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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

The Richmond E1aminer which has
just been reconstructed by the President
ON promise of loyalty, comes out in the
following style for the reputation of the
national debt:
1.-THE monster of national debt Is only
mushroom on this continent, not fos-
sill we have no long cemented an at
tachment forif, like those ofthe English
for their slow-growing incubus. Taxa
ton recalls no time-honored Penates i'm
America, nor will the word repudiation
rouse shiver among the older divinities
whom we worship. This generation of
Americans will never witness a victory
of the interests of capital over the in
terests of labor i'm conflict between the
two; and already the hosts are MARSHALL
ing and the bugles sounding for that
very issue to be joined"
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

GENERAL GRAN. The presents made
to General Grant in money houses, sc.
amount to nearly two hundred thou
sand dollars. 1t is not altogether aftel
the Washington model to be the recip-
lent of such valuable gifts, but it is not
Tor US 70 make comments. Washington
lived in another and different age. and
we may be excused for adding, was
born and reared in another and differ.
ent State. "-Richmond Wing.
Very true. Grant was born in the
great state of Ohio, and reared in the
great State of Illinois. Two States
which unlike some others we know of.
are content to let the world discover
their greatness, and do not think it
necessary to be continually praising
themselves for fear people will forget
their existence.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

A young man in Quincy, ILL.,, while
at church last Sunday, caught fire from
some matches in his pocket. There
being some of "Pharoah's serpents" in
the same pocket, grand explosion was
the consequence. Great CONSERVATION
existed in the church for some moments
but no one was hurt save the young
man, who was somewhat burnt.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
TESTIMONY OF A VTRGINIAN

The following testimony was given in
before the reconstruction committee:
Charles III. Lewis, Secretary of the
Commonwealth of Virginia. under
Governor Pierpoint, said bis decided
impression i'm regard to affairs in that
state is that the masses of the people
land by that term he did not mean orlIv
the laboring classes, but all those per-
sons who are not politicians), were very
favorably disposed towards the Govern
ment of the United States. It is believed
that very decided efforts have been made
by politicians to change that feeling
since that time, and he was afraid thew
had met with a great deal of success.
and he believed the majority of the
people swould still be loyal II it were
not for the publishers of the pa.
pers and the politicians, who, to a
certain extent control public opinion.
He believed that many of the old politi.
clans are engaged in promoting dissatis.
faction with the Government. In reply
to question whether we had any reason
to apprehend that schemes are cherished
by any Of the late rebels in Virginia for
renewal of the war, or for the estab-
lishment of what is known as "South-
ern independence, he said that he had
no reason to believe that there is any
such organization in that State but.
from the conversation of some of the
most outspoken of the secessionists of
the State, he was inclined to think that
a great many of them would be very glad
to see the country involved in foreign
war, in the hope that they would get IN
a secession party in the South. He said
he distrusted the professions of LOYALTY
made by the politicians, but he believed
that the mass Of the people had too much
good sense to go out of the Union again.
If they could help it.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

A bill has been introduced into the
Louisiana House of Representatives
granting to G.. It. Beauregard and any
other persons the sole right to excavate
and keep free from distractions the
mouth ofthe Mississippi River. A depth
of water Of eighteen feet is to be con-
stantly preserved on the bar. Valuable
franchises aregranted to the corporation
thus formed,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

A Western soldier who had been
through all the campaigns and shared in
many Of the fiercest battles of the war,
writes from his home that be never re-
allied the horrors Of war till he got
home in Indiana and found his girl mar
ried to stay-at-home dry goods clerk.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

Why were not the officers and other
gentlemen who occupied the stage at
the great meeting, and why were not
the principal actors, not provided with
good arm chairs" Those they were
seated in looked very old and dilapida.
ted, and must have been procured for
the occasion from some hospital for in
valid furniture.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

Mrs. Lydia Maria Child--who has go
much concern for Africans-calls Euro
peans who come to this country to en-
rich it by their skill, experience, labor,
wealth, as the outpourings ofalmshouses
aud penitentiaries. Mrs. Child has q
taste of her own,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

