davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
HOURS OF LABOR.

The Commission appointed last year by the
Massachusetts, Legislature, to collect Informal
ton and statistics in regard to the hours Of
labor, with direct reference to the claims of
the advocates for the eight hour system" "
have submitted carefully prepared report,
in which they review the whole subject as it
was presented to them from representatives of
all classes, in the many protracted hearings
which were held. The substance of the in
formation elected before the Commission has
been already published. We, therefore, deem
it only necessary, to give the conclusions to
which the Commission have come, which
are as follows:
The Commission are opposed to the adoption
of an eight hour law.
l. Because they deem it unsound in prin-
ciple to apply one measure of time to all kinds
of labor.
2. Because, if adopted as general law, in
the way proposed, it would be rendered void
by special contracts, and SO add another to the
dead laws that cumber the statutes.
8. Because very large proportion of the
industrial interests of the country could not
observe it,
A. Because if restricated, as some propose
to the employees of the State, it would be
manifestly partial, and therefore unjust.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
THE SITUATION.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times states that the Radicals have now
opened vigorous and practical campaign
against President johnson. At the caucus that
assembled on Friday last, the determination to
break with him was thorough and intense. A
large sum of money is to be raised by a levy
upon Office holders, and by private subscrip-
tons, to carry on the war Political speeches
are to be circulated, and Forneys paper is to
have the printing of the Senate.
1t is reported on the authority of the Oonsti-
tutional Union, that at secret session of the
Radicals the question of impeaching President
Johnson was agitated.
The editor of the Springfield (Mass.) Repub-
lican, who has an office at Washington, and is
deep in the secrets of the Republican party,
states that the conservative wing of that party
confesses that all the schemes of reconstruction
thus far proposed have utterly failed, and that
matters cannot go on any longer as they have
been doing for the past three months. 1t is
now conceded that Congress must either admit
loyal representatives from the Southern States,
or establish the terms upon which it will admit
them. The attempt to secure negro suffrage is,
we are told, an admitted failure.
There is split among the Republican mem
bers of the New York Legislature on the ques-
ton Of the veto. One portion of them coldly
adhere to the President; another is for con-
demning him altogether, and warmly eulogiz-
ing the action of Congress. The Democratic
members of the same Legislature have met in
caucus and appointed a committee to draft
resolutions sustaining the veto.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

The DOCTRINE OF SECESSION. John Van
Buren,, in speech at A bany Oh the 22d Feb
ruary, said:
The doctrine that State has the right to
secede from the Union was never pronounced
by any public man in the United States so far
as my observation goes. Even John &. Cal loun,
who went the farthest in what we call State
Rights, only claimed that there was right
existing in State when a law was iii the
hold convention, declare it null and void,
and defeat its operation in the State. The right
of State to secede from the Union al will,
think was never announced by him.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

MRS. JANE SwIssHELM DISMISSED The
Star Of Thursday evening says, Mrs. Jane G.
Swisshelm, was dismissed fir, m her position as
clerk in the Quartermaster- Generals Office on
Monday, by the Quartermaster-Gene with
the approval of the Secretary of War, for
disrespectful language against the President
in Saturdays edition of the newspaper which
she edits, The Reconshuctionist This is the
second dismissal from that office for hostility
to the Government. A short time ago Mr..
S. Lathrop was dismissed for utterances also
disrespectful
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND GEORGE
TOWN RAMRoAD-The Alexandria Journal
says: We are informed that Messrs Stevens
and Phillips, the General Superintendent and
General Manager of the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Georgetown Railroad, have just re-
turned from Philadelphia and Trenton, where
they have been purchasing for their road the
necessary rolling stock for their company We
understandable they have purchased two trac-
ton Or {" dummy engines four beautiful pas
senger cars, and two baggage mail cars, which
they propose to use exclusively for local pur-
poses.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

The New TAX B1LL.-According to a
Washington dispatch to the New York Post,
the Ways and Means Committee have agreed
to report bill providing for tax of five
cents pound on cotton, and allowing draw
back on manufactured goods exported. The
committee also agreed to report bill exempt
ing from taxation all incomes under one thou
sand dollars, and taxing all above that sum
at uniform rate.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

No TROUBLE IN THE CABINET.-Accord-
ing to the New York Times, there is the
highest authority for stating that Mr.. Stanton
fully approves the Presidents action, and it
is also true that the entire Cabinet are unit
on the same question. The President is fully
sustained by his Cabinet This confirms what
the Postmaster General said in his speech here
on the 22d ult
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE
This is the day fixed upon for the adjourn
ment of the Legislature of Virginia. Hoping
that our lawmakers may have worked dill
gently in the last few days of the session, we
reserve comment upon their acts, till We are
fully advised as to what they did do, or failed
to do
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
Foreign News.

