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Mining.

The gold fever" is by no means mod
ern disease. 1t has stimulated many indeed,
nearly all the migratory movements of man
kind, since civilization and the pomps and
vanities i'll its train emerged from the barba-
rism Of that gloomy period when the mere
pressure Of population on subsistence direct
ed tides of armed immigrants from the for
ests of the North towards the rich fields of
Southern Europe, This fever of the fancy
has been especially associated with the hsto-
ry Of this continent, both in North and
South America And even now We periodi-
cally revive the dreams of the Spaniard and
the visions Of the English, We do this how
ever, on scientific principles, and understand
better than the early explorers that, all
which glitters is not gold
This science of ours makes fields profitable
which would have escaped the keen eyes OF
the most greedy adyenturer Of the era Of
colonization and we now know that in the
gold regions of Virginia, the Caroinas, and
Georgia. the precious metal is hidden in the
Gifts of our mountains.
ln Georgia, for example, there are now Sc
veral enterprises on foot which have been in
augurated on scale of liberal investment
which shows that the miners feel certain of
grand results, The Counties of Forsyth, Cobb,
Lumpkin and parts of Hale, Habersham,
Haut and Carroll contain gold mines, and the
lhree first named in such quantities, as to
Justify the most extensive preparations for
realizing the riches which have been known
to exist since 1929 At Pigeon Roost
Vein" company is at work, church and
school house have been erected for the conve-
uence Of the operatives. On the Cheslatee
river another company have gone to work
and are busily engaged III constructing a
" fume," which will expose the bed of the
stream for miles.
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The Laws of Suicide.

All things in this world are governed by
law. Rightly thinking there is no such thing
as an anomaly Anomalies too have their laws,
paradoxical as the statement may sound.
Laws govern the instruction Of letters as
well as the instruments and modes used in the
commission of suicides, It is the object of
science to discover laws moral and physical
The science Of statistics is the result of the
observation OF man, and from the facts obser-
we'd and recorded, the laws which govern aud
produce them are evolved and discerned
The recognition of the prevalence of Law is
evidence of intellectual cultivation and men
ial progress and attainment, 1t ignores SUI
perstition and chance, and refers all events
10 the governance and production Of the
great first cause, whose law is order All di-
sease all crime are the results Of the laws Of the
physical and moral universe. And it is the
function Of science to discover, and if possible
70 obviate them by the application Of coun-
teractjng or antinomic laws DIR ~Adolph
Wagner, Of Hamburg, evidently following
Buckle, has recently published his investiga-
tons of the subject of suicide, by which the
tendency Of this crime is discovered to be
governed by certain laws. 1t is possible to
toretell under what circumstances andin what
seasons the greater number Of suicides will be
committed in certain quarters Of the globe.
The number varies but little from year to
year, it has been a3Garlained that suicides are
more frequent in Protestant countries and dis
tr.ots than in Catholic The tendency to this
crime increases statisticians have ascertained
from youth to old age, and in nearly equal de-
gree i'll both sexes. The highest ratio is
reached after the age Of seventy The popu-
Ia: delusion that suicides are more frequent in
Gull cloudy weather or climates, as in Eng
land, is now exploded, Statistical observa
tions show that most suicides occur in sum
mer, in the height of this agreeable season.
Bachelors kill themselves more frequently
than married men but married women more
frequently than unmarried. There is as much
regularity in the choice Of the means Of des-
truotion within given country, as in age sex
and occupation. Hanging is the universally
favorito method, shooting nezt--drowning
next-and cutting stabbing and jumping from
precipices are oftener resortsd to than pcisyn.
Such are anrr,e ef t71o- f,y5 ; OF SUICIDE,
The field of investigation to which DR.
Wagner has devoted himself is one full Of
awful mysteries and the learned philosopher
might rise from the tendency in the indivdu-
al to the tendency in the community, from
the tendency in the community to the ten
dency i'll the nation ami taking the United
States of America as an illustration might
make special study as alournful as it prom
ises to be appalling
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A Cheerful Little Evening Party.

