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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05


A correspondent says letters have just
been received at Washington, from
Paris, confirming in every important
particular the information concerning
the intentions Of the Emperor of France
with regard to Mexico. The Emperor is
ready to withdraw his forces from
Mexico with the least possible delay,
demanding nothing of the Government
of the Uuited States except that it
meanwhile remain neutral between the
belligerent parties, according to the as
surances frequently given and reiterated
by this Government during the last
three years. The Emperor of France
does not ask for the recognition of Max
imilian, nor insist upon any other treaty
stipulations.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

that there is nothing like Richmond,
and she quarrels and denies social inter-
course--this is her terrible punishment,
always-with all who entertain different
views. But she will grow, and in time
be as bulky in manhood as Norfolk. 1t
is just to say that it is, by nature, one OF
If not the--most charmingly situated
cities in America. We want to see 1T,
when the sorrows of the war are forgot
ten, and when the passions OF men are
allayed-when heaven and earth are in
harmony again, and men go hand in
hand again-say. five years hence.
AT this moment money is scarce and
business is very dull. The owners of
the burned district, who have been stri-
wing TO rebuild on borrowed capital,
have come to halt for want of means.
During the week scarcely brick has
been laid, and the hum of labor has been
hushed. The distrust occasioned by the
unfriendly tone of the press here, coup
led with the distrust in the loyalty of the
state implied by the action of Congress,
has deferred northern capitalists. For
the present they have ceased to venture
further than they have done. 1t ia
thought by many that's financial crises
is at hand and that real estate owners,
who refuse to sell anything, and who
persist in following the borrowing sys-
tenn, will now be pushed into the mark
ct place. There are hundreds of men
who stand ready to build the burned
districts If the owners will sell the
ground; but it is against "the custom OF
the country and the manners of the
people," to do so; and as In Norfolk,
they prefer to walk amid ruins to the
parting with their Inheritance. AL
right.
There are as many hotels and hackney
coaches and newspapers here. as woulc
suffice for place of thrice its size ant
commerce. The Ballard House is thu
chief hotel. 1t is, beyond question, tb'
best appointed hotel in the state. Thu
! senior proprietor, Mr.. NJ. d. Maine, ha
had much experience in the st. Charlie
in New Orleans, and the large publi
houses of the country. He is surrounded
by courteous assistants. There is not
"pig' in his pack. His caterer, Mi
Huckius, is a bigger man than tn
Mayor of Norfolk, and the cashier, Mr.
Harmon. more of a man than the Gov
ernor of Virginia. 1t is possible tina
some members of your staff, will hav
to put up with sky parlors, for thisseem
ing reflection upon Mr. Harmon; but tn
truth of history demands that it shoult
E be recorded that he is more ofaneighbor
friend and man of affairs, than tn
creation of Alexandria and Portsmouth
The Richmond Theatre Is very nea
establishment. 1t is under the manage
. ment of Mr.. Roberts. Mr.. Bangs is tn
leading actor. He is of handsome per
son, has a good voice, easy elocution
and reads WE'LL If his head Is no
turned, he will rise. An English lady ]
the leading woman. She is too old 70
: country that feeds on youth and beau
5 ty. A nephew of the late Edward Eve
7 rett is the low comedian.
They have right smart of negroes IL
Richmond. PLATO.
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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

