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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

strumentalities by which martial law is main
FAMED are in sympathy and in active co-opera-
tiop with those influences. The testimony, or
much of the testimony, produced before the
Committee of Fifteen, so happily designated by
President JOHNSON the q" Central Directory"
emanated from those sOurces-testimony de-
signed not only to operate against the South
but against the Presidents administration oil
Southern affairs. 1t is, too, under cover oil
these influences that an ungraciOus, ungrateiul
and unprincipled organization, of radical aims
and sympathles, is struggling to maintain ltSeli
in the South-that motley and ple-bald comol-
nation Of ignorant negroes and raScally whites
which the Tribune tells US is to call cOnven-
tions in the Southern States, to make Constitu-
t;ons in accordance with the requirements of
the pOlitical incendiaries at Washington, to
elect Jacobin Governors and other State Off
GERS, and Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress to apply for admission, and to be admit
ted BY the SUMNER and STEVENS party. This
revolutionary scheme, Matched at Washington,
is the last birth of desperate radicalism, and is
designed to overthrow the great work OF South
ern restoration in which the President has been
laboring day and night, might and main, for the
last ten months.
In view of all these facts and considerations,
and in order to permanent and thorough set
Element of Southern affairs, and to deprive the
party in Congress opposed to the President OF
the support derived from the argument that the
continuance OF martial law proves the continu-
ance of ssthe rebellion" it would seem that
the true policy is to discontinue martial law.
Every hours delay is so much gained to the
pestilent agitators. So long as an exciting Pc
litical issue is kept open, so long will 1t be the
subject of controversy. Let it be closed, and
it will be regarded as a finality, and many who
opposed it while unsettled will yield to it,
There is great difference between assailing
what is not established and aSSailing what Is
established. "a final settlement" to use the
language of " The Nation" is dreaded by the
Radicals. They prefer rather "to rat and
qqiiate," in the language ofthe same paper.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Proceedings OF Congress.

10 WAsHINGfoS, March 20.
SEsATE.-Mr. Morrill, introduced joint resolution
from the Committee on the District of Columbia ap-
proprating $4,000 for the relief of the destitute CO.
lored people Of the District and asked for its mme-
date consideration. He said there was an absolute
necessity for this appropriation dictated by consde
rations of public health and safety as well as by
feelings of charity. There were 1900 destitute CO.
lored people in this city, and their condition was de-
plorable. He caused to be read communication
from the Chief of Police of the city detailing the
condition of the colored population in certain dis
trict and expressing the fear that unless something
waSdone soon disease and pestilence would be gen.
Grated among them. Several amendments offered
rejected, and the resolution as reported from
the Committee was passed.
HoUsE-The House took up the general appropr.
alton bill for the year ending June 3Oth, 1867, and
passed the bill, heretofore considered, amenda.
tory of an act in relation to the writ of hGbeas cor
puS designed to protect United States officers from
prosecution in State courts for acts committed du.
ring the war.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
The Indeccncies of Modern City Fashions.


The Freeman Journal, which is, in some sort,
an organ of the Catholics in New York, is scan
dalized at what it calls the Indecencies of Mod
ern City Fashions" The editor says;
A few weeks ago, on a muddy day, We saw
walking, some way before US, pitiable object. In
the distance it resembled poor German peasant
woman with her short pettCOat falling somewhat
below the knee. There is nothing mm0dest in that
peasant dress. The German peasant walks with her
ankles exposed, but there illusory pretense OF
covering them.) The poor creature we saw seemed
TO be such an one, with huge clothes line strung
around her, frame, on which she seemed to
be carrying various gewgaw dresses for different
people.
She seemed to be the humble Grand girl of some
dressmaker's establishment. On passing the un-
happy creature, noticed that she was sailing
along with the idea that the dresses hanging around
her shoulders were her own and she looked as mod
est and unconcerned If she were really decently
covered. Speaking of it to those more dUJdRt in
such matters, we found that such kind of dress Is
all the rage for some time past. 1t is effected on
purpose by having hoops made with sharp and
stiff curve at the foot that will tilt the dress above
and expose the legs 10 the knee. Another pro-
gress" keeps pace with it,
1t has been told in the daily papers, but we rarely
believe anything we see in them. very truthful
woman. however, living in the country, came to
town last week and told near friend OF ours that
she had tried to get a corset made but was told 1t
could not be done under two weeks, because all
hands in the large establishment she visited were
engaged in making false calves for ladies who
wear the fitting hoops!
On last Sunday, walking home from church
through several fashionable streets, we noticed wo-
men walking with fitting skirts from where they
had been pretending to say their prayers; and on
all the corners and hotel fronts, rows OF
welldresSsG black-guards, standing, observing and
laughing, and commenting on what these women
were exhibiting
Out on this indecency that would disgrace honest
Pagans Let every modest woman who has been
trcked into getting these traps of the haTOt as the
latest fashion" pull them of and burn them! Let
every parent see to that his gueleSs daughter is
not disgraced by following this fashion. Let mas
ters of households do the charity TO servant maid
! that has kebt up with the fashion to provide her
with such as are modest, aud forbid her while in his
house. to play the airs of the wanton
Why even in Pagan times, when the men aban-
doned themselves to the hiost vile practices they
tried 70 keep their women uncOHupt What are
we coming 10 4!
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
rrngedy. comsay and NIa1rimonr-High NIixtuI


