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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-10-23
For Petersburg.

,eGSAhFoREsr CITY. Capt Gordon. viii
tssss.ssasssa run rs a regular packet between
Wheeling and Parkersburg, leaving
here every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, at
10! 0 slock A. NJ. and Psrkersburg every Mon.
day, Wednesday and Friday, 81 o'clock A. NJ.
For freight or passage apply on board or to
BOOTH, BATTELLE g. Co,
oct90 Agents.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

ton of supply of fresh water into Nor
folk. We trust that the turnout will be
worthy the occasion, and we sincerely
hope that the vote tomorrow in the af-
firmative will be of so overwhelming a
character as to ensure the success of the
project. 1t is said that the property
holders of Norfolk are opposed to the in
PRODUCTION of the water through fear that
their taxes will be multiplied; but, since
this class numbers only about two hun
dred persons, il is hardly possible that
their personal interests will be deemed
sufficient for negative vote-especially
since the property holders are unwilling
to have their numbers increased. Let
the procession tonight be a telling de-
monstration, and the vote tomorrow
will speak for ITSELF
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11
GLENN's THEATRE.

The scenery and the machinery in the Corsicsn Broth
srs worked horribly, and the make up of some of the
people was very shabby Ferris was good and Muligan
lookedand acted better than any previous occasion
He fast improving but both he and the fair Miss Peter
son speak most too loud The people neither deaf nor
blind Miss Emma Reynolds was too timid, and her
male attire fitted her after the fashion ofa shirt on bean
pole These little details should attract more the attsn
ton OF the management and less that Of the audience
Mr. Herbert read his part very WELL and the duel was
done up in the most approved stye-but his garments
Fitted him as badly did those of Miss Reynolds Mr.
gallagher appeared the stage In brief part and the
audience were pleased to him after his long and
we're ilness. Mrs. Fred Meek perfect In everything
and was Marston The play Of the Cors Broth.
es Will be repeated tonight and no doubt will have
some Of the roughsdges worn of of the machinery and
work much smoother Marston will appear in laugha-
BILE farce, giving us the "Rogueries of Thomas which
will relieve the heavy tragedy Of Ferris On Friday
evening Mr. II. W. Gossn, who met with an accident a
few nights since, that has perhaps permanently disa
ablsd him, will have benefit, which trust will be
substantial one particularly view Of the present help
lsss condition of the beneficiary.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11
CONUNnRUMa.

What is the sun by trade? A tanner
Why is the first chicken like a fore
mast? Because it is just before the
main hatch.
Why is washerwoman like grief!
Because she wrings mems bOsOms.
Why are chickens liberal? Because
they give peck when they take grain.
Why is the devil a gentleman? Be-
cause the imp of darkness could not be
imp-o-lite.
Why is four-quart measure like a
slde-saddle" Because il holds gallon.
Why is JunO's tail like sn express
man? Because 1t keeps Vaughn.
What is the difference between Nor
folk and its people? 1t was laid out a
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

In the election on Thursday there il
one important matter that must not bt
overlooked in the scramble for office
and which concerns an important class
Of the State quite as much as the cleo
ton of representatives. 1t is the follow,
ing proposition which has been submit
ted to the people for their votes: "shdA
the General assembly DC clothed wih
pOcer to alter or amend the 3d article OF
| the Consultation This article, it will
be recollected, dsqualifies great many
of the people of Virginia frem holding
office, and as we are opposed to all such
disqualifying clauses, we trust the prop
osition will be carried. The class ostra-
cised is, of course, those persons who
aided in the rebellion.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

An order has been issued by Admiral
Bell, Commandment of the Brooklyn Ma
Wy Yard, by direction of Secretary of the
Navy, Welles, forbidding the collection
in the yard of money to be used for po-
litical party purposes. An order issued
by Secretary Welles gives an additional
blow to the politicians. He directs that
hereafter all applications for the posi-
ton of master workmen in navy yards
must be addressed to the Chief of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks in Wash
ington, accompanied by recommends
tons and statement of qualifications,
and whenever vacancy occurs in any
yard, selection for the place Will be made
from the applicants accepted as compe-
tent, and without regard to State or To-
cality. This is right, just and timely.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