One hundrrd thousand citizens attended
the grand ratification meeting on Monday
night in New York This was vast assem-
bly,, and shows us very clearly that the great
commercial metropolis realizes fully the I'M
minent danger in which this country now
stands It will be safe to calculate, we think,
ON the election of Mr.. Hoffman. after this, for
the great city will, in all probability, give him
SO vast majority as to secure his return,
when added to his vote 10 the rural districts
New York has by this meeting made her pro-
test against disturbing thcnewly reestablish-
ed trade relations with tie South, which even
in our present condition, is of enormous value,
as the business on the roads, at this point
alone, informs us and whatever may be the
fate of the Congressional tickets, it is manifest
that the brains and money of this great city
will be found supporting Mr.. johnson in his
coming struggle with the crazy revolutionists
of the country.
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Adelaide Ristort.

jules Janin has given graphic sketch of
this inheritor of the ma mile of Rachel, syn
opsis of which, now that the Marchioness del
Grille has reached our shoes, will be inter-
esting to our. readers. Madame Risto1 is
native of Venice, and brings to us the digni-
fed beauty that marks he. italian derivation;
and the echoes of such renown as has never
but once before been achieved upon the mod
ern 'classc" stage. She may be said to have
been born on the boards OF theatre, and
grew up in the profession like native plant
Gaetano Bazzi engaged her in the company
Of artists of the Sandman King, and the cele-
bated comedienre, Carlotta Marchonni, took
great interest in her, and initiated her in the
secrets of the dramatic art. At the age of fif-
teen, Adelaide Ristori promised what the fu-
ture has realized At that youthful period
she inherited the fine talent of Carlotta Mar
chlonni, her teacher and model That spring
time of her life was the day-dawn of great
renown. But then her heart sumbered, and
the young artist was incomplete, One day
love revealed itself to her 1t awakened her
energy of sensation, her power of feeling, her
strength of will, and from that moment she
became transformed. The young Marquis
Capranica del Grille, heir to one of the great
est names of the old Italian noblesse reduced
to silence the absurd voice of prejudice, and
chose for himself companion thrice ennobled
by her beauty, her fame, and her virtue. Her
new position did not withdraw her from the
-tage, but after completing her engagement
with the Manager Dominiconi, she retired for
about two years from the boards Afterwards,
ia 1865, she came to Paris. Her first reception
increased every day at the terrible accents Of
francesca di Rimini. But Myrrha surprised,
swept along and overturned every mind
Myrrha, the boldest of dramatic conceptions
which required nothing less than the genius
of Alfieri to make it the subject of FIVE acts
In Myrrha, Madame Ristori expresses the
whole gamut of human passion: flial love
tenderness, shame, jealousy, and all the joys
and terrors of the soul She IS gifted with a
sweet, deep voice, and unites TO exquisite SEN
sibility savage energy. Her figure is taper
ing and of naaruainas majesty Sons of hvl
movements are irresistible, and words cannot
describe her play of countenance and her
elances. Whoever beholds Madame Ristor in
Myrrha, and in Marie Stuart, sees complete
artist for never before did an actress unite SC
many projections. She comes to plant III
America the triumphant standard of Italian
art. When he was writing Marie Stuart, Schi!-
Ter never dreamed that he should have so ad-
mlrable an interpreter. SO
To US, who but read of the pomps and van
tiles Of the great world, all this may sound
like pleasant dream; but is it not possible for
the energetic and noble women of Baltimore
and Richmond to get Ristori, said to be as
amiable as she is lovely, to give one CT more
evenings, before she leaves this country, to the
service of the Orphans of the Confederate dead2
1t would be noble tribute to the freedom of
Venice
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!. IMPORTANT TO Ho6sEKEErERs.

