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General News.

Astronomers have discovered that the moon
is drawing gradually nearer to the earth by
about all inch every year. They have also
discovered that the day is about one-huu-
dredth OF a second longer now than it was
TWO thousand years ago.
In boring for an artesan we'll, near St.
Louis, a tive-feet vein of coal was struck at
depth OF fifty feet, and bed of superior fire.
clay, twenty-eight feet thick, at seventy feet
Colonel Mosby, during his recent visit to
Baltimore, was formally waited on by Fc-
Man delegation OF that city, and offered high
position in their organization.
1t is said that Generals Steedman and Full
lerton are about to start from Washington on
an important mission to the Southern States.
A delegation of negro women appeared at
the Senate Chamber on Monday, and pre-
sented each Senator who voted for the Civil
Rights bill with a fragrant bouquet.
This is the latest Prenticiana: " Sir, did
you ever see dead duck ?" Yes, an Occa-
slonal' enc"
General D. G. Buell. has published a letter
to General Grant, In explanation and justii
cation OF his conduct at the battle Of Shiloh
and his movements previously.
A Mobile clergyman has secured the thea
tire In that city for religious exercises and
preaching on Sunday evening.
As General Banks has never submitted
report of the battle of Cedar Mountain, Va,
and the siege Of Port Hudson, the Secretary
of War has called upon him for said reports,
which the General is now engaged in pre-
pairing.
The Seventh Vermont Regiment, the last
from that State in the service, has been mus
tered out, and is on its way home.
General Grierson, the great cavalry raider,
has been nominated by the Secretary of War
tor colonel Of cavalry in the regular army.
This was done on recommendation OF General
Grant
Washington correspondent says there was
quite tluttering between the Departments
and the White House on Saturday. Secretary
Harlan had two long interviews with the Pre-
sident, and Secretary Stanton was also pass
ing backwards and forwards during the day.
Two whales were captured in the harbor
OF Morehead City, North Carolina, on Friday
last.
Convention of Southern railroad officials
is to be held in Chattanooga, on "Wednesday
next, for the purpose of taking into considera-
ton matters OF great interest to the different
roads in the South. Several Virginia officers
have already started for the place of meeting.
Last year the people of Kankakee, ILL.,, put
up flax mill, which has proved success, and
the flax company are now about to erect two
more this season.
The Brimsley brothers, who have been as
tonishins San Francisco people by performing
all the usual acrobatic teats on horizontal
bar attached to balloon 1000 feet in mid
air, are coming east.
Colonel Weir, formerly in command of the
post of St. Louis, has been arrested by the
State Adjutant General of Kansas, on charge
of embezzement of public property.
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The CASE OF MAJ. GEE.-The trial of this
Confederate officer is still going on in Raleigh,
NC.
The Progress of the 9th says:
The report that Major Gees case had been
before Judge Fowle, on writ of habeas COR
pus, is without warrant in fact. The trial
was resumed this morning and the truth is,
that the counsel Of the prisoner, Col. Holland,
submitted mastery argument in bar of the
jurisdiction of the military commission, during
which he cited the recent proclamation of the
president declaring the war at an end. We
shall speak OF this argument more fully to-
morrow, as the question of Jurisdiction is still
open Tor adverse argument by Maj. Walcott,
judge advocate for this military department.
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The VETO PowER.-In connection with
the passage of the civil rights bill by two
thirds vote of Congress over the head Of the
President, it has been stated that this is the
second instance Of the kind in the history OF
the country, the first occurring during tbs adj
ministraton of Mr.. Tyler. The veto power
has not been exercised much of late years,
though the predecessors of President johnson
have frequently exercised the prerogative
President Washington issued two vetoes du-
ring the terms of his administration, Madison
6, Monroe l, Andrew Jackson 7, John Tyler
4, Polk 8, Buchanan !, Andrew johnson 3
Total 26.
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CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY serious con-
tlict of jurisdiction has occurred between the
State Courts of South Carolina and the mill
tary, under General Sickles. The courts have
sentenced white men, convicted of larceny, to
be punished with stripes, under the old Grim
inal code Of South Carolina. General Sickles
forbade the execution of the sentence, for the
reason that it was abhorrent to the ideas of
philanthropy and usages of modern civiliza-
ton. The circuit courts of the State have
therefore, it appears, declined to try criminals
at all. The President of the United States is
appealed to by the State authorities to coun-
termand General Sickless order
Of course, General Sickles would have the
same right to prohibit the hanging or impris-
onment of criminals; and the courts merely
manifest proper self respect in refusing to
try cases which a military officer claims the
right to review.
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The FIsHER1Es-LARGE HAuLs.-On Fri
day, Messrs. Trucker & Williams caught at
one haul 1000 punches of Perch and Rock,
at Windmill Point, on the Marlboro estate,
along the Potomac. On Saturday they caught
700 punches. Yesterday, Mr.. Thomas Viii
liams of Georgetown, (but of the both Viz
ginia Regiment auld lang syne,) caught in
Potomac Creek Rock Fish measuring eight
feet in length. -Fredericksbuy Herald.
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DIRECT TRADE.
~ HIGH PRICE FOR SILVER.
Wanted, $4,000 Silver,
(American or SPANISH
FOR SCHOONER SATuLs.

