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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-22

In the long list of "illustrious characters J"
which the late war produced, it is probable
that the name of the great government fnan-
cer, Mr. Jay Cooke, will be as long remem-
bered by the people Of America as that of any
hero, who won his renown by his sword. 1t
is true he may be classed in different cata-
logue from that which contains the names Of
Grant and Lee, and Sherman, and Stonewall
jackson; yet he may be consoled by the re-
Election that his reputation, though not now
at the "cannon's mouth" is equally grand in
two great fields of strife-that OF finance and
literature. Time alone can determine his
"status' amongst the fnanciers of the earth.
His name is indellibly engraven upon the
lists. but whether it shall commingle with the
South Sea spectators and the "4azoo scheme,
and with Holland, the railway king" or be
Joined with the great names of McCulloch,
Robert Morris and Chase, our children's chill
dren will be better able to determine than we
possibly can. But in literature, his fame is
established For fine writing we can scarce
" recall his equal. Macauley and Motley
may we'll look to their laures. For fear that
our readers may not be disposed to give Mr..
jaw Cooke full credit for all we have said of
him. we will furnish extracts from his elegant
pen and we we think, when they shall have.
read them they will fully agree with us in all
we have said of this illustrious parsonage:
eff YOU wish to measure" says Mr.. Cooke,
"the tenacity with which the seven-thirty
notes will continue to be held, you must
plumb, and put the rule to, the sense of a COM
plete and indestructible security for the sur
plus earnings of years of labor at dollar
day measure the feelings of security for the
savings of the pinched life of mountain farm
ing; complete security for the holy SURPRISES
from the use of the needle by eyes specialized
with age and overwork, and the tears that go
to blind the childless and the widowed. To
measure this tenacity you must see the tender
ness, the distrust, the mystery with which a
soldier returning from the war tears open his
shirt. and hides and snugs away in its inner
pocket a seven-thirty, the price of his blood
You must see the devout look of wholly sat
isfed waiting of the soul, and the ennobling
sense of personal and public importance with
which farm hand, furloughed after corn
planting, and come from thousand miles
away West, puts his earthly all into his
country's loan, and belts it next to his heart,
and returns homeward with an erectness and
gravity that are worshipful, as if he had sud-
denly discovered that he was of consanguinity
to the United States of America !"
He says the people would not receive the
gold for their bonds if the Government were
to offer to pay it, and thus INDUCES in an aerial
flight of fancy Start your Commissioners
Let them roll thrice three thousand millions
back and forth across the continent through
be tiers of States announcing as they go, ave
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COMMUNICATIONS.
Especial Correspondent Of the Day Book.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 20.


Dear Day Book: Since l last wrote to you,
have myself been victim to ague and fe-
yer. | have never known this disease to be
so much of an epidemic as at this time | have
found it wherever l have been-n your city,
on the Eastern Shore and in the country
around about here
| understand that newspaper is about to
be published in the town of Hampton.
cannot well see how it is to be supported, I'm
less it be by the freedmen of that town, in
conjunction with those of 'Slab City" | have
not yet been able to visit the far-famed town
of ''slabs" and freedmen. started for it yes
terday, but did not succeed in getting there,
having stopped ON my way at the "Do Drop
H." lighted cigar and returned to my lodg-
ings.
Captain ]. A. Blake, who has SO long COM
manded the prison at Camp Hamilton, has
been appointed one of the Judges of the
Freedmens Bureau
You have heard of the riot which recently
took place among the freedmen of Hampton
Twenty-one Of the rioters, fully armed, were
arrested. l have been unable to find out
what disposition has been made of them. Upon
taking a walk yesterday, saw large num-
Der Of these freedmen congregated around a
building upon the farm of Mr.. Segar. was
led to inquire for what purpose they were
there assembled. Upon being informed that
they were there for the purpose of dra,Uing
rotions, | almost wished that | too was one of
the freedmen. 1t is for this reason that per-
sons around here find it so hard to get labor
ers. Whilst the Government continues to
feed the negro they will not work.
Washington Lodge No. 2, I. O. 0. F., of
Norfolk, arrived here yesterday They were
escorted by the "Greble Lodge" of Fort Mon
roe, to the hall of the latter, where they re-
manned until the arrival of the Adelaide
Both lodges left in style on the steamer for
Baltimore, whittier they are going to attend
the celebration A full band of music ac-
eompanied them. In haste, S.
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IMPORTANT MEETING---STEA M
COMMUNICATION WITH
FRANCE.

