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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

THE EXAMINER. We are requested
by Mr.. Pollard to say that unavoidable
circumstances will delay, for a day or
two, the re-appearance of the Richmond
Examiner, the first number of the new
series of which was expected this MORN
ing. Those of our citizens who have
subscribed to this journal, consecrated
in the eyes of many by memories that
they recall with mournful pride, may
rest satisfied as we are assured-that 1t
will soon re-appear with all its original
attractions, one only ercepted. The
cold, keen scimetar which flashed so
ruthlessly, and often so cklessly IN its
columns, is resting beneath the fallen
leaves of MISUNDERSTANDING m
der.
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THE FINE ARTS MAN.

What a love Of man he is, to be sure.
: He is to be found in Philadelphia, New
York and Boston. He is little busy
B., body, very shallow, very gabby and very
obtrusive--but silly women are very
fond of him. He dresses so he is so po-
lite; so agile when a lady's glove falls
a upon the floor; and then he knows so
much generally. His grand father made
million of gold dollars in commerce
and trade; some of this money has de-
scended to the little fine arts man, but
none of his grand-father's Thrift or bust
ness tact. Our hero does not resent
BILE his grandfather in any particu-
lar: indeed, he deems the ways Of his an
cester vulgar; aud his opinion of the
ways of his father is not much more
exalted. The baby which preceded
the little fine arts man, was sent abroad
when three weeks old, to be nursed by
a healthy Fenian, who is a mother
herself of little one. The infant has
his season of driveling and pulling,
stretching and thriving, and at the end
oftwo years, lac is returned to his mother,
who is sure she knows him and his little
tootsy utesys; but the cub, in Celtic ac-
cents, which he has swallowed in with
his Fenian milk, rOars for NOrah, and
positively rejects his own dear dam just
as she is beginning to be fond Of
him. -Four years more of fancy food,
nude limbs, petting, and jackets of vel
vet ensue, and an old maid with prim
face, is placed over him. By dint of
hard study at the age of eight, he can
spell dog backwards, and is pronounced
smart. He is sent to a very select private
school, which is mastered by dry old
Ounce, who has heard of the dispute
among the 'scholars" over the word
TELEGRAM, but who knows nothing of
the wonders that have been achieved by
electricity. AT the age of twelve, the
boys mother-becauseM Mrs. Petro's son.
who is only twelve, has them-furnishes
him eyeglasses. The school master
has succeeded, after four years of hard
delving, in injecting n little Latin.
some Greek, and smatteripg of French,
into his head. 1t is now proposed to
send him to the college: he resists an /
rejects the proposition, at the outset
and this is encouraging, as it is the first
manifestation of the masculine in him
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sition on the table was passed by a vote


of 1913 to 80.
A SUPPLEMENT RY REPORT OF CONGRESS
The Capitol was denseiy. crowded to-
day to witness the opening scene. Many
were unable to obtain admission to the
House galleries. AS the Clerk was call
ing the roll of the members from New
York, Mr.. Maynard of Tennessee, arose
TO speak; but was prevented from pro-
ceeding by the Clerk, who stated that
no remarks, Mt that time, were in order.
At the conclusion of the call OF the roll
Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont moved that the
House proceed TO the election of Speaker.
Mr.. Maynard again attempted to be
heard, but was silenced by cries OF
"order." Mr.. Brooks, of New York, pro-
tested against the refusal to hear Mr..
Maynard, claiming that if Tennessee
was not State of the Union, and il May
nard was TO be regarded as an alien, the
President Of the United States, II citizen
of Tennessee, was also an alien and an
usurper. He demanded that the men,
hers of Virginia and Louisiana Delega-
tions should be admitted, and he de-
nounced the refusal of the House MS des-
pOtic Mr. Brooks was frequently
called to order during his remarks by
Mr.. Stevens of Pa; and others, and
finally asked when he proposed to con-
slider the question. ma qlfU
Mr. Stevens replied that he proposed
to consider it at the proper time, and the
response elected considerable applause
from the members and spectators.
Mr.. Brooks then moved as an amend
ment to the motion for an election of
Speaker, that Mr.. Maynard be allowed
to make his statement. This was loudly
objected to. The election of Speaker
then took place, with the result already
announced. ...
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THE VIRGINIA LEGISL AZURE.
ORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE.
GOVERNOR PEIRPoINT's MESSAGE.

