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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


ANOTHER PRrsESTArIoY.-The order Of the day is pre-
senations AT the Theatre night before last there was
not little fun created by joval young men of Nor
folk in the presentation to the handsomest man the
ugliest man" the man with the biggest feet" ditto
hand, head, musaee, mouth, nose, eyes" etc. various
presents OF jewelry. candles. matches and pen-knves
Mr. c. Saunders, of the Washington Hall, was declared
by the committee to be the handsomest man, but he
would not acknowledged soft impeachment and
the prize number Of his friends have however de.
ermined that his modesty shall not stand in the way
oil displacement; therefore mpromptu meeting was
hold, and committee appointed to con slider upon and
report suitable testimonial to be presented to him as
tokan Of their esteem and consideration The committee
consisted of Captain Barney Kayton Lieutenant Lakin,
Mr. Peter Petes and Mr.. James Jones. They have de-
termlned upon aeup of ancient appearance more valua
Die from its antiquity and the associations connected with
thn its real value is reported to be the verable
articie from which Captain John Smith was wont to sin
ms not coee upon the occasion of his first visit to Nor
io upon this they have had inscribed presented to
MI " saunders as token of appreciation as well as
compliment to the handsomest man in Norfolk" Tbi.
testimonial will be presented to him to-day at the
hour oil eleven and the presentation speech will be made
in the beautiful language of sunny italy by Mr. j.. M
Baydo, the Italian orator of Market Square very in.
terestang time is anticipated the recipient will subss
quent[y, invite the party.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16


WHAT'S FIN the show-window oft Tip Ton Lquot
Store ofthe Atlantic building, may be seen diamond
shaped sign. Upon it is peculiar NAME written in Greek
characters which exces more than ordinary curiosity
Yesterday noticed one of rural visitors twisting
his neck every fashion trying to make out what 1t meant
At last happy thought struck him, and in he went TO
Borums" "Docs you keep this ere store 7" says our r
raj friend Yes sir replied the courteous young clerk
"What will you havei" "Well, want some of that ere"
"some of wlat sir'" replied the clerk "Oh, you known
says verdant "No do not" says the clerk SWELL somr
of that ere on that of diamonds painted thing in the
wnder" "Ahl understand you, sir" says the clerk
aThat new drink made and sold by for the accom-
mediation of our customers and is called by Mr. Borun
the proprietor Pikrogyk signifyng bittersweet, in
other words superior cocktail and pronounced by
perienced Judges delicious beverage" ourrural visitor
felt quite relieved, and replied SWELL mister you town
people ter be mighty MYSTERIOUS suppose you has
ter account of the mlertary. WE'LL gin us bottle,
it. I'll take it to North Caroliny and start gessng
chue Oh it sure pop" The bottle was given and paid
Or and the rural visitor departed delighted evidently
With the prospect of his guessing school.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

We published few days since an item
in relation to row in Savannah, in
which United States officer had fight
with jeff. Daviss brother-in-law and
two or three other Confederates. The
Herald's correspondent furnishes the
following additional particulars:
Yesterday afternoon an affair occurred
at the Pulaski House which should not
have made public, except in sending
you the Provost Marshals decision, had
it not been already made so. 1t was oc-
casioned by some insulting and disioyal
remarks made publicly by J. D. Howell,
bnpther-in-law of jeff Davis. Howell
talked very imprudently. His remarks
were partly generally disloyal, and also
personally insulting to Captain George
B. Hussey, of the One Hundred and
Fifty-ninth New York. who was stand
ing by. Captain Hussey knocked down
the offender, and also had personal
rencontre with Major S. J. Short, an
Englishlnan by birth, and formerly of
the rebel army, but who resigned before
the evacuation of Richmond. Captain
other combatants, but got the best of the
rencontre. The result was that the par
ties Were arrested, and the following is
part ofthe record of the investigations
by the Provost Marshal to-day;
United States VS.. S. J, Short, charged
with insulting United States officer,
on or about the 4th day of August, 1866,
in the city of Savannah, Ga. Plea, not |
guilty. Ordered, that the respondent be
confined in the city guard house until |
the General commanding the sub-dis.
trict orders his release.
United States VS.. J. ID. Howell, charged |
with seditious language and insulting
United States officer, on or about the 4th |
day of August, 1866, at Savannah, Ga.
Ordered, to be fined $3.50, or be confined |
in the county Jail six months, and to be
sent out of the district.
These two specimens of unconquered
chivalry are now undergoing the pun
lshment of their imprudence.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