"The skies are bright and ..brighteningp
Such was the watchword of the great editor
Thomas Ritchie when rallying the Democracy
of old Virginia to victory, and such is the
greeting we would offer our citizens as each
new enterprise falls into rank, to swell the
march of improvement now hurrying our city
on to her destined greatness. We record with
pleasure the fact of meeting of some Of our
leading citizens, held in this city yesterday to
start a line of steamers between this city and
st Nagaire (France.)
1t was a meeting of the Commissioners for
the purpose of starting line of steamers be-
tween ST. Nagaire (France) and Norfolk
The meeting was held at the Office of w. W.
Wing, Esq, Postmaster of this city. The
members of the commission present were
Messrs Myer Myers, Chairman Charles Reid,
Secretary, and Mr.. Charles Shield The
Vice-Consul of France, Mr.. Leon Schisano,
and Alexander Bell, Esq, We're also present,
and W. W. Wing Esq, on the part of the
State of Virginia.
Resolutions were passed to the effect Of car
rying through the grand enterprise. Some
eight hundred thousand dollars are already
subscribed-the sum of three million dollars
being needed to carry out the views of the
projectors The fact that his Imperial Ma
jesty Napoleon III, takes an active interest
in the establishment of this line and the posi-
tive assurance of aid from that source, fixes
with certainty the establishment of the line at
an early day His Excellency, Marquis de
Montholon, Minister of France at Washington,
Messrs Alfred Paul, Consul of France at
Richmond A. Sauran, Vice Consul of France
at Baltimore, and Leon Schisano, Vice Consul
of France at Norfolk, have not only expressed
themselves highly gratifed at the undertaking,
but have kindly offered their support, as far
as it lay in their power, to promote the grand
enterprise. Let the citizens of Norfolk and
the State now move this matter forward, and
strike ac7ailSt the iron as hot.
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The following named Virginians were par
doned by the Presidenton Monday last
Jas. Lyons, Lewis E. Harvie Jno. H. Dixey,
Lewis P. Nelson, And W. j. Sigourney, Thos.
N. Welch, John B. Young, George Tyler,
Lawson Nunnally, G. A. Myers, c. R. Mason.
M. H. Houston, }. W. Fairfax, B. c. Flanna-
gan, F. II. Deane, VIM. Daniel, T. R. Dew,
George L. Collins, j. M Bowen, John R.
BAYLOR.
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S. Y. c..

is established at the "TIPToP'' Wine and Lii
quor Store, under the Atlantic Hotel, where it
may be obtained in any quantity.
Packages containing Ten Cakes sold at Only
16 Cents.
Bundles containing Twelve Packages (l2o
Cakes) sold at 81 so.
~ Full directions how to use, wrapped
around each package. 4%
Save Trouble and Have Good Bread,
By trying Package of it.
s'TIPTOP" WINE AND LIQUOR STORE, d.
No. IL West Main street,
sep6-tf under the Atlantic Hotel.
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DAY BOOK TICK TS.

We have printed, for the convenience of
our customers, tickets emitting the holder to
one copy of the Dag Book each. They can
be purchased at our counting room in any
quantities, at two cents apteee
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ELECTION NOTICES.

NNOt THE VOTERS OF THE End
Congressional District of Virginia,
Composed of the Cities of Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Petersburg, and the
Counties of Princess Anne, Norfolk,
NansemOnd, Isle of Wight, Surry,
Prince George, Dinwiddie, BPunS-
wick, Sussex, Greenville and South
amptOn:
Having been rendered the unanimous nomina-
ton for Congress by the Convention which was
duly held on the 3lst of August, 1865, at Isle of
Wight Court House, and having accepted the
same, take this method of announcing the fact
specially to the District.
Under existing circumstances it is not my pre-
sent purpose to the District by any public
discussion, preferring to leave the voters of the
District to exercise their free and unbiased will in
the premises
If l should become your representative, l shall
devote my earnest endeavors to promote the well
fare of the country; and whilst supporting the
integrity of the Union shall not forget the rights
of the States and of the people.
JOHN r. KILBY.
Suffolk, Va, Sept. 6, 1865.
va Election second Thursday in October
NEXT.
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MORE FOLK ACA ENVY