An exciting affair, combining the tragical, COM
ical and matrimonial took place in the village Of
Warren, H., on the LIST. 4 young man named ROl.
Inns was in love with a Miss futile, daughter Of Mr.
futile, grocery merchant in Warren. Father for
bid Rollins the house; Mrs. I. favored the Suitor
father shut up mother and daughter for two days
Rollins eventually got lady friend to hand letter
to Miss futile. Father overheard the conversation,
rushed in, and struck his daughter with his first
LADY friend interpoSed when outraged parent struck
lady friend over the eye with chisel. Lady friends
friends had father arrested for assault and battery
First witness for prosecution was Miss futile. Her
examination over she left the court and her father,
and stepped into a carriage in waiting, where Roll
lhS joined her. and the twain, behind the horses,
were soon dying across the praries to RObeTsOns,
Just over the Wisconsin line. The judge was not
at home-so the party turned back to Warren, still
single
Meantime father futile missed his daughter, got -
fast team, and started in persuit. When about two
miles from town he met the truant daughter and her
lover when the diver of their team yelled out at the
top of his voice. well, ole fellow, we have Gu
chred you this time-yOur daugter has boon married
for the last half hOurso there's use in your tru
ling Yourself further about it, Not doubling the
truth OF Tie sOFy futile logged back to town reject
ing upon his luck in court, where he had been fined
so and cost and his still yQre luck in the attempt
to defeat the plans Of Rollins and his daughter.
The young folks hurried to town. procured a clergy,
man. and before the enraged parent had arrived
home were united in the bonds of matrimony.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

From the army hospita-the bloody battle aeld-ihe
mansion of the rich and the humble abode OF the
poor---from the office and the sacred deskfrom the
mountain top distant valleys and frof islands Of the
ocean--from every nook and corner Of the civilized
worlds pouring in the evidence of the astonishing
effects of BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERs. Thou.
sands up on thousands of letters like hefollowpg may
be seen at our office
RREDsBrRY, Wis, Sept. l6, 1861
! have been IN the army hospitals for
fourteen months SPECIFICS and nearly dead. At Al
tom Illinois, they gave me a bottle of Plantation Bit
tiers. Three bottles restored my speech and
cured me. CT fLAUTE
South WARSAW, OHIO, July 2s, 1861
One young man, who had been sick and not
out of the house for two years with serofulaand Fry
spelas, after paying the doctors over $50 without
benefit has been cured by ten bottles Of your Btters
EDWARD WOUNALL
The following is from .hs Manager of the Union
Home School for the Children of Volunteers:
HAyExEYER MANSION, FIFTY-sEvESTH sTRREr,1
NEW YORK, August 1, 1853.
DR.. DRAKE: Your wonderful Plantation Bitters have
been given to some of our little children suffering from
weakness and weak lungs, with most happy effect.
one little girl in particular, with pains in her head
loss of appetite, and daily wasting consumption,
whom all medical skill had been exhausted, has been
spoonful of Bitters day Her appetite and strength
'1r'' Respectfully, Ma. o. NJ DEvOE.
owe much to you, for verify believe
the Plantation Bers have saved my life.
REV. w. II. WAGGONER,
Madrid, New York.
The Plantation Bfters have
cured me of Liver Complaint, Of which laid up
PROSTATE, and had TO abandon my business
II. b. KINGSLEY,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Of a arrangement Of the kidneys and urinary organs
that has distressed for years. 1t acts like charm.
C. G. MOORE,
25i Broadway, New York.
Thou wilt send me two bottles Of thy
Plantation Bitters My wife has been greatly benefit
ed by their use Thy friend, .
Philadelphia, Pa.
pepsia, and had to abandon preaching. The
'''''''''" ''''''' 'r - REV. j. S cATHoRN,
Rochester, ". Y.
have gwen the Plantation Bitters to
hundreds of cur disabled soldiers with the most aston
Superintendent Soldiers Home,
Cincinnati, Ohio
The PLANTATION BIrrERs make the weak stIosg the
They composed Of tas celebrated Calisaya
Bark winergIespa sasSafras Roots, Herbs, etc., all
preserved In perfectly pure St. Croix Rum.
s. T.---ls6O.---X.
Persons Of sedentary habits troubled with weak
ness, Iassitude papation of the heart lack Of appe
te, distress after eating torpid liver constipation etc.,
deserve to suffer If they will not try them.
They are recommended by the highest medical an
thorties and are warranted to produce an hnIaediae
beneficial effect. They are exceedingly agreeable,
perfectly pure and harmless.
Any person refling bottles. Offering to sell PLAN
BITrBRs in bGk by the gallon, or In any man
ner except as above, Is swndler and impostOr with
whom We shall deal the law directs.
Sold by all respectable dealers ihToughOu the ha,
able globe.
mylS--eodly2dp
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

