The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-24

GovERNoRsHIP OF NEW JERSEY
Quite gathering of Jerseymen, friends Of
Hon. Marcus L. Ward, the Union nominee
for Governor of New jersey took place to day
on the occasion of his visit to Washington
Speeches were made and resolutions adopted
pledging determination and generous sup
port to him.
JEFF. DAVIS COMMISSION Az LIEUTENANT or
DRAGONS.
A witness called for the defense on the
Whirz trial, exhibited to various citizens to-
day the original commission issued to Jeffer-
son Davis as a Second Lieut. of Dragons. 1t
is signed by Andrew Jackson as President,
and Lewis Cass as Secretary of War. The
possessor of the parchment procured it at the
home of Davis, on the Mississippi
APPOINTMENTS.
Washington, Aatq. 21-The President to-
day appointed George w Brooks, U. s. Dis
trict Judge, Daniel R. Goodloe Z. 5. Mar
SHALL and Darius H. Starbuck U. s. Attorney
for the District of the State of North Carolina;
j. Barceley Harding, Collector OF Internal
Revenue for the LIST District of Pennsylvania
Thomas Orion, Assessor of Internal Revenue
for the 9Th District of Illinois, and Assistant
Engineer James Wayson, of the Revenue Cut
ter service, to be Chief Engineer in the same,
vice George McNab, resigned.
SPECIAL PARDoNs.
The President granted the following special
pardons on Saturday: Cave johnson, Frank
C. Huntington, Thos J. Brown and W. C.
Whithorm, Of Tennessee E. 81. Murrell of
Virginia Jas. l.. Seward, of Thomas county,
Ga, and Jas A Larley of Montgomery coun-
ty, Ala,
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN NEW YORK
Ne,c York, Aug 21.-A fire commenced at
noon in the liquor store 204 South street, and
communicated to the buildings 2O2 and 200,
and thence to the Government bonded ware
! house, 208. The flames burnt fercely, with
every indication of there being a heavy loss.
A large force OF police were present to pro-
tect property and prevent riots among the fire.
| men.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Neao York, Aug. 21.--The fire today con-
sumed the buildings No. 2O4 South street, oc-
cupied by riggers and shipjoiners and 40l
403 and 405 Water street, known as j. Hicks
| U. S. bonded warehouse, occupied by T. w
Brampton, and heavily stored with teas and
coffees; Nos 397 and 500 Water street, occu-
pied by Messrs. Smith & Co., dealers in copper
and old iron, were also badly damaged. The
total loss is estimated at over $780, 900, mostly
on the bonded warehouses. Three fremen
were injured by falling walls.
ARREST OF GEN. BEAUREGARD AND OTHERS.
Neao Orleans, Aug. 19.-General Beaure-
CARDS house was surrounded a few nights
since, and Beauregard, with others, were kept
| in cotton press till morning. 1t was sup
,,o,od +bo+ K;rl,1, Smith uac coroao1od IN 4bo
| house A gentleman much resembling Kirby
Smith was mistaken for him. Beauregard
complained to Gen. Sheridan of the manner
in which the military invaded his house, the
officer in command not being in uniform.
Gen. Sheridan was greatly annoyed at rhe oc-
currence, and righted tn matter with Gen.
| Beauregard
TEXAS AND THE UNION.
Cairo, Aug. 20.-The committee appointed
| to confer with Governor Hamilton, of Texas,
regarding the measures for restoring the State
to civil government, are at Austin to carry out
their Instructions. They were appointed by
citizens representing nearly all Northern
Texas, and who pledge themselves to abide
by and defend all lawful authority. Hon.
Jos. H. Bell has been appointed Secretary Of
State in Texas
PHILADELPHIA, dag 21-Joseph Harding,
collector Of Internal Revenue for the LIST Con-
gressional District, and formerly publisher of
the Pennsylvania Inquirer, died this morning
at the residence of his son, w. W. Harding,
Chestnut Hill, aged IS years. Mr.. Harding
was one of the oldest newspaper publishers in
the country.
FIGHT WITH GUERILLAs.
Memphis, Aug. 20.-Some soldiers left
jackson, Tennensee, few days ago, to hunt
up horses that had been stolen, but they were
attacked by large number of guerillas, and,
being driven back, they were obliged to aban-
don their horses They reported that three
soldiers were killed after being captured by
the guerillas Two guerlas have been cap
tured.
FROM FORT MONROE
Fort Monroe, August 20th.-The fleet of
schooners and other vessels which put in here
for harbor, all sailed hence this morning,
favored with westerly wind.
General Joe Johnston, of the late rebel
army, passed through here last evening for
Baltimore
COUNTERFEIT TREASURY NOTES. q
Philadelphia, August 20.-Ths morning
counterfeit $50 note of the United States was
presented at the mint in this city 1t is ap-
parently, and doubtless is, from new plate,
and pronounced dangerous fac simile of the
new tifties.
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.
Neao York, August 21.-The weekly state
1nent of the city banks show decrease of
S4,03O,OOO in loans, S55O,00O ip specie,
$500, 900 in circulation, and 81 ,O00, 900 in de-
posts. There is an increase in legal tenders
$2,500,00O.