The steamship Asia, arrived at Halifax on
March LIST. By this arrival we have received
information of the suspension of the habeas
corpus of Ireland and the virtual opening Of
the Fenan rebellion. [Full particulars are
published elsewhere.
Diplomatic relations had entirely ceased be-
tween Russia and the Papal Court
Some interesting experiments had been tried
on board the Great Eastern with Mr.. Will
loughby Smiths new system for testing the
insulation of telegraph cables. 1t is stated
that by this system a perfectly continuous test
is maintained during the laying of the cable,
so that any loss of insulation or solution of
continuity of the conductor is instantly detec
ted on board the vessel even during the time
that messages are being transmitted from ship
to shore, or Uice gerSG. In the event of iu-
jury to the cable while in the tank the discovery
would be so prompt that the paying out
would be stopped before it were possible that
the injured portion could pass over the paying
out wheel into the sea.
The Paris Patie says that the new Peru
Wan frgate Husscar, lying at Brest, had en-
listed French sailors, but they were subse-
quently disembarked at the request of the
authorities.
A telegram from Portugal, dated the 18th
utimo, announces that the American squad
ron has sailed for the Mediterranean
A letter from Rome says that it is believed
that. at the next Consistory, a bishop of the
United States will receive a Cardinals hat.
A large meeting has been held at Exeter
Hall, under the auspices of the Freedmen's Aid
Society," to celebrate the passage of the consti-
tutional amendment act in America, and the
consequent legal abolition of slavery. Speeches
| 6 al. IL aud
America were made and loudly applauded.
The London Times gives great prominence
to letter urging the postponement of the re-
form question, on the ground that politicians
show an indifference to the matter, and Parlia-
men. has to consider many other matters Of
pressing importance.
In the House OF Commons, on the 18th ut,
Mr.. Cardwell. Colonial Secretary, introduced
a bill for the future government of Jamaica.
He briefly explained that the government had
thought BIT to ratify the decision which the
Legislature of Jamaica had arrived at, abolish
ing itself, and it would be proposed to estab
sh government similar to that III Trinidad
for a period of three years, and ii the expert
ment was successful, then it would be made
permanent; if not, some other arrangement
would be devised.
The London Times assumes that Mr.. Glad
stones budget will show an excess of income
over the expenditure of about three millions
sterling. 1t thinks Mr.. Gladstone will attempt
to reduce the national debt,
1t is rumored that Sir Charles Wood, late
Secretary for India, has been offered and &C
cepted a peerage.
The London Ne,os believes that the govern
ment has acceded to the propositions of the
Roman Catholic hierarchy in Ireland, and
that henceforth the Senate Of the Queen
University in Ireland will consist of half Pro-
testants and half Roman Catholics
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

The VALLEY RAiLRoAD.-A Convention
of the people of the Valley of Virginia is to
be held at Staunton, on the 4th of April. TO
adopt measures for the organization of a
company to construct and equip the Valley
Railroad
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

QUEEN VICTORIA AND THE HoPE-Queen
Victoria has sent an autograph letter to the
Pope, thanking him for his action against the
Fenians, and offering him an asylum in her
dominions should he be compelled to leave his
own.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

A Coal MINE ON FIRE.-The Shafton coal
mine, near Pittsburg, Pa, took fire last week
from the furnace in the mine from it the fire
was conveyed to the heavy timbers used in
cribbing, &c. They had to let the mine fill
with water in order to save it from being to-
tally untitled for use. The shaft from which
the coal is taken is about one hundred and
fifty feet deep, and has been operated very
heavily for some eight or ten years conse-
quently, it will take large volume of water
to fill it. -Four mules which were used in the
mines to convey the coal to the mouth of the
pit, persisted. The company employed a great
many hands, who will be thrown out of en-
ployment, at least at these works, for four
months, as it will take about that time to get
the works in running order again.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

A large Republican meeting has been held
at Springfield, Illinois, and series of rcsolu-
tions passed strongly condemning the recent
action of President johnson, and heartily en-
dorsing the action of Congress.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