RICHMOND, Dec. 4. The Legislature
of Virginia assembled to-day. In the
absence of the Lieut.. Governor, Hon. IL.
G. Robinson, of Norfolk, was chosen
President of the Senate, Mr.. Shelton
Davis, Secretary during the last eight
years, was re-chosen, and Mr.. Writ Har-
rison was elected Sergeant alarms.
The House was organized by the cleo
ton OfJohn b, Baldwin ms Speaker, and
John Bell Bigger as Clerk. Mr.. Bald
win was a strong Unionist before the
war, and represented the Augusta Dis
trct in the Confederate Congress. MIR.
Bigger was assistant clerk for several
years. II. w. Burke was reelected Ser
geant-at-arms.
After organization of the Legislature,
Governor Peirpoint sent in his message
which was read. Governor first calls
attention to the public showing
the aggregate to be forty-one millions
against twenty-five millions available
assets. The state has several millions
invested in unproductive internal inn
provements. The interest due on first
of January, exceeds six millions. The
question of taxation is considered al
some length. The Governor says u levy
of sixty per cent OIL real estate will be
required. He recommends tax on
licenses for takingoysters in the waters
of Virginia. He suggests the sale of the
state investment in railroad stocks and
bonds, which he thinks, would relieve
the state of fifteen million of debt, and
would promote efficiency in railroads.
The educational interests of Virginia are
specially commended to the attention of
the legislature and the establishment of
polytechnic school is urged. The gov
erlior recommends the passage of laws
holding fiduciaries responsible for in
vestments in confided, in weighty
bonds. He thinks, after mature consid-
CITATION, that very little legislation is
needed in regard TO freedmen; but they
should be allowed to testify as witnesses
and should be tried and punished the
same us white persons. He advises that
the three millions Of dollars heretofore
invested in the Covington and Ohio
Railroad Company be given as bounty
to any company that will complete the
road. He recommends the repeal of the
usury laws, and he devotes the conclud-
ing part of his message to the subject of
reconstruction, saying that it is of the
utmost importance that the people of
Virginia give their cheerful support to
the Federal Government in the prompt
payment of all taxes assessed for tile
liquidation of the national debt.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says that the Presi-
dents Message was printed at the Treas
ury Printing Office, and comprises six
teen quarto pages. 1t will not be given
out to the press in advance of its deliv-
cry, as will the Secretaries reports, but
the Associated Press will commence tele-
graphing it as soon as its reading be-
gins. iN-n-3I.- .-.. II ..IUl.' -.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

GEN. BUTLER COMING TO RICHMOND.
We have every reason to believe that
the rumor circulated on Saturday and
received yesterday, viz: that Major Gen.
Il. +. Butler is shortly to take supreme
command of this State. with his head
quarters at Richmond, is true. RumDr
also assigns him more powers than is
usually granted to Department or Dis
trict Commanders Wing,
Dec. 4.
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WILLIAM A. GRAHAM ELECTED
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

RALEIGH, November 4. Hon. w. A.
Graham was elected to-day for long
term, receiving one hundred and thirty
eight of the one hundred and fifty-fo
votes cast. A ballot was taken for a
senator for the short term without sue
cess. Mr.. Graham was i'm the COnied-
crate Senate and has not been pardoned.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

We have telegraphic Intelligence from
North Carolina to the effect that the
Legislature ofthat state yesterday elect
ed Mr.. William A. Graham to the Sem
ate of the United States. He served in
the Confederate Senate, and has not yet
been pardoned; but we presume that
President Johnson will follow the course
pursued in the case of Mr.. Humphreys,
and remove Mr.. Graham's disabilities at
once. The Legislature likewise elected
Judges, Secretary of State, and the Sen
alto passed the Constitutional amend.
ment. The reception of General Grant
and stall, by the Legislature, was very
hearty and the speeches of the presiding
officers were manly, sensible, and in ex-
cellent taste every way. We print them
for their real merit in the respects we
have indicated. 4e
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

Mr.. r. III. Fox of the National Elk
press Company has our thanks for Rich
mond and Petersburg papers. We are
likewise under obligations to Mr.. Geo.
H. Filley of Harnden's Express, for
southern papers.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

LOOKING OUT FOR No. ONE.--A party
of gentlemen were assembled i'm a fash
ionable saloon, on Saturday. when the
door opened and there entered astranger
who ordered drink. Having received
it, turning to the group he made a low
bow, and tossed off his mOdicun' with
this toast: Here's to my beautiful sell,
for fear the world Should forget me"
He'll die drunkard.- Petrsb'g IpCter.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05
LOU ISIANA LEGISLATURES,

