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Commission; second; that the accused was
captured under pledge that he should have
safe conduct to his home if he gave certain
information which he did; and that he was
included in the terms of the convention be-
tween General johnson and Sherman. He
also filed written motion to squash the char
ges.
Col Chapman, Judge Advocate, read the
pleas and motion offered that the Court might
consider them. The accused pleads that the
Commission has no jurisdiction in the case
that the Commission was not created by COM
petent authority; that he is naturalized citi-
zen, and the United States being now at peace
with the late Confederate States and he not be-
ing in the military service, no military COM
mission has authority to try him. The defend
ant protests against being tried, because, while
he was at Hendersonville, Ca, Capt. Noyes
of Gen. Wilson's staff, came to him for certain
information, saying if he would go to Gen
Wilson's headquarters and give such informa-
ton his person would be protected, and he be
allowed to return to his home in safety; that
he gave such information but was seized,
placed in close confinement and sent to WASH
ington, and was now held in pursuance of said
capture He pleads that being on the 26th
of April, 1865, an officer of the so-called Con-
federate States, he was included in the terms of
the military convention between Generals Sher-
man and Johnston, and presents a copy Of the
terms, alleging that the terms on his part have
been complied with, and asks that in compl-
ance with those terms he be allowed to return
to his home. He also moves that the charges
and specifications be squashed, because they
are indefinite and uncertain as to time, and the
allegations are vague and that no offence I'M
der the laws of war are charged.
In reply to a question by Mr.. Denver, Gen.
Wallace said the counsel would be furnished
tomorrow with the rules which will govern
the Commission.
The doors were closed, with the understan-
ding that when the Commission adjourned it
would be to IL o'clock tomorrow
During these proceeding there was large
number of persons present, among them a
number of witnesses.
The prisoner is a slim made man of about
As or so years of age, with dark hair and
whiskers sprinkled with gray, and was dressed
in black suit with white shirt. On his way
to the room from the Old Capitol prison, he
wore an old fashioned silk hat During the
reading of the charges he sat between Messrs.
Hughes and Peck, his counsel, with whom he
was frequently in conversation, and at times
manifested considerable nervousness.
From our limited space it will be impossible
for us to give our readers from day to day, a
full report of this interesting trial. But they
will be furnished with all the important facts
developed in its progress.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
r ABoR vINcIT-oMNIA.
LABOR SUPPLY OFFICE,

NORFOLK, Aug. sth 1856
The pressing demand for Laborers, in Virginia
and North Carolina has induced me to undertake
to supply the want. With this view, l have re,
Gently visited New York, and after full consul,
tation with the Commissioners of Emigration, /
have concluded to enter upon this important duty
at once.
The emigration from Great Britain and the Con.
tinent to America is very great at this time
That large proportion of this vast tide can be
turned towards the South, | am convinced from
enquiry upon the spot.
have opened an Ofiicein this city, and am now
ready to receive orders for such Farm Hands.
male and female, House Servants &C. "a NAV
be needed. The Nationalties of Great Britain
and the Continent are all represented in this grand
influx of population. But It is from the German
States, and ireland, and Scotland and Wales
that we have to look for such labor as we need
Persons making application will state fully their
wants and their preference as to nationality.
shall take pleasure in communicating fully all
the information possess the subject, and I
have no doubt of being able, with reasonable no.
ice, to supply all the labor that may be required
take pleasure in referring to the following
gentlemen:
Cyrus Curtis, Esq, Vice President of the Board
OF Commissioners of Emigration, SO Broadway,
Ny.
Henry C. Hardy, 70 Beaver street, N. Y, for
merly of North Carolina
John Potts Brown, SO Beaver street, N. Y.
of Georgia
DR.. A. N. Bell, lit Clinton street Brooklyn
formerly of Virginia
Hon. ]. s. MilIson, Elk. u s. Congress.
Hon. Francis G. Pierpont, Gov Va
Hon. L. Il. Chandler, Elk. u s. Congress,
Hon. I. c. Tabb, Mayor of city of Norfolk.
james Cornick, Pres. Dis G. Company
Marshall Parks, Pres. A. & c. G. Company
Alexander Bell Charles Reid, W. j. Hardy,
city of Norfolk.
DR.. w: W. Wing, late Treasurer State of Va.
Lewis Webb Collector Port Norfolk.
aug9 JAS. E. BELL, NJ. d.
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HON. JOHN $. NILSSON.

