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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

HEARD GooD REPORT OF HIMSELF We heard of al
individual yesterday who feeling DESTROYS of hearing
good report of himself used red hot poker bore
the spicket hole of whiskey barrel When the poker
struck the whskey the barrel exploded and the verdant
"went up" Now, everybody has heard of Thompson's
colt who ran into the river to keep out of the ran but
we think the colt showed wisdom than the biped
who was ignorant Of the explosive power of whiskey
He emphatlcaly made "bust' of the whiskey, that's
certain No doubt he believed in the spirit Of philosophy
that was poor rule that did not work both ways and
as be had been bust himself he naturally desired to
know If whiskey combstble According to Bunsbys
Logic There's wisdom for you and We feel assured that
this sitye and curious individual is fully convinced
of the fact that he likely enjoys the satisfaction for
in his life that he has heard good report of himself for
honestly, more by good luck than good management the
verdant individual alluded to not hurt seriously but
only slightly bruised.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

"A eolored man who liberated In Kentucky five
years ago and went to Africa preacher and mission
ary recently arrived in Washington on private business
He brought message Of respect to the President from
the King Of the Rassas accompanied with the request
that the former would send him rain coat meaning
one made of India rubber The garment has been pur
chased, and forwarded to his African majesty
due time.'
There is story of an Eastern King
who was in search of happiness. He was
told by his soothsayers to procure the
shirtof truly happy man, and his de-
sires would be gained. He despatched
ambassadors far and wide, and finally
they fell in with an Irish drummer in
the British army, who was overheardto
declare himself the "happiest man in
the world" This was sufficient. Pats
shirt was torn off; and although it only
proved to be dickey, his majesty was
satisfied with even that, lived in blissful
happiness all his life, and died with
peaceful smile upon his lips. We have
no doubt tits for the same purpose that
King Rassas desires the President to
send him the train coat" Send it by
all means. Let him have dozen, for
fear one might not be sufficient. Grain
coat' is happy idea if it did come from
q King.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

Our energetic little fire department
had q trial of their engines yesterday
evening, under the superintendent OF
Mr.. Folger, the chief engineer. So far
as we could see it was very successful
experiment. The hand engines worked
well, and the steam engine, Gen. b. F.
Butler, threw about as large volume Of
water as any we have seen operate else
where. There was large crowd at.
tracted to witness the trial, and Little
Water street got little more water than
it wanted, but no more than was neces-
sary. The department is quite efficient,
but the great want of the city is water.
Give US more, or we may yet burn
down,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Our FIRE DEPARrMENT.-Yesterday Chief Engineer
Folger hadthe fire department out in full force The
said, United" and the Steam Engine "Gen B. r. But
er" all took suction at the dock, foot of Roanoke
Square, and played follows: The Omitted" sucked
and threw through fifty feet of hose with inch
zle, both horizontal and perpendicular The said
sucked and threw through fifty feet of hose with three
quarter inch nozzle The Steam Engine "Butler sucked
and threw two streams through hundred and ty feet
ohose through one anda quarter inch nozzle and three
quarter inch nozzle carrying sixty pounds of steam Sc
veral sections of hose burst belonging to the Butler
The whole affair wound up by grand and friendly wash
ing match in which in opinion, "bone and snew" Of
the aid and United" were too much for the steam
squirt If II was tao to one The pipeman of each
engine, during conflict with water stood UP to their
respective pipes mantuly and it quite refreshing
scene, particularly to the great unwashed" whenever
the stream struck them. We received the full benefit
OF one of the streams and fully vouch that the
ter was very wet, and exceedingly briny
gratfed to the familiar face of Assistant
Engineer Kevil on the ground in the midst Of his old
and efficient company the United which fully sustained
her reputation throwing engine Our old friends of
the "Ad" have lost nothing by time and sustains her
well earned reputation efficient company As to the
'steam squirt" the engine is feature introduced
during absence but her Captain, the pory and well
shaped Gwinn still maintains his well established ability
efficient officer in the fire department. We noticed
popularity of the steam engine she is not fixed either
to drink whiskey throw brckba therefore the "bone
and snew in that respect has the advantage over her
Her Engineer, Robert Rhea, Esq. is manfuly up to his
business and is the aid of all parties united for the hope of
our remen and the union of good fellowship This Ge,
b. +. Butler fully understood when he connected the
Union Ben with our fire department. Success to the
boys and when they again go out to wash may we he
there to see
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

