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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20
The Massacre in Jamaica.

u By an arrival at New York we have further
particulars of the outbreak in Jamaica. The
papers continue to relate the most horrible
atrocities perpetrated by the revolving negroes.
At the bottom of the conspiracy was the Rev.
Geo. William Gordon, eK-magistrate, member
of the Colonial Assembly, and man of great
wealth The active leader was Paul Boyle,
negro preacher Boyle, Gordon, and the other
principal rebels, have been hanged, and an ac-
count says that altogether one hundred and
twenty insurgent negroes have been hung. Cor
don and eighteen Others were executed on one
gallows. Gen. Lamothe, ex-President of the
Haytien Republic, is believed to have been i'm
plicated in the rising, and has been arrested
on board schooner in which he was trying
to escape from the Island. The insurgents do
not seem to have attempted the destruction of
the property on the Island Their aim was
to assassinate the whites and then enter into
possession Of their property. The editor Of
one of the colonial papers has been arrested
on the charge of being concerned in the re-
volt. i3Ev y .3 ol +aa
Advices from Morant Bay to the goth; re-
port the execution of seventeen men and one
woman for rebellion. Several more were ex-
ecuted at Port Antonio, all Of whom confessed
their guilt and acknowledged the justice of the
sentence. ''s al's'eI ''f
Another rebel demonstration had occurred
near Montego Bay, on the Sd inst, but it was
soon suppressed by volunteer force ordered out
for that purpose. Kingston still remained I'M
der martial law, and the extent of the naval
and military force concentrated there, render
/ ed it probable that the instruction would be
sneadilv crushed ont u R1H SIN,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

/ 1t is now placed beyond a doubt that it
was the American Government which first
created their opponents beligerents, not only
by proclaiming blockade of the Southern
ports, but by proceeding to enforce such
blockade before the English Government had
accorded to the Confederates a belligerent
status. Italso appears that Mr.. Seward him
self was the first Minister who, in an official
dispatch, made use Of the word " neutrals"-
term which can have no application except
during the existence Of war. The demand
for compensation rests on grounds by no means
SO substantial as those on, which the Spanish
and Portuguese Governments based the claims
which, in 1918, they submitted to the Govern
ment of the United States, and which that
government declined to satisfy. Mr.. johnson
can scarcely deny the oppositeness of a prece-
dent created by one of his own predecessors,
and we may therefore reasonably expect that
the course resolved upon by the Government
at Washington will be one which, without
compromising the National dignity and honor"
will amount to frank withdrawal Of demands
which could not equitably be sustained.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20
NUMBER lOS.

BeS~ We make the following extract from
George Francis Trains speech, delivered be-
fore the Father Mathew Societies of Brooklyn,
N. Y, on Friday last a.. .....a ~.
Ladies and Gentlemen The object Of this
meeting is to aid in the completion of build
ing to be dedicated to the use of the Father
Mathew Societies of Brooklyn. This building
is now in course of erection. Twenty-Five
thousand dollars have already been spent on
it, and it now lacks ten thousand dollars to
finish it. You will now be addressed by Geo.
Francis Train, Esq.
Mr.. Train then came forward, amid loud
cheers, and proceeded to speak as follows:
l..- 4n-l MR.. TRAINS ADDRESS. 81
Those cheers are Irish cheers, for Irish Ma
tionality, and belong to the land of the sham
rock, the sunburst and the harp. Cheers
Land of beautiful women and valorous men.
Ireland, the gem of the sea. (Applause.)
Brave Ireland for truth will stand, -
And all the world shall know ~ ... .lp
That great by her children one brotherly band
OF Fenians scattered all over the land,
And plenty of Alabamas in the Channel at hand,
Old Ireland fears no foe. 100 E r III
loud cheers.) a.'
Did you read my speech to the five thousand
live Irishmen in Boston, where | polished off
that African city and English colony (aughter),
for Boston has no Americans there but the
Irish race. (Applause.) Twas grand mass
meeting, where they paid down their money
to the cause of Father Mathew, the king of
good morals and good cheer, and gave fifty
dollars besides to Henry Giles, the eloquent
friend and native of Ireland, / have nothing
against Boston now. I have paid her off for
knocking me down in Fanuei Hall Qaughter)
and insulting Irishmen by talking negro.
Even now they are erecting monument to
Colonel Shaw because he had negro regi-
ment-another insult to the $4,000 Irish VOL
unteers from that miserable State of negro
blindness. Laughter.) Why don't they
erect statue to Col. Cass, of the Irish Ninth,
and O'Brien, of the Twenty-eighth ? Jap
plause.) Because they are only Irishmen.
Nothing but the negro goes down in Boston,
the Salem Of New York The Daily News
had eight columns Of the speech, Il spoke six
teen) the next day. Yet even the democratic
newspapers, whose cause I fought-Herald
Post and Courier-had not the mercy to give
one column to their Irish readers. forgot to
mention that there is no shorthand reporter
in that negro city. Laughtsr.) Have you
seen the English news to-day2 a
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20
MexicO--Gen. Logan.