We find the following communication in
the Petersburg Express, and take pleasure in
replying that Mr.. Nilsson is now resident of
this city, in the enjoyment of fine health and
lucrative practice at the law. We have
heard that it is the intention Of the gentle
man spoken of, not again to enter the political
arena, but from his well known patriotism and
public spirit, we do not doubt that his valua-
BILE services could be commanded in the public
COUNCILS should the people of this District call
upon him to serve them
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EDUCATIONAL.
NORFOLK CLASSICAL SCHOOL.


The undersigned, who is an experienced Teach
er, proposes to establish, permanently, in the city
of Norfolk, a MALE SCHOOL, the object Of
which will be to prepare Boys for the University
of Virginia, or any of our Colleges.
The course of instruction will embrace the
Latin and Greek, French, German and Spanish
Languages, and Mathematics. Instruction will
also be given in English Grammar and Compost
ton. - t' r."
The Session will open on the 18th of September,
in the basement of the Presbyterian Church. -
The exercises of the. School will be continued re-
gularly on Saturday. e
Tuition, per half session, of five months, in
English, Ancient Languages and Mathematics,
forty dollars and in each of the Modern Lam
guages, ten dollars, payable in advance.
The number of scholars will be limited to
twenty.
For further information, address the Principal
at Norfolk, Va, or apply in person at the corner
of Chapel and Falkland streets.
auls-lm c. MORRIS, Principal.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA The
~ NEXT SESSION of this Institution (Which
was never discontinued during the war; will com
mence, as usual, OCTOBER 1, 1865, and end July
4, 1865. s. 4artar .ts,t4s A
The Institution is organized into eleven distinct
Schools are Academic, (besides that of Chem
istry, which is also Medical; four belong to the
Medical and one to the Law Department.
The College expenses, for the session of nine
months, will be from 1920 to $3.50, exclusive of
Text Books, of which sum about two hundred and
the balance between that time and the LIST of
April F,FeJ
For further information address the subscriber,
Post Office, -" University of Virginia" ,,nr,
au l7-eod lot Va Chairman of Faculty
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Government Depository and Financial
Agent OF the United states.
Exchange Bank Building, Main Street.

A constant supply of 1880 Notes will be kept on
hand.
This Bank will buy and sell all classes OF GOV
EMINENT SECURITIES at current market
rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make collections
on all the principal cities of the United States.
Purchase Government Vouchers on the most
favorable terms, and give careful and prompt at
tention to
Accounts of Business Men and FIRMS,
and to any other business entrusted to the Bank.
Full information in regard to Government
Loans at all times cheerfully furnished.
au Civ
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T CoMMUNICATED.1
BON. IoHN s. NILSSON

HON. JOHN s. NILSSON.
Where is the Hon. John S. Nilsson ? We
feel that the enquiry is echoed by nine-tenths
of the voters of the I'd Congressional Dis
trict. A gentleman, patriot, and states
man, he commands our highest respect and
confidence.
Alike free from Northern radicalism and
Southern Hotspurism, he preserves a happy
equilibrium between his strong attachment to
the rights and interests of his native State,
and dear regard to liberal, national spirit,
which can alone re-establish the former ami
cable and harmonious relations between the
North and South, and give renewed impulse
towards that goal which the God of our faith
ers destined for u.s. Will he serve us in the
next Congress of the United States ?
We shall be pleased to hear from Mr.. Mil
son--bllt deeming his service of vital impor-
tance to the country at this particular juno
ture, we shall cast our votes for him, let his
reply be what it may.
MANY VOTERS OF PETERSBURG.
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A large and influential meeting ofthe citi-
zens of Richmond was held in that city on
Tuesday evening last, for the purpose of in
viting the President and his Cabinet to visit
that city, and for the additional purpose Of
making arrangements for mass meeting Of
the people of Richmond at an early day. The
Committee on Resolutions is composed of the
following prominent citizens W
Goasssitzee on Resolutions Judge Mere=
dith R. T. Daniel. P. H Avlstt, F.-iJ, Smith,
Robert Ridgeway and R. W. Hughes. ~.
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PARDON REvoKEp-We had occasion day
or two ago to express our qualification at the
''pardon" of Alexander Dudley, President of
the York River Railroad, for the reason that
it opened the way to resumption of operations
on that important line. We regret now to
have to state that Mr.. Dudley has been re-
quired by General Terry, acting, we presume,
under instructions from Washington, to sur
render his pardon. We have heard no reason
stated or stlrmised. The event will have an
unfortunate tendency in disquieting others
who have received pardons and who, doubt
less, felt that they could rely on them as final
and irrevocable 1t is to be regretted, too, on
account of the public work over which Mr..
D. presides,
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B6r We have received two poetical effu-
sions from young friend, who has frequently
appeared in print through these columns.
The articles last sent show want of finish
which we must attribute to carelessness, and
which in the future, we trust, he will avoid.
Let him apply labor and care to his future
efforts and we shall look for something really
worth publishing from him
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sga- We clip the following from the Bostol

