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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

TIE New YEAR Before we shall is.
u another number Of the UNION, the
New Year will have dawned. Long
weeksaud months have passed, aye, a year
has rolled away since we last exchanged
our New Year greetings. has it been
we'll with you all has time glided
smoothly over you, bearing fruits of joy
and peace 7 and is it indeed a New Year,
merry, as Of old Fain would we SO
think hut, alas too often vain hope /
We may1miss familiar ones from the fire.
side ! loved cbes may have gone to a long,
last home bat thci' memory dwells with
Is, and there is a melancholy cheer in
the thQnghttha their New Year is above
in a land Of eternal rest and joy:
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

The escape of Stephens, the Fenian
Head Center of Ireland, from prison in
Dublin, was a most mysterious affair. He
was kept 10 a heavy barred cell, closely
guarded by sentincls, and calls were made
by the Provost detail at stated intervals,
to make SUR Of his presence. During
the several hours that elapsed between
two or three calls he disappeared. Al
though immediate search was made in ev-
cry direction, no trace of him could be
discovered. The co~nstabulary in every
part of Great Britain have been notified
to DO on the look out for hsm, When.
Stephens was araigned before The Court,
no manifested great Indifference, aud re.
fused to employ counsel, to DO assigned
him, or to mako my plea whatever
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27
EIGHTH OF JANUARY GEL.
EBRATION.

The Democracy Of Ashland Go. have
appointed the undcrSigncda Committee Of
Arrangements for the celebration of the
approaching anniversary Of the victory
of New Orleans. They propose to do so
by having a public Supper, Toasts, AID,
dresses, &c on the evening of the 9Th Of
January at the MILLER House, in Ash.
land. In carrying out this programme,
the Committee would say, that they
would be happy to meet q large number
of the Democracy Of the several Town.
ships on lbpt occasion. Let us ever keep
fresh the memory of the old hero Of the
Hermitage.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

The HoLIDAYs.-The gayest season Of
the entire year is now approaching, but
whilst we are enjoying this festive season,
let us not forget that in time of health
we must always be prepared for disease.
Coughs, colds, sore throat, Group, asthma
and whoopiug cough are speedily cured
by Goes Cough Balsam. Whilst dyspcp.
sia, constipation, sick headache, indiges-
ton the most prolific source Of III
health is certainly cured by the timely
use Of Goes Dyspepsia Cure.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

COMING. -CADwELL, the king of spec.
tacle men, will visit Ashland again in a
few weeks. If you want superior Spec.
%taclsS, wait and SEQ him. His Glasses
have an established reputation here. No.
tiee Of his arrival will be given. In the
meantime the public are warned against
Pedlers, who pretend to sell "CADwELL's
Spectacles," or "the same kind" lie
has no Agents.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

For 1866.
THE
Fashion Magazine Of the World.

Fashion Magazine Of the World.
LITERATURE, FINE ARTS, and FASH
IONS. The most magnificent Steel EnFra,-
ings. Double Fashion Plate,. Wood En-
cravings on every subject that can interest
ladies. Crochet knitting, Netting, Embroid-
cry, Articles for the Toilet, for tho Parlor,
the Poundoir, and the Kitchen. Everything,
in fact, to make a complete Lady's Book.
The Ladies Favori'e jor 36 Years.
No Magazine has been able 10 compete
with II.
G0DEY's RECEIPTS
for every department of Q household. These
alone are worth the price of the Book
Model Cottages, lpo other Magazine gives
them), With diagrams.
Drawing lessons for the young. Another
speciality with Cooley.
Original Music, worth SO o year. Other
Magazines publish old WORKOUT music but
the subscribers TO Cooley get II before the
music stores.
Gardening for Ladies'. Another peculiari-
ty with Cooley.
Fashions from Messrs. A T.. Stewart & Co.
Of New York, the millionaire merchants, ap.
PER- in Cooley, the only Magazihe that has
them.
Ladies' Bonr cts. We give more Of them
in a year Than any other Magazine. In fact,
the Lady's Book enables every lady to be her
own Bonnet maker.
MARION HARLAND,
Authoress of "Alone," Hidden PATH
"NIoss side," "Nemesis," and MIRIAM"
writes for Cooley each month. and for no
other magazine. A new novel by her will
be published in 1866. We have also retain
ed all our old and ~favOrite contributors.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

s6y- BEER, GRAHAM & Co. have been
getting more New Goods. They have
just received some very cheap Dress md
Shifting Fauncls; the very best Calico
they are selling also cents, although cot.
goods are risiPg in the Fast there has
been nc rise at the great Cheap Store.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27
G. W. HILL, |
JAS MCCooL,
j. p. CowAN, :
j. =. DEvoR, |
j. NJ. lands
Com.
TO The Democracy of Mont
gOntcry Township.

