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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-21

COMMERCIAL AND MARINE.-We commence the
publication of the Wholesale market quotations
and ship news in this number our the paper, and
will hereafter endeavour to make them as COM
plete and perfect as it is possible The marine lists
are official, therefore complete. The markets will
be corrected whenever change in quotations
occur. s i. II
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MISC GLLANEOUS
r ABOR vINCIT- OMNIA ,
LABOR SUPPLY OFFICE,

Labor SUPPLY OFFICE,
NORFOLK Aug. Sth 1863
The pressing demand for Laborers in Viron;o
and North Carolina has induced me IN nndartaIa
to supply the want With this view, / have re-
cently visited New York, and after full consul
tation with the Commissioners of E,oiOrat;on +
nave concluded to enter upon this important dutv
at once. r. ''
Inc emigration from Great Britain and the Con
tnent to America is very great at this time -
mat large proportion of this vast tide can he
eulncu towards the south, am convinced from
enquiry upon the spot
/ nave opened an Office in this city, and am now
ready to receive orders for such Farm Hands
(male and female, ] House Sery eants, &c. as ma =
DC needed. HE Nationalities Of Great Britain
and the Continent are all Represented in tbis o.nd
influx OF population But it is from the German
States, and Ireland, and Scotland and Wales
that we nave to look for such labor as we need -
persons making application will state fully their
wants ana their preference as to nationality.
shaii lake pleasure in communicating fully all
the information possess on the subject, and
nave no doubt of being able, with reasonable mn
uce, to supply all the laborithat may be REQUIRED
i take pleasure in referring to the following
gentlemen :: i 4a5eget -, e
Cyrus Curtis, ESD, Vice President of the BOARD
n. Y. : ing fSa'io'l' % broadway
Henry G. Hardy, Y Beaver street, N. y. (foI
merly of North Carolina "
John Potts Brown, SO Beaver street N Y.
Of H Gnanai hlHg' 50 Beaver street n orfly
1fd Dr. 4 n Bell. ~ Clinton street Bro4lyn
Hon. J, s. Millson, TX q. s. Congress
:, Hon FrancisC. Pieipont, Gov. va.
Hon. L. 4. Chandler, FIX. U. s. Congess.
Hon. TIC. Tabb, Mayor Of city Of Yrfolk.
James Cornick, Pres. Dis. c. Comdny.
Marshall Parks, Pres. A. & c. c. yompany.
Alexander Bell, Charles Reid, v y Hardy,
Dr. W: W. Wing, late Treasur State of Va.
Lewis Webb, Collector Port Nffolk.
aug 9 JAS. FBELL,-M. d.
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EDUCATIONAL.
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.

The undersigned, who is an experienced teach
er, proposes to establish, PERMANENTLY, in the
city of Npftolk. Male School, the object Of
which viii be to prepare boys for the University
Of Virginia, or any other College.
81 The course of instructions will embrace the
Latin and Greek, French, German, and Spanish
Language, and Mathematics. Instruction will
also be given in English Grammar and Compost
ton.
The session will open on the 10Th September,
in the basement of the Presbyterian Church.
The exercise of the School will be continued regu-
TUITION, per half session of five months, in
English, Ancient Languages, and. Mathematics,
forty dollars, and in each of the Modern Langua-
ges, ten dollars, payable in advance
The number of scholars viii be limited to TWEEN
ty.
For further information, address the Principal
at Norfolk, Va, or apply in person at the corner
OF Chapel and Falkland streets. ,.ttt5
c. MORRIS, 'l
10 l..
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TTooGILyIE B. YoUNG..lTaRe no.

