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Baltimore Daily Commercial.

This new journal comes to us regularly, and
we find evidences, running all through it, of
enterprise and ability. Such a paper is a
valuable addition to the commercial interests
of any city, and we have no doubt the mer-
chants of Baltimore will realize this fact in
short time
We would whisper in the ear Of the propri-
as we'll for his correspondents to drop the
phrases so much in vogue during the fight,
but which sound harsh to the Southern ears,
now that the war is over and the era of good
cling has common ced.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
For the Day Book.
The Water QuestiOn.--NO' 7.

We want it understood, Mr.. Editor, that
those who are opposed to run-mad vote for
juniper water" on Thursday, are not opposed
to the construction of proper works. at the
proper time. They only wish to begin at the
right end of the rope.
A popular vote on the question OF city
subscription should be the last step IN the busl-
ness-not the first
What we propose is, that the voters should
refuse TO sanction a new issue of bonds by the
city. an adoance Of action by the council; and
that the councils should be left untrammelled,
to act upon the question according to Its
merits. The councils should then employ
proper agent, or agents, to explore the coun-
try and find out where the best water could
be got, and the best way to bring it; and a
lust estimate of its cost be made, with report
on the right method of getting the works
across Elizabeth river on a good foundation (;
also. they should ascertain, through proper
investigation, how the city credit would be al
fected by the issue of enough bonds to secure
the work, and how these bonds could be ne
gotiated without their being paid Tor In work
or material, at unduly high prices. Then, all
things being fully ascertained beforehand, If
the thing should be found feasible, the councils
could lay the matter before the people with
their Recommendation and the people would,
in such case, act with more light than they
have at present
What is the use of having city fathers If
we don't treat them with ftiat respect, and
make them take care Of us, and keep us from
"sowng wild oats
Make haste slowly" is the true axiom for
all whether people or cities who have money
to spend or bonds to issue. Too sudden a
start will be sure to break a trace"
FENIANS
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President JOhnsOn's reconstruction
Policy


Washington, Oct. S.-P. M-The speech
Just made by Gov Morton, of Indiana, in sup
port of President Johnson's policy of recon-
struction is regarded as important in Execu-
tive quarters. His reflections against the
Democratic partya re recorded against negro
suffrage. A VERY prominent official of this
city, who has been in Indiana some time back,
asserts that the negro suffrage policy would
be voted down in Indiana by from 10000 to
100000 majority.
Governor Morton does not condemn the ia
vorte radical idea of excluding the Southern
Representatives from Congress, but the idea
is gradually gaining ground here that the law
of 1862 cannot exclude them primarily. 1t is
not competent for Congress to make a law to
control the subsequent Congress as to the men
that they will recognize as members The
Representatives who shall come here next
winter from the South will not be summarily
and violently dealt with.
Leading republicans here begin to express
fears that Pennsylvania and New York will
go against them in the elections that are at
hand.
1t is understood that the Secretary Of the
Navy is about to issue instructions which will
make mechanical merit the test Of appoint
ments in navy-yards. Politics and political
subscriptions and influence are to be excluded
from the yards.
Yours, &C., OBSERVER.
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Don't FORGET.

That the people Of Virginia, besides voting
for candidates for Congress and the General
Assembly, on Thursday next, will also vote
on the question: "ShaU the General assem-
bly, be clothed aoith po,uer to alter or amend the
Third article Of the Constitution" At pres
ent, this article disquallifes a number of the
worthiest and best citizens in the State from
holding Office. We hope there will be one
loud, unanimous Yes" on this proposition
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The following letter has been received in
reply to letter making application for Poll
Books &c:
OFFICE OF SEo'Y OF COMMONWEALTH, |
RICHMOND, 9th Oct, 1865.
Dedr S6'-Your favor of the 4th inst, is
duly to hand The State have no ballot or
poll books prepared for the elections. Most
respectfully refer you to laws, code of 1860,
and Constitution, for your action, and you will
please act and govern yourself accordingly.
With much respect,
A. MORRIS,
Asst Clerk.
To JOHN M. DREwREY, Esq, Norfolk Co
N B-There is no voting in Virginia by
ballot CHAs. II, LEWIS,
By A. M.
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Chas. j. Faulkner has had upwards of 5
miles OF stone wall reconstructed on his land,
and his tenant houses and other buildings re-
paired.
-Four marriage licenses issued in Loudoun
county in August-seven in September.
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"OUR AMERICAN Cousin Laura Keenc
lately applied for an injunction in the Superb
OF Court of New York city, to prevent j. S,
Clarke aud others. from performing "Our
American Cousin" alleging that she had pur-
chased the said play from Tom Taylor, of Lon
don. The case created great interest and
eminent counsel was engaged On Saturday
the Court rendered its decision, peremptorily
refusing to grant the injunction.
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The EIGHT Hour SYsTEM.-The Phila-
delphia workingmen held an immense mass
meeting on Friday night in favor of the eight
hour movement They resolved to apply to
the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass a law
carrying out their views
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oc7-tf JOHN G.. IANGHORNE
NO THE VOTERS OF THE SECOND