You are requested to meet at the usual
place Of holding elections in said Town.
ship, on Saturday, December 80, being
the Saturday before New Year, for the
purpose Of putting in nomination q can,
didato for Justic Of the Peace, to be elcc.
ted to gil the vacancy occurring by the
expiration of the term Of HENRY BURNS,
Esq, The nomination will be held DO
tween the hours of | and 8 o'clock p. u.
Let there be a full attendance of the Dc,
mocracy.
D, BRYTE,
Chairman Democratic Club of Mont
Township, Ashland County, o.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

A CARD.-The undersigned in behalf
Of himself and wife, respectfully returns
sincere and grateful Acknowledgements to
those friends from whom they received
on the 9TH inst. such generous and sub,
%stantial 'OkonssSof good will and cOra-
dcnce. Thank you kind friends. May
tho Lord reward you.
A. II. MYERS
Pastor Lutheran Church.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

DELINQUENT TAX LrsT.-We publish
In this issue Of the UNION, this interesting
document, to the exclusion Of much other
more interesting matter. 1t will occupy
our columns only two weeks.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

~ Many believe that getting drunk
Is one of the inalienublc rights Of mankind,
or atleust we should judge SO, from the
number Of intoxicated men we saw on
our streets on Monday. But then it was
Christmus-and Christmas only comrs
once a year!
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

B6rThose who intend to commemorate
the FIRST day in 1866, by presenting their
friends with acceptable gifts, are respect
fully informed that our Office will be open
on Monday, from ] o'clock A. N, till 8
o'clock 2. NJ.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27
F. R. MYERS, Gen. Ticket Aga
SHERIFFS SALE.
MAJOR TYLER

~ OAL(Cs
MAJOR TYLER
VS..
HENRY BEARD, OF al.
DY virtue ,fan order Of Sale, in the sbovs
I'D case, duly issued out Of the Court az
Common Pleas in aud for the County of Ash
land and State Of Ohio, and To me directed.
will expose 10 sale, on
saturday, January 13M, A. d. 1865.
at the door Of the Court House Of said eoua.
~, at 2 o'clock P. NJ. of said day, the follow
ing described lands and tenements, to-v;ts
Lot number twenty-three (23), in the town Of
Mohicanville, bounded on the North by Lots
lumber t%wenty-one (21), and twenty-five
t22], one hundred and twenty-five Eve feet
on the West by IN alley, ITO feet on the
South by q lane, 100 feet to o ttope planted
in the road by a stake, 70 feet TO The place on
beginning, likewise liberty to raise q dam o. Y
the Run on the East eide Of the alley that
lies West Of lot number twenty-three (23l, 70
high as not to injure the alley or o Spring
that lies West Of said alley and run /: also LOT
Jwent, -one in said town Of M~ohicanville, ad-
toining the above said lot number twenty
three C2S), in Q plot Of an addition to The
said town of Mohe AWHILE, in the County Of
Ashland and State Of Ohio Eith the appur.
tenances thereto belonging.
Terms of Sale Cash. Appraised al -
J.. G. BROWN, SheriE.
Dec. IL, l865-4w27pfS10,00
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

New MUsIC.-Wc have received from
Horace Waters, Of New York, the follow.
ing beautiful pieces Of new music :-"Do
they love inc still as ever" "Tis Sweet to
think of Heavier" "Come to tho Window,
Love,"" My janice on the Battle f,ll,"
''Santa Claus" and "Promcnsds Concert
Polka" Send for catalogue.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

1dgWe understand that many Of those
who delight to "trip the light fantastic
toe" metatthe MILLER House, on Christ.
mas evening, and had a Emery dance"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

sGyr The Seneca Advertiser, the excel.
lent dtganrof the Seneca County Democ-
raey, comes to us greatly enlarged and
otherwise improved.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