courage this spirit in the less influential
of their class; but the Union men have
no leaders, and but few presses, to keep
them in countenance and sustain
them in their unequal contest with the
bold and fearless enemies of the country.
Organization is what the Union men
want. They must marshal their forces
and number their strength, hold mass
meetings, display the American flag
everywhere, show their colors fearlessly,
and not. be ashamed of their principles.
They must shake off that despicable
cowardice which prevents them from
publicly proclaiming their real senti-
ments, and make an issue, and a bold
one, at once with disloyalty in every
form. Those that are not for the Union
are against it, and its enemies should be
known. Atall events tits time that the
friends of the Union in the State Of Viz
GINA should cease to bend to this
species of intimidation and meet their
foes boldly. They must no longer be
afraid of acknowledging that they con-
slider their country more importanttha
Virginia, and that they have higher
love for the old flag than for the lost
| cause.
The number Of real Union men In
Norfolk may be few,-still there are
enough, If they go rightly to work, to
Ieaven a whole batch Of disloyalty.
What we want is organization. Let the
Union men know who their friends are,
and force those bats that are fiuttering
| in the air to take one side or the other
It must cease to be discreditable for the
men or women of Virginia to proclaim
that they are Americans, and that they
love their country better than they d.
General Lee, or Jefferson Davis. W.
must fight for the faith that is in US
aud fight it out on this line, too, no mat
ter what the odds against us may be.
A movement is now on foot In Rich
mond to organize an unconditions
Union party, and we trust that it will b
made up of incorporating elements
of men who are willing to sacrifice al
for the glory and honor of their com
mon country. A movement should b
made in this direction, also, to show on
faith by our works; to give voice to OH
sentiments at all times and upon all oc
casions, and regardless of the feeling
of those sensitive "loyalists," who can
not look with respect upon the Amer
lean flag, aud who hold the blue in sucl
holy horror. If they don't want thei
feelings hurt by hearing the truth, the.
must change their sentiments
and If they complain that doub
is cast upon their patriotism, lie
them give some evidence that they low,
their country. We trust that the lead
ing Union men of the state will adop
measures at once for drawing the lines
and establishing party. 1t may b.
small in numbers, as we have said; but j
will make its 1uence felt nevertheless
and will show to the country at large tina
there are some true Union men in Vir
einia. Norfolk and Portsmouth shoult
second this movement, promptly ant
heartily, and organize for work. Let VI
give loyalty rallylng point among us
and see how many true friends Presi
dent johnson really has, and how many
Interested and pretended supporters.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

We have received the second number
of the "Cosmopolite," published by De
Leon & Co., 80 Franklin street, Balti-
more. 1t is very readable book, con-
tanning large quantity of matter, origi-
nal and selected, and we find nothing in
its tone to give offence to any. can
Inside view of Four years in the Rebel
Capital' is continued, and besides being
very entertaining, and full of wit and
humor, it is most truthful description
of the times and the manner of the
times. The Cosmopolite is very valua-
BILE addition to our literature, and we
recommend it to all who are fond Of
good reading matter. .4e
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

bGr SAFE AND SURE. You cannot
be bald grey, and neither time nor sckns can bsm
ish your hair, If you use mrs 8. A. ALIENS Worlds
Hair Restorer and zylobslamum, or Hair Dressing.
They unequallsd for restoring, nvigorstng beauti
flying and dressing the hair. Every Druggist sells
them. -
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF
PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia, Jan.
80. Governor Curtin's message was
communicated to the Legislature to-day.
The financial report shows all improve
ment in the condition of the treasury
since November 80, 1860, of over two
millions five hundred thousand dollars,
notwithstanding large expenditures for
military purposes.
The extraordinary expenses growing
out of the war not refunded by the gem
eral government is four millions Of
dollars, vet, on the first of December,
1866, the state debt was nearly five hun
bred thousand dollars less than on the
first of January, 1861. Under these cir
cumstances, the reduction, or even re-
peal of the ordinary state tax of two
millions five hundred thousand dollars
on real estate is possible with entire
safety to our finances, also the local tax
es on bonds, mortgages, loans &c.
The Governor then gives highly in
! teresting statement of the action OF
Pennsylvania in the prosecution Of the
war for the Union; alludes to the pro-
mise of the federal authorities to reim-
burse the state for expenses of the emer-
gency and for troops, and the failure OF
Congress to do 30, and recommends the
Legislature to adopt measures to bring
the subject before Congress.
The Governor concludes by saying
my uniform course during the late
war to avoid discussion of the policy OF
the general government while giving q
hearty support to the national authori-
ties in all their measures to suppress the
rebellion, I shall continue to pursue
the same course during the embarrass
ment necessarily connected with the
entire restoration of the country. The
principles expressed in the message O
the President at the commencement Of
the present session Of Congress will re-
ceive my cordial support"
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