FEATs OF THE YANKEE BLoNDIN.-
Harry Leslie, the great American Flu
nambulist-for his friends scout the idea
OF his being styled the American
Blondin;" and, as he has so far excelled
Blondin in his daring exploits, he con-
SCENTS hereafter to repudiate that cogno-
men-made another of his daring ascen.
SONS on Thursday last. Long before
tne appointed hour, tremendous crowd
had collected to witness the feats of this
unrivalled rope-walker. Before the as
cehsion carriage handsomely decorated
with nags and plumes, bearing Leslie,
dressed In magnificent gold costume,
his pretty wife and little child. drove
through the principal streets of Niagara.
AZ quarter past five o'clock in the
AFTERNOON, the trio mounted the plat
form, Wnere, among other distinguished
persons who honored him with their
presence, was ex-President Willard Fiji.
more and lady, to whom Leslie and
family were introduced, and who wished
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

The MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AND POLICE OF PORTSMOUTH
&c-H those eager Bohemians who wander around
only seeking what they may devour, would take an
occasional visit to Portsmouth, and throw aside all pre-
JUDGE, coming out in the spirit of truth and speak
the good order of that city generally and the efficiency
the police feel assured that it would rebound more
to their interest and better sustain the compound of
ampblack and rags" they scrbble for We visit Ports
mouth daily animated with other desire than to report
things them, and sustain facts Since the status
of the civil authoeshave been fully settled in regard
to the coiored population, all works harmon and
the good order, peace and dignity of the city is fully
mantainedby Mayor Collins His police are resolute and
Efficient and feel fully the dignity of their peculiar sphere
lin the Enforcement OF the laws BY reference to the
police report it will be seen when soldiers and colored
people arrested they promptly turned over to the
military authorities We most truly hope our municipal
authorities may profit blythe example Of their sister city,
and do likewise both cities ought to inaugr,-
rate mutual line of action by some prompt
decision of their respective councils, and give the
police special instructions to arrest all Migrants
We venture to assert, without fear Of contradiction
in tho spirit of truth, that Norfolk and Portsmouth are
as free from crime and depravty generally all other
things being equal any other two cites the Union
1t is true that have large number of idle coored
people among u.s. and as ideness engenders wckedness
there must necessarily DO deprayy but thanks to
Judge Realty Of the Military Court all denquents are
sumarly dealt wh and the admonltion received from
his Just decisions has very perceptblc and saluary
influence the genera behavior of the colored popua
ton
Things might be improved still If Justice Stone
would have an interview with General Manu. and put our
night police on would have tho influence of stopping
night brawers and keeping the stroetwakers close to
their evil abodos. What we want most Is House OF
Refuge on both sides ofthe river and most truly hope
that the respective Councils Of Norfolk and Portsmouth
will take this vital subject into consideration The
streets and alleys are alive with lazy and idle boys
both coors They should be put to work. for if they
sustained in the principle of idleness they will grow up
in inquity and be prominent candidates for jails
and penitentiaries.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16
THE PHOENIX BANK DEFALCATI0N.

The facility with which the Phoenix
Bank in New York has been robbed OF
some $500, 900 by one of its most trusted
employees, must provedquite startling
circumstance to the monied institutions
of the country and we should think
would awaken them to more circum-
spection and diligence in the matter of
choosing their agents in future, as well
as in the eonduction of their business,
How such robberies could be accom-
plished and continued through series
of years without attracting the attention
of the President and Board of Directors
is mystery to the public, which can
only be solved by supposing that the lat
ter were derelict and careless in the per-
Torrance of their duties; and intrust-
ed too many of them, and the most inn
portant ones at that, to the hands of ire
sponsible clerks. The President and
| directors of too many of our Banks are
apt to look upon their positions as mere
sinecures, and are content with the
donors and emoluments, without MAX
ing any very great effort to perform
the duties. The clerks perform all
the labor, and the directors are content
to let them do so, and trust to their
honesty and fidelity with childlike SIM
plicity, never dreaming that the very
opportunities they throw in their way
make them thieves. There are few men
able to resist temptation when repeat
eddy held out-and such temptation as
the opportunity to steal few hundred
thousand dollars, when the probabilities
OF speedy detection are so vague as they
appear to have been. in this case, re-
quires something more than common
honesty to resist. A great reform, we
should think, is needed in the in
ternal system of our banking insti-
buttons if they would guard their vaults
from the corruptions of the times, when
new and unheard of crimes, both against
the person and against property, and of
the most startling atrocity and enormity
are committed daily. The custodians
both of the public's safety and the pub
lies treasure, must be more vigilant.
They must attend more faithfully to the
of their duties, place greater
checks upon their agents, keep tempta-
tons to crime beyond their reach, exer-
else t he strictest surveillance over their
lives and actions, their outgoings and in
comings, and general conduct in the
everyday walks of life. Merchants. too.
and Others largely engaged in business,
should be taught by this disaster to ex-
anime their balance sheets oftener and |
more closely, as well as the economical |
habits of those they employ.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