b. YOUNG..ATake no.
Il tiee 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. M and P. M
of that 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
if, from any cause, the taking of the said deposit
tons 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. .,se..
GOODWIN Il CROKER,
aug lanai Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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CoTToN FRAUD.-Two bales Of cotton were
received in Philadelphia few days since from
Memphis Tenn. "a, On examining them, a
twelve pound bomb-shell, and a piece of iron,
weighing nearly forty pounds, were found
snugly slowed away in them. AT the present
price of cotton, iron is. most excellent sub
|stitiite, 50 far as weight is concerned,
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Mrs. Mary S. Scheduled, wife of DR.. J. N.
Schoolfeld, died in this city at an early hour
yesterday morning. A gentle, lovely life is
thus ended and the intelligence Of her death,
though not unexpected, will carry mourning
to many hearts. Her remains will be convey
ed to the family burial place in Portsmouth
Va.-Petersbl0q hadee.l.. -. :.
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Cashier.
W M. II. WALES.

This Bank is open for the resumption of bust
ness. Deposits received upon the usual terms. in
ION all amounts remaining on deposit for 80 DAYS
or upwards; 4 per Cent. for less period in
terest commencing 10 days after deposit, and
ceasing 10 days prior to Withdrawal
The Institution keeping accounts of its New
Depositors entirely separate from those of the Old
Depositors, so as to answer the demand of the
New Depositors. , fI
All indebted to our Institution will please call
pay, curtail, or renew their paper TX
The Board of Directors will meet every Wed
nesday morning at o'clock au 3-ly
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HsS There was'a severe Shock OF an cart l.
quake felt at Memphis and Lagrange 1ennes-
see, and at Holly Springs Mississippi, andother
neighboring points, of the morning. of the sew
enteenth inst At Memphis the shock was so
great that it shook the buildings, toppled down
chimneys, and caused the people 70 run out
of their houses into the streets ,stqi6ej
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A Paris thief was lately detected in the act
OF breaking open maid-servant's box. When
found guilty he apologzed for being discov-
cred In such "a petty robbery, assuring the
Judge and the public that he only altered into
it to keep his hand in practice for a great
COUP which he was meditating.
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EXPRESS NOTICES.
\ DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
d CHURUH SIREET
THEATRE RTTTDTNG

A ~ CAtSu - In EEI,
THEATRE BUILDING,
All military restrictions having been removed
on Goods coming from Baltimore to Norfolk by
Express, our facilities being greater now than dG-
ring the war, We have reduced the rates of freight
at least rs per cent, and are prepared to bring
Goods through with care and despatch
Freight, money and valuable packages for
warded to all parts of the United States.
Bills, drafts, &C., collected and prompt returns
made. r.,..5- j. .-y,-sl..
Our wagons call in any part of the city for
Goods. d -..!is .t1 j, FL. RIGNEY
aul7-tf Agent
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Bkg- 1t is expected that Brig. Genl Henry
A. Wise, late of the Confederate Army, is to
take charge of the editorial department of the
Richmond Enquirer" which is to be revived
in short time. r
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.'' Bsg- 1t is reported and generally believed,
that Brig Genl O. L. Mann, will shortly be
relieved from the command of this Sub-Dis-
trict, and will be succeeded by Genl Torbett,
of the cavalry.
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Mrs. Maria Thornton, widow of the cele-
brated Pr VIM F. Thornton, First United
States Commissioner. Of Patents, died on We'd
nesday night, in Washington city, at the adj
vanced age ofaone hall411red. aiai..as
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ED EXPRESS COMPANY.

We now inform the Merchants and the Public
generally, that wesare prepared to SHIP Goods,
Money, Checks Drafts, &C., to 5H0
ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES,
North, East, South and West. C. o. d. Bills col
lected and returned with the greatest dispatch.
Our charges are as y5-',.f..
..t LOW AS THE LOWEST
Ns> Office corner Main and Fenchurch streets.
aul6-lm c. ALBERT Nash, Agent
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Major General Culver Grover was married
at Northampton, Mass, last week, to Miss u-
sic Willard, daughter of DR.. Austin Flint, OF
New York. 90 < Eft5 -
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The valuable hotel property known as the
Monterey Springs, situated on the South Noun
tain, in Pennsylvania, has been sold for $40,
900. Mr.. Henry Yinging, of Hagerstown,
Md, was the purchaser. .ai-'9a
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WINGS BANK

