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MKEr1No OF rHr sELror CousoIIl. u

MEETING OF THE SELECT CouSoIL. "A
meeting Of the Select Council was held at their
chamber at the City Hall, on Wednesday eve
ming, March 14th, 1866. Present: James Cor
nick, President; E. p. Tabb, Vice President;
Charles Ramsay, John 7. Daniels, Wm.Ward,
G. W. Cowdery, Charles G. Armistead, c. L.
Cole, A L. Hill, Ryland Caps.
The proceedings of the Common Council
were then read, and the motions and resolll-
tions of that body concurred in, with the fol-
lowing exceptions, the most of which were de-
bated, and afterwards concurred in:
Some discussion and debate was entered
into in relation to the report of the Finance
Committee, But the report was finally received
and the action Of the Common Council was
concurred in.
Mr.. Capps advocatedothe adoption and con-
currence Of this Council with resolution Of
fered by member of the Common Council, in
relation to the cleaning of the streets, and
adopted by that body ,oa,4 73, a7i'
Mr.. Hill favored the cleaning Of the streets
by letting them out to contractors add he in-
dulged in some very forcible remarks in advo-
cacy thereof osgs1 10 em ni" iH + p
Ihe question was Lnen cailed, ana Lne actlon
of the Common Council was concurred in
The motion of Mr.. Parks, of the Common
Council, making it discretionary with the
Street Committee to appoint and employ a
superintendent, whenever such an officer
should be needed, at the stated salary of $50
per month, was not concurred in. ,t
The ordinance offered by Mr.. Saunders, of
the Common Council. and adopted by that
body, i'll relation to the increase and payment
Of the salary of the Street Inspectors, was
submitted, and, after mature consideration,
the ordinance was read the third time and
passed. ra.i -! s eat J.so 4sq 4t.a 3
The report of Mr.. Delany, Chairman of the
Committee on Lamps and Gas of the joint
Councils, was read, and, after some debate,
was adopted. Is e iagstf oi sa o. ~ go
The appointment of Mr.. Lemuel Leary, as
engineer of the new Steam Fire Engine was
confirmed by concurrence. $50 .aaa t
The action of the Common Council locating
the city magazine was, after some spirited de-
bate, not concurred in. 3.2E &
The extension of Chapel street, and the re-
turns of the commissioners appointed to view
and survey the premises, was considered, and
the recommendations adopted by the Com
mon Council was concurred in #
Action authorizing the issue of certificates
of Indebtedness by the Register was concurred
in. -,s. ..I .
Mr.. Tabb moved a reconsideration of the
concurrent motion just passed, which, being
seconded, was put before the house. and car
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MAYORS Counr-Norfolk, March is, 1867

Z MAYORS CoURr-No.folk, March Is, 1867.
C. Tabb, Presiding. 81. sal sssfss4 !
A man by the name of Wilkinson was arrested
for peddling tobacco on the street without license
Fined $40. No other case worth noting.
The Watch reported the arrest of a citizen,
whose name we could not lsarn, last night about
nine o'clock, on Water street. He was carried to
the station on truck, not being able to walk.
The individual was so much inebriated he was un-
able to give his name, and had not recovered this
morning sufficiently to appear before the Mayor;
He is still an occupant of the quarters where he
was placed soon after the arrest.
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LOCAL.

Our FUTURE AS A CITY.-We are really
uained to see ON the part of our real estate
owners such degree of apathy, while stran-
GERS are doing their utmost to make Norfolk a
CITY of note in the way Of direct trade, &c.
Really, to the eye of the traveller who visits
our city, the existence of so many vacant lots
are not very apt to encourage him, if man
of enterprise, to locate amongst us. But, this
is not all; when he walks through some of the
principal streets of Norfolk, he will, very natu-
raly, start on perceiviLg the many ruins,
caused by fire, and still remaining in silent re-
nose. like some of the old castle-ruins Of Eu-
rope, a subject of curiosity to the beholder.