r ID L SIR E INFORM HOUSE,
KEEPERS that have fresh supply of the
following articles
Ivory Handle Knives, Knives and Forks, Plated
Spoons. Forks. Butter Knives, Butter Dishes,
Block Tin Dish Covers, Tea Trays. Cake Boxes,
Table Mats. Tea and Coffee Pots Tea and Coffee
Canisters, Toilet Sets, Slop Jars, Toast Forks,
Corn Peppers, Coffee and Spice Mills, Sleeves,
Dust Pans and Brushes, Hair Brooms, Hearth
Brooms Spice Boxes, Fire Dogs, longs and
Shoyels, Coal Holds. Cinder Shoves, Tubs,
Buckets, Tea Kettles. Spiders, Ovens and Pots,
Grid Irons, Oyster Boilers, Salt and Mustard
Spoons, Floor Mops, Scrub Brushes, Steak
Beaters, Potato Washers, Preserve Kettles, Sauce
Pans, Scales, Flat Irons, Flat iron Stands, and a
host of articles too numerous to mention.
All for sale cheap st No, IL Market Square,
Norfolk, Va.
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Captain Dryer moved that the President OF
the Convention be requested to forward a
suitable response to our friends lately in war
against us. The president stated the question
to be that the chairman of this convention
forward suitable response to our friends late
in arms against us.
Amid universal laughter and some APP
plause the chair corrected itself, and stated
the question as referring to these lately
against lis now our friends
The motion was agreed to.
A recess until 3 O'Clock was taken, to ena-
BILE the Committee on Resolutions and Ad-
dress to deliberate
AFTERNOON SESSION
The following Executive Committee was
announced.
Michigan, Capt H P, Adams Iowa, t.
H Benton Missouri, Gen. f. p Blair f.;
Kentucky, Tennessee W, L. Legened +;
Minnesota, Gen. Miles A, German !. Kansas,
Gen. Thomas Ewing Jr; Nebraska, Surg.
Enos Lowe California, Gen. j. w. Benton
New Mexico, Col. F. Y Commayer; Illinois
o. L. Mann Louisiana, Gen. W. P. Benton
Georgia, Mai. II. S Fitch.
The Sub-Executive Committee are Generals
Este Ewing, Dunyer, Durbin, Ward and
Pennypacker.
A response to the Memphis dispatch was
read and approved. 1t was as follows; -
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.

New York, September 1s.-The National
Union Executive Committee have issued
lengthy address to the American people, which
will be published in the morning papers. 1t
is signed by Governor Wa d, of New Jersey.
Chairman. and the representatives of every
Northern State, West Virginia, North Carroll
ma, Missouri, Virginia and FIorida-After re-
viewing the cause and course of the Rebellion
and the Presidents plan of reconstruction
since the Rebellion was suppressed, the Com
mitee recommend and support by argument
the following five conditions of reconstruc-
ton:
FIRST. That all persons born or naturalized
in this country are henceforth citizens.
Second That representation shall hereafter
be based on the number of people, OF whatev-
er race or color.
Third. Ex-Rebsls shall not hold Office til |
Congress remove disability
Fourth. The National debt shall n OF be re-
puliated
Fifth. Congress shall have power to enforce
the above. 1
The committee find encouragement in the
recent elections in Maine aud Vermont. and
urge their friends in other States to 90 and do
likewise.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SELECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES
OF THE HEBREW FAITH,
l7S and iI5 West, S9th Street, between
18th and Sth Avenues, New York,
TO THE ISRAEIITES OF. VIRGINIA.
RS, HENRY SIMONS, HAVING
1Nl been requested by many Southern and
Western friends (whose children have been edu-
Gated at the Institute) to make known her school
announces to them that she receives pupils from
the ages of to l6. The pupils can acquire he
English, French, German and Hebrew Lam
guages thoroughly; Music and Singing taught by
able Professors; Sewing and Embroidery made
an especial instruction Dancing and Gymnastic
exercises taught during the winter season,
The pupils attending the Institute will find it
home in every respect, and every care will be
taken with their moral and religious training
For Circulars apply as above,
su28- Tu. Th&Sat-2mos i& aHf
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TRENTON, N. j., Tuesday, Sept. 10.

