The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-07-04
THE NEWS.

money extremely scarce and high, and
farmers and real estate holders are SELL
inc out and leaving in droves. The
Courier de ST. Hyacinthe, published in
the Eastern section of Upper Canada.
remarks: tAt Acton and RoXton a
large number of houses are closed ::
families emigrate by ten or dozen at
time. Nearly the same thing may be
said of Stukeley, Ely, and Waterloo
According to the statements Of respecta-
BILE parties, such desertion was never
seen in those townships. 1t is estimated
that one-third of the population OF these
localities is going to the United States:
The truth is, Canada is no longer what
it was before the commencement OF the
war now terminated. The market for
the products of the British provinces is,
in large measure, closed up, and BUSH
ness in all branches is exceedingly de-
pressed compared with former years.
The Canadian people have become less
hopeful in regard to the project of con-
federation, the intercolOnial railway,
colonization of the Hudson Bay terri
tory, and other schemes designed to give
new impetus to the general prosperity.
Meanwhile the United States have set
tied their difficulties, and look more in
viting than ever before"
1t will be recollected that between
three and four weeks since, working
party, composed of the 1st regiment of
Hancock's corps, in command of Col.
Bird, and accompanied by Captain Jas.
M. Moore, A. @. NJ, sailed from Sixth
street wharf, for the battle. fields of the
Wilderness and Spottsylvania, in the
steamers Jenkins, Star, and Eagle, for
the purpose of interring the bodies of
bodies Of the soldiers which had been
left unburied, and all which had not
been properly buried. This work was
begun on the 18th ult., by commencing
at the extreme right of the field and
working to the left, distance of about
twenty miles. The work has been conf
pleted, and the party have returned to
the city. Two cemeteries were estab.
on the Orange Courthouse
road, and the other on the Orange Court
House plank road and each properly en-
closed. The graves and remains of
about seven hundred soldiers were iden-
titled, and neat white headboards, with
the names, regiments, &C., We're put at
all the graves but those of rebel soldiers.
The latter We're all properly buried. 1t
is stated that an expedition will be sent
to Coal Harbor and North Anna battle
fields, to perform the same duties there.
A letter from Charleston of a recent
date says:--The climax illustrating the
true character of "the chivalry" is their
treatment ofthe private soldiers of their
late army, now returning to theirhomes.
These worn out youths excite the pity of
all, except those for whom they have
been fighting. They come hobbling
through the country from all points Of
the composition Vicksburg, Point
Lookout, Hilton Head-weary and often
too sick to travel by day, hungry and
unwashed. Here is one with consump-
ton fastened upon him, his companion
is sick of fever, but he "must 60 to
Barnwell District" They have waited
to refresh themselves in pretentious
town, noted during the rebellion for its
fine society and patriotism. And how
are they received by the people? In.
credible as it may seem, they are well
coined only by Union soldiers; they
gladly sleep in the guard house. and ac-
cept the plain food offered them with
gratitude. The sincerity of the friendly
offer and gratitude returned show the
kindly disposition that exists among the
brave, though ''plain,u classes Of our
country. Our soldiers manifest unmis-
taxable grief at the condition of these de.
luded and deserted men. They have
this afternoon left the town where they
We're no longer wanted by the citizens
to drop down by the roadside when only
half a mile on their long journey. "La-
dies" riding out for pleasure, and others
sauntering with wcll-dressed gentlemen,
passed by them without giving even
nod of recognition. These sights are
common.
Further particulars in the London pa
pers relating to the unfortunate English
man in the hands of the brigands, show
that the official representative of Eng
land at Naples, has displayed great en-.
ergy. 1t will be remembered that while
one OF the two captives, Mr.. Moons,
was detained by the brigands, his com.
panion, Mr. Murray, was allowed to get
off in order to obtain aransom for his less
fortunate countryman. Mr.. hurry at
once went to Naples, and saw the Eng
fish consul, Mr.. BOnham, who telegraph
ed to London for instructions, to Malta
for ship of war, and to Florence de-
handing immediate action on the part
of the Italian government. A frigate
was at once dispatched to Salerno, where
1t was stationed opposite the Projects
house, in order to encourage him TO n
little more activity than he had shown
hitherto. Negotiations were opened
with Giardullo, the brigand leader, bv
Mr.. Bonham, and in the meanwhile an
Italian army Is, 900 men spread itself
he was likely to be caught in a net.
Giardullo changed his tone, and instead
OF insisting upon a ransom, demanded
to be allowed to leave Italy unmolested
on giving up Mr.. Moens. This proposal
Mr.. Bonham is urging the italian gov
to except.
The Secretary of War has issued very
and salutary order, intended
to prevent the carelessness and neglect
Of company and regimental officers in
charge of organizations about to be mus.
tered out. If the men are not promptly
paid off and discharged upon reaching
the place of muster-Out, it will be due sole
" to the failure of such officers to make
)ut the proper papers before leaving the
field. All such officers are to be report
I'd and properly dealt with.
The Government has just concluded
,wo large purchases of coal for the army
md navy, at very reasonable prices,
Viz: S. p and SIS "a, respectively. This
s hopeful sign of the good times COM
ng, when reasonable prices shall prevail
or the great staples of consumption.
The New York papers are engaged