New ORLEANS, Dec. 4. The Louisi-
ana Legislature has passed, by acclama-
ton, resolutions declaring there is no
opposition, open or secret, to the Union;
that Slavery is abolished; and that the
Legislature cordially endorses the Presi-
dents reconstruction policy.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 4. Wheat--prfme
Red, $3.50; lower grades dull; Corn
active-30, 600 bushels of White at IS to
81 cents. Flour quiet; Western extra
S9.50t@$9,75 Howard light Superior
SS.S7f. Provisions very dull and nomi-
nal. Groceries steady.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

The thirty ninth session of the Con-
gress of the United States began yester-
day, in the city of Washington, and the
tW o houses were at once in working or
der; Mr.. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana,
was elected Speaker, and Mr.. McPher-
son was reelected Clerk of the House
of Representatives Notice was given
of Il purpose to introduce several impor-
tant bills in the Senate and in the
House there was some sharp sparring
between Mr.. Brooks of New York and
Mr.. Stevens of Pennsylvania. OF our
report of the proceedings is quite full.
We may expect the message of Presi-
dent Johnson to-day. ..
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05
NEW YORK MARKETS,

New YORK, Dec. 4. Flour declined
S5.25; Wheat 1@2c. ;--salcs unimport-
ant; Beef quiet; Pork quiet; Cotton
dull-sales of 1000 bales ut Soc; Naval
Stores firm; Freights quiet Gold 14Sa.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGIS.
IAvlJRE.

RALEIGH, December 2. Hon. w. H.
Battle, II. M. Pearson and f.. G.. Reade
were elected Judges of the Supreme
Court. .a..#.l
The constitutional amendment passed
the Senate with butone dissenting voice.
David A. Barnes was elected Judge If
the First Judicial Circuit, and f. Ct.
Warren Judge of the Second Judicial
Circuit.
II. w. Best, ESQ, the present incum-
bent, was elected Secretary of State.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

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The Legislature of Virginia convened
at Richmond, yesterday. In the alb
sence of Lieutenant Governor Cowper,
of Portsmouth, DR.. e. G. Robinson, of
this city, was chosen temporary Presi-
dent of the Senate, and Mr.. John b.
Baldwin was elected permanent Speaker
of the House. Governor Peirpoint sent
in his message, comprehensive, alb
stract Of which has reached us by tele-
graph.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

In the absence of mail intelligence this
morning, we have given way to some
thoughts suggested by one of those spec
tacles Of domestic life. which, unhap-
PLY, are becoming too common in our
country. How far protested moralists
will go with us we know not: we set
out with purpose, and we have accom-
plshed it. We detest a certain type of
man, and we say so, and we say no more.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

All communications relating To business matters con
nected with this paper should. he addressed 10 H. ~
Brown Norfolk Post All COMMUNICATIONS pertaining 10
Editorial matters and all correspondence intended for
the paper should he addressed to John Clark Editor
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SEWING MACHINE.

a SEWING MACHINE.
WILLIAM H. 1sTINE
CORNER STORE.
Agent for the Celebrated and justly
opular
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE,
The most Perfect Machine of the kind
extant. Itpossesses the follow
r.i ing advantages over .
Any and All Sewing Machines
NOwIN UsE.ea
,fII f-.t0
TT MAKES FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES,
LOCK, 4tttn
KNOT,
AND DOUBLE KNOT
on one and the same machine. Each stitch being
ALIKE ON BOTH SIDES
Of the fabric. ''' A'fi''i i 3. t~sA
III has the
REVERSIBLE FEED MOTION,
which enables the Operator, by simply turning thumb
screw to have the work either to the right or left
to stay any part of the asten the ends OF the
seams, without turning the fabric. $3.50 ' -
Changing the l,gth Of the stitch, and from one kind
of stitch to anoh, r can readily be done while the
chine is in motioi. I#l4
EVERY STITCH Is PERFECT IN ITSELF,
making the seam secure. and uniform.
1t is almost
.st,.=t ,t6tq
NOISE LESS,
and can be used where quiet is Unnecessary.
s#r Its motions are all
ps ~
POS IT1y
there springs to get of order and its simplicity
enables the most inexperienced to operate it.
tl IT WILL NOT OIL THE DRESS
of the operator as all the machinery is tho top of
the table.
1T Is TIE MOST RAPID SEWER IN THE WORLD,
making fvo stitches 10 each revolution. go.
ITS STITCH is THE WONDER OF ALL,
# because of ts combined
ELASTICITY, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY
1T DOES THE HEAVIEST OR FINEST WORK
with equal facility, afg
WITHOUT CHANGE OF TENSION OR MACnINEGY
Every machine has of Jenclts patent hemmers at
tached (he right to use which we controD enabling tho
operator to turn '#i
ANY WIDTH OF HEM DESIRED.
There is no other machine which will do SO large
ran sc Of work as the Florence. fHa
II does not require finer thread the under side than
it does the upper.
The needle is easily adjusted than in any other
machine.
1t will the heaviest seams or from one to
thicknesses Of CLOTH without change of tension
breaking of thread
1t is fully protected and licensed by Elias Howe, Jr
md his associates, and our own Letters Patent.
D. #..., To avoid the
STRAIN ON THE EYES, BENT POSTURE, CLOSE
APPLICATION, AND FATIGUING CARE,
heretofore necessary large proportion of work done
IN Sewing Machines, now furnish each machine with
"BARNUMs sELFsEwER,"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-11-18
Cincinnati Market.

