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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADr.-With deep regret W,
announce the death of Miss Maria Kerr aged ST. at tn,
residence of her afectionate and sorrowing nephew
W. Lamb Esq She died on Thursday night after long
ana painful illness, which she endured with true chris
tan fortude aud looked with pleasure her call from
earthly suffering to "ihat undiscovered country Gom
whose bourne no traveller returns, whero the wicked
cease to troubling and the weary at rest
This estmabe lays funeral sermon was delivered with
an unusual and impressive soemny of purpose by the
Rev. N H. Okerson, at Christ Church. yesterday after
noon. The remains of the deceased were followed from
The Church by the friends of the family and
r sorrowing relatives to the amyground in the Cedar
grove Cemetery to repose with those 'who have gone be
orep
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

Captain Waddell, of the Shenandoah
who is engaged in the pleasant pastimt
of illuminating the Pacific ocean with
our burning whalers and merchantmen,
when informed by Captain Smith of the
murder of President Lincoln enjoyed it
immensely. The following shows his
heartless exultatiOn:
When Captain Smith, of the Will
liam Thompson, came on board the She
nandoah Captain Waddell said to him:
We'll, Captain, what's the news?' Cap
tain Smith replied that President Lin
coin was assassinated on the fourteenth
of April. was prepared to hear that
said Captain Waddell, exultingly. Cap
tain Smith added: And General Lee
has surrendered with thirty thousand
mem That was not prepared to hear,
and / don't believe. it, said Captain
Waddell, emphatically. Captain Smith
assured him that he had the paper on
board with the particulars of Lees sur
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

MAIL CoNTRAcT.-fhe old line Of Baltimore steamer.
has been awarded the contract for the mails on the
route to Cherry Stone, Old Point and Hampton The
popularity of Col Moore n Falls the efficient President
Of the line is a national institution for
The public have tried him and ought to know,
Aud the Government for years knows lis 'just 60"
I. II. Webb, the agent of the Line, is known from
Maine to Texas, and to outsde barbarians as the
Japan Embassy eompmented him in their peculiar
fe for his sterling integrity and business capacity All
who have had intercourse with him, and their name is
Legion have found him
Webb who would not weave
Any purpose to deceive;
lie feels deep int rest in his line and name
And nobly sustains both name and fame
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
-'o>sS.e->r-> ,Ys S,rrSrT>,~~- x IT
COMMERCIAL,

