The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-06-22
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. 81.
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The LOCAL HISTORIAN HIS DESK AGAIN.-The Local
Historian of passing events the concler of the times is
again at his post and greets his readers with
kind salutaton. Peace has dawned upon country
since last We met and held discourse with the good people
Norfolk Gentle peace with her white wings covers and
protects u.s. and we hear Of wars dread alarms
horrd war; by mothers detested br it feeds upon their
yon-fatens upon their irst-bor. No city in the
try feels more gratefully the relief from the crimson
flood of civil strife than Norfolk AID youthful giant
long chained but whose letters have been stricken from
his paralyzed limbs bounds forth and reyes in his newly
recovered liberty this fair city springs forth TO renewed
life and happiness. bright future opens before hera
glorious of prosperity HG geographical position
not equaed by any other ctyn the country and her
natural advantages unsurpassed Stationed as she is,
nature evidently intended her for queen Of commerce.
aigreat mctroposthe centre ofweath and power; and
if her people be but te to their Dwn interests and mind
full Of the stern and unbendng Jaws Of destinythe
yielding demands of energy Industry and beralityit
needs great amount of foresight to predict that in
very few years her commerce. wealth. and population will
treble what they in former times. The outlet to the
trade and the depot of supplies of the great State of vr
ginia and the rich products her teemng Valleys and
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this city will but act with lbelty and be governed by
common in their dealings with the rest of mankind
4 there is why they should not enter
| nov "ro" this hoppr era of prosperity But In
order to accomplish this, they Cease all child
sh repnings, and let the dead past be buried by the
dead nnst accent cheorfv the nav o,r of things and
do tbe hest tbov can under ,bo changed
And espallv ought thew 70 see IN n that they do NOT
iniure themselves and thor citv and drive
away willing and anxious capital and enterprise by the
exhorbitsnce of their demands for rents and their beb
prces for real estate We are informed of most a,mlo,
rents being demanded for houses and prices for lots that
would not be accedod to in the weahst districts of our
most poplous and nrosperous cities We must nursue a
liberal course encourage men of capita and public spirit
from all parts of tho world TO and cast their lot
us and above all we must get rid Of our childish and
We may say vulgar preudces against certain classes of
| people and nationaes. good man is a valuable adj
dition to the strength of community no matter whence
comes or who he may be- Preudces against classes or
individuals account of their birthplace or political
religious opinions too petty and puere to be in
dulged in by men Of common intelligence Theuntutored
mob which il incapable of taking reasonable or com
mon sense view of any matter whether il be political So
cil or religious are wont to indulge in such foolish anpa
hies and sensible men commit great wrong when thew
lend encouragement and give countenance to this ckle
class Let H. then pursue liberal eoprse in at tb;nos
connected with the complete restoration and the future
augmentation of our commercial prosperity, and city
will soon be second to none upon the continent She will
take that rank which her central position and splendid
facilities for commerce entte her to hold among the
| ports OF the Atlantic coast
The education of the youth of the city, too must not
be neglected. and glad to know schools
attended The true philosophy of good government
ss'' III 'e oe1ai euucaton OF the people, ana the best
Sues"aiu VI our hper'es is an increased intelligence
among 'he masses ieacn tue people 10 mink rightly ana
reason correctly anu we snail nave no more terrible wars
devastating reoeons dreiui dsgraceul riots
Lev US nave ani'ele" anu 'horousn eduGaoh ana make
hoeri provisions ior 'ha' purpose Lei all Dc educated
Without ois.inc'ioh regardless Oh race or condition
BUSINESS pleasing 70 see IS very brisk In the city
ana port ana dy on inc increase The nne stores on
nam street, (and there are many as magnificent estab-
ehts as we nave seen In any other city are crowded
win customers and the handsome statesmen are Kept
ouy at'ehohg 10 the r shoppers VINO throng the thor
anu nave plenty OF money 10 spend Inc hotes
are doihg "ei-the Atantlc ~ always fui ana the Ma
''Oh is III apou' INC same cohouoh Ihese houses are
e wen any nrst class hotes IN the country ana
ior Pohteness and aablty and disposition to accom-
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Araue anu 'asei are piisk ana inc port Eept awe
WIN 'he almost constant arrival OF departure Oh steamers
anu vessels iof the Northern or southern ports crowded
WIN passengers and burdened with goods The tide OF
traVe st sets towards Richmond but 1t GIBBS and fows
icr people 40 not remain long IN the ruined CITY The