TRENToN, N j., Tuesday, Sept 10.
The House to-day elected A. G. CATrELL
United States Senator
The Senate met at IL o'clock and also
elected Mr. CATTElL Senator.
Both Houses then adjourned
The election will be confirmed by both
Houses tomorrow.
The Democrats have entered pr, a.
gainst the election claiming:
|. That there was 90 vacancy.
2, That the law of Congress is unconstitu-
tional
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THE pHILADELPHrA APPROPRIATENESS,

The following is the complete list of the
Philadelphia appointments, some of which
were agreed upon yesterday, but were not
formerly made until to-day, namely; VIM
Milward, Director of the Mint; Chambers
McKibbins Treasurer of the Mint; Col VIM
A. Gray, Chief Colner; j, II. Taylor, Smeter;
Charles M. Hall, Postmaster; j. R. Flanagan,
Naval officer; GuataIus Hoy, Appraiser at
Large; and Thomas c. Mcdowell, Deputy
Surveyor
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MARSDEN'S CARMINATIVE SYRUP
can be relied on as the most prompt and ef-
fective remedy, in all cases of DiarrhGa, Dy-
sentery and Cholera. .s
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eLEvr1ANp, Ohio, Sept. IS. 1866.

brotherly affection throughout our entire
country. War has its victories, but peace
and union are blessings tor which we will
maufully contend until harmony and Justice
are restored under the Constitution.
s. lI u GORDAN GRANGER. ,,t s
r.. President of the Convention
G. A. CUSTER.
j. B. STEADMAN.
JOHN f. WOOL
THOMAS EWING, ia.
THOMAS CRTrTENDEN.
THOMAS E. BRAMLETTE
Letters from Thomas H. Benton, Jr., and
Col. Tisdale were read and greeted with great
applause. .EsLe G@s $3.50 g.
A delegation from each Statean Territory,
with Gen. Granger as chairman, was appoint
ed to lay the proceedings of this convention
before the President at Washington.
THE PLATFORM
Hon D.. D. Campbell, from the Committee
on Resolutions, reported the following plat
form, which was adopted with immense
cheering: s Fo 5S 7
The Union soldiers and sailo-s who served
in the army and navy Of the United States in
the recent war for the suppression of the in
surrection, the maintenance of the Constitu-
ton, the government, and the flag Of the union
grateful to Almighty God for his preservation
of them through the perils and harlships of
civil war, and for his mercy in browning their
efforts with victory, freedom, and peace; de-
ploring the absence from their midst of many
brave and faithful comrades, who have sealed
with their lte-blood their devotion to the sa-
cred cause of American nationality, and de-
termined now as heretofore to stand by the
principles for which their glorious dead have
fallen, and by which their survivors have tri-
umphed, being assembled in National Mass
Convention in the City Of Cleaveland, Ohio,
this 18th day of September, 1865, do resolve
and declare:
First. That we heartily approved the resolu-
tons adopted by the National Union Conven-
ton held in the city Of Philadelphia, on the
14th day of August last composed of delegates
representing all the States and Territories of
the United States,
Second That our object in taking up arms
to suppress the late rebellion was to defend
and maintain the supremacy of the Constitu-
ton, and to preserve the Union with all the
dignity, equality, and rights Of the several
States unimpaired, and not in any spirit OF
oppression, nor for any purpose Of conquest
and subjugation; and that whenever there
shall be any armed resistance to the lawfully
constituted authorities Of our National Union
either in the South or in the North, in the
East or in the West, emulating the self-sacri-
f1cing patriotism of our revolutionary forefa-
theirs, we will again pledge to its support our
lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. !.
4 Valuable FARM, 2 miles fiom Nor
"A folk, containing l26 acres, so of which are
cleared and in the highest state of Guilty alton
There is new House on the Farm, cottage
styls) containing rooms. This Farm is well
enclosed and well adapted to Trucking purposes,
the land being very rich. s>.-l
Terms will made to accommo late the pur-
chaser. Apply to W. r. ROBERTS,
Cor: Roanoke square and W Water st.
sep Is D&Wtf
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
A Ii persons having claims against the estate
"A OWN, I. MURRAY, deceased, are hereby
notified to present the same to me, at nv office,
No 80 Bank street, in this city, on or before the
LIST day OF October next, to enable me to make
up the accounts, ordered at the last term Of the
Circuit Court for the city of Norfolk, in the suit
OF Balientine and others against Murray's admin
istrators and others. ~ z@
WIN. A. SwANK,
&c 19-tlOe = Commissioner.
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BORDER l. LOWELL,
sep6-D. LIT 70 / II West ST., New York.