|
ALE-Philadelphia and Hudson, 1925
net t1c asas 10 aen9sssy 0ard Fl
ry, Blackberry Ginger, &c, $5O961656; Domestic (con-
mon S2SSi California, per case, 5000. - 1i>I
BirTERs.Bokees, brakes, Wahoo, Russ's, scheidam,
&C. W So@lS; California Wine Blttefs per case $500
BAC0NIBaltimore, Sides, 19@2Oc.; HAMS 25@ SOC. ,
smahneid Hams. cuts 70 order 23@25c. VA dfsa "a
BEEFEx sra, Mess slsooas9 90 Mess sisooIs9o
| Sd do, $500. =
BAuGHs PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER. sss nerr hon "a 81
C0RN-White 70@75c.; Yellow, sSO@Ds3c i ~ ss,.li 3
,CoTI0N=Ordinary 3O@S3cc; Good S5@30c; Mid
ding, 3S942c ~ q
CANDLES-Adamantne 24@o6c ~ 40
CCndGARs 81, and Imported, 2o@l5o fr
aSals; Ss q quality e
Super S9.25@975; Fine, $3.50.
F0RAGE-IIay, 100000 per cwt,; Corn, ee@1oo per
bushs Oats, 5000 per bushe Bran, 4o@a6o per bush
HOOPs-None 1tE
HEADINGS-None.
LUMBER-Clear per thousand, $1,000; I'd do, 5000;
Sd do, $50 90. ....'l-' NJ 80.
LIhlE-First quality per bLl so5o@ssoo; I'd quality
0AKUM-1e@1sc.
0iLsaWlale per gallon, s2Oo@22s; Linseed, sl.75;
P0RK--Mess ss2oo@S5oo; Prime $a5@s2Oo.
.. PpoRTER-London best brands, $3.50; Philadelphia,
RuM-s24o@eoO t'aglf 1aai
ROSIN-Not quoted. f.- I. ..t,. ss- ..-...-r.
R0PE-Mania, 2S@26c.; Hemp, 25Ca3Oc.
sUGAR-Brown, 14@l6c; Refined, Crushed, Powdered
and Garanulated Pike, White, lsHc; White, 10;
sHINGLEs-ss OO@100O .s.-s., ...
STAyEs-S25 O0@3O.OO
TAR-S460@l5.00 essz. aa.
TURPENTINE-S5. 25@ $50.
TOBACCO-Connecticut Leaf 20a76c; Virginia none:
In market Manufactured, 60c@$125 Smoking 5Oc1 Z
500; Snuff, Soc @S1OO.
WHEAr-Whte, 81 906l225; Red, 81. 5O6lleO.
WHIsKEYs-0ld Monongahela dow proof $22O@2
80; Rye and Bourbon, s2.35@T0o. :" ~
WlNE-Champagne: "star, }" .Heidsick," Screen Sea''
De St. Marceau Red Lac" &c. 5000 1900; Sherry ST.
$500; Port $i00@S00; Claret in cases. IS co. g.
$1,000 and s2iO0; sauterne, per case $900@5 Calfor
mia, per case, $l200@l4oa. = - - l5 V9
WOOD-Per cord, si50@5O0. d..
WHITE LEAD-S@17. a''r
= Id DOMESTIC MARKETS. u rE5f
FRESH MEATs-At the STALLS Beef, according to cut
l0@l5 cts. Veal Sale cts; Mutton 12@15 cts; shoat
1901 90 per quarter.
FOWLS-Chcsens 25@50 cts, according to size Ducks
81 00G1 Is per pair; Geese 62@75 cts. e d..
FRUITS-Peache n COOL so per bushel; Damsons
81 5o@2 90 per bushe; Pears 81 5O@2 90 per busel;
Apples 15GlSo cts. per peck.
VEGETABLES-Cabbage .5tl10 cts; Tomatoes 26C13O
cts per peck Onions 10 per bnnch Bees 10 cts per
bunch; Soup Vegetables 1l0 per bunsh; Potatoes
75@sl 90 per bGshel: Sweet Potatoes 756sO cts per
peck.
FIsHHog Fish 81 90 to 81 25 per dozen Spots 1O@15
cts per dozen; Trout 2550 cts piece Mullet 1Oal6
cts per bunch Sheep Head 50@S1 90.
2 BUTTER LARD AND CHEESE.--Butter 2Ofs36 cts
per pound; Lard 23@25 sts per pound; Cheese 1925
cts. per pound. 'i- taI efn
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

Advices from the Mexican border to
the 10Th represent thata curiously fra
ternal state of affairs exist between our
Generals on the Rio Grande and certain
dignitaries Of the Macmillan Govern
ment, who, it seems. have been hob
nobbing together and toasting each
other in true convivial style. Our
Generals are reported to be expressing
friendship for the Empire.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
iAA STEAMER THOMAS CoLLYER.-Truly
Asplendid boat and workipg .,

MO-. accomplished clerks, and captain too.
,r.. is determined to test the palm with ALI ,u
:" James River, while those two most oblioine
a., 'andaii and Wilson, ably second their commando
n. N'uaabs and well known desire to please the nu,
"es IN particular. The caterer, T. Tyler. nro
.,,,' M tho creature comforts" and adorns the tah,
.,,;.,a 'uSnry the market possibly afford The
so''en up Ia mode, and with the full benefit Of
.iss Of the incompatible soyer in that pecua,
ono great Improvement for the benefit Of our travel
.onn'uny the peculiar feature of rigid dIscplip,
" 'he Caterer from the servants No one soe,
unattended and all seem well pleased The CoIyer ssy.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

