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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

DOES THE efficient commanding officer of this military
disrctEnow that Talbot street becoming as delecta
bic AZ the worst sinks of nnity about the well remem.
bered and classic ions Of Five Points in New York
On Saturday night duty called out until about one A.
NJ our attention was called to hack driven through Tai
bot and Cove Streets containing about five six colored
girls singing and yeln g. evidently inspired by bad
whiskey which they obtained at some of the doggeres
on Talbot street Let worthy guardians OF safety
travel around IN cog if they know the depravIty
Of this goodly city, We need efficient and rigid DO.
lice especially for certain localities Thmilitary POI
lice cannot OF s II expected that they can be ubi.
qntous. Let our night police be put on In addition to
the military police that by their united efforts all street
walkers and midnight brawlers may be brought up for
condgn punishment and example Summary examples
in the punishment of dein9uents inspired with false
sense Of the blessings of freedom, are worth all the
written advice which be packed between here and
PunQo.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14
Arrivals at the Atlantic Hotel Ane "a

J J Bartlett, Capt 8lst Vol; G Percvaio Pa:
Williams, y, II II Foster, U Sv;D Simonron, Capt U
8 A; A Smith Maj A; B somrehill Bait A Page
Ireland; G A Carney, N Q; Miss NJ Is Hoffman, c: j 4
Holt Va Capt Grilne, 0; P ROCKER, Depossite Y
N Love- N Y; L L Shipman, Deposte, Y; j Carprn.
lumbia s O. Allen, Bait; Mcguire, Va; W Rogers.
Portsmouth; Nevi, Portsmouth; Pollock Ricnmood
T Galria, Philadelphia jacobs, Ca P Steele N q
W Glenn, Bait; j Simpkins, Chore, Va; Capt ] VI
Knowles Raleigh c; II Foster, Washington II 4 Pos.
ter, Washington, CO Nelson, smithfeld Rev j D
Thomas, Northampton, Va; II Rawls, Va, Betser,
CARROLL, Va Prasser, Va; FL Armstead Jr Chapel
Hill G Wright, Va; D Able, Ma; Robinsoa. N Y;
Monroe, Va; J Hornppa, Va DR. E Corlano. La. NJ
Mias Foster st Louis; D Tree, waither Va;
Netherland, N Y; W Cooper Y NJ Pittman, Joynes,
Jordan Isle of Wight, va; T Ellyott, New Bruins.
wick. V Cook, Va.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14
ANOTHER HIT AT NORFOLK.

There is a set of hungry looking b.
hemians, vagrant writer's for the press.
VINO come to our city, partake of its hos
p"ahties, and then turn around and
abuse us most numerically in the letters
.ney send home. We don't know why
s e 10 this, for we are quite certain,
nun personal experience, that there is
Nv eily In the Union where the men,
ue,s VI the press are SO highly apprecia.
seu VI 50 Wen treated as in this ancient
ouis FIRST we We're most grossly mis-
represented about our loyalty and the
manner in which we treated tbo noo.,. NY
and now we find that, turnino sro,'
people, writer's Of this class have NOD lne
terrible onslaught upon the cltv ;tss,s
The Richmond correspondent 80 f's en-
Hartford Evening Press On. tho 'ue
his point of.destination, it seems va" 90; 70
oredn our city with an hours visit .n,
thus proceeds to belabor me yenerah,a
walls of our antique town:
AT Norfolk went on shore and rambled abon, a.
old town for an hour or Did you ever 20 aboard 90
old deserted abandoned whale ship in Sag Harbor or
tucketf Did you see an old, gumeyed raw-boued
lame toothess horse turned out on the common to die
Did YOU ever see an ed printing office with crazy case
shackly presses sacked by soldiers and desertereyen
the devli If you have, then you have seen Norfoll
What that old whale ships to ssmart clipper, whl
that old hoss is to the young Bashaw, and what thu
old printing ONCE il 70 the Press office, Norfolk Is
Hartford, OF any other smart city" - 81
Anhuur's stroll in Norfolk would brinl
this ndividual up to about Little Waite
street, one of the. most classic, ancient
beautiful and refined thoroughfares tina,
CAP 20 found in any city, thatis, II ons
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