NATURALIZATION Dodson, Charles S.
Stronsfellow and Charles F. Collier, Esqrs,
are announced as candidates for the office of
mayor Of the city Of Petersburg, Va.
w. W. Townes, who has filled the Office
for twelve years, declines reelection.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
THIRfY.TKO YEARS IN HARNESS,

THIRfY-TWO YEARS IN HARNESS,
AND YET
FAIR TRAY ELLERl
FINDER the style of
BRIGGS & ROGERS,
ROGERS & LANGLEY,
BURRUSS, ROGERS & LANGLEY,
N. A. THOMPSON & co,
NOW
w. ID. ROGERS 81 CO.,
NO. 20 WIDE WATER AND ROANOKE STREET,
Norfolk, Va,
Importers and Dealers III
WINES,
BRANDIES,
WHISTLES,
RUM,
GIN,
BITTERS,
PORTER,
ALE,
And all other goods usually found in first class
WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,
Which we offer to the Trade and to Consumers at
The Lowest Rates.
w. b. ROGERS & CO.,
No. 20 Wide Water and Roanoke Street,
feb Off Norfolk
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
INSURANCE.

ENHE AMERICAN INSURANCE
Il COMPANY OF NORFOLK.
" r P o RA TED ls49.
Authorized Capital, $1,000, SoO
Board of Directors:
j. C. Deming, President.
John y Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
Gilbert G. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
c. IL. Rowland, of late Rowland & Brothers.
John ID. Gordan, of j. d. Gordan & Co.,
Bankers.
Joseph R. Spratley, Director Mer. & Nee. Saw
ingss Bank.
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. & Nee. Ex-
change.
W. 7. Harrison, President Mer. and Mec Saw
ing;s Bank.
George Sangster, Esq, j. E. Barry, Esq, A.
L. HILL ESQ.,
1as- City and Country assurances of every
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted.
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk.
ENRE, LIFE, MARINE & INLAND
Il INSURANCE.
j. G. ID EN- N G AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Ompany,
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.
lzss~ Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings,
Merchandise, &c, and Policies on Cargoes and
Hulls of Vessels issued al this GENCY at the
lowest current rates.
j. c. DEMING, Agent,
Franklin Savings Bank, Bank street,
au 26-6m Near Main ST NortoIk Va
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

MEETING IN BALTIMoRG.-The TEST
Oath-Loyal-League Party" held meeting in
Baltimore on Thursday night, for the purpose
OF oondemning the policy of the President,
and sustaining Congress in its opposition to a
reconstruction of the Union The meeting
was largely attended, and set of very weak
resolutions, "signifying nothing" was passed
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1AS- COPPER TIrs protect the toes of Chi.
dren's Shoes. One pair will outwear three with
out Tips Sold everywhere.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
LEAVE YOUR NAMES.

Persons in this city or Portsmouth, desiring
the Ddy Book left at their homes. can have it
properly attended to by having their names
left at our counting room.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
- ARDY'S AmmOniated
SunePnhOSnhafp

GARDY'S AmmOniated
~ SuperphOsphate.
Combining the BAKERS ISLAND fGUANO,
rich in Bone Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid, and
other Organic matter, with No, Peruvian Qua
no, uniting two of the most valuable Guanos
known For sale by
CHAS. REID & SON,
Agents for the Manufacturers.
Price, ) per ton. feb 26
NJ ASH & COBB have just received
~ another lot of that superior Orange County
Butter, prime New York Cheese, and Labrador
Herrings, which they will sell at New York
prices, on shippers account
Give us call at
NO. 3, COMMERCIAL ROW,
nov4-tf Near Portsmouth Ferry.
4 tENUINE PERUVIAN GUANO-
VI FRESH IMPORTATION.-As small cargo
daily expected and win be sold in lots to suit
purchasers, as low as it can be had in the mar
ket. E. H. DELK, Agent,
fe2I-l0t % Commerce street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
TUST RECEIVED AT Mx NEW
- STORE.
A splendid stock Of
LADIES IS kARAT GOLD LEVER

HfDIHO TO hANhI WULD LEKEk
WATCHES, tt
in Hunting Cases, plain, enamelled, and set with
diamonds from S45 to $500.
Also, few of the best quality of real Tobias
StoddaIt and Johnson's English Hunting Patent
Lever Watches.
Latest syIe of Guard, Cbatelain, and Vest
Chains, all for sale cheaper than ever
Fine stock OF Dr.. Bernhardt's and other Spec,
tacles, to suit all ages.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired in the
best manner, promptly, and warranted to give
satisfaction.
C. F. GREENWOOD,
Practical Matchmaker
No. II Main ST., sign of Golden Eagle.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