capital. Ottawa, he said, will ere mhg
be the metropolis of one-third of the
American continent, the capital of all
the British North American provinces
which the British governments and Can.
adian authorities are determined shall
be united in one grand confederation, in
spite of all opposition, before another
year has passed. 1t is said that John C
Breckenridge, rebel ex-secretary ofWar
and ex.general, proposes to become
British subject, and enter into the pork
business in some Canadian town.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

j. S. Charles, an old and well known
actor, who passed most of his life in the
South, dividing his time between New
Orleans and Richmond, died recently in
New York. Mr.. Charles some years
ago, was a leading Juvenile" of ac-
knowledged ability and high promise !;
but like many others of his profession,
and in fact of every profession, he failed
to apply his talents to their best uses
Before the rebellion he had established
through theassistance of the people, who
greatly esteemed him, very pretty lit
tie theatre at Shreveport, Louisiana !;
but the war breaking out, he left the
mimic stage for the field of actual
strife, was elected captain of company
and went to the "big wars" At the
close.Of the war, he resumed his profess
sion, played in Richmond, in Norfolk,
and at other places South, and last
spring visited New York, where he died
on The 10th ultimO, after a brief illness.
i1ies fitful fever is over, and he sleeps
wen. 1t was Mr.. Charles who had the
hohof OF rescuing from obscurity, in
MS little Shreveport temple of the mu-
SEES that bright, particular star of the |
drama, Ada Isaacs Menkin, who has |
since attained SO much celebrity. She |
nrst ehniged on the Shreveport stage,
into iumnary of some magnitude. and |
from this small beginning, her star has
increased In brightness, till, now its
steady glow obscures all thelesser lights
What change, from the little barefoot
ed danseuse, known in New Orleans as
Madamoiselle Theodore, and the world
poetess and artistic Miss Men.
kin! Nor is she charlatin nor an i'm.
poster, but true Misunderstanding all
The literary and artistic merits for which
she has wrung tardy acknowledgment
rom the critical world.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

| the beginning of its existence, and they
at the end of theirs.
Why are sheep the most dissipated of
animals? Because they gambol all
their youth, pass their lives on the turf,
the best Of them are black-legs, and all
OF them are fleeced at last.
What is worse than raining pitch
forks? Hailing omnibuses.
What did Adam plant first? His foot.
Why is hen immortal Because
her son never sets.
What Watering place would you re-
commend to broker, worn out by the
ups and downs of stocks The Share
on Springs.
Why is q minister like a locomotive?
Because you have to look out for him
when the bell rings.
Why is woman like bread? Because
she is often toasted.
when do literary ladies change color i?
When they are SO deeply read that they
turn blue.
Why is a young lady who refuses good
offers to marry wise? Because she is
No-ing all the time.
Why is person who does not love to
write like one who receives a stipend
from government? Because he isa PEN
sumner.
What horrible death does sculptor
die? He makes faces and busts.
When did profanity begin? When
the first pear was cursed by the first ap-
pie.
Why isa horse like an oyster? Be-
cause he cannot climb creased ample
tree.
What makes more noise under gate
than pig? Two pigs.
What does Norfolk hen do when she
wants to get on the other side of the
road? She crosses over.
What does Portsmouth duck do
when she wants to swim? She goes into
the water.
Why is our Roanoke street like Broad
way? Becausetraders are always build
ing hopes on it.
What is the last refuge ofa scoundrel?
COMMUNICATING.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The trial of Charles Hogan Adams
VIM. Ames Blossom, Walter Clayton
and Wayne w. Blossom, charged with
conspiracy to kidnap Geo. N. Sanders,
is progressing at Montreal, Canada.
.O'Leary, the Canadian detective, testi-
fed that Hogan agreed to give him So
600 cash, and promised 5000 additional
on the arrival of Sanders i'm Washing
ton, If he would aid them. He also told
O'Leary that his confederates were pick
ed out for that especial service by the
United States Government. Among the
witnesses examinedwere Beverly Tuck
er and George N. Sanders. The facts in
the case will be remembered.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The foreign intelligence brought by
the steamers Persia and the China, will
ut once cause excitement in commercial
and financial circles throughout the
United States. The great advance in
cotton reported by the China, produced
a holding-on effect upon holders. In
New York, on Saturday, there was ac-
tive demand for money, and the rate of
interest advanced. Capital was in suf-
ticient supply for the wantsof borrowers,
but little could be obtained in loans sub
iect to call, upon miscellaneous securi-
ties, below per cent. A few large
transactions have been made OH govern
ment collaterals at 8 per cent, but we
hear of no new accommodations at a
lower rate. Business paper is Offered in
increased amounts, but this is not favor
lite investment at present, particularly
at long date, although there is moder-
ate demand for selections of first class
signatures, having 3Oa60 days to run, at
7a9c per cent, per annum discount.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The submerged wire to Fortress Mon
roe was out of order last night, and, as
a consequence, our kilograms were cut
off. We are again as men shut out from
the world at large. "But Whe,t the Nor
folk and Petersburg Railroad is com.
pletedp we shall have another wire upon
which to lean-one which nibbling fish
cannot trifie with. Hurry up, then, the
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