MAYORS COURT, P0rtSnsouth.-Wm. Manning, charged
with an assault Charles W. Thomas In view
OF the conduct of complainant in attempting interiors
with boys in the emyloy of defendant the case was dis
missed.
Martha Hunt eolored arrested for disordery conduct
was turnedbver to the military authorities.
Charles jarvis arrested complaint Of his wife Char
lote Jarvis for assault and battery and otherwise abus
ing her was dismissed, complainant Withdrawing the
charge.
Nathaniel Bennett arrested for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct ned $1,000. Locked up in default
of payment, but was subsequently discharged on pay
ing the fine.
Jordan Wilson colored arrested for selling without
license-turned over to the Military Court for trial.
Edward Foley, arrested charged with assault and bat
terry on the person ofJames Dorsey and otherwise acting
in disordery manner-ined SIC and locked up in de-
fault of payment
Michael Welsh and Thomas Pritchett, arragned for
breach ofthe peace 1t appearing that Pritchett
rey to blame in the matter and to give bond In the
sum OF 500 to keep the peace for six months.
Richard Deyan, arrested for drunkenness and disorder
lyconduct in beating his wife and otherwise acting in
disordery mannerfned $40 and COSTS and locked up in
default of payment.
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q King.

We clip the following from Louis
lana paper. What would the whiskey
dealers in Norfolk think if they had to
pay such tax for selling the ardent II
might be better for them, and the people
generally, if they did:
The whisky sellers have to pay dearly for the priv
iese of furnishing people with their bitters. The
State license costs two hundred and fifty dollars The
county another two hundred and fifty and the city
hundred and fifty dollars yearly. Then comes the mill
tary tax of one hundred monthly, making twelve hun
dred dollars more and the whole amounting to the snug
little sum of eighteen hundred and fifty dollars annually
What pile How many poor children that sum would
support and educatei"
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

tits authoritatively stated that fifteen
thousand Poles, now refugees in Swift.
erland, are making preparations to emf
CRATE to this country. The government
of Switzerland has voted money to
further the object and assist them to gain
the goal of their hopes. Can't some Of
our Norfolk people secure few of these
desirable emigrants? Folger & Cart.
wright could soon make up their thous
and laborers from this sturdy, indus
trious, and heroic race, and we advise
them to secure the longest poles as there
are good many persimmons to knock
down in the South.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

The supplies of vegetables poultry &c. brought to our
market are undiminshed The following were the ruling
prices yesterday
FRESH MEATs-At the stalls, Beef according 10 cut
l0@15 cts. Veal S@10 cts; Mutton 12@l5 cts; shoat
fool 90 per quarter -,
FOWLS-Chckens 2565O cts, according to size; puck.
81 0o@1 Is per pair; Geese 62Qp75 cts.
FRU1TS.-Peache 81 GOAL so per bushel Damsons
81 50@2 90 per bushel Pears 81 50a2 90 per busbal
Apples 1890 cts. per peck.
VEdErABLEs-cabba SOLO cts; Tomatoes 2easo
cts per peck Onions per bunch Beets 10 cts her
bunch; Soup Vegetables l@10 cts per bunsh Potatoes
peck. 'S W. pei
FIsH-Hog Fish slOO to 81 25 per dozen Spots loal5
e.s per dozen; Trout 25@50 cts piece Mullet l0(l5
Gus; per bunch Sheep Head 50@S1 90.
BUTTER LARD AND CHEEsE-Butter 2O635 cts
per pound; Lard; 2S925 SITS per pound Cheese 1925
Markets. domestic and commercial indicate firm and
unwaverng adhesion to quotations given Produce is
coming in lively, and the demand for wheat and naval
stores show no abatement
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
MARRIED.

