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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
ANTI COMMERCIAL POLICY OF
"..Lt VIRGINIA. i1..i31 ..-

We had hoped that with the institution of sla-
very, the anti-commercial policy of Virginia had
passed away. God alone knows what is to
become of us, if with the loss of so large a
proportion of our material wealth, we still de-
lusively hug to our bosoms the old effete prin-
ciples and preudices which have stunted the
growth of Virginia cities, while contributing
to the wealth and prosperity of commercial
sntrepos, outside the broad limits of our Con-
monwealth. Yet, incomprehensible as it may
seem, we find as respectable and influential a
paper as the Richmond Wing inveighing
against the plan Of consolidation of the three
roads between Norfolk and Bristol, Tennessee
and rallying to the opposition the Northern
and Central Virginia interests e. f,
The Directors Of the Virginia and Tennessee
railroad, also, with a public spirit worthy of
their grandmothers, have unanimously adopt
ed resolutions declaring their purpose to ad-
here to the policy of neutrality towards all
connecting works enjoined upon their company
by its charter; and Directing to consolidation,
among other reasons '''''
g Because the plan proposed would involve
their road in policy Of discrimination against
the interests Of the canal, the Orange and AL
exandria, the Central, the York River and the
Richmond and Danvile railroads--works in
which the Commonwealth is much more large
ly interested than in the South-Side and the
Petersburg and Norfolk railroads; and also
against the interests of the cities of Richmond
and Alexandria, which are as much entitled to
the support Of the Virginia and Tennessee
road as Norfolk and Petersburg
What does this mean? That the Virginia
and Tennessee railroad does not feel willing to
build up grand seaport for Virginia at some
expense to Richmond and Alexandria If it
itdid, we could only pity the narrowness of
9 the views of the present Directory, but it
means something else, viz: that it would con-
tribute to the prosperity of a Virginia seaport
at the expense of the city of Baltimore 1t
means this, and nothing more. Dag 1862
But we are pleased to learn from the Pc
tersburg Index Ia most liberal and public
spirited journal, that this action of the Di-
rectory is by no means final, as it is well
known that the three ffths vote Of the State
will be cast in favor of consolidation, at the
next meeting of the Stockholders. All.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
ACCOMACK.

Wilmington is doing an immense business,
according to one of the papers of that town,
which says:
The waters of TIE Cape Fear river seem al
most groaning under the number of vessels
now in port Not for four years past have
our wharvss been SO crowded with merchan-
die as at the present time Yet in spite of
the large number already here, day by day
they continue to arrive, and day by day our
merchants are loading, and giving them "quick
dispatch" fer other ports.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

II EEP THIS EFORE THE
IN PEOPLE,
CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY
p r E s Z N T S
Persons in search of suitable present in the
way of Jewelry. Watches, or Silver Ware, will
find good assortment at AA
J.. NJ, REEMAN'S
30 Main Street, Corner of Talbot,
Consisting of
Gold and Silver Watches. |
Gold Chablaines, Gold Thimbles,
Shields and Finger Rings,
Vest and Guard Chaines,
E. Diamond, Ruby, Pearl,
And Emerald Rings,
...A Ear Rings, in
Sets of latest style,
Lockets Necklaces, Crosses,
Silver Table, Tea, and Desert
Spoons and Forks, Berry, jelly,
Sugar, and Cream Spoons,
Preserve Spoons,
Salt Spoons,
Salt Stands in Sets,
Soup and
Gravy Ladies,
Egg Spoons,
Cake and Fruit Knives,
Butter Knives, Napkin Rings,
Sugar Sifters, Albata Tea Sets,
Walters, Dinner and
Breakfast Castors,
Cake Baskets,
Pickle Stands,
Liquor Stands,
With great variety of Fancy Goods-all Of
which will be sold as cheap as any in the city.
J. NJ. FREEMAN.
dec1S-lm Jeweler.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

The Knoxville Wing of the 18th says
"We have the qualification of announcing that
one of the scoundrels, John Dalton, la tie lieu
tenant in the Rebel service, was overtaken
near the Virginia line, and there killed by
James Hurst. Before he was shot he told
Hurst, Cd d-n you, you may kill me,
but my principles can never be changed"
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
GENERALS GRANT AND sHERMA Moor RECON.