The NORFOLK ACADEMY will be re-opened
on MONDAY, the I'd day of October next, at 8
o'clock, A. NJ
1t will be made good HIGH SCHOOL FOR
BOYS.
The Faculty will consist of three Professors,
viz: one of Mathematics, one of Ancient Lam
gnages, and one of English.
TERMS AS FOLLOWS:
For ordinary English Branches, including
Spelling, Reading, Writing, Grammar,
Geography, Arithmetic, &C., per quar-
Higher Mathematics added, per quarter. 1900
Latin added, per quarter 1880
Greek added, per quarter ................ 20.O0
Payments quarterly, in advance.
Fuel extra.
The Session will close ON the Both of July,
making each quarter ~ months
The Principal confidently appeals to the public
for patronage and support.
sepl4-Staw4w Principal.
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LEAVE YOUR NAMES.

Persons in this city Or Portsmouth, desiring
the Day Book left at their homes, can have it
properly attended to by having their names
left at our counting room.
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aEg" L. H. Chandler Esq, delivered an able
speech in Petersburg on Tuesday night Sept.
10th. We regret we have not space to pub
fish it as given in the ''Index."
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aEs James f. johnson, Esq, of Bedford,
has Withdrawn from the canvass for Congress
in that District, on the ground that he cannot
take the test oath.
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aEy- The Virginia Central Immigration
Society" has been organized and located in
Lynchburg, Va. s ....
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FOR RENT.
EIGHT DWELLING HOUSES
FOR RENT FOR 1866.

FOR RENT FOR 1866
PROPOSALS will be received until the 28th
L instant for Renting the Eight DWELLING
HOUSES on Nebraska street, known as Bur
roughs' Row." viz; Nos. IL, 10, 10, II, 10
2I, %, and 25, for the year 1866.
These Tenements are near the centre of bust
ness, and as they now stand are admirably adapt
ed for Offices on the lower floor, or can easily be
altered for Stores, &c. They will be rented sep
arately, or otherwise, as may be desired, but can
not be subjected to others without the consent of
the owner.
Conditions of payment-Monthy, in advance,
or bond, with approved security, at the end Of
the month. ISL
Proposals to be sent in to the
sep2l-t2Sth DAY BOOK OFFICE
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CALIFoRNJI WINES
III he VERY GENERAL INTRO
ductiOn of our brands of these fine Wines
into the Eastern and Middle States, is 1attering
tribute to their fine qualities, and decided ind-
cation of the desire of the people to encourage
American Industry.
Our ''H0CK" is very similar to the Rhine
Wines of Germany, but is a more generous and
rich wine; and will commend itself to all lovers
Of that class of wines.
The "ANGELICA" and "MUSCATEL" are
both naturally sweet wines, particularly adapted
to party dessert use, or the sick chamber. They
the finest wines of their class in America. The
"PORT' is very similar to the Lisbon Wines, and
is much admired for its richness and delicacy and
fine flavor. m
PERKINS, STERN & CO.,
Pioneer House, Dealers exclusively in
these Wines, l08 fremont street, Boston,
$50 Broadway, New York.
NsS~ The above WINES, together with the
CALIFORNIA GRAPE BRANDY and WINE
BITTERS, for sale by
HENRY p WORCESTER, Agent,
au26 No. IL Campbels Wharf
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TOR SALE--One of the most desira-
BILE PeWs in Christ Church, located on the
middle Aisle, near the centre of the Church.
For further information, apply at
sep2l-St* THIS OFFICE.
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The very Best Article for Family
Baking ever Invented

-
LIQUID YEAST entirely superseded, and
IL much trouble saved by having an article al
ways ady-never sour, and good, sweet Bread
sure result.
This Compound is composed entirely of vege-
table extracts-one of which, Hops, is the most
healthy of articles. No chemical preparation of
Powders can compare with this Compound for
making Laght, Saoeet, Nutritious and Wholesome
Bread, or anything that requires Yeast. 1t has
been in use several years, and has been thorough
ly tested in many cities and towns in the United
States. The constant and rapidly increasing de-
what the public require, and that it possesses all
the advantages claimed for it.
THIS COMPOUND
Is made in small, square cakes one of which is
sufficient for five quarts of -four, ort he cakes may
be divided and used in proportion to any les
quantity of -four.
The General Agency for this celebrated
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TRIAL OF CHAMP FERGUSON.