In Richmond, on the 9th of August ls6t, BY the Rev
Mr. Jeter Of the Grace Street Baptist Church. MI Al
BERT STANTON, of Illinois, to Miss MARY j. JACK
son, Of Richmond.
On the Sd instant at tn. residence Of the bride: father
near Greensboro North Carolina, EDWIN NJ. MANN,
ESQ. and Miss PATTIE B. CowLES, Of Petersburg, Va
On tbe 9th of July, by Presdent E, E. Wiley D. D.,
Dr. JOHN H. MORTON, Of Murfree.boro. Tennessee, aud
Miss MARTHA L. PITTS, Of Abingdon, Virginia.
In Richmond, on the 9th instant, BY the Rev. J. B.
later n D. Mr. GEORGE HUMPHREY, of New Or
ieans' to Miss f. RUTH ATKISs0N, of Richmond
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

A gentleman suggests to us that were
we to introduce twenty or thirty hogs
into Norfolk to act as scavengers, the
city would be kept much cleaner, espe.
cially OF the garbage from fruit. We
fear the remedy would prove worse than
the disease. A friend hints that there
are enough here now. We willcut that
friend, as soon as the warm weather is
Dasf
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

ALMOST A GoNER.-Harry Leslie, the
acrobat, nearly met his death on the 10th
instant. He had crossed and recrossed
on the rope below the Suspension Bridge
and completed one-half of the second
trip, by crossing to the Canada side with
a peach basketon each foot. On return.
ing for the last time; he essayed new
feat, by placing bucket of water in a
tin frame on his head, and holding a
similar bucket in each hand, with the
balance pole. On reaching the middle
he slipped and stumbled, causing the
three buckets to fall. Still holding the
pole, he chung to the rope, struggling to
right himself. In q minute or two he
succeeded, and reached the American
shore with brisk step, amid cheers and
congratulations. General Grant. and
suite We're present.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

IRE OLD CONGRESS. I've are informed by John
Brown Esq, one Of the contractors who raised this
sell that she will remain where she now lies, of Ferry
ro'n until orders be received from Washington
'egardIto what disposition will be made of her. The
wreek " an object Of more than ordinary interest," and
Aers crowded her all day Sunday an. yesterday morn
ing About one o'clock in the afternoon yesterday the
pumps were stopped, and she will be allowed to settle
where she lies.
e stupendous achievement Of raising this vessel has
uis established the ability Of the firm Of Underdown
oo and substantially convinced the most skeptcal that
they are fully competent accomplish anything they un
| dertake as wreckers.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

Mnl7ARr-Three companies of the loath Pennsylvania
Volunteers, under command of Major Laughlin,
dered toPortsmotn yesterday from their old camp neal
the Cemetery. They will be CHARTERED in the Maeor
House Company A. is commanded by First Lieutenant
Wigton, and Company B. by Captain Gase, and Company
H. by Captain Betting
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

MILITARY CouRT.-James Stanly white, stealing sui
of clothes. Sentenced to % days hard labor and $9
fine and to stand committed until the fine be RENTED
paid.
Martha Hunt (coloredl charged with disorderly con
duct in the city of Portsmouth, Saturday. August
18th 1865, fined 49, and put under bonds of $50 for
good behavior
Nancy Archer colored charged with being drunk and
indecent conduct in the streets of Norfolk Sentenced to
20 days hard labor and fined s1o and stand committed
until fine is paid
Mary Ann Dixon charged with dlsorderly conduct.
Dismissed.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

AFRAID TO LAuGH..-L Ladies' sometimes repress their
laughter to avoid revealing the dseooraton and mper
fiction Of their teeth Fair ones would advise You to
try the fragrant SozoDoNT. 1t will remove at once all
impurities the progress of decay and when such
parts have already become black by decay and leave
breath as fragrant as a rose.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
ID RICHMOND, va.
NJ. D. MAINE & CO., PRoPRIEToRl

This magnificent and popular Hotel after undergoing
thorough repairs and complete renovation will be open
dstion Of boarders and the travelling public The Bal
lard House celebrated throughout the world a. nrs
elass HOTEL and the principal one in Richmond and the
popretors latter themselves that they sha be
able to make It still more popular and desirable they
hays spared 70 pains In rstsns and pparns Il for the
use Of the public. [apg lift
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

u DAWSON Co.-This enterprising firm shows every
hea'on and desire to keep up with the spirit Of
PRISE and thepubc demands Their agency for Masssys
Philadelphia Xxx Ale Is fully appreciated and the de-
mand daily growing. Their general assortment Of L.
quo are such as to satisfy the most stdIous and their
Ipotto Is, quick sales and small profits.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
DIED..