MAYORS CounT, Iortsmoath-Mary Taylor (colored),
arrested complaint of Margaret Taylor (colore
suspicion ofstealing 900 in money and papers,
The charge not being sustained the accused dis.
missed.
Edward Res arrested for dsordery conduct in Great
Ing disturbance and annoying his neighborhood gener
ally-reprimandod aud dismissed.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

FTRFMAN's FrsrRaL.-on Friday the Hope Fire Com.
pany followed the remains Of their late friend and
Der James HILL TO that bourne from whence travel.
Ter returns" The Company turned ont In force as ci
izens and large of tho friends of the deceased
united In the procession TO pay the last sad rights to
whom all respected kind aud friend, and adj
mred for his zeal and energy in conqueng the devour
ing element" The deceased about 20 years of age
and died with the bilious fever His remains de.
posted In Elmwood Cemetery.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14


SWORD PRTsENrATIoS.-An amusing scene occurred on
Saturday which several Of our waggsh citizens par.
ticipated The rngeader In the affair was of course
that joker Barney r., Esq, aided by his Lieutenant
and neghbor-the practical Mister L.. A friend Of
theirswho knows how to keep hotel on Market square
of very fat-Falstafian - hugo immense grand
arge-terrible, proportions had purchased horse, a
noble charger Of the dray-horse breed at Shaw Rob-
erts auction, for sixteen round dollars in greenbacks
Now K, feeling that horseman must be cays.
lier, and cavalier without sword was no cavalier at
all determined that "mine host" of Market square
should have an instrument Of that kind-and conse-
quent the Lieutenant was sent TO apprse him of the
determination Of select company of his friends pre-.
sent him with superb specimen of the aforesaid impe-
ment OF DEATH destruction, devastation and desolaton
He declared his willingness to accept The parties met
The sword was brought forth in a case s. made.
speech in Portuguese and the recipient responded In
Italian They naturally misunderstood each other. and
the spectators didn't understand either Of them. 4
who has been to the Rhine and knows little Dutch,
pretended 1t was all right, and that he knew what they
were saying The lager beer was called for drunk and
then tie sword opened It proved to be like the
sword of Wanda the son Of Witless-a ,cooden inple
ment about footand half long and large in proportion
The recipient looked at it with good humored twinkle
In his eye and remarked that the Joke was about ms
less as the sword nevertheless he would accept IT, The
implement wond answer his purposes quite as well as
one of steebesdes he should retain il as emblematica
OF the peacefalnes of the times and the dasss of his
friends That sword was two-edged one and we guess
1t may yet cnt hQ ways Look out Barney for the re-
action Like pmerang that weapon may strike back
again
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

AFRAID 10 LAUGH Ladies' sometimes reprsss their
laughter to avoid revealing the dseooraton and imper
feeton Of their teeth Fair ones would advice you to
try the fragrant sozoDoNT 1t will remove at once, all
impurities arrest the progress of decay and whiten such
parts Is have already become black by decay leave
breath Is fragrant as rose. /.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

A series of letters published through
out the country, purporting to come
from Miss Clara Barton, the philanthro-
pist at .Andersonville, Georgia, are dis
IN Washington, :
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

FIRE DEPARTaLNT-we are requested by Mr.. Folger
Chief Engineer of tho Fire Department TO say that thsrs
will be trial of all the engines this evening at o'clock
at the foot of Roanoke Square. twill be very interest
ing display, and prove how efficient department s
how inefficient or insufficient. ''A-s
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

Gen. A. H. Terry, the hero Of Fort
Fisher, and at present commanding the
Department Of Virginia, has been pro-
NOTED to the rank Of Brevet Major Gem
erai In the regular army,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