The son of John Mitchell arrived at
Fortress Monroe on Thursday, from
Richmond, the object of his visit being
to see his father. He succeeded so far
as to see General Miles and make known
his request to him personally; but, hav-
ing no authority from the War Depart
ment for admission to the fortress, he
could not be allowed entrance. He was
gentlemanly in his request, and took
the refusal with like good grace. Gen.
Miles told him his father was we'll,
which seemed to pacify him much under
his disappointment. Young Mitchell
left this morning. He is fine appear
ing young man, of agreeable address
and conversation. He was an officer in
the rebel army.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE The Mon
treal company's steamship Moravian
reached Farther Point Sunday, with adj
vides from Europe five days later.
There is no political news of import
ance.
A destructive epidemic prevailed
among cattle in the neighborhood of
London, and measures had been taken
by the government to prevent its furth-
er spread.
Jeremiah Townsend, clerk in the
New Haven Savings Bank, Connecticut,
who, it is alleged absconded to Europe,
via Havana, taking with him one hum
dred thousand dollars of the bank funds,
had been arrested in Liverpool by Phil
ade'phia detectives, and all the stolen
money, with the exception of one thou
sand dollars, was found upon him.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

mAfoRs oouRT This Court was only in session
snort Time Yesterday morning Several warrants were
issued In civil actions and for violation of the ordinances
While attending this Court We met the Street Inspec.
tor N b. Lee on Reconnaissance of the cutters and
allies in the vicinity of the Court House. He drew our
attention to the weeds sprngg up around the railing
the Court House. and remarked that they ought t., be
cut down before they assumed more gigantic propor.
TONS" But it was just outside of his autborttv
though inside the Court House yard he suggested that
theattention ofthe City Hall should he drawn
to the condition of affairs. Therefore Mr. Keenar vo
hope you may profit by the experienced suggestions
the Street Inspector that may be enabled to note i'm
provement upon our next diurnal perambulatops.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

The NEW LINE OF STEAMERS New Line of Steamer,
are now touching at Portsmouth, which is matter OF
great accommodation to the merchants and public gene
rally Of our sister city It is also noticeable feature
the New Line that whenever opportunity occurs they
invariably employ our old and familiar steamboatmen
thereby giving the benefit of their patronage in return to
the public and encouraging local interests This
appreciate; it is truly commendable and can but be
popular with our travelling community, from the fact
that they feel assured of their safety by being under the
care and protection of those familiar with the navigation
OF our waters The agent H. v Tompkns, Esq, can be
always found at the office of the line on CampbelPs Wharf,
where he will take great interest and pleasure In giving
any information that may be desired
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

\ MAYORS CouRT, Portsmouh.--Georgo Guy, arrsipned
or throwing garbage in the street. The charge not being
SUSTAINED, the case was dismissed.
N. B. Augstadt, arrested complaint of Mrs. lydia
Johnston, for abusive and insulting languagerepr,
handed and dismissed.
James syey soldier arrested for interfering with the
police in the discharge of their duty while making an ar
rsst--turned over to the military authorities.
Charles H. Camp soldier arrested for assault and bat
'sy on some coored personsttned over to the militia.
ry authorities
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