We callattention, this morning; to the
advertisementofM essrs. Charles Lembke
4 Co., Oculist-Opticians and aurists,
who can he consulted at the jewelry store
of Mr. Freemen, 30 Main Street. These
gentlemen bring the highest testimo-
malls as to their skill, and the parties to
whom they ask the public to refer as to
their qualifications, are known to be
most distinguished surgeons, and men
of medical science in New York and
Philadelphia.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Hon. Pierre Soule, who was one O
the forced" secessionists of the South
as he was forced seceder from Franc,
in early life, has for sometime been re
siding in Mexico, attending to profess
sional and private interests. We are in.
formed, however, by the New Orleans
Star, that he contemplates returning to
the Crescent City to resume the practice
of his profession. 1t may be that Louis
Napoleon still holds grudge against
the silver-tongued orator, and has pro-
hibited his continued residence in the
Mexican Empire. In abiding to him
the Star says:
He returns, we understand, to take
his place among the bar of this city, so
long his adopted and much loved home.
OF that distinguished body he was one
OF the brightest ornaments, and many
of our citizens will never forget the cleo
trio effect of his forensic displays. AS a
Senator from this State, he took part in
the Wars of the Giants, and was heard
with rapt attention in the same hall
which echoed back the voices of CLAW,
Webster, and Calhoun"
For the information of those who do
not understand French, we will inform
them that his name is pronounced, as if
Peer SOO-Idy.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The large number Of twenty-one ocean
steamships cleared at New York on Sat
urday last. OF these, two were for Eu-
rope, and for Havana two for New Or
leans, one for Galveston, one for Mobile,
three for Savannah, one for Charleston,
one for Key West, one each for VIII
mington, Newbern and Beaufort, C.,
and the others for tSoutherna and
Eastern ports.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

On Saturday morning, when the col
ored porter of a dental establishment in
Arch street, Philadelphia, opened the
street doos he was seized and strangled
to death by burglars who had been Sc
erected inside, and who, securing the keys
in the colored mans possession, proceed
ed to rob the safe oftwenty-five hundred
dollars, and with which they escaped.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

VIM. II. Norris, Esq, of the Navy
Hbtel, in Portsmouth, is candidate in
tie election which comes off tomorrow
to represent that district in the House of
Delegates. Mr.. Norris is trustworthy
gentleman, good citizen, and has all
the necessary qualifications to make him
a proper representative of the people,
and our fellow-citizens of Portsmouth
will do well to select such gentleman
for the important position.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Brevet Brigadier General Horace II.
Sanders, of Wisconsin, and formerly col
onel of the nineteenth regiment of that
State, died in Washington on Friday
night, pulmonary consumption. Gen.
Sanders was well known here. For a
time he did military duty with his regi-
ment, but was best known as Provost
Marshal of Norfolk He was a lawyer
by profession, and formerly resided at
Racive, Wisconsin.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The most important question to be de-
cided upon at the election tomorrow is
not whom we shall select to represent
us in Congress or the Legislature, for we
suppose whoever may be chosen, they
will do their duty but it is whether We
shall have water or not. This is mat
ter that is of the deepest interest to every
inhabitant of the city, and we trust that
it will be decided favorably to theexpec-
tations of the people.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Four columns of interesting selections
will be found on the first page; and the
local intelligence, which includes a
story of pistol shooting and Suicide
will be found on the fourth page.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11
Arrivals at the Atlantic Hotel. Oct. 10th