A Hibernian subscriber desires to
know if Mr.. Main, who keeps the Bal
lard House, is a brother to HUI. Name.
We can't answer the question, but we
know that the proprietor of the Ballard
is the very soul of humanity, and we
hope, for the good of the Richmonders,
and the benefit of the public generally,
that he will remain, and conduct the
establishment in the true French style.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

SAD ArrAIR.-That mischevous Dutch farmer of Bar
ney Kaytons, has at length met his deserts. lie had
been on big drunk" arouad town for several days
seriously annoying various parties; and night before
last at late hour he went to the back door of the
| taurant of Mr.. James Jones, on Roanoke Square Mr.
Butler, seeing strange looking making efforts to
get in at so late an hour, supposed it WAS burglar and
ran up to Main street to call the police; but when he
returned to his horror he found the unfortunate man
was dead having been shot BY MIR Jones who also mis-
took him for robber The body lay in Little Water
street till daylight exposed to the gaze of horror
STRICKEN but curious public. Tile appearance presented
by the bloody corse truly horrible, with the paper
coar-one of Lockhart Stiners best enameled "-cov
cred with the lferops from the fatal wound while his
blackened tongue protrded from his mouth resembling
Il thick slice of liver 1t removed into the back
yard in the morning. and during the day visited by
large number of people, who expressed lively sym
pathy for the unfortunate farmer An inquest was held
and the poor defnct will be buried this morning from
the place OF business of his late employer, and all who
viewed the body yesterday expected To- take part in
the obseques without further notice. 1t is feared that
this may have damaging effect upon the attempt
oduce white labor The arrivals can't stand
ing-they're not used 10 it. ~
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

MASCULINE FENNINE,--Yesterday morning thoports-
mouth Market house the of quite lively
sation niarketman from North Carolina with his pro
duee, accompanied by his wife, bothered the crowd
ceedingly TO know "tother from which," Curiosity
arose to such pitch that policeman had he called in
TO clear the markethouse Many insisted that the wife
was no woman, aud the affair actually went far that
the man went before the Mayor to take his affidavit that
he knew she was a and the mother of child ten
years old. The wife looked, in mind like the
husband despite her medic female attire Her hair
short and coarse, her features sharp and masculine and
her mouth was adorned with quite large quid of the
weed, which she ehewed with guso that fully demon
srated the fact that she knew the use of tobacco Her
voice was very coarse and her gait and general move
ments indicated anything else but that ola female des
pte the nature Of her apparel She looked, acted and
walked like farm boy trying to Disguise his sex, but
forgetting to hide his face. The affair humorous and
attracted more than ordinary curiosity on High street.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

A number of insults to ladies have oc.
Cured in Petersburg by drunken men. In
one case, a pistol was put to the head OF
lady, another fair one was forced ia
take refuge in lady's house near by
until reinfOrcements could be obtained
and the third and last sample was that
of a belle being importuned by a soldier
on Sycamore street, ito go in and take
just one drink with him.0
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
Presbyter Of the Diocese of New York

PERSoNM-Ths Rev. G. W. Samson d. d., President of
the Columbian College, Washington, D, c., arrived in
Norfolk yesterday. We learn that the College is in
most lourshing condition. and has at present faculty
OF great intellectual strength DR. Samson is of the
most accomplished scholars and educators Of the age
The reverend gentleman announced TO preach In the
Baptist Churches of the city tomorrow morning and
avn,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
BATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE!