Mr.. Sumner it appears is not satisfied
with theamendmentt to the Constitution
adopted by the House, and which was
introduced by Mr.. Stevens. He does
not believe in staving off the question OF
reconstruction toquite such an indefinite
period; therefore, he has introduced a
Joint resolution into the Senate, which
he intends to offer as a substitute forthe
"basis of representation" proposition
when it comes up. The following are
the preamble and resolution proposed by
the "leader in the Senate" in opposition
to the "leader in the House" OH Friday
last: N
Mr.. Sumner introduced the following
Joint resolution for carrying out the
guarantees of republican form of gov
ernment in the Constitution of the
United States, and enforcing the Con-
stitutonal Amendment for the prohibi-
ton of Slavery.
Whereas, 1t is provided in the Consti-
tuition that the United States shall guar
antee to every State in the Union a re-
publican form of government;an and
Whereas, BY reason of the failure OF
certain States to maintain governments
which Congress can recognize, it has
become the duty of the United States,
standing in the place of ''guarantor,"
where the principal has made lapse, to
secure to such States, according to the
requirements of the guarantee, govern
ments republican in form and
Whereas, Further, it is provided in a
recent Constitutional amendment that
Congress may enforce the prohibition Of
Slavery by appropriate legislation, and
it is important to this end that all relics
of Slavery should be removed, including
all distinction of rights on account of
color; now, therefore. to carry out the
guarantee of republican form Of gov
ernment, and to enforce the prohibition
of Slavery,
of Representatives, That all the States
lately declared to be in Rebellion there
shall be no oligarchy, aristocracy, caste
or monopoly invested with peculiar
privileges and powers, and there shall
DC no denial of rights, civil or political,
on account of color or race-but all per-
sons shall be equal before the law,
whether i'm the court room OF at the bal
lot box-and this statute, made in pur-
suance of tho Constitution, shall be the
supreme law of the land, anything in
the Constitution or laws OF any such
State to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The preambleand resolution were laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
MIR. Sumner gave notice that he should
move this joint resolution as a counter
proposition to the Constitutional
Amendment passed by the House.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

A locomotive exploded at Amite station,
in Louisiana, on the Jackson railroad, a
ew days since, by which four men were
killed, Including Col. Forno, formerly
chief of Police in New Orleans, and Col
onel of the Fifth Louisiana Confederate
regiment
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

The steamer Belfast, captured rev
DAYS ago on the Tombigbee river, by q
party Of gueriiias, was returned TO her
captain after they had landed all her
cotton. They swear vengeance against
all government cotton.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

The President has notified Congress
that he has recognized the Republic OF
st. Domingo, and has nominated min
lister to that government
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

Mr.. John A. Barnes, Of the National
Express and Transportation Company,
will accept our thanks for late Baltimore
papers.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

The sweetest singer and the sweetest
perfume of the day are Adelina Patti
and Phalon's Might Blooming Cereus."
Both are American! The fair singer
enraptures everybody-tbe perfume is
in demand NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
linton. w. H. Stiner, agent, No !
Main street.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

-Newsmen and newsboys desiring papers III please
have their orders at the counting the e ming pre-
vious before six o'clock.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

We distrust those nostrums which are
advertised to cure all diseases, and hence
we distrust most of the medicines which
are advertised in the public prints. DR..
Larookah's Puhnonic syrup we know
to be an unfailing remedy for that class
of diseases which it processes to cure
as is attested by many OF our friends who
have been rescued by its use from I'M
timely graves. No remedy within our
knowledge has been used with such uni
form success, or has so strong hold
upon the confidence of the more intelli-
gent classes of tile community.-Port-
land Age. = :
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

The Chinese curiosities of the late
Due de Morny, collected by M. de Mon
tigny, formerly French minister in
China. produced one hundred and fifty
thousand francs at the end of sale that
lasted eight days.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

Mayhew Brothers, Booksellers and stap'ners' are
authorized agents to sell the Norfolk Post and al orders
left with them will be attended to the same II lett AT
he Office of publication.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

I, We are indebted to Mr.. John smith,
purser of the Niagara, for New York
papers in advance of the mail.
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8. M Pettergill & Co., authorized Advertising
Agents for the Post in New York and Boston.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

Advertisers are requested to hand in their sdvertSe-
ments before six o'clock in the evening, pr svious to
publication
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

All communications relating to business n'a's.s -.
nected with this paper should be addressed W - =,
Brown, Norfolk Post All communications pe,e :
Editorial matters, and all correspond ~
the paper should be addressed to john olarA H'or'
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CIVIL RULE IN THE SOUTH.
WHY NO CIRCUIT OF THE UNITED STATES 81
PREME COURT CAN BE HELD THERE.
The President communicated the fol