The New York Commercial calls attention
to certain sentiments uttered by Gen. Logan,
the newly appointed Minister to the Mexican
Republic as indicating the policy he is likely
to pursue. In the public reception accorded
to our Generals at the Cooper Institute on the
7th of June, General Logan said: r.
The little gentleman in Mexico ought to
be notified some morning very early, just be-
fore breakfast, that it will be equally as pleas
ant to the people of the United States if he
would retire little further than that country.
But in speaking of Mexico, do not want you
to understand that it is my desire in any way
to encourage what is known here as an emf
grant society to Mexico. If we in the United
States do not want Macmillan to remain in
Mexico, in Gods name let us have nerve and
manliness to. say, g Sir, you have got to gel
out of here" ~-l tu #
Again, in his Brooklyn speech, on the Sc
inst, Gen. Logan said if he were President
che would order the French out of Mexico
in hurry, and he believed they would 60"
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

The CHOLERA IN EURoPE.-The United
States Government is kept fully advised on
the snbject of the cholera abroad, through its
counsels. The latest dispatches show that the
epidemic is disappearing from Palermo, where
it has been more virulent than at any other
place on the Mediterranean. The disease is
evidently now going inland and spreading
over the peninsula. It has crossed the from
tiers of Spain and passed into Portugal. The
cholera has completely ceased at Constantine
pie, also at Galatz and other parts of the Uni
ted Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20
How the 'sFreeo Negro is Getting on
i'm Georgia. .tl r.s.st = 49,.

| Hundreds of black laborers have focked
into our cities from the plantations, and have
idled through the streets, from day to day,
without any ostensible means of support
They have many of them, adjured all regular
employment, and are seeking for little jobs,
which will occupy. them for an hour or two,
or day or two A great fellow, with the
Drawn of a Hercules, will start little grocery
store on a peck of potatoes and chicken.
Two or three sympathizing friends will always
be found by the side Of the proprietor, as he
sits in the street, watching his stores and
waiting for custom Perhaps they are specu-
lators watching the variations of the market
perhaps they are the clerks of the establish
ment. ,,
] We passed one night group of negroes ly-
ing asleep around a fire in a shed. All the
Notwithstanding had been burned, and they
had already began to attack the roof. A few
nights after the roof had quite disappeared.
and they were sleeping under the open sky.
Many thefts occur, as the writer f.this article
can testify, who has been robbed three times
in as many months. The proportion of deaths
has become very large; and this is not won
derful, considering what novels are crowded
with what shiftless and destitute families, who
have never been accustomed to care for them
selves heretofore, and who have to learn the
hard lesson of thrift and foresight all at once
We have undoubtedly begun to renew the ex-
periences of Jamaica augusta Ga.) Tran
script, Nov. 9. ''-Di q Si-@ .;.''' ~
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

A correspondent of the New York Journal
of Commerce writes from Jacksonville Flori-
da, October 30th
There is large negro garrison here, and
yesterday there was tremendous riot, during
which. several of the officers and men were
killed and wounded, the officers shooting the
men, and the men the officers One of the
negro soldiers was undergoing certain pun
ishment, when he was rescued by his COM
rades, and in the attempt to enforce order by
the officers the riot originated.
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NO r. R M 3 Rs A Nd 9TH q r 5