We happened to be walking leisurely along
on Main street, day or two since, and was
stopped by gentleman with the inquiry of:
"Wil YOU be kind enough sir, to tell me
when this conhagration took place ." (allud-
inc to the great void existing in the very heart
of our principal street Upon our answering
him that it had happened before the war was
over, be seemed perfectly astonished, and re-
Dted Is IL PoSSioo, iuueouj why tnouSnt
that there was more enterprise in this place
Hereupon we parted. ~ ssnA -a..i'-sss,a
We think it our duty to reproduce this con-
versation, from the fact that it is, alas too
true. We need more enterprise, and, as we
stated in eur issue of yesterday, ii is to be
feared that our best mechanics, not being able
to enter as yet into any contract for building
of any importance, this year, will, be COM
ue)ed to seek some other field of labor.
What must have been the idea impressed
upon the mind of that stranger, if he hap
pened also to take stroll on Town Point, to
zee the still standing ruins Of SO many ware
houses on spot which was, before the war,
considered among the best localities for the
shipping and forwarding business 10 see
those grim walls, like al4 or
Castles Of the middle ages,
Dark and gloomy to the eye,"
when they should have been long since de-
molisbed and replaced by fine row Of new
buildings. And we are sure, not to exagerate,
when we say that, should such have been the
case, they would, have long since foand ten
ants, in the way of enterprising merchants.
Now, ere we close, one word Of praise is
due to some of the property owners OF Bank
street, and ether localities, for the fine i'm
provements made to several stores. But this
is not enough. We woull say to others, fol-
low the example, aud keep the ball in motion
In fine, let as for once learn to forsake the
old fogy idea, that business to be business,
must be transacted on Main street. On the
contrary, let us prepare new outlets, to
meet the increasing demand for stores, Off
ees &c.
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Neatly, Cheaply, and Expeditiously
WOOD !

WOOD WOOD!
rEHOS. GIBSON,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
WOOD DEALER.
Office ana Yard ON Chamberlain's Wharf.
Has tor sale the best Pine and Hard Wood
IN the market, which he will sell at low prices,
and deliver
FREE OF CHARGE FOR DRAYAGE
to purchasers.
Wood will be Sawed and Split, suitable for
Stoves, at prices that defy competition.
Kindling Wood is prepared and sold by the
Barrel, and can be purchased from the Wagons
or at the Yard
Zg~ Orders given to Drivers, or left at the
NH s-tljan L. GIBSON.
NHE LATE FIRM OF J. & T. GRIF
i FIN having been dissolved by mutual con
sent, shall hereafter continue business in my
own name at the store No. Z, East side of Market
Square, in this city. Grateful for the patronage
heretofore bestowed upon me, as a member of the
late firm, respectfully ask that it may be con
tinued to me in my future business.
mae JOHN Il. GRIFFIN.
NIOTICE.-On and after the 12th in
IN slant, the Steamers of the BALTIMORE
STEAM PACKET COMPANY, OLD BAY
LINE, will leave the Company Wharf, on East
Wide Water Street, opposite the Atlantic Iron
Works, daily, for Baltimore, Old Point, Cherry
stone, Mathews, Gloucester, and Yorktown.
nov2s-tf THOS. H. WEBB, Agent.
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Transient advertisements same rates as in the
Daily.
AdveI tsements will be displayed with the lar
gest letters, and such cuts as the advertiser may
furnish will be inserted ....s
Transient advertisements in the Daily transfer
red to the Weekly at 37L cents per square. A
liberal discount made to those who advertise in
both Daily and Weekly.
JNO. R. HATHAWAY,
Editor and Proprietor of the Day Book.
NH
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THE BIRTH PLACE OF GENERAL LEE.-We
have before us fine Photograph of Stratford
House, Westmoreland county, Va, the build
ing in which General r. E. Lee was born.
The Photograph was taken from painting
by Miss Ward, daughter of Rev. W. N. Ward,
of Richmond county. Va.
Everything connected with the history Of
our illustrious cheftain is dear to the Southern
people. This beautiful picture should adorn
the homes of such of our citizens as have Sc
cured some one of the admirable likenesses of
General Lee. ..4 q
! The picture can be obtained at the office OF
Col. William Lamb.