THE MAYORALW.-Withr reference to the can
didacy of Mr.. Mayo for the Mayoralty of this
city, and the doubt which some have expressed
whether in the event of his election he will be
permitted to qualify and act, We are requested
by Mr.. Mayo to state that, before announcing
himSelfa candidate, he was informed by two
gentlemen of this city, who had had an inter-
view with General Terry and General Turner,
that no objection would be made by either Of
those officers; and that he, himself, had had
an interview with President Johnson on the
subject, who had given him the same assu-
rance.
The doubt as to whether Mr.. Mayo would be
permitted to serve, if elected, probably arose
from the newspaper report that the President
had forbidden the newly elected Mayor of New
Orleans-ColoneI Monroe-to be qualified
But that report turns out to be incorrect.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
E,oi,smanti i'm MN Scnria

HALIFAX March l9.-There is great excitement
here, and startling rumors are afoat. The Royal
ana Provincial artillery are manning all the forts
and proclamation has been issued calling out the
militia. Arns and ammunition will be distributed
to them to-day. Engineers have been very busy
since Friday day and night 10 making defensive
preparations St Patriek's day passed of heTe
With the usual ceremonies. There was no disturb
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March l9-All the newly elected
city officers were duly installed today with the
ception of Monroe, Mayor elect, and Nixon, Alder.
man, whose functions have been temporarily sus-
pended as coming within the exceptions made by
the Presidents proclamation. Mr.. J. Rosseau has
been installed Mayor pro tenn. by order of General
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
RICHMOND WING.
WEDNESDAY MoRN1NGMARCH 81, 1866.
Advertising.

Ifany business man in Richmond doubts that the
WIG is the best Medium through which to reach
the Virginia public, we invite him to call at this
Office and we will take pleasure, as matter Of
b,.siues, in exhibiting to him our lists of bona de
subscribers in every section Of the State.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
DIED.