LHRANKLIN WINGS BANK.
Bank Street, near Nam, Norfolk, Ia
JOHN b. WHITEHEAD, President.
49,. DIRECfoRS
j. B. WHITEHEAD, JOHN JAMES,
s. HARTSHORN, C. H. MATTHIAS.
]. I. BLOODGO0D VIM. WARD,
+. Yff FIWILSON Atf5
- J. c. DEFINING, Cashier! ii
This Institutions prepared to receive deposits
and allow interest thereon at the rate of FIVE
per cent, ON Sums remaining on deposit ninety
days and upwards, and FOUR per cent for short
err periods. 'ssi 't' ~ tAs
Gs- Parties indebted to the Institution are
requested to renew, curtail or pay their notes as
soon as possible jy24-1m
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DEATH OF CITIzEN.--Mr. O. D. Heath
well known as former merchant of Peters,
burg, died at his residence in that city on Fri
day last.
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OHIO DEMocRA11e leoNvtSy,irroN

o''esnnaft,s, August '1s-1he Democratic
State Sovereignty Convention assembled at
Columbus yesterday Alex Long was nomi-
mated for Governor, and Chiffon a. White for
L1leutenant-Governor. Strong State soyer-
elgnty resolutions We're adopted tiit
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(NITY INSPECTORS NOTICE-A

~ persons living west of Bek street shall be-
fore the hour of II O'Clock Pm on every Tues
day. Thursday and Saturda, and those on the
4; M, on Monday, WednesdS and Friday, cause
all the rubbish and filth, leeds, &C., on their
premises to be brought outand deposited in one
heap in the centre Of the ytreet in front of their
lot, under the penalty ofne dollar.
aug l4-l0t A. Z. LEE, INSPECTION
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aug l8-lm
NORFOLK CLASSICAL SCHOOL.

The undersigned, who is an experienced Teach
er, proposes to establish, permanently, in the city
of Norfolk, a MALE SCHOOL, the object Of
which will be to prepare Boys for the University
OF Virginia, or any of our Colleges.
The course of instruction will embrace the
Latin and Greek, French, German and Spanish
Languages, and Mathematics Instruction will
also be giyenin English Grammar and COMPOST
ton, rHt
The Session will open on the 18th of September,
in the basement of the PRESBYTERIAN Church.
The exercises of the School will be continued re-
gularly on Saturday,
~ Tuition, per half session, of five months, in
| English, Ancient Languages and Mathematics,
forty dollars, and in each of the Modern Ian
gnages, ten dollars, payable in advance. "
The number of scholars will be limited to
twenty.
For further information, address the Principal
at Norfolk, Va, or apply in person at the corner
OF Chapel and Falkland streets. r.. ...-s
auls-lm C. NORRIS, Principal.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.--The
- NEXT SESSION of this Institution (Which
was never discontinued during the wary will com
mence, as usual, OCTOBER l. 1865, and end July
4, 1865 It
The Institution, is organized into eleven distinct
Schools with as many Professors. Six of the
Schools are Academic, (besides that of Chem
istry, which is also Medical; four belong to the
Medical and one to the Law Department i
The College expenses, for the session of nine
months, will be from 1920 to $3.50, exclusive of
Text Books, of which sum about two hundred and
fifteen dollars will be required on admission, and
| the balance between that time and the lst of
April. 80 ..a ~ - y
| For further information address the subscriber
Post Office, :" University of Virginia"
| l1I Z. S. MAUPIN,
| au 17-eod lot Chairman of Faculty.
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Z TUE KETCHUM FRAf1n

Ne'0 f e Aug l8.-Upon the application
OF the creditors Of Morris, Ketchunl & Co..
the Supreme Court TINS morning granted at
tachmlents against the firms property, consist
lns OF real estate valued at over half million
dollars
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NORGE. 4 alpprepared t. make to