MAYORS CouRT--Fred. Thompson, charged with steal
ing watch-discharged, 1t was proved his watches
were all lockets.
Moses Murden and Thomas Valentine, charged with
fighting in the marketMurden was fined $40 and costs
Mrs Anthony appeared in court, and appeared to be
greatly exercised about her cows which escaped the v
lance Of her coherd and picked up by of the
vgants and drove out to the pound Tho Maysrrefeed
her to Mr. Hawkins
During the absence Of Mayor Tsbb hfsssat VIII be filled
by Simon Stone Esq, man Of magnitude and prepon.
derance and particularly hard on denquents &c. look
out all those who are short on the ordinances
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

taken as samples of the people of the
South. NThey are cowardly desperadoes
and DULLES, and always use abusive
language when they are drunk.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

HARD LABOR PRISON contains 30 prieoners white and
black -Four or five Of these awaiting sentence The
Others all doing hard labor for various offences
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE,
PORT OF NORFOLK, AUGUST IL.


ARRIVALS
Steamer Geo. Appold, Holmes, Boston.
Steamer Clarion, Morse, Williamson N, G.
Sloop Chart Woods, Little River NC.
Schooner Ann Elizabeth Baker, New York.
Steamer James I. Brady, lands Baltimore
Steamer Daniel Webster, Roix, Baltimore,
Steamer Thomas Colysr, McCarrick Richmond.
Steamer City Point Talbot, Richmond
DEPARTURES.
Steamer William Kennedy Hallett Boston.
Steamer Ga2elle, Byers Conyack, n. G.
Steamer NJ, Martin, Livingston, Richmond
Steamer Dictator, Deering, Richmond
Steamer James I. Brady, lands Baltimore.
Steamer Daniel Webster, Roix, Baltimore
LIST or ARRIHALS AND DEPARTURES AT
FORTRESS MONROE. August H.
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Peconic, Washington.
Steamer james 7. Green, Richmond
Steamer Ranger, New York.
Steamer wyoming Washln gtou.
Steamer Ella May, Newbern.
Schooner H. Nichols, City Point.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Sylvan Shore Fredericksburg
Steamer James 7. Green, Baltimore
Steamer Peconc, Richmond
Steamer Relief New York,
And the Mail Boats
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

Advertisers are requested to hand in ther advertise
ents before ak o'clock In the evening, previous to puo
cation.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

Newsmen and neweboys desiring papers VIII please
have their orders at the countngroom the evening pre-
vous, before elk o'clock.
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- RICHMOND, va.
NJ. ID. MAINE & CO., PRoPRIEroRs.

ms maenncent and popular Hotel after updersopa
t1o,ougn repairs and complete renovation will be open.
ed tni morning Monday 18th August for the accommo.
lard House celebrated throughout the world as first
Class HOTEL ana the principal in Richmond, and tho
presen Halter themselves that they shalt be
able 70 MAKE SUI more popular and desirable as thew
use of the public. ~N F''pai'rr,s II ipr tse
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

All communications relating to business matters con
rected with this paper should be addressed to u.
Brown Norfolk Post All communications pertaining To
Editorial matters and all correspondence intended for the
paper should be addressed to John Clark, Editor.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

pliod that as he was cripple they must to him.
which they accordingly did, and rihed his pockets As
they found nothing but tobacco they generously
permitted the Beotes to go on. On Saturday Mr. Beote
visited Portsmouth and made complaint to the police
office, and gave description of the robbers whereupon
0veron recognized and arrested. Upon his person
found the watch and chain of Mr. Belote and
another watch and chai with pass for week. dated
"Receivingshp Ohio, Boston harbor, June 24th 1862
The Judge asked 0yerton for his discharge He replied
that he had sent 1t to Roanoke Island. He denied any
connection with the robbery but did not attempt ex.
plain how he came by Belotes watch Neither did he
give any information who his confederates WERE but
it generally supposed that all three are deserters from
the navy 0verton turned over to the military a
thorities for trial by military commission.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-14

Mayhem Brothers Booksellers and stationers
thorzed agents to sell the Norfolk Post and all orders
n with them will be attended to the If left at
ths oH3ea of publication.
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O. NJ Pettergil Co. are authorized Advertising
Agents for the Post in New York and Boston.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