FL0uR-Superfne is still held at 81 5O97 75; ex-
traAt $sS rs for new. and s99S so for old and fam
lyaBd fancy at 50 75dl2, according 10 quality and
reputation Of brand.
WHEAT. New red sold at 81 lN9I rs, according
to quality Nothing doing in white. l.l
.CORN-A steady but quiet market, at 5595sc for
old car and sbeed, and SO Csc for new. .g
UATS-700 bush fair sold at 40JIc in elevator.
R1E-The sales were 200 bush at Csc and $50 do at
$50 in elevator.
HOGS-Heavy averages were offered at $ll so.
gross without attracting the attention of buyers;
100 head averaging 26O pounds, sold at l4c, gross
PR0VISlONS-The weat her is so warm that there
is nothing doing in Green Meats, and prices en-
'tirely nominal Bulk Meats. were held at l5%9l712c
an 2l92lhc for Shoulders, Sides, and clear Sides.
Lard is very dull. Prime Leaf is off red at 2692G15c
in tierces, and 2sc in kegs. Whole Hog Lard is held
at 25c % tierces prime steam gold at &c. There was
,n0iiht Lard in the market.
GROCERlES-We quote fair to choice Rio Coffee
at 30932Isc; raw Sugar at l4C9lS hard-refned II
GEL ", and bIoasses at 81 a11Uper gallon.
sBUTTER-Tbe demand is light and the market
dull at S0g40c for prime to choice Central Ohio,
in half-barrols. r. ~ ..... .,r1 -.. fr- r|.
4 CHEESE--A continued firm market at 2IGR211sc
per pound, actual tare. for Western Reserve and
Hamburg, ..-g .sf.... .
EGGS-Wc quote prime fresh. shippers count. at
30 4Oc per dozen. --,.-,.s. ~
HAYEPrimo Timothy is selling at s1O@ll per tun,
WHiSKY-Sales of 300 barrels new at o. 2s; $50
barrels new at 50 ss iiS barrels do at s. 20 and 81
barrels old AT 81 80.
-SEED--A firm market for Clover and prices ad
vanced to s. 5O9S IS per bushe. Timothy is stead
at SO so. ...
P0TATOES-A dull market at $2 90 93 90 pei
barrel, on arrival, and 50 lO93 20 from store. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-11-18
Cleveland Market.

FLOUR-Held at 50 5Oa1O rs for good to choice
Xxx red. country; $40 5O9ll rs for Xxx white do;
sl OO9ll so for Xxx red, City; $la OO9l2 50 for Xxx
WHEAT-Sales 2 cars No. red from store at
lSI 10. -
CORN-Ssles 3 cars from store at G2c; car do at
63c. .-F o. 10 20
+ 'OATS-Sales 3 cars from store at 42c.
RYE-Nominsl at sOaS2c from store. ...
PORk-Sales % bbs city mess at S35 90, "
. BEEF.-Sses Is bbls mess at $50 90
[ DRESSED HOGS-Seng at l49l4Isc for small
lots heavy; light nominal at l29l2Sc; nodemand for
the latter from packers 2 E
BUTTER-Quiet at sa@96c for Central 3s943c
for Western Reserve.
CHEESE-In good demand and firm at IS 21c for
large lois good to choice small lots selected shade
higher. .----- 40 ytsTre'--rv-gt .TFFgE
LAKE FISH-White Fish held at ss rs; Trout
and Pickere held at 81 so; Herring at s5 25. 5, si
DRIED APPLES-NOminal at l21a9l3c and pay
'GREES GPPLEs-Held at $s 5Os4 90 for good to
choice winter fruit. ... -
POT TATOES-Sales cars Peach Blows at $50 de-
livered.
HAYHeld at 80 Oo@l5 90; pressed $40 90 e5 90. -
SALT-Hed at 20 So for fine, % GO for coarse On
ondAga 81 55 for Saginaw. .. ..-. -,.. ,-.-l4
ALE AND P0RTkR-We quote: Present Uso
Xxx Ale so 90; Stock xxx $l4 90; Kennett Sl6 co.
Pale Cream $ll 90; Porter $l4 90. Half and quar-
ter barrels in proportion.U E GIl lH0. i-il7
HOPS--Held at range Of 100000, for New York
MALT--Barley Malt held at 81 go per bushel.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-11-18
The Italian Opera.