FIVE DRESS B,0lTS, SHOES q. CATERS
Gentlemen are pdtely requested to call over
the store off, & TGriifin, No. Market Souare
and leave their orers. Fine quality French Cal,
Skin always on Fnd. ! shall be- prompt in fiji
ing all orders t4t = =
A good fit wffanted in all cases. Remember
iuly 24itl 3. 4. DAVIS
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R9- We are indebted to Mr.. j. NJ Hooks
of Reds Express, for late Richmond papers.
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Mr.; Henry Q. Jarrett, manager of the Bos-
Ton Theatre has returned to that city from
Europe. itieE4 6>I aGf
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au l7-eod lot
tNRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY
ANAW df FOR YOUNG LADIES

n :. = YORK, sPEN5NSYL TANLA, ~.
LOUISA A. WoTHEksoN, Principal ...5
This School will be re-opened ON the FIRST
M % d A Y in November. The best English,
French, German, and Music Teachers are en-
ployed in this School, and a French Lady resident
in the Family, giving all the advantages to be
obtained in the large cities
Circulars can be obtained by addressing the
Prineipal, York, Penn. au8-5w*
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STEAMERS.
ITIIE NEW LINE sTEAMERs.

From F0RFOLK to FORT MONROE. RAJ
TIM0RE, RICHMOND, Matthews Count, Ill az
CherrSstone, carrying the q. s. Mail and III nu
dens Express. '-i. u
The following FIRST class aide-wheel Steamer,
with unsurpassed Accommodations, viz:
GEORGE 5tS L LIZ Capt, BlAKEMAS,
Leave for Baltimore daily, at 81 o'clock P. M
arriving in time to connect with all the early
CITY POINT, Can't TA,so,
DICTATOR ~ - GO Drrnp,'a'
Leave for Richmond daily, at 6 o'clock ?. NJ
state = TEL, Room furnished free of charge.
MaIfANo' Capt. HICKS.
Leaves for Cherrystone every Monday. We'd
nesday and Friday, and for Matthews COUNTY
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. at az
o'clock A. NJ, touching at Portsmouth going and
returning.
These Steamers all leave from New Line Wharf
foot of Roanoke and Market Squares.
Through Tickets sold for Philadelphia. New
York. and all the principal cities West
The Steamers all touch at Fort Monroe, and
connect with each other, going and returning.
For any information regarding Freight or Pas
sage, or securing State Rooms in advance ami
at the office on the wharf u.. Xxi ~
aug ply o H.V T0MPKINS, Agent
NEW YORK Il VIRGINIA STEAM
IN Ship Company.
.L G U LAR LINE
N0d Pted1dnt, Reliable, and Comfortable Ro,eo
Ships '7'''""'-
. zoo,
l,8OO Tons burthen, Capt. Gro. W. CoUcH. and
g II LE
i,5O0 Tons burthen, Capt. JoHN THoMpsoS. will
leave Smiths w harf, Town Point tt.s..-i
FOR NEW YORK
every ~ ESDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS
at 9'clock. s, i4sis - 5.,...--,'-J - 90
Returning will leave New York from Pier 81
North river, every SATURDAY and WEDNESl
DAY, at II NJ. --'-
RATES. - ED
Passage and Fare, with. superior State Room
ACCOMMODATIONS 9 me $1,000
""'T, G. HEINEKEN & PAIMORE
- " Agents, New York,
J. Nj. SMITH & BROTHER, aiGH
Agents, Town Point, Norfolk. 80
/. aul1-tf i sa., ,.-l .a..t
A TLANTIC COAST MALI, STEA M.
"A SHIP LINE FOR NEW YORK.
The new and frst-cass side-wheel STEAMSHIP
aatteras, Capt. L. Parish, and Albemarle. Cant
Boarne, will leave Dickson's wharffor New Ynrl
as follows: ' ~ A0ih
Hatteras-Every Wednesday, at JPN
Aipemafle-Every Saturday evening at EIGHT
O'Clock p. NJ 80 = e's"'
Returning, leave Pier No. So, North River
every Wednesday and Saturday, at IL NJ.
FOR freight or passage, having superior accom-
inoua'lons' apply to. 5. c. ELLIOTT,
at Dckson's wharf
or to j.. NJ. RENsHAw, Bells wharf
j. agents IN New York, Messrs Livingston, Fox
| - - ~. ! ls5 e t.t aul-ly
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MORE MISCHIEF Ely THE SHENANDOAH
= 69s1ea., August ls.AThe whaling bark
rearl, OF New London, while on passage from
honolulu to the Arctic Ocean, was DESTROYED
oy ,; sne pirate ShfenaaFpdoah. This capture is
troyed. t-,t
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NEW YORK POLITICS