II
Il gkU8IT &HF A- 1tHN}4 rtif
take pleasure in calling your attention to my
complete assortment and full stock of Agricultu-
raj Implements, Garden and Field Seeds, Bar and
Bundle Iron, &C., &C., have the Warehouse
formerly occupied by Messrs. Borum & MCLEAN,
whom succeed in the - ano4i 5es+
/ ai AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS, "sHf7 ts
and shall be pleased to see their old friends and
customers, as well as those who have favored me
with their custom for the last seven years. With
out naming but few of the various items kept by
me, q need only to say that my stock is and shall
be composed of the most approved kinds of Flows,
Harrows, Hay and Shuck Cutters, Horse Power
and Thrashers, and Farming Tools generally
Barr and Bundle Iron, Cart Boxes, Springs and
Axles, &C., &c. Seeds Of all kinds guaranteed
fresh. and genuine / solicit an examination of
my stock, where prices and quality may be judged
of by those wishing to purchase.
4 It, H-1s a8 1-jiG 2l17I;fas G! BILLUPS,
( - 80 geiI1 nj Farmers Headquarters,
jy26ly No. Ill Wide Water ST., Norfolk, Va.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

~ THE WARDS OF THE NATION. 1T is sta
ted, by the Freedmen's Bureau, says the New
York Post, that the emancipated slaves in
portions of the South will die of starvation
this winter unless provided for by the govern
ment The President has therefore decided
to supply them and the destitute whites also.
In speaking of the freedmen, the President de-
clared, in an emphatic manner. that they We're
e the wards of the nation, and must be cared
for."4 The Secretary of War added, HYes,
they are wards in chancery."'l ,.,.t.s,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

RELICS FOUND IN THE SEINE.-During the
late fall in the waters of the Seine number of
interesting objects have been brought to light
from the bed of the river. Beneath the Post
Neuf was picked up double-faced seal en-
graved with the arms Of Chatherine de Medi-
els. The most curious discovery was,
however, small copper case containing
portrait Of MdIle. de la Valliere. The work of
Of art, which had remained for a century and
a half at the bottom Of the river, has under
gone but little alteration.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

The following dispatch from Presiden
johnson, was communicated to the Geor gia
Convention before the adjournment Of that
body. tr,c- .'.,a9 81
! WASHINGTON, Nov. g..
To Jas. johnson, Provisional Governor. Of
Georgia: ~ ~.
The organization of police in the several
counties, for the purpose of arresting marau.
ders, SURPRISING crime and enforcing
civil authority, as indicated in your preamble
and resolutions, meet with appreciation 1t il
hoped that your people will, as soon as prac'
ticable, taksupon themselves the responsibility
Of enforcing and sustaining all laws, State anc
Federal, in conformity to the Constitution o.
the United States
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON, i
President of the United States.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. ancient
English seat of learning is in state of consid-
cradle trepidation!A A monster railway COM
pany threatens to transfer its factories to that
place, profane its classic, shades with smoke
stacks, disturb the renewed silence with the
clinking hammers of boiler-makers, and shock
the nice sensibilities of the dpns and under
graduates with dirty workmen and their null
titudinous progeny, aeoa "a aI 81 eliy.I :
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

h THE MINISTER TO MEXICO. -The French
Courier, at New York, affects to be indignant
at the appointment of General Logan as Uni
ted States Minister to, the Republic of Mexico,
and pronounces it a ''provocation.' 1t adds
in substance, that the French troops now will
not leave Mexico. Francois allied with Mexi-
co, now, right or wrong, and will maintain the
alliance lo1 -
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

A tumultuous assemblage of peasants lately
took place at Saragossa, Spain with the object
of refusing payment of the municipal octroi.
The measures taken by the authorities, how
ever, promptly succeeded in restoring order
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20

General 1ngraham, late Provost Marshal
General of the defences north of the Potomac,
is. being urged for the post of Sergeant-at-arms
of the next House.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18
Booth has probably Escaped
Expected Raid on Rochester
FROm WAsHINGTON.
WAsHrNoroN, April II