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Hon. JOHN 5. MILLSON having formally
expressed his willingness to serve his old Constitn
ency in the next Congress of the United States. if
it should be their pleasure to elect him it is pro
per that the People of the various Counties and
Corporations should know that he will be earn
estly sustained and voted for in every County and
Precinct in the District, for the folio wing reasons
LIST. BY his manly, firm, conservative, and in
dependent course in the Councils ofsithe Nation
he has won for himself national reputation, and
the respect OF both friend and opponent which
combined with his well-trained and eminent abili.
ties, will secure to him an influence eoualled NV
few and excelledby no representative from the
Southern States.
I'd. He is representative Southern man. who
although conscientiously differing with n Iarre
portion OF his old constituents on the policy and
principles involved in the late disasterous war.
has yet ever earnestly sympathized with the peo-
pie IN all their troubles and misfortunes, who
knows their wants and necessities, can estimate
their feelings and purposes, and can speak for
them and of them, the floor of Congress. in
terms that will command attention and c0nsidera
| ton.
Sd. The necessities of our people and their criti
cal positlon IN reference to anticipated legislation
by the next Congress, demands the services of our
| ablest and most efficient men, without reference
! to party or prediction.
4th 1t is believed that he will meet with less
1 opposition IN taking his seat than any other rep
/ resentative of the South now spoken Of
9TH Because he is opposed to all test oatbs: to
the policy of confscation to negro suffrage, or
| citizenship, and to kindred measures of Southern
! humiliation, and would exercise his great ab
ties for their repeal, and for the speedy restora
ton ofthe State to all her constitutional rights
and privileges as member of the Federal Union
9th. Because, though his own opinions are con-
slant and unchanging, he has been ever perfectly
tolerant of the views and conduct of those who
honestly differed with him upon subject of sur
passing Importance to every citizen.
18th. Because he has resolutely resisted the ex
ercse OF arbitrary power by military officials and
military tribunals, and earnestly maintained the
ascendancy of the time-honored laws of the State
sth Because, impressed with the magnitude of
the interest sinvoyed in the ensuing election, he
does not claim Office as reward for his past ser
vices, and has even declined to offer himself as
candidate but is ready to obey the command of
the people, if it should be their good pleasure to
order him into their service tBi
9th: Because he is, emphaticaly, the Peoples
Gandidate-net nominated by any caucus or con
yention7-but brought forward by the People for
their own use and benefit. ei7i
tide THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
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NIRGINIA.--At Rules holden in the

XTIRGLNIA.--At Rules holden i'm the
' Clerks Office of the Court of Hastings for
the City of Portsmouth, for the month of Sep
TENDER, 1865:
jackson Kellum, Plaintiff,
against In cbancarv
Josiah Harrison and the Merchants
and Mechanics Savings Bank
OF Portsmouth, Defendants
The Plaintiff having filed his Bill in this sniff.
the object of which is to obtain decree for an
account OF the partnership transactions between
Plaintiff and Defendant, Josiah Harrison, to be
taken, and for the payment Of whatever NAV be
found due the Plaintiff. Also, to subject the
debts, monies, estate of the Defendant Harri-
son, in the hand of the Defendant, the Merchants
and Mechanics Savings Bank, of Portsmouth, or
owing to said Defendant Harrison to the nav
ment of the Plaintiffs demand and it appearing
by affidavit filed, that the Defendant, Josiah Har-
rson, is not resident of this Commonwealth it
is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here
one month after due publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest
Copy Teste
DEMPSEY NASH, c. G.
GOODWIN CROKER, p. q. sep23-w4w
NT1RGlNIA.--AtR Rules holden in the
' Clerks Office, of the Court of Hastings for
the City of Portsmouth for the month of Sen
TENDER, 1865:
Jackson Kellum, Plaintiffs
against In case,
JOSIAH HARRISON, Defendant
The Plaintiff having filed his Declaration in
this suit the object of which is to recover against
the Defendant the sum of $226.4O, due by ac-
count; and an attachment having been issued and
levied on the estate and effects of the defendant in
the hands OF the Merchants and Mechanics Sa-
wings Bank of Portsmouth it appearing, by afida-
Wit filed, that the Defendant is not a resident of
this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the said
Defendant doappear here within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what is necessary
to protect his interest.
Copy Teste
DEMPSEY NASH. C. C.
GOODWIN d CRocKER, p q. sep23-w4w
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LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
FOR THE DAY BOOK.