GENERALS GRANT AND sHERMA NFoR RECON-
TIoN.
Washington, Dec. 18.-The President tells
his friends that both Generals Grant and Sher-
man favor reconstruction plans; and this IS
probably true. .
The President stated this morning that the
New York Collectorship was still open, and
he did not propose to fill it until the right
men was found. aHH '.-@
THE FRENCH MINISTER AWAITING INsTRUC-
TIoNs AT NEW YORK.
Washihgton, Dec 18.-The fact that the
French Minister has left here for New York
with the understanding that he will not re-
turn until he hears from his Government
couses much comment in diplomatic circles.
Secretary Stewards lotter referring to recog-
nizing Maxinilians Government is said to be
offensive.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

The-high enconiums expressed by friends
who have been relieved by using MARSDEN'S
PICTORIAL BALM, has induced us to en-
quire into the supposed merits of his prepara-
ton. We find that the authenticated cures
number thousands, and have no doubt from
the rapid accumulation of testimonials, will
be counted by millions before the expiration of
another year. +
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Dec. 19.-.Flour inactive, high
grades firm; Seed steady; Wheat firm Corn
declined from l to &c; Oats scarce; Sugars
dropping Whiskey dull.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

THE Boston Post says: 1.-The noted Jeff.
Davis Candlestick,' which was exhibited on
the st. Patrick's Table at the Orphans
Fair, was drawn by Mrs. Michael Doherty,
II Union Park. The candlestick is of solid
silver, and is valued at $500 in gold. There
were quite number of pianos at the Fair
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

TE1EeRAMs.-A Norfolk paper of yester-
day, in press despatch, received intelligence
of the death of the Hon. Thomas Corwin.
We should like to know why our despatch
fell short in this one particular Operator
please answer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

The night train on the Orange and Alexan-
dria and Richmond railroad was discontinued
In consequence of the repeated attempts of
evl-dlsposed persons to throw the trains from
the track by placing distractions on the rails.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
New York Marx cts

New York, Dec. 19.-Flour has declined
five cents Southern st; Wheat dull; Corn
steady; Beef steady; Pork heavy; Cotton
firm, sales of 5000 bales at SOC; Gold 4ek.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
A BRIDAL PARTY.-The Raleigh Progress,

A BRIDAL PARTY.-The Raleigh Progress
says:
The southern train yesterday morning con-
tanned precious freight. 1t bore to a South
ern home one of Petersburg's fairest daugh-
tiers, who, on Tuesday evening, was welded
to gallant son of the Old North State. May
every happiness attend the youthful pair
throughout life's eventful journey.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
INSURANCE

THE AMERICAN INSTfD
Il COMPANY OF NORFOK RANCE
o r ORA TED 49,
GGaPintal; c,, sf0OOoo
Board Of Directors. YA'VVO,OOO
j. @. Deming, President .
John >: Whitehead, President FrsnIu, @.
ings Bank. i..4 lsut I.l 1911 '1 Annn Sav-
Gilbert 6. Walker, President Excb.nc. :,
tional Bank. ,irs1.. - "Sngs Ma
G. L. Cole, President First National Rail,
Y. d. Rowland, of late Rowland & BrothnAS.
John ID. Gordan, of j. D. Gordan r.
Joseph R. Spratley, Director Mer. & Mso O..
ings Bank. DAeo' Say
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. 4 Mso
change. Nuec' Ex-
w. I. Harrison, President Mer. and Mac g..
ings Bank. A1e'' SaV-
@: Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & n.
Bankers. l#.t..tT =. - .N'N Co.,
George Sangster, ESQ.,, ]. E. Barry, ESQ.
me- City. and Country assurances Of ar..
character taken at lowest current rates. and iosa
promptly adjusted. ..I "1N 'oSsea
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk.
THE UNDERWRITERS AGENCY
e4 OF NEW PORK,
81
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Reg We again record our thanks to Mr.
w. IT, Porter, of the National Express Com
pany, and to the polite Agent of Adams Ex-
press, for Richmond and Petersburg papers in
advance Of the mail.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
COLLECTION OF DEBTS-A STAY
LAW