Tho Original and Best in the World The only true
and perfect Hair Dye Harmless, Reliable and lnstanta
neols Produces Immediately splendid Black or natr-
raj Brown without injuring the hair or skin Remedies
the III effects of bad dyes. Sold by all Druggists The
genuine is signed William A. Bachelor. Also,
REGENERATING EXTRACT OF MILLEFLEURS
for Restoring and Identifying the Hair.
aug101y CHARLES BAfCHELOk, NEW YORK.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
this morning at for Richmond and those desiring
pleasant trip can have choice of that advantage
BOllrseBnooK Horr1-rhis well known establis,

BoLLISeBRooK H0rEL.-This well known establishment
80 elgby located the Norfolk and Petersburg and
south'side Railroad Depots, in Petersburg, has been
thoroughly oyerhaule, and newly furnished from apt
to DOME presenting air Of comfort truly inviting to
the weary and way-worn who seek its hospitality The
proprieois are W. II. Kennedy, So well aud fyoraby
known when connected with the Norvel House. Lynch
burg and Dr. A. Whitehead, gentleman Of enlarged
experience and accomplishments, fit hosts for the well
known BolliDgbrook
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

sTupENDoUs MovEMRNT.-A committee of merchants
nom Roanoke square and vicinity are getting up joint
STOCK association, to Roanoke Dock to Pudding
Creek for the purpose of establishing dsery there to
cohdense the advantages of its ellnVia, and TO relieve
them OF its pleasant benefits which they daily enjoy.
Nothing but magnanimity animates these gentlemen in
the movement they expect the further it gets from
town the more probability of the Street Inspector giving
call and enjoying also some benefit of its blooming
anrn
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

HARSDEN's ExPREss.-This popular Company is fast
fixing the advantages of its merit and reliability in the
minds of all business men. They take much with
glass bottle they do with iron safe +. R. Hill
the agent here is man of business and general nforma-
ton, courteous and obging and ready at all times to
spond to the publics call
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

THE NupTIAL TIE has been described as a knot fixed
with the tongue, which the teeth unloose But
the teeth themselves if beautiful by the aid Of sozopoNr
are powerful agents in producing the fascination which
leads to marriage Tho charm, to which this delicious
preparation lends to the BREATH too has decidedly by.
mental tendency. White teeth and pure breath What
heart resist themY
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

The late Governor John Brough, of
Ohio, like many other men in this land,
who have raised themselves to exalted
positions, commenced life dis journey
man printer, and, we may add, he was
even an editor--a fact that did not retard
his advancement.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

We have at length, secured at least
one "tip-top'' correspondent. Our let
tiers from "a tourist are very interest
ing, and written with unequalled ele-
gance of diction and commendable terse-
ness, for lady. There is warmth in
her style that should melt the ice in the
locality from which she.writes.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
THE WEATHER.-The Thermometer at DR.. W. +. Lewis
Drug Store, under the Atlantic Hotel indicated tho fol-
lowing state of the weather Friday:

GENERAL A. T. A. ToRBET and staff (ajor A. Moore C.
H. Lester and George Duncoss have arrived in our city
and taken rooms at the Atlantic Hotel General Torbet
viii relieve Breyet Brgadier General Mann in command
Of this Military District. ----
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF NORFOLK, SEPTEMBER 1.

ARRIVALS
Steamer James I Brady, Laniis Baltimore.
Steamer Adelaide, Cannon, Baltimore.
Steamer Nj. Martin, Livingston, Richmond.
Steamer Caymont, Robinson, phadelp hia.
Steamer Thomas Colyer, McCarrick, Richmond.
Steamer City Point, Talbot, Richmond.
DEPARTURES
Steamer James T. Brady, Lands, Baltimore.
Sloop Mary Eliza, Pearce, Nansemond.
I Schooner Wave, Crittenden, Smithfed.
soop Elizabeth Allen, Matthews, Burwell's Bay
Sloop New Packet, Adams, Smthfeld' V
Steamer City of Richmond, Powers Richmond
Steamer Favorite Rogers, Suffolk
Steamer Claymont, Robinson, Richmond
Schooner Golden Gate, Chase, New York
Steamer Adelaide, Cannon Baltimore.
LIST OF ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES AT
FORTRESS MONROE, September l,
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Hugh jenkins, City Peint.
Steamer John Desney, Washington
Steamer John Tracy, Norfolk.
Steamer Blackbird Norfolk.
DEPARTURES.
Steamship Savannah, New York.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