In Richmond, on Thursday night August 10, 1865, al
O'clock after long, painful and wasting illnsss EyZ
ABETH NJ, only child Of DR.. John and Elizabeth v Ma
lony, aged II years
At Woodland Orange county, May o. 1886, at the resi-.
LARMAND natyeof Masseiless, France, but for many
years resident Of Richmond, in the seth year Of hi
age,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

MAYORS CouRT.--Ths following warrants were issued
yesterday, by Justice Stone, presiding:
City Us, H. Aylett for obstructng the side-walks
City John pangun for running awagon without Ii.
cense.
J. Nash rs. H. Roberto. Action for debt
City Eliza Davis for selling liquor without license
City Tim Reardon for selling liquor without license.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
Arrivals at the Atlantic Hotel, Aug. IA.

Charles Mclaughlin, Va John Hassall, Newbern, N
z; Christian, Albany, Y II Stewart Armstead, n
Joshuac Wrighte, Va; H Phillip, City Point, Va; w
Sclater. Fuvana, Va; Quinn McLawlsnd, Y; John
wyths Parks lady and son. Va MIS- Rellano and child
Richard Riddick, Miss Riddick, Miss Riddick,
Nanssmond county Virginia; John W Howe, Washing.
ton, 9; W Burwsll, r; Dr. Wexford, B r Well
ford, Richmond, Va; James s Dunham, Z; George J
Thomas, BALTIMORE, Maryland.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

The professional duties of Mr.. G. A.
Seward requiring bis personal attention,
he has relinquished his position as Act
ing Assistant Secretary of State, and
returned to New York,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

The "MrIoDEos,' kept by Church Heating, on the
corner of Union and Loyas Lane quite an entcng
sort The best quors cigars and refreshments always
hand and kind and attention from the
pretors. Give them call
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

Mayhem Brothers, Booksellers and statoners areau
thorized agents to sell the Norfolk Post and all orders
n with them win be attended to the II left a
the Office Of publication.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

Newsmen and newsboys desiring papers Will please
have their orders at the countnoom the evening pre-
vious before six o'clock.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

Advertisers are requested to hand in their advertise
mens before six o'clock in the evening previous TO publ
cation.
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g NJ Petterg Co. are authorized Advertising
Agents for the Post in New York and Boston.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF NORFOLK, Auausr Is.


ARRIVALS
Steamer Geo. Lesry, Brakeman, Baltimore.
Steamer Georgeana, Porter Baltimore
Steamer Dictator, Deering, Richmond.
Steamer NJ. Martin, Livingston Richmond.
Steamer Hatteras, Parrish New York.
Steamer Yazoo, Couch, New York.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer City Point Talbot Richmond. s.
Steamer Thos. Colyer McCarrick, Richmond.
Steamer George Leary, Brakeman, Baltimore
Steamer Georgeana, Porter, Baltimore
Jteamer Albemarle, Bourse, New York.
Steamer Creole Thompson, New York.
ADMINISTRATORS Ia.
Steamer Virginia, Snyder, Philadelphia.
Steamer Daniel Webster Roix Baltimore.
Steamer Jas. Brady, Lands, Baltimore.
Schooner Georgia, Holland, Franklin, NC.
Schooner Narcissa, Graves Georgeton, N. C.
Steamer B. & ]. Baker, Cole, Baltimore
Schooner E. Francis, Gibbs Hyde CO., N. G.
Schooner Helen, Carns Philadelphia
Steamer Thomas Coyer, McCarrck Richmond.
Steamer City Point, Talbot, Richmond.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer James T. Brady, lands, Baltimore.
Steamer Daniel Webster, Rolx, Bal timore
Steamer N. NJ Martini Livingston, Richmond
Steamer Dictator, Deering, Richmond.
Schooner Two Brothers. Catchins, Baltimore
For the information of our Merchant Marine, we would
inform them that Collector Webb has introduced new
bulletin on which may be found the circulars OF the
Light House Board and all other information in relation
to any changes of'Hghts, &C.
LIST OF ARRTVALS AND DEPARTURES AT
FORTRESS MONROE. August 70.
ARRIVALS
Schooner Lyncbburg New York
Schooner Mary ] Russell, Hatteras Inlet.
Schooner Percy Holmes Hatteras Inlet.
Steamer Queen of the West New York.
DEPARTURES.
Schooner Percy Holmes, Richmond
Schooner Mary j. Russell, Richmond.
Schooner Queen of the West, Baltimore
And the regular mail boats
EiARRIv ALs-AueusT L.
Steamer Northerner, Baltimore
Schooner Tram Smith, New York.
Steamer Edward Everett, Richmond
Steamer Sentinel. Richmond,
Steamer Idaho, Port Royal.
Steamer Decatur Philadelphia
Steamer Eagle No s. Richmond.
Steamer Yazoo New York.
Steamer North Point Morehesd City,
DEPARTURES,
Steamer Northerner, R edmond.
Steamer Winnisimit, Cherrystous
Steamer Diamond State Norfolk.
Steamer Edward Everett Baltimore
Steamer Wyoming, CheIrystone,
Steamer Sentinel, Baltimore.
Steamer Eagle No g. Baltimore.
Steamer Yazoo, New York.
And the Regular Mail Boats.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