This is matter in which many of our citi-
zens feel deep interest The Richmond Ex-
aminer, of yesterday, says;
!" A very important bill was introduced yes
terday into the House of Delegates, providing
for staying the collection of debts for limited
period. 1t provides that while the act remains
In force, no execution, attachment or other
process to compel the payment of money, or
the sale of property for that purpose, shall be
proceeded with nor shall there be any sale
under deed Of trust, mortgage, pledge, or
other security, nor under any judgment, de-
cree, or order for the payment of money, ex-
cept in cases hereafter provided for, until the
1st day of January, 1868 This, however,
shall not apply to any case in which the debt
or liability sought to be enforced was contract
ed or incurred since the I'd day of A2qa, 1865,
or in which the Commonwealth is the creditor
or party benefcially entitled or in which the
owner. OF the property proceeded against is
nonresident of the State of Virginia but no
security or undertaking Of any sort, the con-
sideration Of which is debt contracted or
liability incurred since the I'd day of April,
1865, shall, though executed or assumed after
that day, be considered as debt contracted or
liability incurred after that day within the
meaning Of this act
Ia regard to the interest upon debt, the bill
provides that upon all debts contracted prior
to the said second day of April, 1865, and
payable, or on which interest is payable, be-
fore the LIST of January, 1866, there shall be
paid on the LIST day Of January, 1867, and on
the LIST day Of January of each succeeding
year, while this act shall remain in force,
sum equal to the interest for one year on the
principal debt; and also on the amount of in
terest due and in arrear on the 1st day of
January, 1866, OR on so much of each as shall
remain unpaid Where debts or interest
thereon does not become payable until after
the LIST day of January, 1866, interest from
the time of payment, or from the time from
which interest is payable, shall be paid on the
said debt on the next succeeding LIST day of
January, and one years interest shall be paid
thereon on each succeeding LIST day of Janua-
ry while the act remains in force
1t is also provided that nothing in this act
shall be construed as imparing the ordinary
jurisdiction of courts OF equity.
These are the main features of the BILL and
they give the reader as good an idea of its pro-
visions as would the bill if published in full.
As it is probable that it will be very material
ly altered before it becomes law, we see no
purpose it would serve to occupy our space
will it in its present form
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
MARRsDEN's PECTORAL BALM
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, WHOOPING COUGH
ALL DISEASES OF THE THROAT,
Group, Influenza, Asthma, Consumption
All diseases Nf the LungS


All Diseases OF the Lungs.
MARSDEN'S PICTORIAL BALM
Is prepared from the recipe of the most dl't Y
guished and successful Physician of the age, W
the treatment of Bronchial Diseases 1t comblns
the active principles of the most valuable expsss
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Balsamic Extracts, which are prepared on :clsG
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pleasant to the taste, prompt in giving relie anS
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. :,
Use the Pectoral Balm whenever the Cousn
is troublesome. Three doses in any ordinary csst
or i've in severe cases, taken at intervals durlps
the day, will effect cure.
FOR WHOOPING COUGH. -,
Take full dose Immediately after an attacn ue
coughing, which will be found to relieve the Nv
ferer. In short time all symptoms will dlsaP
pear.
M FOR GROUP. EEts r..
This alarming and often fatal disease mus, ~
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(see directions, every three minutes, until vot
ing Is produced then lessen the dose at intes
OF every hour, until all symptoms of this dlSu'+'
FOR INFLUENZA. l.,
Take dose every three hours during the ""
and one on retiring to rest.
FOR ASTHMA. ,.m
10 be taken repeatedly during the paroAD
until expectoration becomes easy
CONSUMPTION.
This most fatal and insiduous disease cs Isnh
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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

aEs- The latest letters from the CITY of
Mexico state that twenty thousand French
troops are now on their. way from France to
Mexico and will soon arrive there.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

The sergeant-at-arms of the Louisiana Le-
glslature is man without legs.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
nIssOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-

The firm of WALKER & DozIER, Plasterers,
is this day dissolved, by mutual consent The
business heretofore conducted by the firm win be
continued by Luther Walker, at his old Stand,
No. 26, West Butte Street.
aec13-l0t WALKER 4 DOZIER.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY


NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY.
general meeting of the Stockholders of
this company, under the amended charter, is
called in Richmond on Tuesday, the 10th day
OF January, for the purpose of effecting the
organization of the company, The following
is the
FORM OF PROXY
Know all men by theee presents, That the
subscriber, being a stakeholder in the National
Express Company, do hereby constitute and
appoint -, true and lawful attorney and
proxy, to represent each of us in all general
meetings of the stockholders of said Company
held within six months from and after date
thereof, when we are not personally present or
represented by some other proxy, with full
power and authority, at such general meetings
to give such vote or votes, and to do such other
act or acts, as each of as could give or do as q
member of said meetings if we were person.
ally present; and we do hereby ratify and
confirm whatever vote or votes act OF acts,
our said attorney may lawfully give OF do for
us in pursuance of the authority hereby con-
ferred upon him.
Witness hand and seal this -- day of
one thousand, eight hundred and
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Information has been received at Washing
ton by the Secretary of State, that the resolu-
ton ratifying the Constitutional Amendment
has been passed by the Legislature of Cali
fornia
AT the recent joint session of the American
Freedmen's Aid Commission and American
Union Commission, unanimously adopted
resolution to unite the two commissions into
one.
Bishop Simpson was chosen as the Presi-
dent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22

only effort Of Mr. Madison. On the contrary, over .
hundred volumes Of noted histories have been copied IN
the same manner by his arduous toll
Receiving an invitation. our Reporter visited the
rooms of Mr. Matson for the purpose OF gratifying 10
Griosty with sight Of the chirograpbea curiosics
OF hitch faint rumors had reached him. Upon euter,c
his s,dio, which is pleasant roon the walls Of wksS
were cvered with steel engravngs Of the kind know.
as arts. proofs upon close examination we found
each engrying was nothing more than a volume "a
some author written as to produce that which seemed
steel plate e'gravng OF him. SO many chapters made
the wrinkles OF e eyebrows SO many the shading n
the nose and nails and many were in each hair ifs
long beard we ca,o0t stop TO partcaarze. but would
enjoin upon all who owe art to call and examine rIs
wonderful collection
Mr.. Madison has brourht the art Of legible wr,inv
In long-hand common t,xt 10 such beautiful
of finish as to be enabled TO write the Old Testament
space OF less than 20 square inches Phonograoky n
the utmost breyity. and of e,ua legibilty, can ~
written in seventy second the space that
requires. This will give the Bible perfectly egibe IN
the space of square iac Mr.. Msttison is now en-
gagged on this study and may expect ia few month,
to have the result for he is not limited in his writing 10
one language, writing Greek and Hebrew with h.
same ineness as lie does English.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22
EXTRAORDINARY WHITING.
IL. w onaerful Improvement Of Late Years
The Bible ON the Thumb Nail for
Constant Reference - A Miraculous
kcribe-A Blind Mans Perseverance
aud its Reamlt.

Only year ago famous author made use OF
the idea that in consequence OF the wonderful improve
ments in sound writing Photography DIETER known
us shorthand that the time might como when IL wonid
DO brought such state of perfection that complete
library Of the standard authors, English and Foreign
rby mirht he carried in the vest pocket. The time
has come A blind man. one Matthew Mattlsoh, after
twenty years patient and perseyering Industry, Is
ha ,nc"nolsbsJ While retaining each letter in per-
feet form aud proportion he has made such reduction
in zc as to write tho Old Testament. perfectly ieg1%e
10 tie naked eye, q common page OF loosoap iHc
lar wi its aye but must not be thought this Is the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22