lAHtTIcaH OF opanlsbJ
FOR SCHOONER SATILLA,
Which will sail for St. Johns, Porto Rico, on
the l4th inst the Ugh price of leo will be paid
for large Silver until the order off. W. Cham
berlin Co., importers is executed.
We hope our enterprising erchants will be
spirited in their bidding at the cargo sale of
choice Sugar and Molasses on Thursday 18th inst.
imported direct by J. w. Chamberlin L. Co., and
thus encourage and sustain direct Importation.
BURRUSS, HARRISON l. CO.,
ap 9.5t* Bankers Brokers.
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INSURANCE.

rI'HE c AMERICAN INsURANC..
N G 0 P o IA TED l849.
Authorized Capital, si,ooO.,sCS9
Roard Of Direc ors:
j. T.. Deming. President
ings Bank
Gilbert g. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
g. 1. Cole, President First National Bank.
c. Il. Rowland, OF late Rowland Brothers
John D. Gordan, of j. b. Gordan l. Co..
Bankers. W.
Joseph r. Spatley, Director Mcr. & Nee. sa,
ings Bank.
Advisory BoarG
Charles Reid, President Mer. d Nee. EA.
W.T.. Harrison, President Mer. and Nice. Say.
ings Bank.
e.. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & Co.,
Bankers.
George sangster, Esq, j. E. Barry, Esq, a.
Gs~ City and Country assurances of every
character taken at lowest current rates and losse;
promptly adjusted.
Once Y, bank Street. Norfolk.
sTRE, LIFE, MARINE 6 INLAND
Il INSURANCE.
j. G. ID EMF q, AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Company,
NEW YORK
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, n. Y.
Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co,
New Haven,
springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, n. y,
National Fire Insurance COMPANY
Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society. va
~ Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings
Merchandise, &C., and Policies on Carooes and
Hulls Of Vessels issued at this EGENCY at the
lowest current rates.
j. c. DEMING, Agent,
Franklin Savings Bank, Bank street
au 26-6m Near Main St., Norfolk, Va.
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7heatres.-The specific license tax on any
theatrical performance is two dollars for each
performance, or six dollars for each week of
such performance, and an additional tax of
two per centum Of the gross receipts of such
performance; but this latter tax is not to
be less than five cents for every person who
may have attended, or shall attend, such per-
Torrance.
Lawyers, Physicians, Surgeons, and Dentists
are taxed five dollars and au additional tax of
one per centum on all income derived from
their professions over five hundred dollars
BdrbcrS.-'Ten dollars
Daguerrean rtistS.-Thirty dollars and an
additional tax of one Per centuln on all income
over five hundred dollars.
agents for Renting Houses Twenty dol
lars.
Stordge.-Fifty dollars.
Liuery Stables Specific tax Of twenty dol
lars, and an additional tax of fifty cents for
every stall.
agents Of Foreign Insurance Companies are
required to pay twenty-five dollars for each
company
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Among the contributions to the great
Southern Relief Fair in Baltimore, was one Of
two hundred dollars from ex-President Bu-
chanan
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IMPORTANT CIRCULAR FROM
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued
the following circular to collectors and other
officers Of the customs, and local inspectors
of steamboats,
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The FAIR IN BALTIMoRE.-The great
Southern Relief Fair, which has been open in
Baltimore for the last ten days. will close to-
nioht
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, J
April 7. 1866.