sky- We clip the following from the Boston
Courier We trust this party may prove to
be only the pioneers in that tide of emigration
which we hope to see set in upon our State
Yes, gentlemen, we have minerals of all kinds
in abundance and if you will only come and
help us dig them out" we shall all realize
fortunes together. Why, even down in this
allurial section, we have oyster beds and the
like, that are worthy of being looked into.
MINERAL RESOURCES OF VIPGINIA.--A
party of scientific gentlemen just returned to
Richmond from an exploration of the gold re-
gion Of Virginia, give glowing accounts of the
undeveloped mineral resources of the interior
of the State. Not only does gold abound, but
they found whole districts teeming with iron,
silver, lead. tin, plumbago and other valuable
materials
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EkS~ We have received we'll written COM
munication on the subject of our Public
Schools, but as it comes to us acithom any sig
nature we are reluctantly compelled to follow
our old rule and decline its publication.
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W. III. TRAyERs, Proprietor.

This HOUSE is ready for the reception of
guests, either by the Day, Week or Month.
TERMs-$l75 per day, or 81 per week to Regu-
lar Boarders -
The Table will at all times be supplied with all
that the Norfolk market affords, and the Ban
stocked with the very best quality of Wines,
Liquors, Ales and Cigars.
Passengers by the Baltimore OF Richmond boats
will find this convenient and pleasant place of
accommodation.
Mr.. TRAVERS' long experience in the Hotel
and Restaurant business warrants him in guaran-
teeing satisfaction to all who may patronize him
Eag~ Post copy. au2l-tf
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BANKS.

THE ExCHAN NATIONAL
BANK OF NORFOLK.
President.
GILBERT C. WALKER.
Cashier.
JOHN J. KNOX.
Ass't Cashier.
s. P. MOORE.
Directors:
THOMAS CRsAMRR, CtNctsArua ". NEWTON
EDWARD NJ BRowN, GRoRGR SAEGTRR,
MARSHALL PARKS, WILLIAM NICHOLS,
GILBERT c. WALKER
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THE EXCELSIOR COOK STOVE

desire to call your attention especially to this
STOVE. believe, in this Stove, we have all
that is really valuable in COOKING STOVE.
The tlues are large, the ire-box large and well
formed, lit has a sitter, CRATE and ash drawer in
the hearth, similar to the celebrated Black Dia-
proportional than that of any other Stove in the
market.
We have also attached to this Stove Managies
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 ia entirely 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-U No. Z Campbells wharf
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DYAM's BLOCK MATCHES,

For sale by Gross or otherwise, at lowest mar
ket rates. Also, Morgans Light Brown Soap, by
box or retail. L. C. DEMING,
au22 No. Z Main street
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THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING Es
tanliShed themselxes urder tho fr,, -

II tdUEIsHtu tHenseIves under the firm OF
LITTLE d. OGERS
for the purpose of conducting the Importing and
Manufacturing Business of CIGARS, and Deal
ing in LEAF TOBACCO, and as Agents for tho
sale of MANUFACTURED and SMOKING To-
BACCO, would claima share of public patron
age. Strict attention to business, and the earn,
est desire to please, enable them to promise that
their dealings with those who favor them with
their orders shall be satisfactory
JAMES LITTLE,
tt.J JOHN C. ROGERS,
No. 20, corner ". Water & Roanoke sts
Over the Store of N. A. Thompson Co.
aul4- I'm
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MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
lN SAVINGS BANK.
OFFICE No. SO, BANK STREET