For SALE.-A desirable residence on
Cottage Street can be bought cheap For
full particulars, call at this o%fice, or five
doors North of the Catholic Church, East
side Cottage street.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

CROWDED OuT.--The Report Of the
Receipts and expenditures of the Ashland
County Agricultural Society, aud several
other advertisements, are crowded out
this week.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MORNING DECEMBER ~

FoR SALE.--k first rate Piano at a
great bargain. Also, a West & Wilson
Sewing Machine. For Information call
at this Office. EFF
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

lS-Pcrsons desiring to purchase an
excellent, well improved farm, in South
eren Illinois, on reasonable terms, are
referredto our advertising columns.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

NJ There will be a ball at the Nc
NunrY House on New Year evening
All are invited. Music by PoRTER'S
String BapdC .Gl@ iA
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

Nor MucH.-We have mot devoted
much astaption TO the editorial depart.
meit this week.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

oT16- Buy your Books, stationery, wall
and window paper. 80, Of J. /. Dorland,
Main street. Ashland ehm.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27
Notice.

THE subscriber hereby announces to the
Il Public, that, having been duly l~icepsed
as an A~ucrIoSEER, no is prepared 10 attend
to any business ~ Ashland County requiring
his services in that capacity.
Address q. W. BASsP0RD, Jr.
Hayesvills, Ashland Co., Q.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

lGg7Dpn't fail, 70 be at tho Town Hall,
next Friday evening" ~ q
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

No. Buy sOpr drugs, medicines, pure
vines eliqnOrs, 10, Of s. R. Squire, No
Main street, a. %
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27
Farm for Sale.

TTNHE undersigned offers at Priyaie sais.
l. SSO Acres of land, situs--
ted in Walsh County, Illinois, ave miles
from NJ. Carmel, the County Seat, and fou,
miles from the Illinois Southern Rail Road,
now under construction About It's acres
under q good state Of cultivation. The i'm
proyements thereon are q commodious farm
dwelling with all necessary out buildings
ana three excellent wells Of water; also
. clstern n q good Barn with ample Stable
room and an extensive shed also Q large
orchard of excellent fruit. Tue buildin@
relocated on two public roads, one ruupainr
North and South, the other East and Weet-s
TERMS-Twenty Ave dollars per acre.-
FOR further particulars, address JOSIAH
NOLAN, Hayesville, Ohio, or the under.
signed.
THEODORE MccLAlN,
]Sd Mt. Carmel, III.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

LARGB, LARGER,
STOCK Of
Dry Goods
AND
NOTIONS IN ASHLAND
AT
MNAANsa
OPPOSITE THE TOWN HALL!
The CHEAPEST in TOEn-go and sec for
yourselves.
Dry Goods,
silk Merinoes,
Calicoes, Ginghams,
Checks, Stripes,
Ticks, Cambrics,
Crashes, Nankips,
Drills, S~hcetings,
Bleached Mqslins,
Flannels,
CassimcreS, Satincts,
Jc mes, Tweeds,
Carpet Warp,
Wicking,
Carpets,
Hoops,
Balmoral Skirts,
Denims,
Hats and Caps.
Queensware,
Velvets,
Chambras.
Hose, Gloves,
Handkerchief,
Lace, Cord,
Trimming, Thread,
Buttons, ~Suspenders,
Neck ties, Needles,
Thimbles, Collars,
Grapes, EpbrSidery,
Tassels, Dress
Buttons, Pencils,
Nubias, Scarfs,
n.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

AsHLAND, DEG. ~, 1865.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-27

Mr.. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania, in.
troduccd a bill to pay pcutions and dam.
ages to Union property by rebels out Of
contisc1ted property. Referred to the
Committee on the Whole.
Mr.. LAWRENCE, of Ohio submitted
a resolution which was laid on the table to
be printed, affirming that Jefferson Davis
should be tried and punished for treason,
and also because of those starved prison.
ers.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06
EUROPEAN NEWS.