CONSEQUENCES BETWEEN TIE pnEspENr AND THE cHrrs
JUSTICE
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

We did not believe in " cure-alls Fun
til we tried Ayers inimitable Pills, and
now we think the whole secret lies in
the fact that purgatives are the natural
remedy for disease. and DR.. Aver has
made the best Of purgatives. They cure
all our omplaints.--L Logan (O.) PTess.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

The population OF Belgium was, at the
last census, In 1893, returned at 4, 500, 900,
and is now beyond I've millions.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-05

given their places to ex-Confederate SOL
diers. This has provoked Mr.. Peirpoint,
and hence the story of his resignation.
But there is nothing in it. 1t is o
"ghost story" TO tell the truth, the
Governor alone seems to be the only per-
son afraid of his own spectre. He isjust
now trying to soothc the legislature and
the military, and the people, and by all
sorts of subterfuge, striving to repairthe
injury caused by bis indiscreet course.
The social gathering of Thursday night,
which was hastily gotten up affair, and
which was very thinly attended, was a
thin device to catch gudgeons.
The Legislature is going ahead like a
steamboat without a rudder. The law
givers seem to be wanting in purpose,
and move as if afraid of quaker gun
or .'sich." Gen. Terry's order was as
much surprise as the discharge Of u
hidden battery, and now thatit has been
received, no one seems to think 1t
strange that the "bomb shell was fired
into the camp Of the radicals" as your
extreme friend here would say. The
delegates and senators work very hard,
and do their best to advance business,
but law-making Is slow work, rs all
know, who have had to do with Iegisla.
tive bodies. There are some ready de-
baters in the assembly, and some that
are not so ready; but, upon the whole,
it may be said to be just representation
of the Intelligence and patriotism Of
the State. The Legislature suffers some,
we think, from contact with the limited
views which always mark large aud
old inland town. Richmond thinks
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-15
"KIRBY MACHINE"
REAPER AND MOWER.

Also. the KIRBY CLIPPER MOWER. the light
est, cheapest, strongest and best single Mower IN
the world-Eood On either rough or smooth ground.
Purchasers are requested 20 call and examine
these Machines and see testimonials. All war
rauted 60 perform as represented. Agent also for
Cider Mills saw Mills and the celebrated Hand
Loom. MCROkERTS 4 Balm.
nj u
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-15

Said TO be unsurpassed rs a Reaper and Mower
Also. for the "CANUGA CHIEF" constructed
wholly of Iron and Steel, with double Driving
Wheels Hinged Finger Bar. and Folding Cutting
Apparatus, and is also highly commended. Also
for the
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-15
louisville directory.