Vallandigham is engineering the
Democratic party in Ohio. The leaders
OF the Ohio Democracy seem determined
to kill the party, and they could not put
the power into the hands of any man
who can SO successfully accomplish that
purpose as Vallandigham. The rebuke
he got at the last gubernatorial election
ought to have been lesson to the party
and to him. The people who have just
put down rebellion are not prepared to
accept its. known advocates as their flu
ture leaders But it is ''none of our flu
neral.n We have no interest in the
burial ofthe Democratic party, nor do we
desire to be one of the chief mourners.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

Newsmen and newsboys desiring papers will please
nave their orders at the countingroom the evening pre-
vious, before six o'clock.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

THE GRAND and imposing display Of thousands OF bot
ties of fine wines and liquors, at the Zip Top" il
enough to dazzle the eyes Of any person who recoecs
the scarcity of these articles Norfolk Just two yesrs
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

me steamer Creole leaves Smiths wharf end of Town
Point, this evening at s o'clock for New York Don't
forget, ye that are going North
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

Mayhem Brothers, Booksellers and Stationers areau
torzed agents sell the Norfolk Post and all orders
fl with them will be attended to the same as If left at
he office OF publication.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
TAe 0urfalk Cast.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1865.

All communications relating to business matters con-
nected with this paper should be addressed to IT, NJ
Brown, Norfolk Post All communications pertaining to
Editorial matters and all correspondence intended Tor the
paper should be addressed to John Clark, Editor.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

CoSuNDRuM. - What is the difference betwoon a
tempest in teapot" and an explosion in u COLE
mnel &C. o. D." See Old Dough Minion.-ExpRRss
MESSENGER
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

SpRINGISG LcAK.-The Government transport wyo-
ming sprung leak yesterday in harbor with steam
down The Mattano Captain Hicks, promptly went to
her assistance and yed her ashore on the flats opposite
the city
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

HS- The Rev @. ". SAMSON, D. D., President Of Co.
lumhian College, d. c., will preach on Sunday in the
Cumberland Street Baptist Church, at II A. MIN the
Freemason Street Church at Pm
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

sa, Inc Centreville Citizen says that but
trs,;pp eis =. have as yet applied for regis
ua'ioh IN Queen Anne county. ri
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

s. n Pettergill Co. authorized Advertising
Agents for the Post in New York and Boston.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

WE received through Reids Express Agent yesterday
copies OF Baltimore papers in advance of the mail
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

render; but Waddell replied: 1T is a
Northern lie, anyhow, and l wouldn't
believe it if saw it, Captain Waddell
sent his regards to the people of San
Francisco. He had read in the papers
the speculations as to his future move
ments, and said his men, the Chivalry. +,
could stand the cold weather, as thew
We're all well clad and were bound TO
fulfill their mission.u
A nice man is this fellow, who was
educated in his profession at the expense
OF the government. We advise him to
go to the bottom in his ship, or seek an
asylum among the cannibals of the Pa
chic Islands. He will receive more
mercy from them than his former coun-
trymen will be disposed to show him.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

ST. PAuL's CHURcH-A willing Offering with chris
tian spirit is published below for the information of
the congregation of time-honored St. Pauls;
Idrd-IIaving learned to-day for the first time
That Rev H. 0akerson is still the Canonical Rector of
St Pauls Church in this City, and desiring to obey ecce
slasticai as well civil and military law and wishing to
do all in my power TO promote the good work OF peace
ehth and good will towards men, beg leave ut once,
most cheerfully TO give place to tho Rector, who will
preach in ST. Paus Church Lext Sunday
NJ e. WILLING
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02
CARS! SEC Rsl!