BEDFORD COUNTY, SIS:
ID At Orphans Court held at Bedford in and
for the County Of Bedford, on the Ist day of May
A. D. 1865. before the Judges Of the said Court:
On Aotion Of }. v. Lingenfelter, Esq, the Court
grant rule on the heirs and legal representa-
tives Of Henry Rininger, late Of st. Clair town
ship, Decd to wit; Malinda intermarried with
Martin Blackburn residing in Cedar county, Iowa,
Joseph residing in Cedar county, Iowa, George,
living in Bedford county, Pa, John Jeremiah and
Ellen, residing in Cedar, county Iowa, to be and
appear at an Orphans Court to be held at Bed
ford, in and for the county Of Bedford, on the 1st
Monday, 4th day Of September next, to accept or
refuse to take the real estate Of said deceased al
the valuation which has been valued and apprais-
ed In pursuance Of writ Of partition and valua-
tion issued out Of the said Court and to the Sher-
if Of said county directed, OF show cause why the
same should not be sold.
T.. s. In teStomony whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and the se5 Of the said Court at Bed
ford, the lst day Of MAJ, A. D. 1868.
Q. L. SHANNON, Clerk.
JoHS ALsTABT. Sheriff
Bedford May-l5, 1868.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

The SOLDIERS ARE CoMryG HoME. Happy
news How its announcement will cheer the
heart ofmany weary write and mother who,
athome, in tears and ID prayers have waited
for the return OF their loved ones. These are
now on the road home They are coming
covered with the dust Of the mareh--they are
coming grim with the blaelSness of battle
they are coming from fields Of Immortal VIC
tory and invineible valor. Let us all prepare
to meet them to garland them with flowers,
to greet them with applause, and cast at their
feet a nations gratitude for deliyerance from
treason. We must make room for the
bronzed veterans everywhere. They deserve
the front seats in every assemblage of honor.
They are entitled to the blandest smiles and
the sweetest kisses Of beauty To them be-
longs the nations blessing. The soldiers Of
the Republic are now its crown jewels, more
glorious and richer than,any which glisten in
the diaden Of king. The soldiers are com.
ing home Thank God Let every village,
town and city prepare their oyations for the
coming men. Let every humble hearth be
swept for the return Of its idol Let every
parlor be Illuminated Mothers, wives, sis
ters, children, shout theglad news over noun
tain and valley, clap your hands and rejoice
The soldiers are coming home The war is
oyerl Victory is ours The Republic is
safe and Freedom is perpetuated !--Er
chaRqe.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

Bee Several persons residing in Freedom
township, in this county, in she early part of
the war enlisted in the Rebel service some
of whom have since returned to their old
homes. Indignant at this, meeting Of the
loyal men Of the township was held at Mr..
Moritz's on the 10th inst, who resolved
that they would not allow any persons to re-
main among them who had left 10 enlist in the
rebel army, and appointed committee to
wait upon those who have, or may return
hereafter, and notify them to leave within
twenty four hours after such notice. adams
Sentinel
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

AIEauUIpnIay UVt Jun, Iobo.
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and sincerely recommend its use to the sufferers.
Truly yours, JACOB BROOM,
1707 Spruce st.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02
May 26, Ise5.-4t