Presiaent
WIN. t. HARRISON.
Directors:
Jos. r. SPRArLEE. d. u. SIMMoNs,
RYLANp CAPPs, W H. TURNER,
E. DBLANY, JAS. Y. LEfGH.
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TRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY
+ FOR YOUNG LADIES,
YORK, PENIS VI YANLA, =
LOUISA A. MCPHERSON, Principal
This School will be re-opened on the FIRST
M ONDAY in November. The best English,
French, German and Music Teachers are EN-
ploye in this School, and French Lady resident
in the Family, giving all the advantages to be
obtained in the large cities. ta
Circulars can be obtained BY addressing the
Principal, York, Penn aus-3w"
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DALTIMORE HOUSE,

Nos. 81 and % Wide Water street,
NORFOLK. VA. ..
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OST-A PrOmissary Note of $3.50, da-
J. ted April IL, 1851, signed by R. A. Worrell,
VIM p Griffith, E. c. Lindsey and P. P. Glenn
ents, payable to my order on demand. All per-
sons are hereby cautioned from trading or nego-
tiating for the same, payment has been stopped.
au22-3t~ W. w. SYLVESTER
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Cashier.
VIM. H. WALES.

This Bank is open for the resumption OF bust
ness Deposits received upon the usual terms, in
terest being allowed at the rate of five per cent.
on all amounts remaining on deposit for 80 days
or upwards; 4 per cent. for a less period; in
terest commencing 10 days after deposit, and
ceasing 10 days prior to withdrawal,
The Institution keeping accounts of it's New
Depositors entirely separate from those of the Old
Depositors, SO as to answer the demand of the
New Depositors.
All indebted to our Institution will please call,
pay, curtail or renew their paper.
The Board of Directors will meet every We'd
nesday morning at clock. au 3-ly
TRANKLIN WINGS BANK,
Bank Street, near Nam, Norfolk, Ia.
JOHN b. WHITEHEAD, President.
Directors:
J. 3; WHITEHEAD, JOHN JAMES,
). /. BLooDGo6D, WIN. WARD,
FL F. WILSON.
J. C. DEHING, Cashier
This Institution is prepared to receive deposits
and allow interest thereon at the rate Of FIVE
per cent. on sums remaining on deposit ninety
days and upwards, and FOUR per cent. for short
er periods.
ls- Parties indebted to the Institution are
requested to renew, curtail or pay their notes as
soon as possible. jy24-lm
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Savannah Markets

CoTToN.-The receipts OF cotton at TINS
port since the 18th inst. have been l,247 bales
of Upland 80 bales of Sea Island, and 200
bales of Domestics and the receipts of the lst
inst, to date, have been 1901 bales of Upland
100 bales Sea Island, and 9l7 bales of Domes-
tics. The exports for the week have been
l,243 bales Upland 10 hales Sea Island, and
238 bales Domestics; and since the LIST inst to
date, 4,ls6 bales of Upland, 81 bales Sea Is
land, and 800 bales of Dometsics. During the
week the market has experienced a further
decline of at least cent on the better grades,
and nearly cent on the inferior. The receipts
of Good Middling are very scarce, and few lots
of this quality are on the market, We quote:
Ordinary 2Ss 80. 1tiddling "a a 80, Good
Middling 80 a 40. VII,
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LATEST NEWS.
From washington.

Washington, dug. 21.-The reception Of
the Internal Revenue Bureau, for the last
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

How GEN. JACKSON KEPT SUNDAY.
Gen. Jackson went down to New Or
leans upon an occasion and met, of
course, with an enthusiastic reception
from his old friends and comrades in
arms. The latter appointed committee
to make arrangements for visit to the
Battle Ground" about seven miles be-
low the city. Without consulting the
General, or thinking particularly about
the day of the week, they appointed
Sundays the time for the visit. The
day came clear and beautiful. After
breakfast they notified him that every
thing was in readiness for the contem-
plated visit to the scene of his conflict,
his triumph and his glory. He inform
ed the gentleman who had notified him,
and in very quiet way, that, as it
was Sunday, he wished to attend church
instead of visiting the battle-ground
that day. The gentlemen of the
committee were duly informed of
this, and consultation we had. AS all
the arrangements had been made for
that day, and everything was then
ready, they concluded to wait upon the
General in body and tell him of the
circumstances, and hint that it would
look strange and sound odd If not Puri-
tanic for him to refuse compliance with
their wishes. This was done. The
General listenedt to what they had to say,
and then turning his keen black eyes
upon them, which sparkled again with
a little CT their old fire, he replied with
quiet dignity: Gentlemen, this is Sun
day, and have already informed you
that am going to church." The com
mittee subsidized, rather pleased than
otherwise with the response of the old
hero. "What fools we were," some one
said as the committee retired, ito try to
change the determination of Old Hick-
ory after he had once made up his mind"
Louisville Journal,
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LATEST.
TENNESSEE AFFAIRS