ra. HH-"r. WAdlNbIOH, ApIh 4ts
A meeting of Kentuckisns was held last
night, and suitable action was taken in
reference to the death of the President
]. B. Stewart and Colonels Shsfsr and
Duncan were appointed committee of
arrangements.
The Navy Department has Issued orders
for the closing of business at all navy
yards and naval depots on Wednesday,
and for observing the day on board of all
national vessels in the United States.
The report still prevails that Booth has
been captured and is on board a gunboat
in the Potomac. The story originated as
fcllows: A prominent military officer
came into the Navy Department on Sat-
urday and said that he had Just learned
that Booth was overtaken some miles out
on the road leading from 9TH street, and
asked whether the Department would con-
sent that he be placed on board gunbost.
The reply was in the affirmative. Unfor
tunstely the same officer received later
information that the report was not true.
The military authorities have received no
intelligence of his arrest, up to 1870 P. NJ.
Secretary Seward was represented to be
in an improving condition, though he rest
81 Ihbu6G Ahch AAkAbI 4Olu
the excitement caused by the conversation
with friends In relation to the recent event.
His SON Frederick has partially recovered
CONSEQUENCES, and bis symptoms are other
wise favorable.
Mr. Hsnsell, messenger of the State De-
partment who was stabbed in the back at
the same time, is great sufferer, but is be-
lieved to be out of danger.
Numerous arrests of indisereet or sus-
pected parties have taken plsce today.
They cause much excitement. Reports
prevail thst Surrstt Is among the number,
but this is not true.
Yesterday, 8 coat stained with blood, and
which had been worn as an overcoat, was
found near Fort Bunker Hill, Just back of
GlenWood Cemetery. In the pockets was
false moustache, pair of riding gloves,
and q slip of paper, on which wss-"Msry
E Gardner, 4l9." This coat is supposed
to have been worn by the man who attack
ed Secretary Seward, although the bulk Of
the evidence indicates that all the con-
spirstors took the same route, that of the
Navy Yard bridge.
This morning Detective Kelly, and de-
tail of the patrol of the second ward, by
order of Judge Olin, proceeded to the house
Of Mollie Turner, on the corner of 18th
street and Ohio avenue, and arrested all the
inmates-from mistress to cook-eight in
sll, and carried them to the police prison,
to be held IS Witnesses. This is the house
where Booth spent much of his time. Mol
lie Turner is the woman who attempted
suicide, being his kept mistress.
The members of the diplomatic body
yesterday held meeting at the Russian
Legation, and have decided TO Join in sll
outward demonstrations of sorrow which
have bean determined npon by the author
tiles and citizens.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18
MESSAGE.

BOSTON, April IL.
Governor Andrew delivered special
message to the Legislature this forenoon
on our national bereavement, and sppro-
priste resolutions we're adopted by both
branches. The Governor, accompanied
by 8 special committee, appointed by the
Legislature, will attend the funeral st
Washington.
A special meeting of the city govern
ment, to-day, adopted resolutions, and sp-
pointed committee to be present at the
funeral.
Thepublic meeting in Fsneuil Hall was
presided over by Mayor Lincoln. 1t was
an immense gathering of the people
Among the resolutions adopted were the
following: t t-".- A--.
Resolved, That We now and here avow
the determination on this solemn occasion
to preserve the Union of our fathers, to
maintain the Constitution of the United
States, to enforce the laws of the country,
TO remove every vestige of bsrbarism from
eur borders 70 the end that personal free
dom, enlightened civilization, pure moral
ity and the sublime principle Of Christian
religion may everywhere prevail, and to
this end we do herein this temple Of hber-
ty where our fathers have for generations
assembled, pledge our lives, our fortunes
and our sacred honor, invoking aid and
guidance of him in whose hands are the
destinies of the nations.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18
PROM NEW YORH.

NEW 1Ohk1 APFu II.
The Posts Washington special ssJ s;
Several additional arrests have been made
to-day of Maryland rebels, but no prUmi-
nent man has been caught yet.
Another Cabinet meeting was held tc-
dsy. General Grant was present at Gen.
ersl Augur's this noon. There was 8 con-
fdent hope that Booth would be arrested
before tomorrow.
The Commercials special says it is feared
the asssssins have escaped and taken ref
uge in the mountains fastnesses across the
Potomac.
Fresh developments point TO certain
parties in New York.
Lee turned over, in round numbers, 3o,-
900 men. Our Losses will probably not ex-
ceed 10000 or 900.
Joe Johnston has surrendered his entire
army to Sherman. This virtually closing
the war. The rebel Generals express their
desire To submit 10 the United States Au-
thorities.
The Posts Washington special says that
Booth has been traced to Port Tobacco.
Passengers from RiThmond state that
the assassination of the President created
the greatest CONSERVATION there. The peo-
pie expressed their fears of the consequen-
ces.
A man was thrown from Brooklyn
ferry boat into the river, for disloyal Lam
gusge, and his life was saved by passing
boat.
Both this city and Brooklyn are en-
velopee in mourning and the streets were
crowded with Promenaders all day view.
ing the decorations.
George Wells, John Gallagher, VIM.
Tanning and Peter BrittOn, the latter
Treasurer of the Theater, we're today
each sentenced to six months imprison-
ment in the Penitentisry for uttering trea-
sonRble sentiments last evening"
A squad of patriotic young men visited
the house of Mrs. John Tyler, widow of
EK-President Tyler, on Staten leland, and
demanded and obtsined rebel flag which
had long been hanging prominently in her
psrlor. Ez-MayOr Lewis, Of Savannah,
was present, but kept quiet. The pSrlor
of Mrs. Tyler is where seceSsionists have
often met, sng was the headquarters Of
rebel sewing society. The flag was sent to
General Dix.
Several secessionists are reported to have
been beaten by infuristed Onionists on
hearing the awful comments on the as
sasinstion of the President made by these
fends.
An inHsmstory plscaId was posted
around the city this morning, concluding
with these words: Death TO traitors. The
Union one and indiVisible. Strike often.
No more psIley. ...
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18
The Eseane of Boom.