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new Advertisements.

The following new Advertisements appear in
this evenings paper, to which we invite the at
tention of our readers:
Wka.'s the Nesss Call at 3. O. Demingf,
No. Main street, and learn the latest, in the
way of good things to eat.
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THE GREAT CIRCUS AND Snow OF Dan
CASTILLO is on its winding way to Norfolk, and
about the 26th instant we shall witness the
advent in our streets of all its attendant para
phernalia A caravan of red wagons, caval-
cade of spotted and cream-coloured horses and
ponies, terrible iron cages on wheels, band
of music with big and little drums, a process
sion of equestrian vaulters, acrobats and gym
nasts, and, above all, the clown with his sting
ing whip cracker.
The circus and show is coming, and no
mistake. Pretty soon we shall hear the lion
roar and witness all the whirling and startling
wonders of the saw dust ring.
Boys get your money ready, for such a
'.time" as we shall all have, has not been ex-
perienced in Norfolk for many years.
Step this way Mr. Merryman! Coming
sir. coming. AA
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Jew BOOKS.
Y BY THE AUTHOR OF THE
SCHONBERG..COTTA FAMILY,

l. THE TWO VOCATIONS.-A TALE.-The
Two Vacations is a new work by the prolific au-
thor of "The Schonberg- Gotta Family" being
unlike most of her earlier works,a story Of modern
life, and adapted to juvenile readers. 1t traces
the religious history of two bright little girls
from childhood to maturity girls differing wide
y in tastes and talents, yet each led by the dis
cipline of events to benefcent vocation. The
book is earnest one of deep religious interest,
and well fitted for young girls hbrary.-Spr'"s
field Republican.
II. TALES OF CHRISTIAN LIFE. -l6 mo,
"The tales are painted in such an inimitable man
ner, that while they interest and attract, they
impart much historical information and they are
pervaded by the heroic spirit of Christianity.
They should be in all Sabbath-schools "-Baptist
iii. The MARTYRS OF sPAIN.--"Ths
author, who has thrown so much fascination over
the history of Luther, in the great work OF keior-
nation, has adopted the same plan IN iliustra'
ting anew the fierce and relentless persecution in
Spain against the Pretestants. The history OF
martyrology in that God forsaken ountry is skill
fully condensed in the first part, while in the
second, careful resume is made of the redemp
ton of Holland from Popish domination -Pres-
byterian.
Nv. THE CRIPPLE OF ANTIOCH Thess
sketches present vivid pictures of life among the
early Christians in the generation Immediately
following the apostolic days.
Just received and for sale by
CHAS. W. WILSON,
NH Is Bookseller, Bank street.
IT N U r r EN- T BANK NOTES.
u Country Merchants and others having VIr-
ginia, North Carolina and other Southern money,
Compound Interest and other Notes can get the
highest market rates for them, at
CHAMBERLAINE BROS
II Roanoke Street,
NH 10 Opposite Atlantic Hotel.
r. A e CHANCE.-The under
N signed offers for sale their stock of goods and
fixtures as they intend changing their business
This is rare opportunity for any person wishing
to do business One of the best locations in the
city with the advantage of good trade estab
lished. BAIRD ROPER,
NH 10 81 Market Square.
IXECUIOR'S NOTICE -AMpersOns
ID having claims against the estate of Mrs.
MARY G. DRAKE, deceased, hereby re
quested to present them to the subscriber, and all
persons indebted to the said estate, requested
to call upon me and pay the amounts due.
j. H. DAWSON,
mhlS-lw Executor of Mary G. Drake, decd
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OCEAN VIEW The INDIAN POLL BRIDGE
SHE'LL RoADs.--In advocating the con-
struction of Shell Roads around Norfolk as
we have been doing for years, we have stated
that the necessity for them existed principal
ly during the winter season, when most of our
Roads are nearly impossible. And one thing
is certain, we shall never see the surrounding
country improved and embellished as it should
be, until we have good Roads at all seasons,
leading out of Norfolk in all directions, for
distance OF not less than 10 miles.