~ ,,~NFt.t y! 100V.
Upon careful consideration, based upon
the reports Of practical chemists, am of the
opinion that crude petroleum, naptha, ben
zine, and benzoli should be classed amone
the explosive burning fluids referred to in
the seventh and eighth sections of the steam
boat law of August 80, 1852. Therefore, on
and after the first day of May next, no ves-
sci propelled in whole or in part by steam,
and carrying passengers, will be permitted to
transport either Of the articles above named,
without having procured special license
therefor, as provided by the fifth clause OF
the ninth section of the act above referred to.
a failure to procure such license subjects the
delinquent to the penalty imposed by the
25th section of the same act.
H. McCULLooH,
Secretary of the Treasury
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VXTHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE
w HOUSE
VIII. TTRNER e. m.

No. 40 West Side Market Square, Norfolk Va
Successors to Herman Co., would respectfully
inform the merchants of North Carolina, Ten
nessee, VirginiA, and the trade generally, that
they have just received from the Manufacturers
hands $500 packages of Boots, Shoes, Brogans,
Ladies, Misses and Gents fine Goods. Hats,
Harness Leather, Wrapping Paper &C., sc
Embracing one of the largest and most varied
socks ever offered in this market. Our business
will be confined exclusively to Wholesale and
Jobbing, and guarantee to sell every article in
our line at New York Wholesale prices.
I'm w. III. TURNER & CO.
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RAIL ROADS.
T IMPORTANT NOTICE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
L TO PASSENGERS VIA
SEA q GARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD
On and after SUNDAY, April Is, 1866
Passenger Trains will be run as follows Leav-
ing the foot Of High street, Portsmouth, daily, at
So O'Clock a. M, except on Mondays, on which
day they will leave at $50 a. IN connecting daily
at Weldon with trains for
NEWBERN,
MOREHEAD CITY,
WILMINGTON,
CHARLESTON,
SAVANNAH,
AUGUSTA,
RALEIGH,
CHARLOTTE,
COLUMBIA,
And all points in the South and Southwest.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and FRIDAYS con-
nections are made with the fine steamer ELLA,
for Edenton and Plymouth, and all landings on
the Blackwa er and Chowan rivers
Trains will leave Weldon at 1890 p. H., daily,
except Sundays, for Portsmouth, connecting close
ly with the Old Bay Line Steamers for Baltimore
and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with
the steamer ELLA, for Edsnton, Plymouth, and
landings on the Blackwater and Chowan rivers.
Freig hit received daily except Sundays from
ap Him E. e. CHIC, General Agent.
D ALEIGH IL CASTOR r. II. co.,
N SUPERINTEND'TS OFFICE,
Raleigh, N. c., February l5, 1866.
CHANGE OF TIME
II On and after Monday, Feb. 10th, 1865,
Trains will run follows
PASSENGER TRAINS
Leave Raleigh, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $50 4. NJ.
arrive at Weldon, .............."....ll.O0 A. NJ.
Leave weldon ,.;...''''................ l.30 +. NJ
A Ar At at, Ralgigh, $50 P; N:
Leaves Raleigh on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at A. NJ, aud arrive at Weldon at
P. NJ.
FREIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
Leaves Wei ion on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays at A. NJ, and arrive at Raleigh at
p. NJ.
By this change in the Passenger Train, connec-
tons are made with the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad, as well as by the upper route pia kich-
mond.
Way passengers can be accommodated by the
Freight and Accommodation Trains, if they think
proper to do so.
This Tram leaves Raleigh from the Raleigh and
CASTOR Depot, in the Northern part of the city.
ALBERT JOHNSON,
feb 24-tf General Superintendent.
AGENTS OFFICE, N. &P R.R.,
NORFOLK, April 4, 1866.
~ ON MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS,
The Trains of the
NORFOLK AND PETERSBURG r. r..
and from Richmond.
Leave Norfolk at T. 80 N.
Leave Manchester at $50 m.
FARE FROM RICHMOND TO NORFOLK.
Slssr oLAss. :.'..'.'..''.......:.......". 81 80
0EcoND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. W
Through Tickets sod at this office.
Baggage checked through
V. D. GRONER,
ap l-20t Agent.
RlCHMOND ~ PETERSBURG )
RAILROAD COMPANY,
Richmond, Va, March II, 1866.
GPRING SCHEDULE.
~ TRAINS LEAVE
Manchester daily at5.l5 a. M, aud 43O ~.
And Petersburg daily at $50 u. H., and S As
p. w.
And on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days, they leave Manchester and Petersburg
at 10. 0 a. M,
The orning and evening train from Peters
burg connect with the trains Uio Fredericksburg
or the .iorth, and the 5.l5 a. M, train ana til,
1000 a. M, train from Manchester connect with
Tie \. d +. h.. Is. train tor Norfolk.
+. F. GILL,
mh1o-I Engineer Sup't.
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LEAVE YOUR NAMES.