KEECH.-Depared this life, on Sunday morning,
March H. 1866 the residence of her aunt, Mrs Lucy
Cough in Charles county, Maryland, MATTE hEECH,
in the 10th Of her age youngest child OF the late
James L. aud Martha Ann heeeh, deceased
The last note is hush'd of the sweet bird of song
A rosebud Is crush d ere its life had been long
bright beam is darkend in earliest dawn,
When radiantly nearing the fullness OF morn;
And A tpirit, unfettcr'd has wing its glad tight
To bask ip the sunshine OF heavenly light
NJ
hi Baltimore papers please copy.
BAIRp-Drowned in the Dock, at the foot Of Four
teenth street. Monday evening, at seven o'clock,
ROBERT BAIRD, Esq, in the si2ty-sixh year OF his
age, native Of Scotland, and for nearly dty years
resident of virginia.
His friends and aeuuaintances with those OF the fam
ily pectulY invited to attend his funeral from
his late residence, Hull street, Manchester, from
thence to DR. MoOres Church, this "wednesday alter
noon at two o'clock.
SMITH AT "The Island" the residence Of Walter
Brockenbrough, Esq. Richmond county Virginia, on
the evening of Sunday, the ith instant, oil dlplhera,
wILL0UGHBY n. SMITH, Of northumberland county,
IT'S the nature Of true friendship to dsdain fulsome
eulogy of those whom called on to mourn among
the missing Of earth II We're, perhaps, the most az
propriate epitaph that could be inscribed upon the
grave OF deceased friend, the simple and announce
msn that he j. dead How many hearts will thrill
with saddened recollections and echo response OF
sympathy at the intelligence that wiloughby " Smith
is no MORE Scenes Of long ago and OF yesterday wiz
'ak- recur with the life Of reality, to the minds Of
many scattered through tue ulHeIth' 9ste'''7 y,
native State-he quiet walks OF college life amid Tue
bowers Of literature and in the Smiles oil peace the
cheerful camp fire. with the merry peals OF laughter,
the amusing apeclote and the touching strains Of song,
both Of which places borrowed not mule OF ther re-
spective easure from the gushing soul ami the genial
smile of our beloved friend. Willoughhy smith was
man whose like we rarely meet in these days Of cal
Ions hearts and OF selfish natures. True In all the re-
iatns of character as aT:less rs child and As
pure as a woman generous and unseldsh to a degree
that constituted fault he was, indeed happy Illus
tration of natures nobleman. ne Is sone-ihe true
fienJ the ganal companion, the Christian gentleman
and rstriot Is no more May the God OF infinite love
visit with the healing balm Of his consoling power the
stricksnad household from whose bosom he has been
to axe their jewel is the devout prayer Of all
who knew him Sleep, friend Of our childhood
sleep The flowers Of AN eternal Spring shall bloom
no, Inv cave and friendship shall guard thy memory
long s The heart is the resting place Of affection,
heats responsive to the touching memories and sweet
recoIlections OF a hallowed past RIM.
The Enquirer and Examiner win please copy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

MURDEGED.-We learn from a letter dated Browns
vile, Texas, that Dr. VIM. A. Garden, Of Brandy
wine Hundred Delaware was brutally murder by a
partly intoxicated soldier named Rodgers of the
nth Ohio regiment about the 22d ult., on account
of 4 slight alteration of words His brains were
literally beaten out. DR.. G.. was a surgeon in the
United States army, aud was about being mustered
out of tho Wilmington Republican.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
Confession of the Man who Attempted to Assassi-
ri

LOUISVILLE, March 20.-A man named King, ar
rested few days ago for theft recently committed
Governor of Ohio, confessed to a recently confined
Government detective that he king and not Payne,
was the party who attempted to assassnae Secretary
Seward. His confession sbeng repeated to General
JEFF C. Davis, temporarily commanding this be-
partment, telegraphed to Washington for parties
who were acquainted with the assassination con.
spiracy to come on and investigate the affair.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

BALTIMORE, March 20.-FIour steady. Wheat
very scarce and firm. Corn active white, 7la72c.;
yellow, 70a7lc. Seeds dull. Provisions firm. Lard,
Isle. Whiskey 81 %.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

GREAT Ice BRIDGE.-The ice bridge over the
Niagara river atshe foot of the American Falls still
remains intact and is crossed daily by hundreds of
people at the point known as =" The Ferry" The lee
in the river between the Falls and Suspension Bridge
could be measured by the million cords aud it is esti-
mated that the river will not be clear before the mid
die of Nav.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

SAD OccURREBCE-Whileal lad of fourteen, named
Frank Hesses, was examining pistol in one of the
rooms of his fathers residence, in New York, on
Saturday, the weapon accidentally exploded, and
the charge struck his mother in the head producing
mortal Yound
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

LOVE AND SUICIDE.--They have had real SEN
satonal case of love and suicide very lately in
Amboy, New Jersey. Albert Fellows was keep
ing company" with Mary Palmer, but Mary's broth
er John was opposed to the match so strongly that
he threatened TO shoot Albert if he married Mary.
Albert swOre out a warrant against marys brother
and on the trial it tranSpired that Albert was area-
dy possessed of a bettcr-half, wherupon Mary re.
fused to have anything more to do with him. There
upon Albert goes to drug store and buys fifteen
cents worth of "cold pizen in the shape of opium.
swallows it, and goes dead" Mary'S character
is not above reproach, and this puts Aliera in the
light of a still bigger fool,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