OUR PORT WINE AND GRAPE
" BRANDY will be found valuable Remedies for the
prevailing Complaints Of the season. =,
PERKINS STERN & co,
California Wines Exclusively.
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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15


The Petersburg Cypress is responsible
for the following eggs-act account of
eggs-traordinary eating:
A HUGE BREAKFAsT.--Weh have heard
and read of persons eating very heavy
meals, but, to our personal knowledge,
one so huge never was swallowed before
in this quiet burg as the following
One gentleman invited another to break
iast with him at one of our eating sa-
looms, yesterday morning. 1t was the
Sanpath, when men ought to give more
attention to their moral and religious
culture than to the condition of their
5tomachs; but this fact was overlooked
Inc table was set, and the following
were the items called for and eaten by
the invited gentleman
Eggs lscrambled) ..."..,......,.,..,.. one dozen.
Es lG,"''''''''.'''"'''''''...'..o one dozen.
Eggs lpoued one dozen
5eeistsak with onons). ....-......... three lbs
1roaS '''''''''''''''" '''...''....... four cups.
Dia. two loaves.
Condiments to suit.
The only way the gentleman could
satisfactorily explain the voracitv of his
friend was, that he was Just out of the
penitentiary, where he had been minus
good meal for some time.
The Wing says: Hon. Joseph Mavo
late Mayor of Richmond, has gone to
the mountains to recuperate his health.
Hon. Robert Ould has gone to Wash
ington to have an operation performed
for disease of the ear.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

The WEArHER.-The Thermometer at DR.. W +. Lewis
Drug Store under the Atlantic Hotel indicated the fol-
owing state of the weather Monday:
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-15

All communications relating to business matters con
nected with this paper should be addressed to H. NJ
Brown, Norfolk Post All communications pertaining to
Editorial matters and all correspondence intended for the
paper should he addressed to John Clark, Editor.
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o S T OR AID

NOTE of E. 7. SUMMERS. dated lima os,,, ,eo,
Sixty Days after date payable Farmers Bank of VIRGINIA
at Norfolk, and endorsed by ]. BLOODGOoD for fonr
hunored and fifyFour Dollars and Sixty Eight Cents
augl5--6t
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belonging to the 4th Massachusetts Cav
airy, and a party belonging to the End
Pennsylvania Artillery, in which twoor
three of the latter were severely cut
about the head and person with picks
and otherheavy weapons. Their wounds
were properly dressed by surgeon.
Two of the former were arreeted and
lodged in Jail. Another soldier was at
tackled and severely damaged in the
Eastern portion of the city. Other fights
of less importance occurred elsewhere in
the city-all resulting in too much
drinking. The soldiers in this depart
ment received six months pay, and
many of them expended money pretty
freely for liquor. We have seldom seen
so much inebriation on the streets as was
observable yesterday ,andwe understand
steps will probably be taken to shut up
the shops of such proprietors as sell too
freely to enlisted men.
One or two disturbances between sol
diers and negroes also occurred during
the day.-Pets. ElpreSs.
DRIVEN TO Yesterday after
noon one of the horses attached to pub
lie hackney coach, who was no match
for his long necked and long winded
companion, fell In his tracks on Main
street, and soon after gave up the horse
ghost, actually dying with the harness
on his back. The heartless Jehu had
driven the animal to death. He ought
to betaken from the box and put into
the traces.
CORN IN NORTHERN NECK. = The
Fredericksburg NeV Era says that q
highly intelligent farmer from Rich
mond county, who has had ample op-
portunity ofjudging, asserts that there
would be as much corn made in the VAL
ley of the Rappahannock this year as
ever was made when all the negroes
were ut home,