NASHVILLE, Oct. 1S.-The United
States District Court, Judge Trigg pre-
siding, commenced its session here to-
day. A large number of indictments
for conspiracy and treason were dispos-
ed of. 'iH'' ''i.lt4 ,.'7 ". ''..l.
The Senate was occupied to-day in
deciding whether negroes shall be al
lowed to give testimony in court. No
result was attained The session will
probably be prolonged indefinitely.
The draw tender of the railroad bridge
was foully murdered last night.
A stabbihg affray occurred in Derrick
street this morning. sh!-.
Major General Houston has arrived
here. 1t is reported he will soon as
sumo the duties of commandant Of the
District Of Middle Tennessee.
General Fisk, Superintendent of the
Freedmen's Bureau, hasannounced that
after the passage of bills by the different
States protecting in courts negroes, he
will abolish in his department all mat
ters relatingto the civil status of negroes.
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THE NEWS.

The firemen's parade in Philadelphia
on Monday was a most imposing dis
play. One hundred and fourteen COM
paliies took part in the procession, which
was over seven miles in length, and oc-
cupied over three hours in passing
given point. 1t was estimated that
nearly twenty thousand firemen were
in line, one-half of whom had been
soldiers during the late war. The popu-
lar demonstration was most enthusi-
astic one. The route was decorated at
every step, and showers of wreaths and
flowers greeted the red-shirted heroes
throughout the line of march. Large
numbers of visitors were present from
New York and other prominent cities.
The spectators were computed at nearly
three hundred thousand. In the even
ing portions of the city were illumina-
ted, and many of the visiting compa-
MES were entertained by the Philadel-
phia companies.
Gen. Benjamin G. Humphreys, who
was general in the Confederate army,
and has recently been elected Governor
of Mississippi, pardoned by the Presi-
dent and inaugurated, is native of
Mississippi, and thirty years ago repre-
sented his county in the Legislature.
He is represented to be a gentleman;Of
cultivated taste and manners, warm and
generous impulses, unimpeachable pri-
vate and public character, dignified
bearing and earnest convictions. He
was before the war a Wing of the old
school and upheld the Union until his
State went out. "''
The United States steamers Rhode
Island and Hornet, heretofore men,
toned as having been ordered to Ha-
vana to convoy to Washington the rebel
ram Stonewall, which was surrendered
to the United States by the Spanish
authorities, will sail from the Washing
| ington yard on the 2Uth inst.
The Lynchburg [Va.) Republican
says that the rain on Sunday was worth
millions to that section of the country.
The long protracted drought had threat
ened serious consequences; but every
fear was dissipated by the showers
which fell throughout the day named.
The Richmond Republic states that
the house of Mr.. Thomas Taliaferro, in
Hanover county,, was, on Thursday
night last, entered by party of ruff
fans, who made an attack upon Mr.. IT,,
inflicting such wounds that he died the
next day. ..H. 49,. efn,.
The Mobjack Bay Fenians are fitting
out the steamer &C. Augustus Sala {"
for service off Ireland. 1t is said she
will take out thirty million rounds per-
cussion caps disguised in oyster and
clam shells. Mr.. M. d. Maine is head
centre Of the M. J. B. Fenians.
Mrs. Cornelia Daponte, sister of the
Hon. Thomas J. Durant, of Louisiana,
mother of Durant Daponte, late editor
of the Richmond Examiner, and a
poetess Of some reputation, died recently
in New Orleans. "s,r.. .,.s .l ~
An eighteen hundred ton steamer,
bark-rigged, has just been launched at
Freeport, Illinois. She is intended for
Fenian employment, and is owned by
Col. Shaffer and other members of the
order.--Freeport Journal. ...