Just to hand, large invoice Of hns Havana and Do
nestle sEGARs, which We offer at q small advance
wholesale or retail ~. q g DAWSON 4 co,
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\ G A R D

A a A R D y,..
=. b. WEEKS, 90 well and unfavorably known before
our Police Courts. adept and crafty innocent Or
der to cover up has multitude of sins attempts mpugn
my testimony in regard to his persecution of Traverse
The course indicated by him is that was paid. 1t was
with the proud and conscious that all the zeal
which mpelled me in the natter was alone dictated by
honesty and truth, am far above u action az
EEhs Is 6siow common responsibility or notice.
W. II. DERBY,
sep%-lr No. SO Whitewater street.
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The Courts.

Military CouRT--captain r. S. Batsford presided over
this Court yesterday.
N j. Northrop, charged with refusing to deliver IN
furniture by order OF General Manu. was sentenced 10 be
confined in tho guard house until p. NJ Friday after
noon. - ~
Henry Poindexter John Mercer--action TO recover
property, &c. Case dismissed
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

MAYORS CouRT-Nothing to report Local news as in
sipid as saw-dust and dry pumpkin vine after the
mutt is ripe in and about the Mayors Court particular
arly This good indication of the power and force
of civil jurisdiction.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

MAYORS CorET-- I1tSmoath,-Mar Ann Barsalne Vs.
Vernon b. West action for debt in the amount of slS
due for house rent. Judgment for paintiff
Allen Martin sentenced to pay fine of $40 for ,lrunk
ehness ana dsordery conduct and locked days
discharged. " "
Nicholas Butler, arrested by officer Harrison for yiola
ton of the city ordinances in permitting his horses 10
run at laeen the streets Fined S. Mr. Butler evident
~ takes the streets of Portsmouth as public pasture
from the fact that he has been admonished by the Conrt
several times when arranged the same charge hereto
fore, and let off without being fined
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-02

ANOTHER RAILROAD DISASTER
Chattanooga, august 90.-A wrecking
train which left this city this afternoon,
bound South, when nearing Dalton,
about dusk, came in collision with
freight train No. 0, coming towards
Chattanooga A general wreck of mat
ter ensued-the cars of both trains being
demolished. Two bodies have been
taken out from the wreck, but it is GER
tain that number more have been
killed and seriously injured. Parties are
now at work clearing away the wreck.
We understand that an armed mill
tary force of twenty men have been
placed under the control of the mayor of
this city, to be subject to his orders i'm
case OF disturbances, outbreaks, riots or
any act that may require interference on
the part of the civil authorities. This
force has been active during the last two
or three days in arresting disorderly par
ties, and in otherwise preserving the
peace OF the eity.-Peters6arg Cypress.
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NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

The GAS WORKS having been restored to the Compa.
ny on the 9TH instant and final settlement of accounts
made this date notice is hereby given that the price will
be the same as heretofore, viz SO per Thousand Cnbc
Feet or 80 per Thousand if paid the LIST to the 9Th
OF each month. Consumers will please call at the Gas
Companys Office, No. Al Bank street. between those dates
when their bills will be ready
The military authorities having turned over IN tho
Company in settlement all the uncolected hills narties
promptly. g s. ALLMANp Presidant i'o
j. ii. DAWSON, Secretary
Norfolk, August "a, 1865. aue2S-lvr
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II. D. WHITE z Co,
ang30-2t No. u Wide Water street. NorIalk
NJ o T I G Il =
BY order of the DIRECTORS of the EXCHANGE
BANk Ot VIRGINIA, on the 2,th instant, q general
Meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS of the said Bank will
DC held at the BANKING HOUSE,, Norfolk on WEDNEs-'
DAY, OCTOBER Q5th) NEXT g. w, CAMP
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