University of Texas at Tyler Scholar Works at UT Tyler By Title Civil War Newspapers 2016 Richmond [VA] Whig, January-June 1864 Vicki Betts University of Texas at Tyler, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/cw_newstitles Recommended Citation Betts, ickV i, "Richmond [VA] Whig, January-June 1864" (2016). By Title. Paper 108. http://hdl.handle.net/10950/756 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Civil War Newspapers at Scholar Works at UT Tyler. It has been accepted for inclusion in By Title by an authorized administrator of Scholar Works at UT Tyler. For more information, please contact [email protected]. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG January - June, 1864 RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 1 The New Year. "Old Sixty Three" is gone at last, and, this day, young "Sixty Four" steps forward to run his course.—In bidding farewell to the departed year, we cannot repress a mental retrospect of the direful events which have reddened the pages of history since we last penned a New Year's paragraph. Blood, precious blood, has been shed profusely, and we may well be excused for indulging the oft-used simile that the incessant raindrops yesterday were tears over the sorrows which the passing year had brought on the helpless victims of this war. But we will not dwell upon the past. Hope bids us look to the future. The good book says, truly, that "no man knoweth what a day may bring forth." We shall, therefore, not attempt to predict what will take place during the next twelve months. It is only certain that great changes are in store for us all. If our lives were chequered [sic] last year, they will be more so this year. Some of these changes will commence this day. Others will be developed ere the next moon. The legislation of Congress will be productive of great benefit or serious disadvantage. The war must go on with increased success or renewed disaster on our side. These simple propositions, which all must have thought of, abundantly indicate that the events of the present year will be as momentous and as important in their bearing upon the interests of our people as those of the past, or, indeed, any preceding year. The admonition is, "Let us prepare our hearts for these events." This day is "propitious for moralizing," says Burns: "And what's this day's strong suggestion? The passing moment's all we rest on. Rest on—for what? what do we here? Or why regard the passing year? Will Time amus'd with proverb'd lore Add to our date one minute more? A few days may—a few years must Repose us in the silent dust. Let us the important now enjoy," And secure bliss without alloy. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 1 The Returned Prisoners. While our citizens are cheering the sick and wounded in the hospitals with their visits and gifts to-day, it would be a graceful act and one which no doubt would be gratefully received, if a good dinner were provided for the five hundred Confederates lately returned from their confine at Point Lookout and now temporarily at Camp Lee. All contributions which may be sent this forenoon the hours of 9 and twelve o'clock to lecture room of the Second Presbyterian Church, (Dr. Hoge's) will be conveyed to Camp Lee, that the returned prisoners may share in the remembrance of our citizens to-day. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 1, c. 2 Averill's Losses.—The Lynchburg Virginian learns that the result of Jackson's operations against Averill was the complete capture of the Yankee ambulance train, about two hundred prisoners, their horses and equipments, a number of carbines and revolvers, forty or fifty negroes, (whom the Yankees were taking off,) eight of Averill's officers, including his Adjutant General, a Lieutenant Colonel, Averill's horse, his servant, and a number of his maps of fifteen or twenty counties, in which nearly every house was put down, and, in several instances, the occupants of the houses given.—Jackson also captured a number of mules and wagons. Jackson's loss was small. The above corresponds with the statement published in yesterday's Whig. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 2 Federal Prisoners [illegible] Texas.—A letter received in Boston, dated at Vicksburg, says that the late officers of the Harriet Lane, have arrived there on their way North; and all the officers, soldiers and sailors captured at Galveston in January last, have been paroled, and are on the way to New Orleans. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 3 The City. New Year's Day.—Another first of January has "turned up," but, unlike many of its predecessors, it brings us no accompanying apprehension of a visit from numerous collectors— no dread of bills to pay. On the contrary, a large number of people who have heretofore been subject to these billious [sic] attacks, will, to-day, be getting their coupons ready for presentation, or be fingering the accruing interest. So much for the cash system. But, New Year's Day is productive of other pleasures than those proceeding from the handling of money.—The day will be observed as a suitable occasion for renewing acquaintance, or strengthening past friendship. The President has established the custom of receiving the public at the Executive mansion, on New Year's Day, and will "gie a shake o' his hand" this day to any "honest friend" who may present himself. We have not so heard, but presume that the Cabinet officers will also be at home, to-day, to such friends as may call upon them. There will also be many pleasant visits to private families, and in the various interchanges of greeting that may take place, it is to be hoped that the majority of people will enter upon the New Year with kindly feelings towards their fellow beings. The theme is rather inviting, but we must drop it— wishing, however, our numerous readers, in town and country, a "Happy New Year." One word more (as the long winded speakers say), and that word for the unmarried ladies who may chance to honor us by reading this paragraph: This is Leap Year! RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 2 The Price of Beef.—The era of "cheap beef," comparatively speaking, seems to have passed. A while ago the commission merchants were well nigh overwhelmed with consignments of fore and hind quarters from the upper country, which they sold at the reasonable price, relatively, of 75 to 85 cents per lb. Now, the receipts are very light, and the rates have advanced to 90 cents and $1. The retail prices in the markets have advanced to a corresponding, or greater extent—choice cuts selling from $1.50 to $1.62½. Even Messrs. Lindsay & Son, who were selling but a short time ago at 75 cents per lb, are now asking $1.25. The butchers say they can't obtain cattle—that the restrictive regulations prescribed by Gen. "Sam." Jones, and Gen. Imoboden have cut them off from adequate supplies of "beasts," and it would appear that they are not even allowed to send beyond our lines for cattle, or if allowed to do so and are successful, that the cattle brought in are liable to impressment. Well, we must take things as they come, and submit to the decree of fate. People who can't afford to buy beef must do without. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 2 To-Day.—The President's Reception at the Executive Mansion will take place, to-day, between 12 and 3 o'clock. The inauguration of Gov. William Smith, will take place at the Hall of the House of Delegates, at 12 M. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 2 The Stranger's Guide and Official Directory, Well printed and of convenient size for the pocket, showing the location of the public buildings and offices of the Confederate, State and City Governments, residences of the principal officers, etc. For sale at the Bookstores and at the WHIG OFFICE. Price—50 cents. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 2 Sulphate [sic] of Cinchona.—This article is one of the proximate principles of Peruvian Bark, similar in its properties to Sulphate [sic] of Quinine, and may be substituted for it. The price is $20 per ounce. For sale by J. P. Duval. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 5 Cochineal— 100 pounds Cochineal. For sale by J. P. Duval. RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 6 Kerosene Oil, Linseed Oil, Peanut Oil, Lard Oil, Spirits Turpentine, &c. Just received and for sale by J. P. Duval, Druggist, Cor. Main and 10th sts RICHMOND [VA] WHIG, January 1, 1864, p. 1, c. 2 A Few Facts. The cry is for great armies. Everybody is to be put in the ranks, except such as are detailed. Very good, if by so doing we can end the war next year and be done with it. But let us look at a few facts. An army correspondent, writing from Longstreet's corps, says there are 3,000 barefoot men in that corps alone. From Johnston's (late Bragg's) army, comes a piteous appeal for blankets and clothing. Lee's army is also in need of blankets, and not a week ago a paper, reputed to be the Government organ, in this city, called upon the ladies to devote their energies to knitting socks for Lee's soldiers.