albany August l8.-The Democratic State
central Committee met iii this city to-day,
and resolved to call a Democratic State Con-
venton on the 9th Of September, for the NOM
lnation Of State officers.
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Depository and Financial
Agent of the United States.
Exchange Bank Building, Main ,streel

A constant supply of 73o Notes will be kept on
hand. A{-A t-t5lA
This Bank will buy and sell all classes of GOV
ERN MENT SECURITIES at current market
rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make collections
on all the principal cities of the United States.
Purchase Government Vouchers on the most
favorable terms, and give careful and prompt at
tenton to
Accounts of Business Men and Firms,
and to any other business entrusted to the Bank
Full information in regard to Government
Loans at all times cheerfully furnished al,
J y an O. ts4 = Eis
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CouNTERFEIT uN1rEp srArrs Norrs

> - = -
Washangton, Aug 18.--Several counterfeit
toii ii, dollar United States notes were recently
presented the Treasurer's Office for redemn-
ton, but were readily detected by the experts
III that bureau. There are numerous counter
lett mites, but none so far .as is known Of the
denomination of one thousand, five hundred
and two dollars. Ali others are counter
teited
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE N pHtIAnr, pu,

Rtaadc1pAia, August 18th.-A fire this
morning destroyed the sash factory Of A. r.
Leutz, on Third street, above Poplar. The
loss on the building Is $4,000 Iii is insured
for small anaoant. Hall & Garrison, mould
ing manufacturers lose $1,000 They are in
sured for $500. Graft & Co., picture frame
makers, loss $4,000, with no insurance. -
John H. 'lfilgert, tin foil fliialIlifac lost
$4,000, The total lbss is about, $50 900
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4pH1fe 1asphts Aug. 17.-77The shock Of an earth
quake was felt here this morning, shaking
buildings and tumbling down chimneys, up
setting loose articles &c. An iron safe in an
establishment was also thrown over. The
shock x, was even more plainly felt at Holly
Springs, Miss and Lagrange, Team. 1t last
ed a1bo !sl ten seconds No particulars Of the
damage done have been received
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MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

81, PdM, MINI, Aug. 16.-The Minnesota
Democrahc state Convention met in this city
to-day Resolutions We're adopted to sustain
the reconstruction policy of President john
son; ~ favor OF the maintenance of the Mon
roe doctrine; opposing protective tariff, and
aenouhclng the suspension of the wit of ha-
beas corpus. : &Gts
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OLA SMITH AND HORSE
ID SH1GRS.-The undersigned most
respectfully calls the attention of the public to the
fact that hey prepared to do all work ia their
line in aaeat, safe, and desirable manner. and
solicit call from all in want of their services
at No 36, Wide Water Street, next door to
Huyd& Veazey's Livery Stables ~
ADDISON 4 MONTGOMERY.
Two good Horse Shoers wanted None but
good worknien need apply aug 2-lm.
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The Petersburg West Yirginia) Times
says about 200 houses are in course of Greg
5ion in that city 'll.ie IS ~ ot SIS
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DATAPSCO FAMILY AND EpTRA
Il FLoUR-50 barrels Patapsco FLOUR, in
barrels and halt barrels. For sale by
auls JAMES Z. JONES.
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~ CUT III L l. L. ID Mt S Il.
Ls
CGfee No. I, Main Street, too Doors from Bank,
it',.a it'4it@ NORFOLK. "a tt'ssHf
lie inserts Teeth from one to an entire set, on
tions connected with the profession performed
with punctuality and durability
jy25-tf i. CUTHRIEJJ
NOAL, COAL, COAL. "a 900 Bush
~ els superior Red Ash Coal momently cx-
pected per Schooner Active, from Philadelphia
Tor sale low from vessel for cash. Send in your
orders, If you want it at reduced prices
aulo W. r. c. LAND.
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MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS,
M SAYINGS BANK.
y u OFFICE No. '38,; BANK STREET.