MashviHe, Sept. 19.-The trial of Champ
Ferguson closed to-day, and the decision was
forwarded to General Stoneman Meantime
Ferguson remains in close confinement at the
penitentiary. Yesterday he attempted to
make statement of his case, which was sup
pressed by his counsel
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
[IATEST

lust RECEIVED PER LATEST
81 Steamer:
so packages Choice New York State Butter.
25 boxes Prime Eastern Cheese.
so bbls. Extra and Superfine " Chestnut Grow"
Flour.
% boxes Chemical Olive Soap.
20 " German Erasive Soap.
% " No. | Starch.
25 " Premium Yeast Powders.
% I" Hummel's Essence of Coffee.
Brooms, Buckets, Washboards and Clothes-Pins.
All of which we are offering to the trade very
low.
7. A. YOUNG Il CO.,
No. % Commerce St, Norfolk.
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Having taken the Store No. %, Commerce st.,
Norfolk, we propose offering to the trade choice
selection of Groceries, and respectfully invite a
call. Our stock of Butter and Cheese will always
be of the most choice diaries.
Having with us Mr.. T. o. Young, an old stand
ard Butter and Commission Merchant of this
place, dealers will have the benefit of his good
judgment.
sep ely r. A. YOUNG q co.
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September 10th, 1865.
Having purchased the entire Stock of Messrs.
Dickinson Elvans. we respectfully notify our
friends that we are now ready to fill their orders
in our line, and we shall be pleased to see them at
No. II, East side Market Square
AS our Stock has been selected with special re
ference to the wants of the Virginia and North
Carolina Trade, we hope to be able to meet the
wants of ali who honor us with their CUSTOM and
shall endeavor to give universal satisfaction.
TAYLOR, MARTIN co.
We take pleasure in recommending our success
sors, Taylor, Martin q Co., to the Trade, and all
old friends will find them capable, energetic,
prompt, and reliable.
sepl8 DICKINSON & ELVANS
old GOVT JAVA COFFEE.--A
~ few pockets, strictly prime, Old Java Coffee,
just IN at E. C. DEMING'S,
sepl5 No 7. Main Street
ID EFINED SUGARS.-PATENTC CUT LOAF.
h Standard Crushed, Granulated, Powdered,
and other grades, first quality, received this day,
at r. c. DEMING'S,
sepl5 No. 7, Man Street
THO OGILVIE Ii. YOUNG.-Take no.
4 tice that we SHALL on the 18th day of Septem-
Der next, at our office in the city of Portsmouth,
Virginia, between the hours of 6 A. NJ. and 6 P. NJ.
OF that 1 day proceed to take the dispositions of
ANN PRIMER and others, to be read as evil
dence in behalf of EMILY YOUNG, in certain
suit in equity depending in the Circuit Court for
the city of Portsmouth, wherein the said EMILY
YOUNG is plaintiff, and you are defendant and
ii, from any cause, the taking of the said deposi-
tions be not commenced on that day, or if com
menced, be not concluded on that day, the taking
OF the same will be adjourned and continued from
day to day, or from time to time, at the same
place and between the same hours, until the same
shall be completed.
GOODWIN & CROKER,
aug 14-m4t Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CONSOLIDATION OF STEAMSHIP LINES.

Ne0 York, Sept 19-The Atlantic Mail
Steamship Company was on Saturday con-
solidated with the Pacific Mail Company, the
latter paying S4,50O,000 for the ships and
appurtenances of the former Rumor says
there will be weekly line of steamers to Cali
fornia in a few months.
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INSURANCE.
TINE AMERICAN INSURANCE
L COMPANY OF NORFOLK
Incorporateds}s49.