The third night of the -Ghioni-Susini
Company at the Opera House was honored
by large, appreciative and delighted au-
dience as on the two preceding evenings
The performance last night Of Verdi's
grand operaIof a I'rovatore by the talent.
ed artists who undertook the rendition of
It's several parts, proved memorable event
In the history OF musical soirees in our
city.
The success Of the genuine italian Opera
In Columbus has, we confess, surprised us.
We anticipated large houses, but not such
crowded ones as have been Witnessed on
each of the three nights Of the, Opera all
ready past. No other Company but the
Ghioni-Susini, under It's efflcientand enter
prising Director, Max Strakosch, could, as
we believe, have achieved such signal and
triumphant success. r,..-,
This evening win close the Italian Opera
in this city for the present. as the Company
open on Monday night at Pixies Opera
House, -CiicIndati.I Tonight, Gounod's
new and thrilling opera Of Faust will be
performed. This will be the crowning en-
tertainmenti of the season, and should be
attended by all the, lovers OF the 'passional,
the sublime and the beautiful In music and
dramatic effect. Those who have not, Sc
cured their seats, should take the precau-
tipn to make sure Of them early in the day.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-11-18
The War in Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Nov. l6.-The Browns
vile Mexican Republican Extra of the 4th
announces the capture OF Monterey by the
Liberals under Paueris. 1t also says rein-
forcements arrived. A Brownsville mer-l
chant arrived here says large numbers of
French were landing at Bagdad.
/ The Extra says, General Pedro Mendeoe
arrived and Joined Ceorido,r before Mata-
moras, with 1900 Liberals, and had preyi-l
ously surprised the Hyacendia Sincasqui
and utterly destroyed the Imperial garri-
son of 100 men, including number of
French troops.
The Liberals claim they can take Mata-;
moras when they please. Cd" l-.'- ~
The Matamoras Ranchero says the Liber-
ais offered tour hours plumber of Matamo-
ras to United States troops at Brownsville
who would join them. The Ranchero warns
Federal commanders to keep sufficient
force at Brownsville to prevent an attack.
The Galveston Bulletin of the 18th says
Colonel Jones, of Escabeido, and staff ar
rived there from Brownsville on the 9th in;
stant. 1t also says Captain Sinclair of the
Liberal service, formerly Lieutenant of the
privateer Alabama, captured an Imperial
transport north of the Rio Grande and
brought her to Brownsville and towed her
over to the Federal authorities, who have a
guard on board ,l
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-11-18
From Wnshin2ton.

New YORK, Nov. 1.-THE Tribune's spe-
cial says: Witnesses thus far examined in
the Craven Court Martial case have given
the weight of testimony decidedly in favor
of the Commodore. f-ifg1 .t,t.t
The Worlds Washington dispatch says:
The trial of Capt. Petit, an artillery oifi-
Ger at Alexandria, on the charge of cruelty
to prisoners, is progressing before gener-
al urt-Martial. The testimony thus far.
adduced is very strong in support of the,
charge. 'f'''-"'' ,''a''i''
The Herald's Washington special says:
A batch Of sixteen prisoners, three-fourths
of whom were colored, convicted of Of
fenses ranging from grand larceny upwards
in the catalogue, were to-day forwarded to
the Albany ,penitentiary.a e- p.
Brig Gen, Il. s.. Michae, successor Of
Gen. Weitzel as Chief Engineer under Gen.
ButleSs has been granted years leave of
absence, which he will spend in Florida. y