THE usual Academia Of Languages
was held on the 18th of January at the
Propaganda in Rome. Speeches In every
possible tongue, to the number of thirty,
varied with some excellent dramatic
music of sacred character, were deliv-
cred. The English language was rather
unfortunately represented by young
Highlander, whose strong Scotch accent
created some laughter.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

A special telegram to the Richmond
Examiner states that the President has
summoned the Senators elect from the
Southern States to visit him at Wash.
ington.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

MIR. w. N. J. Goodwin has been con-
firmed by the Senate as naval officer for
Norfolk, Virginia.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

The gentleman who has 'tmet many
very fine Yankees is as wei! as can be
expected.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

There is movement to give Senator
Robinson reception,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-05
THE DAILY EVENING Observation-Disclosures

sion of the veins, which drives the blood to the
BRAIN instead of to the heart, and also that the
lungs, owing to the ligature of the cord around
lhe thorax, no longer receiving the need.
ful supply of air, another cause of sulfocation
arises. The problem would be, therefore, how
to effect the hanging so that neither the veins
nor the windpipe should be too much com.
pressed. Owning solved this problem thus as
described by himself:-"I get me certain band
ages, made of the same substance with your
horse-girtbs, having especial care that they are
OF kind which will not shrink on being
strained, since that would spoil my experiment.
One loop OF this substance is drawn under each
loot, and returns up either side of the leg TO
cincture with which il is united; these cinctures
are connected by divers straps down the breast
and back, in or Ter to divide the weight, and
there are sundry other conveuiences for easing
the patient; but the chief Is this. The straps or
ligatures are attached to a broad steel collar,
ouryng outwards, and having a hook or two,
Tor the better security of the halter, which the
friendly executloner passes around that part of
the machine, instead of applying ii to the bare
throat OF the patient. Thus, when thrown off
from the ladder, the sufferer will find himself
suspended, not by the neck, If it please you,
but by the steel circle that supports the loops
IN which his feet are placed, and on which his
weight really rests, diminished a little by slmi-
lar supports under each arm. Thus neither
veins nor windplpe being compressed, the man
VIII breathe as iTee and his blood, saving from
fright and novelty OF situation, will flow as tenn
perately as your valencies', when you stand up
In stirrups to view field of BATTLE"
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PROPOSALS.
DROIOSALS FOR BUILDING A NAVAL
Il HOSPITAL AT PHILADELPHIA, PA.
NAVY DEPARTMENT. w WAauTNnroN n ~ I


r NAVY DEPARTMENT WAsHINGToN ID. G. I
Proposals will be received this office for the cree
ton and construction (complete) OF q Naval Hos
Plans and specifications of the proposed buildings
can be seen at the office of John Nc arthur Jr.,
architect, No. 200 g. Sixth street. Philadelphia who
VIII ailoId al bidders every information necessary to
lull understanding of the requirements of the De-
parment in The matter OF the erection and construc.
ton OF the Hospital aforesaid
Each proposal to be considered, must be guaran-
United States District Judge, Attorney, Collector
or other pubic otncer, as to their competence and
Wlngness to guaTanee to the sum OF thft, 1907 per
cent. OF the whole amount of the proposal offered
that the biuder bidders so guaranteed shouId Id the
contract be awarded him or them) shall within ten
days OF the acceptance of his their bid enter into
contract with the Navy Department for the erection
and construction of the Hospital and It's apuur.
tenances, and carry through the to completion
according TO the Terms The bid ana the plans and
specifications above mentioned.
tTop must state the shortest time required TO
complete the contract, with the understanding that
betwten two or more bids of equal amount the De.
partment Will give the preference to that naming the
shortest time
Payments for the work will be made monthly. as
1t progresses, upon certificate of the architect
stanPiis amount and quality and that the terms of
the contract have been complied wiGh-the Depart.
ment reserVlng twenty (20) per cent of the whole
amount of each Certificate until the buildings are de.
hvered into its hands, complete and ready for occu.
pancy, according TO the terms of the contract for
the erection and construction of the Naval Hospital
and its appurtenanees before mentioned.
All the proposals must be addressed to the under.
signed, marked Proposals for Naval Hospital al
Philadelphia "
lhe proposals will be opened in the presence of
The bidders, at the Navy Department, ut noon OF
Tuesday, May % 1866
The Department reserves to itself the right TO
reject any or all bids not deemed by it satisfactory
or TO the interests OF the Government
...... P.J. HORWITZ
tu'hsT Chef Of Bureau
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GOVERNMENT SALE OF THE MILITARY
VI RAlLkOAD AT BRAZOS SANTIAGO. !.
QUARTERMAsTER-GE ENRRAL's OFFICE.
VI .sI.I..1.n.1..z inaa