Row-Yesterday morning, about II O'Clock, two sable
ieminnes met in hostile array within the crowded pre-
onets oil the market place The language used very
iorciby and exceedingly select much that refined
ears would have been closed, and no doubt, by the
hrs blast These sable vragos kept up their select bill
hnsseate and ewd epithets until lieutenant stepped for
ward and ordered them off nstante We only regret that
our police were not about for had they been feel
snred that Judge Realty would have given these two
daughters OF Ham the benefit of his modesy by teaching
them the value their language and the benefit OF the
Hard Labor Prison
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

BIILIARDs-Mr Alfred Beardsly,a gentleman we'll quail
flied for the business aabe aud courteous has fitted up
magnificent billiard saloon in the Mechanics Hail. on
Main street, which will be opened for the reception of the
public on Friday evening, when grand coinpii.
mentary night will be the order of the day." Invita-
tons to the opening have been extended to thou
sand gentlemen who expected to attend and partci
pate in the ceremonies. We have never seen more
beautiful or stylish saloon in the South. 1t perfect
in arrangement and gorgeous in tation and will
no doubt becomea popular and fashionable resort for
amateurs in this pleasing and recreative amusement
number of PROFESSIONALS expected shortly when we
may expect to see some magnificent billiard playing
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

MILITARY CouRT.-John X. Nicholas, James Nicholas
and Nathaniel Nicholas charged with taking horse be-
longing to them found estray upon one of the gov
srnment FARMS by threatening and intdatug the over
seer. Nathaniel Nicholas fined 81.
Dick Quinn, charged with threatening to kill another
TOY, was turned over to the civil authorities.
Mary Ann Williams colored, charged with stealing a
lot OF wearing apparel from Sarah Powell white Pleaded
gulty-plea confirmed, and, sentenced to the guard
house for thirty days on bread and water
Inc court also issued order for the stolen property
to be seized wherever found.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF NORFOLK. Auousr Is

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Georgeana Porter Baltimore
steamer Geo Leary, Brakeman, Baltimore
steamer Dictator, Deering, Richmond.
steamer ", Martin, Livingston, Richmond.
Schooner Heraty Meredith, Boston,
schooner Star, Crowell, Boston.
schooner Wave, Crittenden, Indian Town, &C.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer City Point, Talbot, Richmond.
Steamer Clarion Morse Williamson, n, g.
Steamer Georgeana, Porter, Baltimore.
Steamer George Leary, Brakeman, Baltimore
Steamer Thomas A Morgan, Richmond.
steamer Favorite, Dunn, SUFFOLK
Schooner Only Son, Turner, Baltimore
LIST OF ARRTTALS AND DEPARTURES AT
FORTRESS MONROE, August a.
ARRIVALS.
Steamer VIM Clyde, PhIadephia.
schooner Fleetwood City Point
Schooner NJ. @. Town, City Point.
Steamer John Disney, washington.
steamer Norfolk, Philadelphia.
Steamer Charles 0sgood, Philadelphia
Steamer vipeland, Philadelphia.
Steamer A. Brearley, City Point.
DEPARTURES
Steamer North Point, Baltimore.
Schooner Tram Smith, City Point.
steamer Norfolk Norfolk
Steamer viaeland, Norfolk
Steamer Diamond State Richmond
Schooner LynchburY, Dsltimprs
And the regular mall boats
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

DARING RoBBERY-On Thursday night about IL o'clock,
Sergeant Daniel e. Stewart of Company X, 10th Pa.
vol robbed of 1892 and silver watch worth about
s while asleep in his tent on the corner of Main and
Nebraska streets. Another soldier had his pocket cut
but the thieves becoming alarmed before they secured his
money and fed. general search was made of the sell
ders in the camp and arrested on suspicion
of committing the robbery but upon investigation of the
facts adduced before Capt. johnson of the Military Po-
lice the accused discharged there being no evidence
to sustain the charge
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

AFRAID TO LAuoH.-Ladies sometimes repress their
laughter to avoid revealing the dscooration and mper
fiction of their teeth Fair ones would advise you to
try the fragrant sozopoNT 1t will remove at once. all
impurities arrest the progress of decay and whten such
parts as have already become black by decay and leave
breath as fragrant as a rose
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16