NOTICE IN PARTITION.--By virtue Of a
In writ Of partition or valuation issued out of
the Orphans Court of Bedford county, and direc-
ted to me as Sheriff of said county, will proceed
to value and appraise the real estate of Samuel
Carper, late of Middle Woodberry township, Bed
ford county, deceased to wit One tract Of land in
Middle Woodberry township, Bedford county,
containing one hundred and fifty acres more or
less, with all the necessary improvements adioin-
ing lands of Christian Hoffman, Abraham Keagy
Josiah s. Elder, and others; ALSO one other tract
of land containing thirty acres more or less with
the appurtenances, situate in the township afore-
said, adjoining lands Of Jacob Hipple Jacob Zig
Ter and others, on TUESDAY, the 18th day Of
JULY, A. D. 1868, at l o'clock p. m, when and
where all parties may attend ifthey think proper.
The heirs Of said Samuel Carper are: !. John
Carper, Of Bureau county, Tlinoisi 2 Frederick
Carper; g. Jacob Carper; A. Polly, wife of John
Keagy, the last three reside in Middle Woodberry
township, Bedford county Penn a.; 5. Philip Car
per, of Bureau county Illinois, s. Christopher
Carpcr. the petitioner: 4. Samuel Carper, Of Full
ton county Illinois; s. Christina, wife Of Thomas
Desheri, Of Decatur county, Illinois; 3. Elizabeth
wife Of John Berkstresser; 10. Catharine, wife Of
Daniel Frederick, the last two Of Bureau county,
Illinois. arl, H. Margaret, wife of Jacob Smith,
of Middle Woodberry township Bedford county,
Penn'a.
T0UN ATDCTA Dra Fche-;a
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

Z COMMISSIONER DIscHARGED.-The services
of the Commissioners of the Board Of Enroll
ment being no longer needed, by reason OF
the crushing out of the rebellion and the sus-
pension Of recruiting for the military service,
John Culp, Esq, has been honorably dis
charged from the service as Commissioner OF
the 10th District Of Penna., position which
he has filed with credit to himself and salts
faction to those having business with his
fiee.-ReD0sitoyv.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

From John B. Wickersham, ESQ.,. firm Of Wick
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/ often inwardly thank you for such valuable
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

FlDm Julius Lee, Esq, firm of Lee Walker,
the mostextensive Music Publishers in the United
States, No.7 722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia-
February 8th, 1854.
Messrs. Jones a. EFans-Gentleman - Ny
mother-in-law has been greatly benefited by
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

nea-We go to press day earlier than usual
this week in order to enable our Office en-
ployees to keep the day Of humiliation and
prayer in accordance with the Proclamation
Of the President. This must be our excuse
for the want Of our usual quantity and variety
of news.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02
WILL !cuRE EYEaY case Or

Chronic or Nervous Debility, Diseases Of the Kid
neyh and Diseases arising from disnFderod
Stomach.
Observe the folloaomg syDlpton.sf
Resulting from Disorders Of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fulnesss Of Blood to
the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust for Food, Fulness or Weight
in the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sinking or
Fluttering at The Pit of the Stomach, Swim
ming Of the Head, Hurried and Difficult Breath
ing, Fluttering at the Heart, Choking or Suffo-
eating Sensations when in a lying Posture DIM
ness OF Vision, Dots or Webs before the Sight,
Fever and Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency
of Precipitation, Yellow ness of the Skin and
Eyes, Pain in the Side Back, Chest, Limbs, dc.
Sudden Fmshes Of Heat, Burning in the Flesh,
Constant Imaginings of Evil, and great Depres-
sion Of Spirits.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02
o. S. $40 SIX PER CENT.
GOLD BEARING BONDS.

These bonds are now worth handsome premi-
um and are exempt, as are all Government Bonds,
from State, County, and Municipal taxation,
which Odds from one to three per cent. per annam
to their value, according to the rate levied upon
other property. The interest is payable semi-an-
nnally by coupons attached to each note, which
may be cut off and sold to any bank or banker.
The Interest al per cent. amounts 70
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

THASks.-Hon. VIM. D. Kelly and Hon.
A, Fl. Cofroth OF the House Of Representa-
tives of the United States, and Hon. George
W. Householder, ofthe State Senate, win ac-
eept our thanks for a number Of highly valua
bic public documents
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

"A Estate Of Hrs. barbara Bassler, late of
Middle Woodbsrry tooasaip, deceased,
Notice is hereby given that letters Of Admins
tration have been granted to the undersigned, re-
siding in said township. by the Register of Bed
ford county, on said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate wiz make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same arc request
ed to present them forthwith for settlement
Rp9si6t SAMUEL BASSLER. admir-.