu, A,,emp, a Bank Robber,

ALBANY, March 17.-An attempt was made by
three men to rob the bank at Schuylerville, New
York, to-day They broke into the vault, but got
alarmed before getting into the safe and fed, leav
ing behind their TOOLS some photographs taken in
Baltimore, and span of horses. A reward Of $500
has been offered for their arrest
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
Foreign Market,

WASHINGTON, March l9.-Foreign dates to the
9th instant have been received. Sales of cotton fol
the week, seventy.four thousand bales; nineteen
thousand to spectators and exporters; American
unchangedi Egyptian advanced half to one penny
Consos SCI to s6i. Five-twenties 7Ol to 7O3
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
MaYnr Monroe.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-It is not at all probable
that the President will interfere with the election of
Mr.. Monroe, the Mayor of New Orleans
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
From Norfolk.

FORTRESS MONROE, March ia wonderful mir.
age occurred here this afternoon, lasting for half
hour. The eastern shore of Virginia Smiths Island
&C., were plainly visible to the naked eye, while the
rivers, and Newport News receded off in the dis
ton
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

The EVIDENCE IScREAsEs.-Every day the volume Of
evidence increases in favor Of Mrs. s. A. ALLEss
Worlds Hair Restorer and Zylobalsamum, or Hair
Dressing II your hair is thin, try them II scurfy, try
them II harsh try them If none Of these still try
them, for all who use them will preserve their hair
through life. Every Druggist sells them
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

RAILROAD PASSENGERS MUST MAKE CHANGE.-A
party in one of the Circuit Courts of New York
brought suit to recover damages Of the Central
Railroad Company, for being elected from the cars.
He had offered one dollar bill for fare and refused
Troy city fractional notes in change, in 1863 The
court held that the conductor was not bound to
make change to the passenger The rates Of fare
were published, and passengers were bound to
tender the exact sum before they could demand a
massage.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

M ESI.ESoyeE9OF BOreman, Of West Yir.
the new circuit recently created by tbs
comprising the new counties of Grant and NnsraI
and the old counties Of Hardy, HamD.bira and nd
PendletOn. fHe anu
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
DIED..

TAYLoR.-After a short illness, JAMES BLEDsoE
youngest Of the late Dr. Samuel Taylor in the 18th
year Of his age. -.-...g
The friends Of the family requested to attend his
funeral from the residence OF his mother in Manches-
ter 10. morrow. at hal mast fhraa o'clock z NJ.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20


FTHE LADIES OF THE UNITED PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH will hold SALE Of useful and
fancy articles, together with Supper and Refreshmsns
for the purpose Of raising funds to assist in rebuilding
their Church sdhce at the Lecture Room Of the First
Presbyterian Church REV DR.. koore's), corner Of
Tenth and Broad streets, commencing MONDAY
EVENING, 18th instant and will continue during the
week. mhl6-H
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
CANDIDATES.


ITO MY FELLOW-CITIZENS OF RICH
i MoND Il beg leave respectfully TO present my
self TO YOU as candidate for the MAY0RALTY Of
Richmond. [mhl4tdel JOSEPH MAYO.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

Nay1L-lt is rumored that the United States
hayward, to be re6ttes ss a scSool sbip for the
S.1a shpnen AZ the Naval Academy. The United
yard eoaling. 'H0 "O'P''
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

HEAVY Loss-On the 18th instant, New York
merchant named HenOmann, either lost or was rob-
bed Of twenty-five thousand dollars in . sleeping
car on the Michigan Central railroad. J :
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

LETTSKfrom Florence Nightingale data :.
London February % speaks Of her health al svs a.
more delicate than it has been. She says: a / a.
always and entirely prisoner p my room, and lat
.arly IN one positiOnm ..' 2 -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

FNOAH WALKER & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CLOTHIERS, -r~
III MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, Va,
Are receiving and opening their SPRING STOCK Of
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS,
Which comprises all grades and styles. Manufacturing
themselves, they can offer goods at low prices.
MEASURED WORK made to order.
Special attention given to orders for GENTLRMENs
SHIRTS. mills lw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

. BANKING HOUSE OF VIZ. B. IsAAos COL
Goth March, 1855.
P NOTICE..--Ws are prepared to issue
VIRGINIA REGISTER BONDS in sums OF ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS and Its multiple for the oouSrRRsIaS-
I'D notes Of the .. 4
BANK OF scorTsvILLE,
BANK OF OLD DOMINION,
MONTICELLO BANK. l.f mh20-lm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

A marriage was solemnized on Thursday last in
Hartford between lady of that place and clergy.
man of a neighboring town, in which the united
ages of the parties amounted TO one hundred and
ffty.eight years He was eightynine and she sixty
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

The estate Of Col John a. SOthoron, in ST. Msry's
CO., Nd, 50 long held By the freedmen's buresu as
Government farm, has been restored to the family
Of the owner BY order of President johnson.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20
FROM WASHINGTON.

The Amount OF Means in Possession OF the Cow
ernmenf-Secretary McCullOch ON the Political
slfuatfon-Thad. Stevens Didn't Cut his Threat
Caucus OF Republican Senators-The Loan Bill-
The Admission Of Tennessee-Dismantling the
-Gubernatorial Candidate nj the White
Honse-Death or an Indian Chief
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-20

% SPECIAL NOTICE
JOHN W. RIsoN,
Successor to Joseph Laidley)
AP OF 3 AIRY N D &C ST
Corner OF Main and Third streets,
RICHMOND, VA,
Has in store large stock Of Drugs, Medicines Dye
stus, Oils and Paints to which invite the spsoa
attention Of Country Merchants and all others in wan
Of such articles. oct l6..u