No man doing business in Norfolk is going
tolocate in the country around when he cannot
reach his home without wading through mud
three feet deep, besides breaking up his Bug
gy or Carriage in making the trip.
6, to any Of the Northern cities, or even to
New Orleans, Mobile, or Augusta, Georgia,
and there you will find first rate roads at all
seasons of the year. The result is, men OF
business, to escape from the hot towns, buy
and build in the country, and in the vicinity
of these cities are found far more elegant es-
adjustments than even are to be seen IN the
cities, fs aa5e 59d aas'
The subject of building Shell Road to
Ocean View has been urged recently by the
press of this city. But it seems no effort was
made to obtain charter from the Legislature
at its late session. Nothing, therefore, can be
done for the present with this project.
Much, however, may be done by the stock
holders oil the Indian Poll Draw Bridge Com
pany, to make ride to Ocean View this sum
mer, all that may be desired. By the expen
diture of few hundred dollars the presen
road could be put in first rate order, so tina
the drive to the Bay side could be made in al
hour. is
Let this be done, and the fact made known
aud our word for it. the Bridge Company woult
in short time have their outlay returned t
them, together with handsome dividend OF
the investmant.
The Hotel at Old Poi4t has been removed
and that favorite resort of our people is, there
fore, no longer accessible. People must an
will have some recreation; and if the driv
from Ocean View and back can be made plea
SAINT and desirable, large numbers of our cit
Gems will flock to that most desirable bathin
place. We hope the Stockholders of the Bridg
Company will take this matter in hand a
once, and give us good road to the Bay sld'
PROPER AoTIoN--At the meeting OF u
Select Council last night, Mr. Cole moved tina
the action of the Common Council relative
The issue of certificates be amended, SO th'
the certificates shall be received in payment
taxes by the collector, and by the register
Cash from the collector-adopted. =
This is the course we have adjudicated f
some time, and one in accordance with stri
justice. We trust the Common Council W
eOncnr AZ
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~ CHANGE OF HOUR.
On and after Monday March 18th, 1865, the
STEAMER NJ. MARTIN,
CAPT. F. G. HAINEs, -l...
Will leave Norfolk for Richmond, every TUES
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at 8
20 clock, a. m. .~ >. ). MARTIN,
: NH I2-lw Agent.
NOTICE, NOTICE.-All persons in
Y debted to the undersigned by bond, note, or
open account, contracted during or previous to
the war; may advance their interest by calling
and arranging the same on or before the LIST
April next. VIM. 1. HAkkISON,
feb 2s-tf Campbell's Wharf.
mo THE LADIES-ShOes for Ladies,
MISSES, AND CHILDREN,
At No. As Bank street, Norfolk, Va.
Every variety and style of SHOES, for Ladies,
Misses, and Children, made to order,
Special attention to School Shoes for Children,
Boys and Youths.
All Work warranted.
Please call and leave your measures.
J.. F. WILKINS, Manufacturer.
MS All Work in the above line repaired
promptly. mnl4-lm
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Farpser's Eschange-No. Union street, By
John DERRICK. Boarding and lodging.
See Notice-0f Col. W. L. James, Quartermas-
ter, Richmond. l
Clothes Washer and Wringer for Saie-By Gil
lett, Cherry q Mapp, Wide Water street. a.
Ddvis d Brother-0fsr aandles, pipes and
Soap. Give them q call.
g w RoWland-0fers No, picked roe her
rings, and dry sailed do; prime coffee and No.
molasses.
Clover Seed-White and red, for sale by N 4
c Santos. Farmers, now is your time.
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mo THE LADIES-ShOes for Ladies
MISSES AND CHILDREN,
TNHE 6 REATEST n NATURAL
CURIOSITY IN THE WORLD.
THE TWO..HEADED GIRL
OR

UNITED AFRICAN TWINS,
Fourteen Years of Age.
Being accomplished VOcalists and fine Dancers,
will give an exhibition entertainment
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
During the Exhibition they will sing several
popular Songs, and dance a few Fancy Dances.
Doors open from 10 a. M, to IL M, p. M, to
p. M, and sp. M, to Top. m.