NJ O II II @ E
The subscriber win reopen his SCHOOL on
MONDAY, the 18th of September.
The course of studies viii embrace the ordinary
English Branches, together with Mathematics,
Latin, Greek and French. ,@-
TERMS PER QUARTER
For English Branches, So so, and for each
additional study, So so; except French, for which
there will be charge of Sc.
Payments in advance.
sel7lw WIN. r. CALF
LNNGLiSH GILL NET THREAD
IL $50 lbs. Nos. u.s. 80 and IS, 3-cord Gill Net
Thread.
ALSO,
Gum aud Hemp Packing, Gum Caskets, &C., in
store and for sale low at the New Hardware
Store, Commercial Row, near fry.
SELF 7fts j. &. WOMBLE 4 co
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THE SOLDIERS, CONVENTION,

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 18.-The second
day of the Soldiers and Sailors Convention
has been rainy and out of doors disagreeable
enough to ,repel anybody but soldiers
There was somewhat larger attendance Of
delegates, but the larger proportion of the
room occupied yesterday by the spectators
was vacant. The scenes of yesterday were
re-enacted, prior to the opening of the con-
ventiou large amount of enthusiasm being
expended i'll cheers for favorite generals.
The committee. on permanent organizatit n,
after the meeting had been called to order.
reported officers OF the convention:
President-Gen. Gordon Granger
The names of the prominent officers We're
enthusiastically received.
AT this stage dispatch wac read, dated at
Albany and signed by H. G Norten, who
announced that he had left the Loyal South
erners and would be in Cleveland tomorrow
to expose them.
A committee consisting of &c nerals Stead
man Custer, and Colonel L. D. Campbell es-
corted General Granger to the chair.
On motion of Col. l.. D. Campbell a Com
mittee on Resolutions was appointed.
A dispatch from J A Dix and Douglass
Taylor of New York was read and loudly APP
plauded, announcing the success of the New
York Union meeting.
The following dispatch was also e1thusias-
tically received, and after its reading three
cheers for Ned Forrest were called for and
given.
MEMPHIS, Sept II, 1866.
TO the President of the Soldiers and Sailors
ConceHtson, Cleveland Ohio.
The soldiers of the late Confederate army
met here to-day and deputed the undersigned
to congratulate your convention on its efforts
to restore peace and quietude to the country
and to express their deep sympathy with
your patriotic purpose; and further to assure
you that the Confederate soldiers are entirely
willing to leave the determination of their
rights as citizens of the States and of the
United States to the soldiers of the Union =
On our part We pledge security of life. person
and property, and freedom of speech and
opinion to all. A mass meeting will be held
here tomorrow night to give formal express
sion to these purposes and sentiments.
R. CHALMERS,
L. j. DEEPSIE,
LEON TRUESDALE,
NJ. c. GALLOWAY,
NJ JORDAN,
J. HARVEY
NJ JONES.
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DIR. GARDNER,
[ToRNERLY OF LONDON, ENGLAND, 80


TzoRMERIY OF LONDON, ESGLAND,l IS, 4
oCULIsT AND AURIsT, OPERATOR ON THE
EYE A NJ Earl
Respectfully informs the citizens of Norfolk,
that be will be at the Atlantic Hotel on Thursday,
October 4tb, and remain until Tuesday, the 9th,
and again on Friday, November 30th, to Tuesday
December 4th. After that time monthly, Of
which due notice will be given.
ONCE Hours from 8 A M. to p. M.
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the natural eye. Operations for CATARACT,
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disease for the sake of fee, bu frankly tells the
patient whether he can be cured or not. We cheer
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&C DR.. GARDENERS treatment of the, eve and ear
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The well known StaunGh Steamer,
STATE OF MAINE
Of 1893 Tons new measurement Capacity
CHE IS FITTED AS A NIGHT
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with 1913 Berths, LADIES SALOON with 81
Berths, and 80 STATE ROOMS in the Upper
Hall.
new Velvet Plush, and Mattresses and Pillows
having all beenjust made over.
New Wheels have been in, and Engine and
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sumption of Coal has been reduced abour one
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She is believed to be better Sea Boat than
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