W II Smith. John ONeal NC: B Hill, l. w Glaze.
brook, Richmond; DIR Blacknall lady, child and SER
r Jones, Ny; W W Norris Plymouth, c. Mr. Nuby,
lady, child and servant c; Hon John Goode, r va;
Thomas B Skinner, N c; W Lyons Richmond; George
low and lady, Southampton Henry Fink Va; G R Hat
ton and lady Nansemond; II Smith, jr, Scotland Neck
1iulse, Y; Isaac Smith, Easton, Pa; 0 r Web.
ster, Fort Monroe J Parker, Philadelphia; q A Gait
Va; Lewis Lower, Baltimore; George Hail. Edgar
Rawls, W DicKins, Isle Of Wight county, Va.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Pennsylvania voted on the negro suf-
frage question yesterday, and Ohio voted
for State officers. In the latter State
the Provost Marshals received orders
from the War Department to furnish
election officers descriptions OF drafted
men who left Ohio to elnde their respOn-
sibilities, with view to exclude them
from the polls.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

jeff. Thompson tells the editor of the
Louisville Journal, that the only per-
sons in the South who wish to do any
more fighting, are the trundle-bed-rang-
ers who didn't do any when they had a
chance,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Three murders were committed in
Philadelphia on Friday last. A youth
10 years old was shot by drunken row.
dy, who escaped; colored soldier was
killed by comrade, and porter was
strangled in store by party of bur-
glars, who escaped with large amount
of plumber.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The Boston Transcript states that 5000
servant girls could find situations in that
city in forty-eight hours. Why, If this
be true, do the New England maidens
go away off to UNEMPLOYED Oregon in
search of labor?
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WATER.

Tonight there is TO be grand torch
procession, open-air speaking, and such
other demonstrations as shall be deemed
needful to arouse the citizens to full
sense of the Importance of the introduce
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

A significant speech was recently de-
livered by Mr.. ]. Macdonald, Canadian
Attorney General. He was speaking Of
the future of Ottawa, the new Canadian
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The management of the municipal at
lars or Charleston, S. c., has been placed
in the hands of Major Macbeth and the
Common Council.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE,
PORT OF NORFOLK, OCTOBER 10.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Louisiana, Porter, Baltimore.
Steamer George Leary, Brakeman, Baltimore.
Steamer Magenta, Baulsir, Richmond.
Steamer City of Richmond, shanallan, Richmond.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Thomas Collyer, MITCHELL Richmond.
Steamer City Point, Talbot, Richmond.
Steamer Louisiana, Porter, Baltimore.
Steamer Geo. Leary, Brakeman, Baltimore.
Steamer EOus, McCarrick, Cherrystone.
Steamer Washington, Chichester, Philadelphia.
Steamer Clinton, SlOcum, Conyack.
Schooner VIM. Spicer, Kirby, Georgetown.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

We publish this morning, an ac-
count of recent interview between Mr..
Paschal and Mr.. A. III. Stephens.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

The President has recognized the fol-
lowing named consuls for Hayti: f.
Usher at New York b. G. Clark at Bos-
ton, and Albert Emerson at Bangor.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11
MARRIED.

On Tuesday, Sept 2th at the residence OF the brides
father by the Rev. A. g. Clark It. ii. HART of Nor
folk Va, to Miss ALICE G. daughter of COL James s.
Whitford of Delluyter, N. Y.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Newsmen and newsboys desiring papers VIII please
have their orders at the counting room the evening pre-
yj.ns before six o'clock.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-11

Advertisers requested to hand In ther au'er'se
rsnts before six o'clock in the evening, previous TO
publication. .-....
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ADJUSTMENTS.


