The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-17

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of trouble of serious character on the Cana
dian borders. 1t appears that British officer
took the liberty oflesding company ofmarines
across the line, into Maine to arrest deserters;
that his men, finding that they were on foreign
soil, deserted him; that application was made
to our authorities to have the men given up,
which, Of course, was refused.
1.-THE reporter adds that the Washington
Government, on being spprized of the case,
Immediately ordered General Hancock's Corps,
or . portion thereof, to rendezvous in Maine
Such is the story, and this much is certain,
that body of troops left Hartford at midnight
on Sunday for Augusta, Maine"
RECEPTION OF COLoRED TROOPS AT HARRIS
BURG.
Harrisburg, Nov l4.-The colored troops
recently returned from tire field had grand
reception here to-day. They made parade,
and hauling before the residence of General
Cameron, was addressed by him, thanking
them for their services in crushing the rebel
lion. The procession then marched to the
capital grounds, where Professor Day, of New
York, delivered an Grafton, discussing the con-
dition and attitude Of the colored man before
and during the war, and the prospect which
lay before him Of personal improvement and
social elevation, and the requirement of
those political rights of equality among the
governed, as well those who govern.
MARINE DISASTER.
Washington, Nov. l4.-The Captain and
crew of the brig Nellie Barrett, from New
York to Key West has just arrived. The brig
sprung leak on the 9th instant. and was
abandoned ON the 9Th The crew were picked
up by the French bark Courier de Mayagses
and brought to Cape Henry.
The steamer Winants, from New York, re-
ports that on yesterday she passed the steamers
c. P. Smith, and Columbia, at Delaware
Breakwater. Also, off Hog Island, she passed
the disabled steamer Victor, in tow, bound to
New York.
DESTRUCTION or ST. GEORGES EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, NEW YORK.
NeaO York, Nov. l4.-St Georges Episco-
pal Church, of which Rev DR.. Tying is pas
tor, corner of Sixteenth street and Stuyvesant
square, was destroyed by fire this afternoon
The loss by the destruction of this splendid
church is estimated at $500, 900, on which
there is $4,000 insurance only. The walls
and towers are standing. The residences of
Mr.. Bull, Mr.. Jackson and DR.. Drake, on
Rutherford place, were badly damaged by fire
and water
DESTRUCTION OF FREEDMENS SCHOOL HOUSES
IN TENNESSEE
NdshUige, Nov. l4.-The citizens of ITALIA
hassee, who were actors in the destruction of
the freedmen's school-house some time since,
were ordered by Major General Thomas to re-
build the same; but compliance with the or
der being refused, General Thomas sent de-
tachment of soldiers with directions to enforce
the order and put every citizen under guard
until its requirements should be complied
with.
MEMORIAL FOR THE PARDON OF OFFENDING
UNION soLDIBRs.
st. Louis, Nov. l4.-the Legislature yester-
day passed resolution for the appointment Of
a. committee to memorialize President johnson
to release all Union prisoners Of war confined
for offences committed during the rebellion,
on the ground that tho rebel soldiers whose
crimes were Infinitely greater have been par
doned
DEATH OF AN EDITOR
Philadelphia, Nov. l4.-Washington L.
Lane, managing editor Of the Ledger. died this
morning. He commenced his connection with
the Ledger as a reporter twenty-eight years
since, during which period he carried an envi-
able reputation for constant attention to duty
and to the interests of that journal.
THE RUhoRED TROUBLE ON THE CANADIAN
BORDER.
Washington, Nov. l4.-Inquiry has been
made respecting the rumor Of trouble of Sc
rious character on the Canadian border, but it
does not seem that any verifcation of the re-
port has yet reached the War Department
NEW YORK ELECTIONS
albany, Nov. 14-The official canvass Of
the Fourth Assembly District of this county
shows that Colonel Joseph NJ Murphy, Of the
Seventh Heavy Artillery, Union, is elected
over Crawford, democrat, by one majority
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER MEMPHIS.
New York, Nov. l4-The United States
steamer Memphis, from New Orleans and Key
West. has arrived. She brings as passengers
from the latter place, nine ship-wrecke Bri-
fish officers and seanen, aud George Davis,
late Attorney General OF the Confederacy, the
latter to be delivered to the United States au-
thorities.
C0NsECRATIoN.
Chicago, Nov. 16.-The conservation of
Rev. DR.. Clarkson as Bishop of Nebraska,
took place at St. James Church to-day The
services were very imposing
HARxAs CORPUS REFUSED.
Nashuille, Nov. l4.---Jpdge Trigg yester-
day refused to grant writ Of habeas corpus
in the case Of Dick McCann.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. City County
Y to wit At Rules held in the Clerks Ones
Of the County Court Of the County aforesaid,