DIRECTORS:
JNO B. WHITEHEAD, GEO. R. DRUMMOND
JOHN D. GORDAN,a G. Fl. ROWLAND,
RICHARD DICKSON, JOS R. SPRATLEY.
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Neao York, Sept. 19.-Among the property
destroyed by the fire yesterday was 11,OO0
bags of Manila sugar. ALA bales of hemp,
$50 bales of jute, $500 bales of gunny cloth,
300 tons of junk, and 800 bales of East India
cotton
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-08-04

L he Baltimore Gazette says there is
every indication that IL war with Mex
leo is imminent. The Federal troops
on the border openly sympathize with
Jaurez, and the foreign Mexican troops
veheInently resent any manifestations
against the Emperor Macmillan.
The Monroe doctrine, SO long DOR
mant, is again looming up in the po-
litical horizon, nearly every shade of
party having adopted that old politi-
cal dogma as q plank in their platform.
We think that this country has had
quite enough Of var.
May the fates forbid that we should,
at present, engage in the war which
our contemporary thinks impending
All Europe is likely to be embroiled
in it., for what effects France in this,
equally effects the other nations of
Europe, which have possessions on this
continent. When once this contest
commences, the war we have just
passed through may be but childs play
to it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-08-04

Onc day last week a meeting of the
officers elected, at the late municipal
election for the city of Richmond, was
held, for the purpose of taking the
oaths of office, preparatory to entering
upon the discharge of their Duties
After they had assembled an order was
read from Gen. Turner, declaring the
election of all the officers, excepting
the Clerk OF the Hastings Court, null
and void, on the ground that Soldiers
of the u. S. Army, former voters Of
Richmond, had been denied the privi-
lege of voting, on account of absence
during the past six months, while
Confederate Soldiers who had also been
absent during that time, were allowed
to vote.
A committee was appointed to wait
upon Gov. PIerpont in reference to
said action of the military authorities
They made a partial report, on Satur-
day evening last, to the effect that
Gov. Pierpont would make fair state
mert of the matter to the authorities
at Washington, and request of them
the removal Of the order prohibiting
the exercise of the functions required
by the offices to which the gentlemen
had been elected.
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Z "

w call the attention of our readers to the New
Advert isements which appea: in our columns this
ISSUE
The next session of the Virginia Female Institute,
Staunton, will open October LIST. For course OF
instruction and terms sec card of Principal.
Jas. A. Piper advertises GLOW to save pork
Call on him an d if you don't ''save your bacon
you will at least ''nake your salt"
The Stockholders Of the Staunton Boot, Shoe 4
Leather Factory, will meet tomorrow, August
9Th.
See General Orders Nos. I, 2, 3, of It. Col Cecil
Clay, Command'g, &c Sub District of Staunton,
Va.
Allan & Co., have constantly on hand Internal
Revenue Stamps and also buy Coin aud uncurrent
Bank Notes.
See schedule of Orange and Alexandria Rail
Road.
See Advertisement of Richmond, Fredercks-
burg and Potomac Railroad.
II. NJ Smith 4 Co.. IA Main Street, Richmond,
Va, advertise two Of Pitts celebrated Threshci .
and Cleaners for sale reasonable terms.
r. j. Hope found watch in the possession of
his little Negro Boy. The owner can get it by
proving property and paying for advertise
See G. c. Yeakles notice Of resh Drugs, Med
icines, Dye Stufs, Pcrfumery, &C., &c.
w. j. D.. Bell and W. ii. Peyton advertise 2Oto
25 farm Horses and Mules for sale privately.
Rev. j. G. Wheat will resume the exercises of
his NJ ale Academy on Sept. :, 1868.
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GENERAL DICK Taylor, The Washing.
ton correspondent Of the Inquirer says
Since the rebel Gen. Dick Taylor has been
here, stopping at fashionable hotcll, more
visitors have waited upon him, and more
visiting cards have cen sent up to his
rooms desiring interviews, than any Cen
eral officer of our army, however distin
uished, has received in Washington for a
number of years past. a considerable
numbor of the calls Oh Taylor are Uuion
army officers, but the majority of the visi
tors are evidently Secession sympathizers,
emulous Of lionlzing the ds,iny uished Re.
bel.