New YORK Dec. 5. The steamship
City of New York from Liverpool Oh thu
End and Queenstown on the 2Srd, ar,
rived here this evening.
The steamer Shenandoah sailed ontbf
2lst for New York.
The number of Fenians admitted [,
bail is regarded as an indicative, thai
only the chief will be prosecuted.
The Underwriters and Marine and
Insurance Co.'S, of London and Liver
pool, reported that they had lost half
million sterling by the destruction O.
their New Orleans cotton ships at Key
West.
The French army has been reduced
over ten thousand.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. end. Cotton sale,
on Monday and Tuesday, oyer IL ,OOO
bales. The market opened steady and
closed with u slight decline.
Manchester markets quiet. r
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 23d. Cotton yester.'
day and to-day, were fifteen thousand
bales, the market closing nominal
Breadsiufs more action but downward
Provisions quiet and steady
LONDON, Dec. ed. Consuls SS1(1S9s
live-twenties, elliott. "
LATEST. LONDON, Dec. 23rd. Polit
cal news unimportant. The Bank of
England has reduced the rate of dis.
count six per cent.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06
REPORTS OF THE SECRETARIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--The Secre
tary OF the Treasury recommends con.
traction OF the currency, and he sees nc
way for the payment of the public debt
put by an increase of income beyond
expenditures. He recommends that the
collection of internal revenue taxes ac-
cruing in these States previous to the
establishment of collection offices be in
definitely postponed; that sales of pro-
perry under the direct tax had been sus-
pended until the States shall have an
opportunity of assuming the payment
of the tax assessed upon them.
The Secretary of the Navy said there
We're in the blockadingsquadron in Jan
uary last, All vessels; now there are
only % vessels on the coast. He ad-
sharp lecture to England
about Confederate cruisers,
Secretary of war proposes reduction of
war expenses from five hundred and
sixteen million to thirty four millions.
and reduction of the Military establish
nent to peace footing comprehend
ng fifty thousand troops of all arms so
organized, as to admit of enlargement
~ filling up. the ranks to eighty-two
thousand six hundred, if the circum-
tances of the country should require the
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

| The latest advices from Mexico, re-
celved via Havana. announce the BAN
ishment of Gen. Zuloaga by Macmillan
ior having received letter from the
war Minister of the Juarez Govern
ment. A French war steamer had ar
rived at Matamoros, after having forced
the passes of the Rio Grande, between
Bagdad and Matamoros. The Empress
had left Vera Cruz for Yucatan. The
lmperialist papers claim several more
successes over the Liberal forces. On
the other hand, semi-official statements
received by the Mexican Minister at
Washington, assert that five States have
been altogether abandoned by theFrench
and that the Liberals are everywhere
gaining ground. Mr.. Langlais, the
Minister of Finance, is said to have de-
clared that it is impossible to arrange
the finances of the Empire, as the ex-
penditures amount to 46, and the receipts
to only 10 millions. The Iturbide FAM
lily are reported to have received sum
Of money for renouncing any claims |
they may have to the Mexican throne.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

terof personal qualification to me that
it has fallen to my part TO- perform , thS;
OF God, the chief instrument in restor.
ing our country to its proper territorial
proportions, it is your singular good for
tune to be universally regarded as being
qualified to play great part in re-estab-
fishing those other bonds which are es.
sential to the full reorganization of a
free society. Inyou ability and dispo-
sition to advance this prime object. we
entertain great confidence, and hope for
you therein success not less than that
which has attended your deeds i'm arms.
Accept, General Grant, our best wishes
for your personal welfare and happiness
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the House
then took recess of fifteen minutes to
afford the members an opportunity of
paying their respects to the General,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

THE SLAVE TRADE. The Spanish
Minister, acting under instructions from
his government, read on Thursday to
the Secretary of State, a despatch con-
corning the slave trade. This commu.
nication was replete with the most en-
phatic expressions. The traffic is called
by such explosives as an "inhuman
curse" "approbrious and "repro-
bated," outrageous piracy" The
Spanish government pledges its earnest
efforts for its extirpation, and will have
all convicted of participation summariIy
executed, when apprehended in any of
the ports of Spain and all ports of the
Spanish possessions.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06
GRANT an NORTH CAROLINA,