Up to the hour of going to press no tele-
graphic dispatches have been received.
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vgNHE EXCELSIOR COOK STOVE

desire to call your attention especially to this
STOVE. | believe, in this Stove. we have ali
that is really valuable in COOKING STOVE.
The figes are large, the fre-box large and well
formed, Git has sitter, CRATE and ash drawer in
the hearth, similar to the celebrated Black Dia-
mond) and the Oven is much larger and better
proportional than that,of any other Stove in the
market.
We have also attached to this Stove ManagIe's
Celebrated Gas burning Division Piece, bymeans of
which The Gas thrown off from the coal is entirely
consumed. The Stove is perfect in its operation
the design is entirely new and beautiful and the
plates are heavy and durable. There are FIVE
sizes of these Stoves for burning both coal and
wood. For sale at d. W. HILLS,
aulS-tf No. Z Campbers wharf
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THNO THE VOTERS or THE 2nd
Il Congressional District of Virginia,
Composed of the Cities of Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Petersburg, and the
Counties Of Princess Anne, Norfolk,
NansemOnd, Isle of Wight, SurPy,
Prince George, Dinwiddie, BrunS-
wick, Sussex, Greenviiie and South
amptOn:
Having been rendered the unanimous nomina-
ton for Congress by the Convention which was
duly held on the 3lst of August, 1865, at Isle of
Wight Court House, and having accepted the
same, take this method of announcing the fact
specially to the District.
Under existing circumstances it is not my pre-
sent purpose to canvass the District by any public
discussion, preferring to leave the voters of the
District to exercise their free and unbiased will in
the premises.
If should become your representative, shall
devote my earnest endeavors to promote the wei
fare of the country; and whilst supporting the
integrity of the Union, shall not forget the ri ghts
of the States and of the people.
JOHN X. KILBY.
Suffolk, Va, Sept 6, 1865.
va Election second Thursday in October
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~ oTICE.-Willb be sold, on the premi :

|
| NOTICE.-Wi be sold, on the premi :
| In SEES, respectively, on the list day of Mo-
vember, 1865, beginning at II o'clock, NJ the
following property, belonging t, the estate of the
late Geo. Marshall, located in that part of Ports
mouth called Gosport and Newtown to-wit:
The BUILDING on the west side of Crawford,
formerly called Water Street, in Gosport, adapt
ed for residence, Store, ETC., with the Lot Also,
the two BRICK BUILDINGS and LOTS at the
southwest intersection of Henry and Crawford
Streets the two adjoining Frame Buildings aud
Lots on south side of Henry Street the late
Mansion House and Lot of said Geo. Marshall
deceased, adjoining the last Lots mentioned the
Building, with Store) on the west side of said
Water Street, formerly occupied by Jos. Ar
quimbo; and the two Frame Buildings and Lots
on the south side Of Fayette Street, in Newtown,
sixty feet from the southeast intersection of Fifth
and Fayette Streets. -
TERMS One third cash, other two-thirds on
six and twelve months credit secured by bond
and approved security, with interest from date on
deferred instruments; deeds withheld until pay
ment of same.
Any information may be obtained of V. 0.
Cassell, Esq, at his office, in Portsmouth, three
doors west of Court House.
V. o. CASSELL, -
VIM. w. DAVIS,
Attornies in fact for heirs of
oc10-tds Geo. Marshall, Decd
gWREI CEAG gorge M. Balm
Il Agent, Office Portsmouth Savings Fund So
a.
Insurance Company of the State of Virginia,
Richmond, Va.
Security Insurance Company of New York.
Atlantic Fire Insurance Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Risks taken in the above named Companies on
terms as favorable as the nature of the risks and
the real security of the insured and of the Com
panies will warrant. ocl0-1m
I CALL THE ATTENTION OF
| Dealers to the following articles, just received
on consignment
IL nest Tubs q
20 dozen Buckets. 1
20 dozen Brooms,
30 dozen Baskets, all sizes and kinds.
Wooden Bowls, Trays Washboards,
Knife Boxes Brushes, Axes Axe Handles
Dippers, Rowling Pins.
Besides numerous other articles to be found in
the Wooden Ware Line.
l have, also, Is boxes Lemons, s gross Matches,
gross Backing, and 6 of Oakley & Keelings
" Nonparie Washing Machines y the finest now
used at the North.
The above articles win be sold cheap to close
consignment by
EDWIN FITZGERALD,
oclO-3t* No. IL, Campbeps Wharf
G1Ah RENVARD.-The above re-
ID IUO ward will be paid for the detec-
ton and conviction of the person or persons that
set fire to the following buildings: Mrs Milhados
and Hope Engine Stables and also, for the per-
sons that fired the premises of DIR. e. c. Robin
son, and also Mr.. Jordan's Bakery
..a f. G. FOLGER,
Chief Engineer Norfolk Fire Department.
ocl0-2w
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OBSER YER.
THE WITT TRIAL.