Admission, so cents.
Children under IL years of age halfprice.
NH 12-tf
NOTICE-I have good material, good
~ workmen, and convenient place of bust
ness warrant all my work, and guarantee a
neat and pleasant fit, in all cases. Call and have
your Boots and Shoes made to order.
G A DAVIS,
NH IL As Bank ST., doors from Main.
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Urine WHITE & RED CLOVER
l. SEED.-24 bushels just received and for sale
mills NJ A. & C. A. SANTOS.
ENGLISH M U 8 T A r D.-5OO Lbs Of
Il above in cans and bottles received to-day and
for sale by
IVA N ID L ESQ boxes Adamantine
" and Tallow Candles, for sale very low by
DAVIS & BRO,
No. "a Rowlands Wharf,
mhl4 Foot Roanoke Square.
NT OIL A S.-NeW Crop, English
N island and Muscovada, and Cuba Mofasaes,
just 's'e''e0 anu ''' Sac 6. W. ROWLAND,
NIB Is lS Rowland's wharf.
THE WEEKLY DAY BOOK.
lent facilities now offered our business men for
advertising their wares before the country peo-
Pile, through the columns of the
WEEKLY DAY BOOK,
The first number of which paper we desire to
issue on Wednesday, the 2lst inst.
The WEEKLY DAY Book, before the breaking
out Of the war, had very large circulation all
through the sections of country which traded in
Norfolk and it was this paper to which such
fattering reference has been made in our Board
of Trade, as having been instrumental in doing
such great good to the cotton interests OF this
city. The facts in regard to the Cotton statistics
of this city were sent abroad through the columns
of the WEEKLY DAY Book to the farmers in all
that section of country from whence cotton is OBJ
tanned for our market. =
We now propose to reissue the WEEKLY DAY
Book and having all the same subscribers names
on our mail book with many in addition, we shall
mail them the paper at once, so as to bring the
advantages Of trading with this city prominently
before their view.
The paper viii be, for the present, the same
size as the Daily, and contain from eight to ten
columns o reading matter, made up of selections
from the daily, together with corrected Market
Report of each weeks transactions, and other
matters of interest to farmers. The Terms OF
subscription being
Only ONE DOLLAR A YEAR,
will at all times secure a much larger circulation
than can be obtained by paper for the country
| conducted on any other plan. 3o
We desire that our merchants make good ad-
vertising show to the country people through the
columns of the WEEKLY DAY Book, which will
make its appearance in good time for the spring
and summer trade, ia order that they may see
that there's life in our old city yet and thereby
be induced to trade with US. With this view we
| have adopted the following low rates for adver-
| Using by the wear or half wear.
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AUCTION SALES.
By FENTRESS a WILLIAMSON,

BY FENTRESS ~ WILLIAMSON,
Last side Market Square, Portsmouth, Va.
AUCTION d COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
HAVE for sale the finest truck farm
in Norfolk county, containing 100 acres,
distant one mile from the cities of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, on the south bank of the Elizabeth
river, lust below the Naval Hospital. -. g..
ALSO.
$50, 900 worth Of real estate in the city.
Parties at the North desiring land in this Sec
ton, would do well to give us q CALL All COM
munications attended to promptly.
NH l4-tf Auctioneer.
By LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
No. s, Commercial Roto, Norfolk, IA. a
c. R. PHELPS, AUCTIONEER.
VALUABLE TRUCK FARM FOR SALE
AT AUCTION. r5
ON THURSDAY, the 22nd OF March
~ we will sell at our Auction House, at IL o.
clock M, very desirable !
Truck Farm, called Langley's Point,
containing IS Acres. This Farm 10 situated on
the Elizabeth river, ~ miles from the city, near
Fort Norfolk, and is bounded on the North by
Creek, and has the finest Oyster Ground in this
section. The soil is well adapted to Trucking
purposes, and susceptible of great Improvement
The owner being determined to sell, the terms
will be made accommodating.
va For further particulars enquire at osr
Auction House.
LEIGH BROS PHELPS.
NH 12-tds Auctioneers.
, 1866-06-26
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