The Legislature of North Carolina
has done itself honor. Without ifs, the
TWO bodies on Wednesday welcomed
Gen. Grant to their respective cham
bers. In the Senate, Mr.. Covipgton in
troduced the following resolution:
Rsso'red, That Committee of three be appointed by
he Speaker TO wait upon Lieutenant General Grant now
In TINS city, and invite him at such lime as NAV sut his
convenience to visit the Senate Chamber and allow the
to him. -
The resolution was agreed to. and
Messrs. Covington, Warren and Eure
were appointed upon the committee.
The committee to wait upon General
Grant appeared, and the distinguished
officer was introduced to the Speaker by
MIR. Warren. The Speaker addressed
General Grant as follows:
GENERAL GRANT: In behalf of the
Senate of North Carolina, l most cor
daily welcome you to our state and TO a
seat in our body. Your name is forever
linked with American history. Your
great abilities were called forth and gave
worldwide reputation, won in an un- |
fortunate and bloody conflict between /
the two sections of our great and glorious |
Union. This conflict should never have
taken place. But we cannot recall the |
past, and our thoughts are now on the
future. One section has been Frustrated
by the conflict, but we have witnessed
with admiration and gratitude the no.
Die and magnanimous spirit exhibited
Dy our Chief Magistrate, the President.
n his efforts to restore us to our proper
as memberof the great Amcri- |
IAN Union. We are glad to know that
iaring the unhappy struggle, and now,
our feelings We're, and are, liberal and
lind; and that humanity always
marked your conduct. Nor do we fail
remember your chivalry and mag
animity at Appomattox Court House
n the day of General Lees surrender. I
Aliow me again to welcome you on this Q
nj all other occasions during your so. q
'urn in our city, to a seat in our body. a
Shortly thereafter General Grant and
aft appeared in the House of Com q
IONS. Seats having been assigned to a
lem, the Speaker addressed General n
rant as follows:
GENERAL GRANT: In the name of the b
'ople of North Carolina, 1 welcome ii
~ to seat upon this floor. 1t is mat 81
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

The Secretary of War, Mr.. Stanton,
III q plain way, states the history of the
great events of his department, during
the past year. His report is long, but in
view Of the transactions to be detailed.
perhaps it is no longer than it should
De. Mr.. Stanton pays generous tribute
10 all who had to do with the work of
restoring peace to the nation. As his
report is an important chapter in the
history of the war, it will be read by all.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06
THE THlRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 5. But very lit
tie was done in the Senate, besides read
ing the message. The credentials OF
Messrs. Alcrew and Sharkey, senators
elect from Mississippi were presented
and ordered to lie on the table for further
action.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
In the House select committee was
appointed on the subject of a uniform
bankrupt law. Resolution were nearly
unanimously adopted, to the effect that
the public debt, with interest, should be
promptly paid. The committee of one
from each state, was ordered to take
actlon and testify with respect to the
late Mr. Lincoln.
The message was then read.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06
CHAPLAIN TO THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. S. Rev. C. B.I
Boynton, Congregationalist, late of Gin.
cinnati, was to-day elected chaplain of
the House.
At the conclusion of the reading oil
the message in the House to-day, there
was great applause from all sides, and il
is generally regarded rs frank exposi
ton of the Presidents views on vital
questions OF the present.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

Interesting foreign intelligence reach
ed us at an early hour this morning. It
VIII be found under the telegraphic
head. The advices from England and
France are interesting in commercial
point of view; and the quasi promise
that only the "leaders" of the Feniap
movement in Ireland, are to be tried
should be taken rs an "English bendn
to the Paddles i'm America.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

The annual report of the Postmaster
General, which we publish in full, this
morning, is document of uncommon
interest. We know it is not what is
called popular reading" but IL is in
structive.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06
SHIP AND CARGO BURNED

New TotK, Dee. s. This morning
the steamer Wcyhosset, from Savannah
with valu ible cargo, was partially con.
sumed by fire. She had cotton on
board valued at forty thousand dollars
and whole cargo valued at two hun.
dred and fifty thousand dollars. Loss
very heavy.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

We tender our thanks to the Secretary
OF the Treasury, the Secretary of War,
the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary
OF the Interior, the Postmaster General,
and the Adjutant General of the army,
for important public documents. Also,
TO Mr.. Seward,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

Norfolk is becoming very gay. What
with balls, weddings and serenades, it
would seem that 1--WE were returning To
our old ways. Certainly, it was the
liveliest night of the season, notwith-
standing the rain.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-06

The extraordinary space which we are
obliged to devote this morning to ma
tional affairs, leaves little room for mis-.
ceilaheous matters. Still, we give fair
summary of the newspaper news. The
Haynes case Is reported in detail in the
local column.