The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-12
COMMUNICATIONS.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept, 10.

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Mr. EDITOR: ra..5.sff
My first letter was written in such haste,
that I doubt very much whether you could
discern its real meaning and intent"
1t has been my intention to visit the Camp
Hamilton Prison" but I have not as yet been
able to dose. | understand that there are but
| few prisoners confined there at the present
| time, and that, among them there are no
Rebels. Capt. Blake is still the commandment
of this prison, and gladly do I avail myself of
the opportunity of giving him credit for the
manner in which he has conducted the affairs
| OF the prison. l myself, was once under his
| charge, and I can truly bear witness to his
gentema'aly department, and kindness towards
| those whom the accidents of war have placed
in his keeping. Capt. Blake may well feel
proud Of the manner in which he has dis
charged the duties of his position. He will
retire from it, carrying with him, not only the
respect of those in whose service he is enlisted.
but also the respect Of those who have been
prisoners under his charge
On next Friday, the 18th, Judge John M
Gregory will hold his Court in Hampton. for
the first time since the commencement of the
fiery ordeal through which we have all lust
passed Right joyfully should we now hail
every return of civil law and order Once
more, perhaps, will the old Court House be the
witness of even-handed justice and right !
Once more, perhaps, will the criminal have
fair and impartial trial, before jury of his
countrymen !" God grant! that we NAV not
long be deprived Of civil lawvand order, but
that peace and quiet" may reign supreme
forever in our land
Robert Mayo, ESQ., and W. H. B. Gusts.
are the candidates for Congress from This Con-
gressional District Of the former know but
little, but am well acquainted with the latter.
Mr.. Gusts is an "old Virginia gentleman"
and will, no doubt, serve his people faithfully,
should it be their good pleasure to elect him.
Whilst upon this subject, pardon me for re-
ferring to the election in our own 1.-THE Nor
folk District. 1t does seem to me- that our
people are not taking as much interest in
these elections as they should. I would see
the "Old Dominion once more occupying her
former position Of greatness and grandeur in
the Union. And how can this be? Can she
be restored to her former glory and renown if
our people fold their arms quietly and allow
the election to go by default No, sir Let
US awake from our lethargy, and send to the
National councils men of energy and inhu-
ence-men who know our wants, and who
will do all in their power to provide for
them
Such man our people can find in the Hon.
John s. Millson. l am aware that there are
already three candidates from the Norfolk
District, but l feel certain that tsoo of them
will not be able to qualify. hope Mr. Mill
son will declare himself candidate, and the
people will support him
| am truly rejoiced at the hope that seateg
will soon be introduced in our city It has
been the subject of talk long enough, let it
now be the subject of action. am thoroughly
convinced that for soashing purposes, the ju-
mper water is far superior to the James river
water would say more on this subject, but
l have already intruded too much on your
space. |. S.