The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-15
VIRGINIA ITEMS.

Washington, which has been for some time
in the State LIBRARY, and was saved |
from the clutches of the army of curiosity |
hunters who pillaged the building after the
evacuation only by the precaution of the late
Secretary of the Commonwealth, Col. George |
W. Munford, whose veneration and affection |
for everything connected with the memory of
Virginia's greatest son is participated in by |
every citizen of the Old Dominion, and |
him to the preservation Of this vals
liable souvenir.
of the General, whose precision |
and accuracy are invinced by his signature
being attached to every page, and the freedom |
from mistakes. Every t is crossed, and every
= dotted, aRd the marks of the punctuality |
and thoughtfulness which contributed so
greatly to his success in every department of
life, are visible in every line.-Rich. Bulletin,
RE-ApPoMTED JUDeE.-Richard H. Cole
man, Esq, of Caroline, has been re-appointed |
Judge of the of the Circuit Court for the cir-
cult compromising the counties Of Caroline, |
Spotsylvania, Essex, Richmond, Westmore.
land, Lancaster. Northumberland, Hanover
and King md Queen, King George and King
William. fIa
Corn IN THE NORTHERN NEoK.-We heard
c highly intelligent farmer from Richmond
county, who has had ample opportunity of
judging, assert that there would be as much
corn made in The valley of the Rappahannock
this year as ever was made when all the ne
groes were at hone.-Fred Paper.
We clip the annexed paragraphs of news
from the Alexandria Gazette of this 10Th:
About half past eleven O'Clock yesterday
morning as the up train on the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad was leaning the station
at Orange G. II. for Gordonsville, Mr.. Weiss
himer of Louisa @. H., in attempting to step
on the platform, slipped, and fell upon the
track. The train passed directly over the CEN
ter of his body, cutting hin. literally in two
the logger half of his body hanging to the up
per half only by a few threads Of skin and
muscle. He died almost instantly.
Produce is beginning to be brought to this
market by the railroads, we are pleased to
note this fact, and hope soon to be able to
| chronicle large arrivals as of yore. Orders
for groceries, dry goods, &c, are also coming
in from the country. IVA
Our former fellow -townsman, Mr.. VIM. B
Richards, jr., has been appointed ticket agent
on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, 81
Gordonsville. Mr.. r. il intelligent and active
and possesses business qualifications which
would well fit him for higher position. Hi
/ appointment will give general satisfaction.
| Col John s. Mosby was yesterday arrested
by the military authorities of this city, anG
paroled, not to leave the residence of Mrs
Harriet Smith, until instructions were received
from Washington.
At meeting of the merchants, on Wed
nesdsy last, for the purpose of re-establishinl
the Corn Exchange, it was determined to
postpone its establishment until the 1911
of January, 1856, on account of the scarcit,
of produce in the country.
FRoa LEEsBURa.-The Mirror of the 9tl
furnishes the following items of news:
Geo. K. Fox, Esq late Clerk of the Count!
Court of London, reached home on FRIDAY
night last, direct from "Devips Kitchen,
with the records of the county, which wer
removed more than three years ago by order
of the court. They we're returned in goot
condition, without the loss of a single pape
or even so much as the rubbing of the bind
| ing on the books. aa.Q
| We are authorized to announce that Johr
Janney, Esq, will not be candidate for Con
gress from this district, at the approaching
election in October. a5 -477strt 4+
John Willis McCue, son of John H. Nc,
| Cue, of Stanton, formerly of Mosby's com.
| mand, was recently tried before military
commission in Baltimore, charged with murder
and violation of the laws of war. He was
found guilty and sentenced to Imprisonment
for life. so,
Fenton NJ. Henderson, Esq, of Leesburg
has been appointed Notary Public for Lou.
doun county.
The Postoffce Department has given con-
Va, TO convey mails from Alexandria by
Mount Pierce, Anandale, Fairfax O a., Cham
lilly, Pleasant Valley, Arcols, Aide, Middle
burg, Upparville, Paris, Berry's Ferry and
Wildwood, to Winchester, So miles and back,
once a week, until 3lsl December next.
From LEx1NaroN.-The Gazette, of the 9th
inst in speaking of General Robert e. Lees
appointment as President of the Washington
College, says:
He was then put in nomination, and uuani-
mously elected The news of his..election was
received by the community with great enthus-
asm, and hopes expressed by every one that
he would accept.
Judge Brockenbrough has gone ia person to
notify General Lee Of his election. The pub,
lie will anxiously await the result Of the
Judges interview with the great Southern
hero.
In reference to the elections of the County
Court, the Gazette says: & sstfS eaot
( The Jus ices elected for the County of Rock
bridge assembled at the Courthouse on Mon.
day last, and most of them were duly qualified
and had their commissions placed in their
hands. Several OF the gentleman elected ARE
declared to have been ineligible, from having
held Office in the Home Guards. Hugh Bars
alay, was elected Presiding Justice of the
Court. 6-y.ss Al. eSss.y5a.bs
PosT OEFIoR. Mr.. s Ramsay had ra !.