ANOTHER SUICIDR-We learn that young man
nearly opposite this city, and frequent dealer in eur
Siy market committed suicide yesterday, by cutting
I us, VnToat with a razor Cause uuknown.-4ieraH-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

FIRE IL Observation-Disclosures twelve and one
o'clock Sunday morning, u fire broke ont in the
grist and plaster mill, the canal, the Sonth.
Side depot and belonging to the two blind brothers,
MessrS William and Thomas LanghOme which re-
suited in the entire destruction of the building and
its contents. The mill was used exclusively for
grinding corn and plaster, and was, we learn doing
n considerable business. Several hundred bushels
of corn, a large quantity of ground plaster and n
lot of smoking and manufactured tobacco were des-
troved with the mill and the entire loss is estimated
Mt not less than twenty thousand dolars-the mill
building being valued at fourteen thousand dollars,
and the stock about six thousand dollars. There
was an insurance on the building for five thousand
dollars in Baltimore company, and and one thou
sand five dollars the stock in the LynchbmG Fire,
life and Marine Insurance Company LyaChJurg
Republican.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
Nomination of General Burnside
baltimore Market.

nominated by accamation for Governor by the
Union Convention.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

SERIOUS CHARGF.-Gen. Ward recently confirmed
by the L. :. Senate as brcvet brigader general,
was lately arrested at Cleveland, Ohio, on charge
of forging u check for $500 in gold He was, how
ever, released on bail.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
STEAMBOATS,, RAILROADS, &c.
BOOTS, SHOES, &c.

BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
NEW SPRING STOCK BOOTS AND
IN SHOES Just received our Spring Stock Of
Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes,
Ladies' Balmorals
Misses Calf Bal IaoTaiA
b EoYs' and Youths Fine Balmorals
Chfldren's Fine Polish Balmonls
Our stock is very large and well suited TO the trade
and the attention of customers is solicited assuring
them that sell them good Boots and Shoes as
low : they be had in this any other city.
PUTNEY WATTS,
mh2lf Domains Build ,ng, GoverRor ST.
II NJ. CASTOR,
LIZ formerly with GARDNER, CARLTON Co,)
Wholesale aud Retail Dealer in
BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS,
Has on hand good assortment which will be sold
as low a. can be bought in this any other market
Those in want Of anything in that line be suited in
quality and price by calling at - MAIN STREET.
Give a call before purchasing elsewhere.
mh2Otl2Wz
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

BASKISG HOUSE OF WM. b. IsAAcs Il Co,
10Th March, 1850.
Up NOTICE..--We are prepared to issue
VIRGINIA REGISTER BONDS in sums of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS and its multiple for the coUSrERsIGS-
notes Of the
BANK OF ScoTTsvILLE,
BANK OF OLD DOMINION,
MONTICELLO BANK, mh2O-lln
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

;UTe SPECIAL NOTICE.-Attention is asked
the trustees sale Of stock of Gae FAMILY GROCE-
RES, LIQUORS, &c, THIS MORNING, commencing at
10 o'clock, at the store Of Sutherland Abrahams on
Franklin, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
mh2l-lt T. W. KEESEE, Auctioneer.
sUJsTHE LADIES OF THE UNITED PRES
BYTERTAN CHURCH will hold SALE Of useful and
fancy articles together with Supper and Refreshments
for the purpose of raising funds assist in rebuilding
their Church edilce at the Lecture Room Of the First
Presbyterian Church REV. Dr. Moore's), corner Of
Tenth and Broad streets, commencing MONDAY
EVENING, 10th instant, and will continue during the
week. mhl6-tf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21
.CP REMOVAL,

iCjs REMOVAL.
L. l.. MONTAGUE son,
HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS.
Have removed to their new building On Z
TENTH STREET BETWEEN MAX AND CARY,
Where they will be pleased to receive orders FINN
their friends and the pablc sep orally for WORK OF al
kinds In their liEs.
Terms moderate.
jaR2iLf IT. MONT ouv a ear
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-21

liz MAIN srREEr, 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 GgYTLgMRy,s
SHIRTS. ub,eIv