Directors :: it'
n
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The potato crop throughout West and South
Jersey, will, it is stated, be more than an
average Weld t" - = '.''S . 'if'3s
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-07-20

Propositions have been made in sew
eral quarters for the Judges Of cleo
tons On the third Of August 10 open
two boxes-one Tor The votes Of regis
tered voters, and the other, for those
persons not entitled TO vote under the
franchise law that the votes shall be
counted separately, and returned
separately TO the secretary Of State
and forwarded 10 Washington. The
Judges have no authority to dc
anything Of this kind Il viii b
their duty 10 obey the law, and
PERM no one 10 vote who does not pre-
sent eertiaeaioof gislraiiOn in legal
form.
Theexcute given for The proposition
alluded 10 is. an alleged belief that The
vote ,Vill be 30 sE,ail under the fran
chine law, The House Of Representa-
tives win refuse seats to oar members
elect This IS fallscy If our mem
bers are legally and oonslilutionally
elected, they viii be admitted, no mat
ter how small the vote for them. II
people win not svail themselves If the
law, register and vote, that Is no body's
business but their own. The House
viii not 90 behind the certificate o.
election, il il be properly given. Lei
no one have any uneasiness on that
score.
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How a Rebel Presence vas Reeslssa

NV /" HNMeA aNNt"NH = =" fNNNNNI ~
Ia Chicago.
A dispsieh from Chicago 70 The Gin.
cinnatt Gaaetle, on the 18th. says
Rev. John w. Pratt. PFoFesscf il she
University Of Alabama, s. Tnackloosa,
preached ia the Cenc'al Presbyferian
Church last evenlng IN introducing
him, Rev Ar. hrogE, pastos Of The
church, rose and said Rev. John "
Prats Professor ia tho Universiiv OF
Alabamf, as Tuscaloosa, viii preach 10
yon this evening Professor Pratt was
an old and intimate friend Of mine in
years gone by. He was = secessionist,
but an honest one, ana on principle.
Professor Pratt breaches this evening
At roy special request He consented
reluctantly, fearing yol would not be
willing 10 hear him, but told him that
as The rebellion WIS over and they had
submitted to the authority Of the Co
Yemmeat, and as he was now from
heari 8 loyal Union man, there was not
q man or woman Of any congregation
bat would welcome him, and gladly
hear him preach. III / an correct in
this judgment viii you please assent to
i By rising 70 Jour feet
lnstantly the oongreysti0n rose to
their feet, and it was easy 10 see By
the light IN the eyes Of the men and
women, that the welcome was from the
heart The Professor saW il and felt it.
His sermon was one Of great ability
and beauty Of diction, and was de
livered With earnest eloQuence. In
hiz sermon he said was honest.
thought We were right, and put my 81
Of money, power and influence into the
ConfedeFacy. But the Confederscy is
gone; the theory Of secession is tx
plOded slavery is dead, and I am
content God saw We needed punish
ment and discipline, and has disciplined
and punished as. I think We shall
now be q better, happier and more
progressive people than heretofore"