Persons in this city or Portsmouth, desiring
the Day Book left at their homes. can have it
properly attended to by having their names
left at our counting room.
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GEN ERAL BANKS,

Secretary of the Treasury
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LEGAL NOTICES.

NroTrrR TO CLAIMANTS. MKT OF KIN AND In
~ cimbrsncers under the act u and w. Victoria chapter
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county q Tyroue ireland. dscsassdrususnt 10 order
of the chairman cf Quarter Sessions q ,he county q
pescr roghcr In and for ssid uny tbs ph day
Of October ldp6 and made and prgnopncsd IN certain
cauee there depending In which William ucCuskey "
plaintiff and Michael Mccnstey. administrator Of Owcn 10
t,luskey, deceased, 10 defendant
Notice hereby given that all creditors ner % Hin and
msnd upon against the estate q owen las o.
Meks the said county ~ Tyrone fArner dccsAed wns
led inestae unmarried without issre on scs
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letters OF dninirAton, ~ 10 case Of ntcsssy ~
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--- IAN a MEETING OF THR WARD COMMIT
W. tyNrs hAWfON, Ghs.tusa-
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CrlAE rowxR wrrH a WELL LIoHrED yLoos.
gil:sl
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Mr. Stevens remarked that he offered
the amendment because the Secretary said
he woald appoint 70 oGes only those who
supported the President. h H. time, Ne
said. to bsild : wall to protect those who
support %. The Secretsrywas- recreant.
Mr.. Hale. republican. reproved Stevens.
and showed that Oosgress had no such pew
er o. appointmeDt.
n Mr.. Delano. republican. alss defended
the Secretary. who. he said. was not slave
to be thus prevented from speaking his
sentiments. Oan.hc not have an OpinisR
Of his ownf Must we oil square our opin.
ions by regular line at the dietatisn OF
an individualf Just such acts as this one
by Mr.. Stevens. we're creating . very bed
sentiment thrsughsut,hs country.
Mr.. Stevens thus discounted Withdrew
his amendment. promising to renew i, on
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the Unisn, OF else they are entitled to rep
resentation. There can be no middle
rround. To say that they are eat OF the
Union il t.. confess that the war failed in
its object. or else to give the lie to every
thing we said ~ to what that object vas
while the war was going On. The report
of the committee. moreover. treats these
States as within the Union. by calling on
them to ratify an amendment to the Con.
ssitstion. which. they could not DO il they
were GU, Of it. IL Congress had admitted
those members who were loyal. aud reject
ed only those who were disloyal. then we
shoald have had Union and peace, and the
loyal sentiment of the South wsuld have
been encouraged; but when both loyal and
dislsyal are treated alike. nsthing but harm
can ensue. The questions farcednpon our
attention sre Of the gravest character. They
touch the fundamental principles Of the
Gs,ernnent. The policy. which treats the
Union - having been preserved by the
war, apd.the States as entitled 10 all their
rights under the Constitution. is the oaly
one that can restore peace and prosperity
to the country. Leading traitors. perhaps,
ought to be punished. but ne ought to re-
joice to see Southern States and the South.
ern people. renewing their allegiance. and
sending loyal men to the councils Of the
nation.
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U. 9. DISTRICT COURT.