FLoRIDA.-Provisional Governor Will
liam Marvin of Florida, issued his pro-
elamation to the people of that State on
the Sd instant, announcing his appoint
ment by the President, and informing
them OF the necessary steps to be taken
to restore civil government. The days
for the election of delegates to a con-
vention and for the assembling of the
same are not decided upon; but they
will be named as soon as proper time
shall have been given for the people to
take the oath of allegiance and for 9TH
er necessary prelminaries. AS has been
done by all the other provisional govern
ors. Mr.. Marvin informs the citizens
that slavery is dead and cannot be resus-
citated; but he does not, like some of his
colleagues, reappoint the local officers
who OBLIGATED under rebel rule, although
the old county incumbents are still au-
thorized to act in matters pertaining to
the administration of estates, the record
ngofdeeds, and such Indispensable BUSH
ness. Until the regular civil govern
ment shall have been restored, the Gov
ernor leaves to the military to preserve
order and take cognizance of its branch
es throughout the State, and only ma:
tional officers or the civil officers of a
loyal State or Territory are authorized to
administer the allegiance oath. n !,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

A Fortress Monroe correspondent thus
describes the recovery of Col. Uric Dahl
gren's coat:
Information having been received at
headquarters that the coat of the late
Col. Dahlgren was in the hands of Chas.
Davis, of Matthews County, Va, an or
der was issued to Lieut.. S. ]. Towson,
Provost Marshal at Camp Hamilton, to
go and secure it. The Lieutenant ac-
cordingly left last Sunday, and on land
ing on the farm of one Barney Weston,
on North river, was treated very rudely
and disgracefully by the inhabitants
and by Weston in particular, who in
formed the Lieutenant and his men that
they lived under civil law, and would
not have the military there, and spoke
contemptuously of other Union officers.
They, however, ascertained that Mr..
Davis had moved to Norfolk, and last
night the Lieutenant succeeded in OBJ
tanning the Colonel's coat 1t has five
bullet holes in it, Weston's arrest has
been ordered.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

GEN. GRANT AT DETROIT. General
Grant and suit arrived at the Central
Depot in Detroit at 1880 O'clock Satur-
day.
The party immediately entered car
rlages and We're conveyed to the Biddle
House. The street through which the
General passed was crowded with peo-
pie, who greeted the distinguished visi-
tor with loud and prolonged cheers.
Gen. Grant gave a reception at the
Biddle House Saturday evening.
Atan early hourof the evening great
number of citizens assembled i'm front of
the Biddle House to welcome Gen. Grant
to Detroit. Brief and eloquent speeches
were made by the Hon. Theo. Romeyn
and Senator Howard. The General, af-
ter bowling to the crowd, retired.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16

Newsrnen and newsboys desiring papers viii please
lave their orders at the eountngr0om the eYoning pre-.
Yous, before six o'clock.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-16
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

DOM ESIIC MARKETS.
Tho supplies of vegetables poultry, &c. brought to our
market undimnished The following were the ruling
prices yesterday:
FRESH MEATS-At the stalls, Beef, according to cut,
l0@ft cts. Veal s@lO cts. Mutton 12@l5 cts.; Shost
75ll 90 per quarter.
FOWLSChickens 25@50 cts, according to size Ducks
VI 0OQl rs per pair Geese 62975 cts.
FRUlTS.-Peache 81 00dl so per bushcl; Damsons
81 50@2 90 per bushel Pears 81 5O92 90 per bushel
Apples 50 cts. per peck.
VEGETABLES-Cabbage SOLO ete.; Tomatoes 2aaS0
cts per peck Onions 10 per bunch Beet 10 cts per
bunch; Soup Vegetables 1Q1l0 CITE per bunsh; Potatoes
7sGesl 20 per bushel; Sweet Potatoes 75@s0 cts per
peck -
FISH-Hog Fish 500 TO Sl.25 per dozen Spots lOel5
cts per doZen Trout 25I50 etc piece; Mullst lO4Sl5
cts per bunch Sheep Head 5O@Sl CO.
BUTTER LARD AND CHEEsE-Buter 2O6135 cts
per pound; Lard3 2s25 cts. per pound Cheese 1895
cts. per pound.
MARzETs.-Our markets are generally firm at quota
lions, with the exception OF cotton which ia dull and not
much coming forward Naval stores and wheat 10 DE-,
handed Gold has taken stand at quotations and re.
mains firm with no indication from our Northern ex.
changes ofany spasmodic start Stocks remain firm at
quotations withoutvery great demand. State bank BILLS
are In ordinary demand quotations with no prospect of
an advance;