y Il Il N N S n III + A TIRE
ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE BILL.
LAST NIGHT
OF THE GRAND ROMANTIC DRAMA OF
THE CORSICAN BROTHERS,;
OR, LA VENDETTA.
Which will he produced with
NEW AND EFFECTIVE SCENERY,
GREAT MECHANICAL EFFECT,
SUPERB TABLEAUs &C.,
Together with Favorite and Laughable Farce
THE ROGUERIES OF THOMAS.
WEDNESDAY EVENING October II 1869
The Evenings Entertainment will commence with the
Beautiful Drama, entitled
THE CORSICAN BROTHERS
AND THE FOREST OF FOUNTAINBLUE
NJ Louis Die Franchi,. l. Mr. pppp,o
NJ. Fabian Die Frapchi, ''''''"''''"'Mr' d. fEhkis
To conclude with the Laughable Farce of
THE ROGUERIES OF THOMAS.
In Rehearsal, the Great Drama of the
SIX DEGREES OF CRIME.
On FRIDAY Benefit Of
MR.. II. W. GOssIN..
R1- Doors open at quarter before T. Performance to
commence at quarter before O'clock Hoe 1T
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FREENEN'S JEWELRY STORE
~ MAINE STREET, NORFOLK,
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY.

THESE Spectaces, manufactured and adapted by III
can only be obtained from those who are specially
| licensed by US to sell and apply them.
The advantages of the Spectaces manufacture ove
| all others, are as follows, viz:
lst They have the only perfect Lenses known, will
an equal focus the whole surface of the glass ant
conform perfectly to the natural construction of the eve
They are entirely free from prismatc light are {
perfect transparent medium and lie used for an,
length OF time without injury to the sight require nc
changing after they have been properly adjusted
j. The Glasses the clearest introduced aordne
the greatest to the eye of the wearer either in ord
nary, candle or other artificial lighta desideratum long
desired.
4. Persons afflicted by pain in the eyes, or discomfort
from the reflection of bright objects, will find by the use
OF our improved Glasses which often the rays of light
in their transmission to the retina that they only
produce an agreeable sensation but will eventually pro-
duce permanent cure.
Those suffering from dull feelings above the eye,
pain in the eyeball appearances of small dark spots
apparently floating in the atmosphere will find by using
these Spectaces that pain will cease the excited nerves
will be sootlsd and unmpared vision be restored at
once.
We also have the Double Vision spectacles, which en-
able the to far and near with one pair of
spectacles suitable for public speakers lawyers any
business men,
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} r. 0 G r. A M NJ E

ID r. o G r A M NJ E
OF THE
GRAND TORCHLIGHT CESSION
THIS "WEDNESDAY EVENING,
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
w n r e R A d VOCA TIES
Att O'CLOCK the line will be formed, on Market
Square, and will under the direction Of the CHIEF
'' '''' CHIEF MARSHAL.
r. OVENS
GE0RGEK. GOODRLDGE, w. TALBOT Wake
,o,yo ASSISTANT MARsHALs
b. n BILLUPS C. b. LANGLEY,
G. f. STAPLES C. W. ORANDH Jr.y
The BAND attached to the Department Headquarters
in Norfolk and at Fort Monroe win furnish music for the
occasion, and upwards of
200 Petroleum Oil Torches
and 100 Transparencies
with Red Lights, Blue Lights,
Sky Rockets, Roman Candles, &C.,
imposing ever witnessed in Norfolk.
Is confidently expected that every person friendly to
the introduction of water in the city will participate in
POPULAR RALLY
The FIRE DEPARTMENT., under the direction Of
Chief Engineer FOLdER, will be prominent in the pro-
cession, and add materially to its success.
Contributions to the grand display will be made by the
Old and New Linz Bay Steamship Companies Adams,
arndens and Reids Express Companies andalso by PR
vate individuals the whole forming the longest gandest
and most brilliant night professions in this sec
ton Of the country.
The procession will move through Main. Burinuda,
Church, Freemason, Butte, Catharine, Cumberland ana
CRANKY streets.
The Committee having in charge the arrangement OF
this
GRAND WATER DEMOMSTRA TION
earnestly invite tho co operation of all the people to
wards the success Of the enterprise which Is to be OF such
incalculable benefit to every class Of the community
The officers and members of the FIRE DEPARTMENT
are requested to meet at Market Square WEDNESDAY,
Oct llth, at pm. Puncua attendance 10 requested
By order
E. c. F0LGER Chief Engineer
oc Hit Norfolk Fire Department.
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The gurfulk gast.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Il, 1866.

All communications relating to business matters con-
nseted with this paper should be addressed to E. NJ
Brown Norfolk Post All communications pertaining to
Editorial matters and all correspondence intended for
ths paper should be addressed John Clark, Editor
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T. NJ Pettergill Co.. authorized Advertising
Agents for the Post in New York and Boston.