VEGTNTEA rTTNC-
TTrRE
aAMPT1IN,S vEGETARI.E TINCTIrRE
HAMpT0N,S VEGETARIE TiNCTITRE
UAMpT0N,S VEGETaRIE T1NCrf1pE'
n,saansr Connb Asth,na Rrnnob;,f and II, ,,,,,
fpc{{ions Pains in The RacL Side and
BreSst' Consnmn,ion' Scrofna, Fit"
pha.v . - 4 80 'No,,noio.;a' 1;
tula I Chiilss and Fever Boyal 10
Comnlaint % Worms Nsr1o US''
nabiitr' v;tb al nisaasos
ap;siG,, S Srom, an irnn,'ra
Rlond
AGO Fomo1o Nod;cina - hos M oono, T. will
cbaNra the comnlex;on frn,, 9 aI p ID tn ~,
WI ;ntrodynod ~ ~ oioG,ns
bn,rdod 10 nubl;sb all The 't tesf;n,on Us
- y ior,.o ,,oE1n,r,a "' '''o "0"i'
49, Ei1'a.a", - 80, ~ Iatto. foa, roo ~. r
A1'''' WV Wv yo~Jon' ro,,s,,, W. '"'''' N'd''
,.Mu;fo hos ba"r fo no ,1oaSS of9otod ,,i+t
; =; H. h. baet Ca 49, haI ai
t H. .e fh sno any ~ PAL
sprsasn, loss Of tba snnet;te comneyio, sa,,o'r
oiit to 50 y, ap,nst un ~ t
VIC ~ VI one es a'lnoso III .ne oVel very
a iaseu ~ say II iino'ure
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
FOR RENT.

ITOR RENTING House over Store
l. No As Main street, containing rooms
kitchen and good cistern. Front entrance.
Possession given Immediately.
Apply to CAPPS & PEET.
feb u No. As Main Street
I nor RENT-TwO Warehouses in
1 Portsmouth, and Warehouse and harf In
this City.
WIN. j. HARDY.
feb7-lm % Granny Street
E'OR RENTING field on the Eas.
L tern side of the road leading from the Nor
folk Drawbridge, belonging to Thomas A. Hardy
Apply to WILLIAM j. HARDY.
feb2l-2W*
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
TyYLER,s COMPOUND SYRUP or

E NU VIII found a most pleasant,
safe and speedy remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, HoARsE-
NESS, wHooPING COUGH, AND ALL AFFECTIONS or
THE THROAT AND LUNGS Its superior efficacy in
arresting coughs, and the first stages of consump.
ton, has long been known and appreciated BY
most families and physicians. Price 80 cents PEI
bottle at all drug stores.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03

"Since | introduced it here. several of our
physicians are prescribing it with the best sue.
cess; ii. BUFF, Chemist,
feb 2-2mt Portsmouth
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-19
Cincinnati Market.

FLoUR"Super6ne is held at $40 2591I 90:
extra at $ii 5O9l2 SO; family at Sl3 OO9ls 75 and
fancy at Sl4 90 to Sl5 90. :
WHEAT-Sales Of No. winter re at 80 roo
275; No: at % sO92 So, and extra al 50 80. What
little hill there is Offering is held at 90 950D3 co.
Sprng Wheat is Offering at 81 4Ot2 As and extra at
CORN-The market for old Corn is firm at sec
for ear. and 80 a90c for shelled New is m fair de-
mand at 509 953c at upper and lower roads,
OAIS-Close steady at 45c for No. ., in elevator,
RY,E-No. sold at 81 rs; extra is held at 81 20.
me demand is moderate. 700 bush No. / sold at
BARLET--Prime fall is firm at 81 7Oa1 75
choice. '''0 Avn
PORK--.There was nothing done in either Mess
Fork OF Or old meas of impOr aEee.
BACON=Was in moderate dema I'd.
- HOGS-The market is dull at 81 25 az 90 gross
One lot 800 head, average 26O lbs SOLD at Ss so,
were .925
,COFFEE--We quote fair to choice Rio at 279
SuGAR-Raw 1a@l5c; 179i7Hc for hard re-
fined. ~
MOLASSES-sO@9Oc for Porto Rico.
BuIIhk-Prime TO choice Central Ohio, 2S93Oc
per To- Western Reserve Isl in fair request at % @
ChEESE-The market is quiet but steady at
l5h9l6c per pound actual tare for Wesern Reserve
ana Hamburg,
EGGS-The market is steady, with fair demand
at 3Ng35c per dozen, shippers count, for prime.
WHlSk Y-Bgndedis held at 34c, but there have
with sales Of 40 brls.
SEE D-Clover is quiet at $s9S 25; Flax has de-
cllned TO - 80, with dull market Timothy ia
steady but quiet at $393 10.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
Judge Chase and tho PreSident-The
Proposition, TO the south