Theprev&lent report that Booth has been
arrested receives NO confirmation. The
telegraph explains the way in which it
arise. The latest facts discovered, poiat
TO the conclusion that the party of sssss-
sins crossed Navy Yard bridge into Mary
land, and thence probably, into Virgins,
Immediately after their bloody work was
done, and joined Moseby's guerrillas. If
so, they are probably, for the present st
least beyond the reach of justice. One
good result, at least will come from their
escape-it viii demonstrate the relation of
the leading rebels to the assassination. If
JEFF. Davis disApprOEes of the foul murder
of the President he will give up the muir
derer-if he instigated the crime he will,
to the best of his power, protect the crim-
insl.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18

dent to Illinois, and presented the follow
ing names as the Committee. The Chair
man of the meeting to have authority to
appoint hereafter for states and Territories
not represented to-day, from which mem
bsrs may bs present at the Capitol by the
day Of the funeral - - si-aF
Maine, Pike; New Hampshire, Rollins;
Vermont, FootsT Massachusetts, sumner !;
Rhode Island, Anthony; Connections,
Dixon New York, Harris Pennsylvania,
Cowan; Ohio, Schenek; Kentucky, Smith )
Indians, Julian; Illinois delegation /;
Michigan, Chandler; Wisconsin, -i
CALIFORNIA; Shannon; Minnesota, Ramsay /;
Oregon, Williams; Kansas, Clarke West
Virginia, Whaley; Nevada, NYs; Ne
brasks, Hitchcock -s..
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18

..-l-.@ NEW YORK, April II.
The HsralFs Army of the Potomac cor
respondent details the work of parolipg
the rebel prisoners. 1t appears that L. 9
surrendered about 16, 900 men, including
officers, privstes and tesmstsrs, 10 pieces
Of artillery and 700 wagons. A Richmond
correspondent says he has gone to Dan
vile to endesVor to prevail on Davis to de-
sist from further prolongation of the
hopeless struggle.
The HsralFs Winchester correspondent
says the soldiers are greatly inesnsed at
the assassination, but are counseled to
cslmness. .a.. ...
A flag of truce came in from Imboden
on Saturday the object being, 1t is under
stood, to surrender his forces as part of
Lees army. The rebel General Rosser,
however, refused to comply with the terms
Of Lees surrender, but his troops deserted
him, and he went to join Johnston.
Many of Lees paroled men have reached
their homes in the Valley.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-18
ABOUT BOOTH,
NEw YoRK, April II.

NEW YORK, April IL.
The Heralds Washington correspondent
says Booth asked the clerk at the Ma
tionsl if he was going to Ford's theater
that night, telling him he ought IS there
was to be some splendid acting that night.
The next heard of Booth was little
after seven o'clock, when he, in company
With five others, entered the drinking SIS
loon of George Harry, adjoining Fords
theatre, and all of them drank together.
The emphasis of their manner In taking
the drink attracted attention. After
drinking they formally shook hands with
each other, bidding one another goodbye.
Upon leaving the bar room two Of them
rode off on horseback.
After the trsgical occurrence IS an officer,
commanding one of the fortifcstions east
of the city, was hurrying to his command,
accompanied by an orderly, between Lin
coin Hospital and Camp Rany, they came
upon two men riding desperately. These
two turned down lane in which were
four others, all mounted. The officer and
orderly gave chase and were fred upon.
The orderly was wounded and the party
pursued rode rapidly away and escaped
with those who were evidently waiting for
them.