Loans and Di.cts. Fslos27se Specc...... sIseo9S7s
Legal Tenders. 80 oo3,9b
During tine week the SubTreasury has reduced
its balance s. 23O9l5. The amount of currency
issued on account of National Banks during the
total issue of l72,Gi ,iG0.
Exchange is held with frmnoss at the following
rates: Bankers Sterling, 90 days, lO?4 0I09i
Bankers Sterling, 3 days, no. 6lloii Merchants
Sterling, 1881 0lO9; Francs, long date, 5.l3l:
Francs, short date, 5.ll,.
The business of the sub-Treasury was:
Receipts. si,lOi,50O 2O--for Customs, $i57 900;
Payments, $6,l26, $50 Loon account of Loan,
500, 600; Balance, $5l ,Ui592 i6.
In Freights there is more doing to-day. The en-
cacements to Liverpool arc O000 bush. Corn at
3d., u 900 bush. Wheat at ID. 100 hhds. Tobacco
at 2Os. and per steamer. u 900 BUSH Corn at AID.
800 bales Cotton at 3D., 200 boxes Bacon ., 25s.,
and 900 boxes Cheese at iOs.
The Cincinnati Commercial Of Saturday SAYS:
The demand for gold for Southern account was mate.
rally increased. aud tIs Amount the market In in
conceiyably small. There was bu, moderate amount
of business furnished the stock brokers today and but
little disposition 10 operate in New York is manifested
Exchange is not 80 pressingly close with of the
bankers ~ for day or two past though the receipts
DO not more than cover the sales. The demand for
money has increased some but not much in behalf OF
regular mercantile interests, and bankers more re-
served about lending. decided feeling OF caution
controls the market. The supply Of currency is fair;
amply adequate for the business doing One special
telegram. from Chicago last night announced that two
or three national! banks and private banker had
suffered heavily by tho late frauds in NcwYosk.
The Cincinnati Gazette says that some Of The
Cincinnati houses had deposits with Kctehum, Son
g. Co., and if the failure shall prove dishonorablc
one their losses will be considerable in the aggre-
gate; but they fall Oh parties who are abundanty
able 10 bear them.
The Chicago Tribune Gays:
We regret 10 announce that .Mcssrs. James BOYD
Brothers OF this city have been compelled 10 suspend
temporarily owing 10 tho failure VI keichun, son A
Co. Their liabilities not very heavy and IL VIII not
take long for this young and enterprsing hrn 10 make
arrangements with their creditors and re-
.'ne business. There Is u marked coseness In imam
ria crcos to-day. This does not arise from an aeti.o
len ind from business circles. but tho constant drln
upon .he United States Depository Banks nom tue
ovc uncnt ~ pay foders aud other clalmsl ana al,o
rom Ne fact that during the past week ncary SgOo'
700 ha been Withdrawn from tho vaults oil
bo hanks 10 nav income aud license taxos. |
as We la, said. tho calls from business " speculative
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22
Receipts OF Produce.

AUG. oi-lG, e36 bbls. Flour. IS bills Whisky, q
bb!.. Corn Meal $4,000 bush. Wheat, 2i5.6CO BUSH
Corn 6ss6 bush. Oats, 1872 pkgs. Ashes. ss pkgs
Lard. i6e7 pkgs Butter 1900 pkgs. Provisions. 49,
pkrs Oil Cake.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22
RATHER CONFUSED CAsg.-Mr.


Charles lately from Illinois, few days since pl . ~
Iayelo,', Hotel and deposited with the book keePn
90 Tor safe keeping. On Sunday he called loi ~
money, and by mistake handed package eon- n,
ing $3.50 Without counting it, Mr. I. pGs N -
pocket aud went away Later in the day ne d,
locality and was robbed by two well-k me n.
named frank and John Robinson, OF s.o.. on
Mullen. Byrnes and Gilbert. OF the Fourth ris.S
subsequently arrested the thieves, and tney Ir.h
woman living at No. 6a New-Chambersst NJ
rested for stealing 800 In Treasury notes o| were
Charles. She deuied her guilt. The accafeu
committed for trial by Justice Hogan.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22
HORSE ROBBERS CAuGHT.-Late on Sunday

HOUSE ROBBERS OAUGHT.-I-dto UI NuIIuu!
night John Smith and John Williams forced the seIs
of the residence No. li5 West forty'seventh-st, is
ocennans of which are out Of town. and descended TO
the lower floor Befoie they could secure any va!lsos
they were discovered by private Waterman, and ON.
Ger Smith Of the Twenty-second Precinct enterea w
building aud secured the thieves. smith attemPea
escape but shot from the officers revolver brouen
him. Williams was found lying Hat upon bis face :.
the roof Yesterday they were taken before Jl''
Ledwith and committed for trial.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-22
CITY NEWS.

OBITUARY.-The remains Of Col. J. NJ. Me-
Chesney, who died few days since from chronic
darrhea and the effects of wound received at Wash
ington N c. will arrive here this morning by steamer
from Morehcad City, The Colonel entered the army 10
the ninehonth service as private in the 18th New
York Infantry, afterward became Captain Of the sk
NewJersey. and subsequently took command ofhs it
North Carolina, composed Of Union refugees. Thses-
ceased had participated in a number of engagement.
and had the reputation Of capable and gallant Officer