| Judge Chase and tho PreSident-The Q
| Proposition TO the South.
New YORK, Nov. 1.-THE Worlds
Washington special says: A positive denial
is furnished of the story that Chief Justice
Chase had an audience with the President
last night relative to the question of ex-
tending universal amnesty TO the South In
return f impartial suffrage. His inter-
view related to the causes for delay in the
trial of JEFF. Davis. Judge Chase was not
present last night with the Cabinet as
stated.
| A Herald Washington special says Chief
Justice Chase is at the White House again
this evening, in consultation with the Pres
| ident upon the subject of the compromise
measures which the leaders OF both the
! principal parties are now urging upon Mr..
johnson. The compromise is said to con-
| sist in offering to the people of the South
| general amnesty in consideration of their
| accepting universal suffrage, with quail
! tication either of property or intelligence.
1t Is believed that this measure will be well
received by all parties. The President
! seems to give the subject fair and full
consideration. The Cabinet meeting to-
day was attended by all the members, with
| the exception of the Attorney General, who
| is on visit to New York. The meeting
lasted several hours.
A Times Washington special says: Chief
Justice Chase was again with the Presi
dent tonight, and remained with him un-
| til late hour, interchangng views with
Mr.. johnson relative to the proposition
! mentioned in my last nights dispatch, pro-
| posing general amnesty in consideration
| for qualified suffrage. Governor Swami
| and several members of Congress were also
| in waiting for all interview with the Presi-
! dent, but the whole evening being spent in
the consultation with Chief Justice Chase,
! the rest of the visitors waited to see Mr..
johnson. The amnesty suffrage PROPOSE
| tion meets with almost universal approba-
tion from the representatives of all parties
! here assembled.
The Posts Washington special says
Conflicting rumors are afoat respecting
Mr.. Chase's second interview with the Pres
| ident. 1t is said that the question of i'm
! partial suffrage was discussed, but all the
] statements thus far made are speculations
| and unworthy of crtdence, as neither Mr..
| Chase or the President has communicated
word concerning the conversation. All
| that is known is that three or four individ-
I uals, Democrats and Republicans have ad-
vised the PrPsidentto recommend impartial
suffrage to the South in his message.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-19
New York wholesale Produce Market.

mi, NEW 7 ORK, NOV. IL.
prices. Extensive Pork dealers have been compelled
to suspend. The Flour market has been compare
lively quiet. The arrivals, both present and pros-
pectiYe, have been on the increase, which has in
duced bu, ers to hold off. This, with decline in
gold has produced depression and much irregu-
larity. Family extras are in less supply than last
year. The supply OF low grades has iDcreased, but
tits still moderate for the season. To-day the mar
ket was active and 25c lower There has been a
good degree OF activity in the Wheat market, owing
TO liberal arrivals, but at variable rates. The ar
rivals IN prospect are large. but as the season is
advanced, there is little prospect of an aocumIi-
ent supply is 900 bushels Prices have declined
during the week from sc to 1Oc bushe. The mar
ket closes unsettled. There has been a good demand
for Barley for export and home trade. Since the
hrst OF september we have exported 875 200 bushels
which is an excess of half of the C, op over last
year. There are now ON canal $50 900 bushels
mostly Canadian. The present stock is 100 600
bushels. The market closes &c lower Corn has
been moderately sctve at variable rates. The
present ck is 1900 900 bushels and is daily in
creasing. The market closed lower. The Pork mar
ket has been extremely variable. The arrivals were
large aud decline Of "a so brl has been submitted
$l4 IS The advces from Great Britain are favora-
BILE for large pig crop. Our stock is large, and
speculation has certainly abated owing to the recent
failure of heavy dealers Beef is without change
and the market remains firm. Lard has declined
and closes heavy at I4c. Coffee has been fairly ac-
tive at previous prices. Receipts of Cotton have been
liberal, and prices have declined SC per pound
Business has been very heavy, shippers being the
principal operators. The market closes quiet.