Washington Oct The progress of this
trial will be retarded by another delay until
Thursday, in order to afford the defense time
to sift testimony. Colonel Chapman said he
had revoked the subpenas for General Lee,
Mallory, Seddon, Surgeon General Moore, and
others, because they were unpardoned, and if
brought to the stand must convict themselves
of treason He believed that the law would
not allow them to testify for the prisoner, be-
cause they We're in the same measure implicat-
ed by the Indictment Their testimony, how
ever, was admissableJ as evidence against the
accused. AS for Colonel Ould, he declared
that evidence was forthcoming which would
connect him with the atrocities The court
took a recess till Thursday.
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1JOUSEKEEPERs WILL PLEASE
call at DEMING'S, No. 7, Main Street, and
get sample of his best Gunpowder Tea to try
before purchasing. oc3
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II OTICE. al the INSTANCE of a NUM-

~ Der OF friends, 7 respectfully announce nv
self Candidate for the suIfrages of the voters of
the City OF Portsmouth and the County, to repre-
sent them as Delegate in the next General AS
sembly of Virginia. Being equally as well
qualified to represent the interests of the con
stituency the other Candidates. have been
assured OF cordial support; hence this an
nouncement.
oc7 ~
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THE DETROIT HORSE FAIR.

Detroit, Oct 6.-The Horse Fair now in
progress at Kalamazoo is a great success
Over 10000 visitors were present to-day The
$1,000 prize for trottng was won by Cooley"
of Chicago, in three straight heats Time, O.
26}, 2,284 2,284.
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ELECTION NOTICES.

NOTICE.--The Congressional Flee
IN ton will take place on Thursday, the 18th
instant.
Polls will be opened in the several Wards at
eight O'Clock, A. NJ.
VIM. b. DEGGS,
City Sergeant.
NORFOLK, Oct. LIST, 1865.
oo9tJ
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On TIC Il. -
Two THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION

- N - Il T. II -
TIN0 THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION
FIRST WARD.
w. II. Harrison, d. W. Todd,
Frank DeCordy, w. r. Jones,
Simon Stone.
Conductor-R. Nelson.
SECOND WARD.
&. r. Gornto, .5{ Thos. Fatherly,
Allen Howard, T. i. Il. Baker,
Samuel Frost.
Conductor-W. Joynes.
THIRD WARD.
I. Patton, j. Fl. Borum,
w. +. Bell, j. W. Belote,
John Fisher.
Conductor-W. B. Deggs.
Fourth WARD.
Thos. p. Crowell, Jno. Taggart,
Clemmitt Hill, James RYAN
Peter Dilworth.
Conductor-E Guy.
You are hereby notified to meet at my Office
on the 10th instant, at p. NJ, to be quail
fed for Commissioners of the election to be held
on the 18th instant
VIM B. DEGGS,
Or6-tF
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lLOVER HILL COAL FOR SALE.

| offer for sale 1000 Bushels of the above well
known Coal from vessel. All Lump. Send on
your orders early to
A. A. MCCULLOUGH,
au22tf Central Wharf, foot of Church ST.
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M e, the undersigned, having assO-
w ciated ourselves together, under the
hrm and style of ETHEREDGE q WILLIAM
son, have taken the neat and commodious Store
No. 10, Union street. about sixty yards east of
the Market House, and one door west of the
North Carolina Hotel, for the purpose of con
ducting GENERAL GROCERY BUSINESS,
and hope, by strict and diligent application to
business, to merit the patronage of our friends
and the public generally.
VIM. II. ETHEREDGE,
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TREASURY CIRcuLAR.