CANNON d BYERS, Wholesale Dealers in
~ BOnnets. Ribbons. and Millinery Goods, l9l
Main street. between 5th and 9Th. North side
lHAMBERS. HENRY d. CO., Wholesale
- Druggists Main street, between 9th and 7th,
nearly opposite Louisville Hotel.
hUVALL., KETCHUM a. CO.. Wholesale
~ and Retail Dealers in Carpets. Floor Oil
Cloths. Rugs, Mats, Window Trimmings, &C. 81
4th, between Market and Main streets,
LNI.LIOTT, a. CO., Wholesale Grocers and
IL Commission MERCHANTS. and Cotton and Pro-
duoe Storage No. 29l Main street, between 9TH
and sth.
GARDNER a co., Wholesale (irocers, 525
VI Main street. X. A. Shapard with this house.
HOGAN a. DUTEII., Wholesale and Retail
IL Manufacturers of Wigs, Braids. Curls, and
other kind of hair work. &c, So 4th, between Main
and Market streets.
I OUIsyILLE HOTEL, NJ Kean & Co.,
i J PrOprietOrs. Main Strain, nearly centrally
located for steamboats, and all trains.
DITKIN. WARD q CO., Wholesale Dealers
/ in Seeds. Agricultural Implements Machin-
cry, &c, 80 Main street louisville.
DOGERS. A. O. a son. House Furnishing
II Emporium, RefrigeratOrs, Filters, &c., u East
Side 4th street, near Main.
DICKINSON, J. VI. a. CO., Wholesale Deal
IL ers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, No
tions, etc, No. lS5 West Main street, between 9Th
and 9th,
SLEVIN, Il. a. IL. ID, g. CAIN, Importers
~ ana W NOTES.-THE Dealers IN Foreign ana DOneS-
tic Dry Goods. No 2l7 told No. 600 Main street,
nearly opposite Louisville Hotel.
TI'RIPP, LOUIS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer
L in Piano FOrtes, Organs, MelOdeOns, Music,
&c, Nos. % and 81 Jefferson st.
WILSON. PETER a. CO., Wholesale Drug
w gists and Importers of Foreign Drugs and
Chemicals. Paints, Oils Window Glass and Glass
ware, &c., and PrOprietOrs of Louisville Chemical
Works. and sell the great SapOnifer. Corner of
Main and 5th streets.
WILDER. ED. a CO.. Wholesale Druggists
w and Dealers in TObaccos, Cigars, Dyestuffs.
street. nearly opposite Louisville HOtel.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-11-07
F.. Registers Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that the following Accounts
IN OF Administrators, Executors, and Guardians have
beeD hled in the Registers office Butler and will be
presented 90 Court Tor confirmation and allowance on
Wednesday, the 2lst day Of November. 1865.
Final Account Of Thos RodSe and John johnson
TX RS uf james MeGee, late Of fa.rview tp' dtc'd-
III led Get 3tth, 1860.
Final account George G Roessing Admir- cum testa-
mento annexo ofJacob Weller, deed Filed Oct a. f6s
Final account of Samuel McCiymonds Alfn.r cum
testamento annexo OF Philip Getman, deceased, Filed
October 18th. 1896.
Finul account Of John N. GIsnn and John ArCly
monds. Executors Of Sohn Glenn decd. Filed octo
Der 25th, 1866.
Paltal account Of Samuel Lsason, Ex'r Of ste-hen
Arnold, decd Filed Oct Goth, 1896.
lartil Account OF Ray, surviving adur Of Philip
NJ Barnhmt, decd, Filed Sept. Is, 1876
Final Account Of aron Shonis, admir- OF Fl. H. Boy.
er, dec d. Filed Sept 9th, 1866.
Partial Account OF wm. Dugan Jemrnma Ducan
EXT q Exx, Of Alex Dngan, decd Filed Sept n 6o
i Final Account OF John Humphreys Admir- Of Alfred
Brandon, decd. Filed Sept q tn. is66
Final Account OF J. X. Allen kdm'r of John Allen
dec'd. Filed Sept 2Sih, 1Se6.
Final account of Robt. Gilchrist, admir- of VIM, Mar
tin. dec d. Filed Oct. 5th 1856.
Final Account of Eli Balph, Exr of Jas Balph late
Franklin tp, decd Filed Oct 5, 1860.
FINAL 1ccount.o Z. Maurhoh Adm off. +. PolIert
decd. Filled Oct. 9th, 1865.
Final Account of Z. Maurhof Amelia wiskep,an
Admir- Adm'x Of VIM Wlskeman decd Filed Oct 5
Final Account ufGeo, D. Cross & Jas Parry Ex,rs o
Jos. Cross, decd. Filod Oct H. lse6
Final Account OF RsIt M'candles-. Admir- DE go
'a's Aoa, Of Eliza hoyd. Filed Oct ls 1seG.
| RecoIder's Office, / JAS. 6. KENNEDY. Rec,r.
Dutier, Oct 25 'e6 Peg JNo II. CRAFTY, Deputy.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-11-07
Fruit Trees and shrubbery,

The attention of the public is called
to tho advertisement of SILAs PEARcE
4 Sons, who have on hand at all times
in their splendid Nursery p miles West
of Butler, great variety OF Fruit Trees
and Shrubbery for sale.
Those wishing to purchase would dc
well to call at Rural Hill Nursery before
looking elsewhere.
When we can purchase as good an ar
ticle at home as abroad and at less troub-
lie and cost, is certainly to our advan-
tage to do so,
1t is high time that the citizens of
Butler county should loyk to their own
interests in every particular, and among
these interests, that of lruit-growing is
not the least. Good fruit is desirable by
all, and is not onlyiamong the substantials
but is delicious part of our living.
Who would do without good fruit,
when trees can be had at the Rural Hill
Nursery, that will bear in % short tim, {?
Now is the accepted time, to purchase
and plant Do not delay to improve
your farms, door yards and lawns.