Richmond, June s.-U. 8. District Court
meets here to-morrsw and Judge Under.
wood Is expected to preside.
James +. Brady. Of New York William
b. Reid, Of Philadelphia Geo. w. Brown.
VI Baltimore. assistant counsel for Jefer.
son Davis. are here. Charles O'Csnnor
aud George Shea. principal counsel. will
arrive ia day Or two.
They will announce readiness TO proceed
with trial. In the event the government
proposes psstponemsnt. application for
bail will be made.
Major Hennessy, assistant district aitor-
ney, will represen, the government.
Burton N. Harrison. formerly private
secretary Of Mr., Davis, is in the city.
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POREIGN-THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT on
THE VALPARAISO COMMANDMENT.

NEw roRk. Nay a7.-The City of Bes.
ton has arrived from Liverpool with dates
to the 10Th inst.
The War question is still unchsngedsIt
is thought that the chapcss Of the European
Congress are improving. More failures
are reported.
In each House Of the British Parliament
the bombardment Of Valparaiso has been
noticed in terms Of indigestion, but neees-
siiy Of neutral attitude maintained.
The British Admiral was defended and
fully endorsed by the government. The
English people and press loudly denounce
the act OF Spain.
Al Indignation meeting has been held al
Liyerpool. which Adopted strong. resolu.
,ions of protest, also. resolutions express
ing gratitude for eIeFsisns Of Commodore
Rogers, v. s. N.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

wasBfsares. May 2Z.-The House on
yesterday discussed the tar bill. Mr.. ste-
yens offered an amensment taking from The
Secretary Of tha Treasury the appointment
Of special commissioner Of the Revenue.
and providing that the latter officer shall
be elected By Congress.
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turday the Goth ultims, hurricane Of considerable
force passed over portion Of this county about seven
miles south q This town, doing considerable injury 10
the timber end fences In is course. Il struck The
house q ML James N. Bishop, and took 81 ,he up.
per par Off. NJ. Bishep had len the louise. and
vas standing outside, with bis child 10 biz arms. A
piece 81 The falling timber struck bin on The SIDE Of
bis head spd felled him 10 the ground, killing him
instantly. Pfo.identially The child was only slightly
injured.
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4illsbaraugt Rsfasasr.
HrLnsBoRoCGH, NC.
wednesday. Jane g. lses.

Death Gen. Scott --Gsn. Winfield 8 cot.
LsSt Gen. sf the army Of the United States died
West Poin. oa.T Tuesday The as.h May. He vas gu.
On Saturday afissassn and showed Ne Sign. al ,ha,
time. Of an early demise. Sunday, however, he be-
gun to fail wry fast. though physicians did no,
think he wonu die 90 ssoa ss be did. He was entire.
" conscious ani the memeat Of HE death, sshous
be los, As voice two hours previously. He rseognr
81 the post ehspen ten minutes before his death and
eiaaped bis haHd in silence.
Hsvas buried 10 tho cemetery At West, Poiat on
The Let inst.
Gea. Scott entered the army a. Captain Of Arille.
~ In 1908. and ia the war Of 1914 greatly ds,ip.
gsished himself In The var with Mexico he display
ed qualities which placed his nsme among the great.
est generals Of the age. He served his country in
many capacities, civil ~ well military. with emf.
aent sbiliiy. and bic name for The les, haeentury
will have large space in the history 81 tho country.
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Judge Nelson. Of the supreme Cont Of the United
States has delivered decision in Ss~ York. in The
case Of prisoner in the Albany Psnl.entiary. TO
shs eject that the trial. IN lime Of peace, 10 military
Courts. is illegal, and the eon,ic,ion VOID.
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Codey's Lady's Book.-The June mum.
Der oflhis Journal has tees.rsceveJ. Oiled - usual
win interesting miscellany. The prominent engserr
ing is Christ aud the Sisters or Bethany
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The S1Sren1e Ceurt.-The suHner Term
Of The supreme Court will commence in the eiiy Of
Raleigh on Monday neIi. The lih imasnt. Css.es
gill he called BY circuits heretofore srans. bul
no special day given. Applicants for license. 10Th
classes. Will he examined on Monday.