Washington, Oct. 9.-The Treasury De-
partnent has issued circular providing that
articles durable under the Internal Revenue
laws may be removed from the South and
shipped to New York Philadelphia, Balh-
more, Boston, Cairo, st. Louis, Cincinnati OF
New Orleans, on the execution by the shippers
of satisfactory bonds, to be given to the Inter
nal Revenue Collector at the place whence the
articles are to be removed, so the duty may be
paid to the Collector at the port of destina-
ton. This regulation is in consequence of the
difficulty Of obtaining National currency to
pay the duties at the place Of purchase.
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NOTICE.-On the I2th day OF OctO-
IN Der instant, commencing at O'Clock A. NJ,
a vote will be taken at each of the Wards of the
city upon the following question:
" Shall the next General Assembly be clothed
with power to alter Or amend the third article of
the Constitution. VIM. b. DEGGS,
oc5-tde Sergeant
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Unwilling HOUSE WANTED
IL LIBERAL ADVANCE on present rates
will be paid for Dwelling House containing five
or six Rooms, with Kitchen, Cistern, out-houses,
&c, attached, within five or ten minutes walk OF
Market Square, or not beyond Charlotte street,
for the year 1866. Immediate possession desra-
BILE. Address 90 DWELLING," at
sep23-lm* o DAY BOOK OFFICE
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VVHE VOTERS OF NORFOLK
4 County, and the City Of Portsmouth, will
support Col. VIM. LTHEREDGE and SAMUEL
WATTS, at the ensuing Election, for Members of
the House of Delegates. Day of Election 18th
October. III
oc2-N DEEP CREEK
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Aterandria, "a, Oct. 8.-Col. Free, of the
l95th Ohio V olunteers, was attacked in this
city last night by an ex-rebel soldier The
latter was most severely punished.
A colored man was shot and severely woun-
ded in the head this afternoon by man nam
ed Richardson, of this city
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San Francisco, Oct. NEARLY all Eastern
goods are still advancing. Large transactions
are taking place partly on speculation in
Eastern whisky, candles, mackerel, soap, etc,
at high prices. Coal oil sells at 81 70 per
gallon mackerel at SO a kit and $14 half
barrel Whisky is 81 75@$l 80 a gallon
The market is entirely bare of Eastern pro
ducts in first hands. Wheat has advanced to
two cents a pound, Flour sells SO 25 per
barrel. Z
Money is plenty, and seeking investment in
merchandise. Loans are effected as low as 10
per cent per annum,
Mining stocks are flat.
The Supreme Court of Oregon has sustain
ed the Sunday law. 1t is also decided that
all State taxes must be paid in gold.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-06

to be clothed and fed and medioined and
"elevated" at the expense OF tthe people
and both eloQuence and moneyare being
abhndantly spent intheir behalf. Congress
sional and pulpit orators vie with one
another in presenting the claimsof the Al
rican sman and a brother" on christian
sympathy and support. lsit not, then, mat
ter of amazement that gentlemen on the
other side OF this chamber are found o6stl-
nately opposing the establishment OF
"Hon1e" where achte men, who have Deen
disabled or diseased in the war, may 'llnu
rest and comfort and sustenance when they
return to the State which sent them forth!
Sir, would that could turn all the money
which the peopleofi Ohio'have paid or pro-
pose to pay for the various pet schemes Oh
The day-sending school mains TO Hilton
Head and Vicksburg, donating large for
tunes to Major Generals occupying ALREADY
positions of great profit and honor, ana
many more of like merit--into the channel
which this measure provides. l would 90
this if it were only to show that the pur-
poses, pledges and principles of Ohio, when
engaging in this war, whether wise or not
were at least sincere. | would have grand
and permanent institution, completing the
circle of benevolent establishments, which
have made the name of Ohio blessed; and,
in all time to come, bearing evidence that
the early fervor which pledged so much had
not been like the sparkling and evanescent
foam of the cup--'one moment seen, tneh
gone forever"-but permanent principle
which had crystalized into action. s9