!. QUARTERMAsTER-GENRRAL OFFICE !
WASHINGTON. ID. o., April 10, 1866
The attention OF capitalists seeking profitable
investment is invited TO this sale.
Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of
the Quartermaster General division of River and
RaIl 1rapsportatiOnl, at WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
until the first day of June next, at IL O'Clock NJ
Tor the purchase of all the right lit O. and interest
of The United States in and to The United States
Military Railroad from Brazos Santiago to Whites
The sale will include the entire track and sid.
ings, buildings, water stations, tu tables bridges
etc. the railroad materials and suppl es pertaining
TO the road, together with the rolling stock, cars
machinery, and other equipment =
1he sale will not include the tte to the land.
which does not belong to the United States
1hls road is about ten miles IN length, and extends
nom Braz0s Santiago to Whites Rancho on the
Rio Granoe From this point connection is made
by steamer with Brownsville and Matamoras - -
This route is the shortest and best for the immense
tIatiic between the Gull Of Mexico and the interior
OF southern Texas and Northern Mexico and the
communication by ran alone can readily be ex-
tended to Brownsville. -.
difficult and toruous navigation Boats on the
river now charge II is stated tor freight to Browns
VILE as high as So per BARREL and for passengers SIS
The road is hye,ieet guage, good ties. rail, and
More particular description of the propertv can
be obtained at this Office, at that of the Chief
Quartermaser NJ illtary Division of the Cult, at New
condition of the sale will be that transportation
shall be furnished for all Government troops and
supplies, whenever required, at the rates paid by
government at the time to the New j ork Central
Railroad.
The terms of payment accepted will be those
considered the most favorable to the Govern
ment,
len per cent cash, in Government funds. to be
paId on acceptance et proposal
The Government reserves the right TO reject any
or all proposals.
Proposals should be endorsed, Proposals for Dur
chase of BrazOs santiago ana Rio Grande Railroad -
and addressed to the DIVISION of River and Rail
Transportation, Quartermaster Generals Office,
Washington, ID. Q. ..-....
BY order of the Quartermaster Geueral.
ALEXANDER BLISS,
Brevet Colonel and A Q. NJ, in charge OF Fourth
Division @. NJ. G. o 42S tAI31
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CALE OF ARMY WACO Ms,
CHIEF QUARTERM AsTER's OFFICE,
DEPOT OF WAsHIEGJpON

CHIEF QUARTERMAsTERsO OFFICE
DEPOT OF WAsHIRGToN
WARRINGTON, d. @ April 10 1866 !
Sealed Proposals are invited for the purchase OF
.... ..l $40 ARMY WAGONS '-~f' .
in lots OF not less than twenty-five. ... ...
These wagons are worn, but still seryiceable for
road ard farming purposes. -. I'M.
, Proposals will be received until u M, WEDNES.
DAY, Mayo
Payment lin Government funds) will be REQUIRED
upon nobtication OF acceptance OF bd and prior to
the delivery OF the Wagons. The right to reject all
BIDS considered TOO low is reserved En- nv I---
These Wagons are at Lincoln Depot, about one
mile east of the Capitol, and be seen by applying
TO Colonel Iompkins the QuarteImaster IN oharge
PIoposals should be signed with the bidders full
name, and give his Post Office address endorsed
proposals to purchase.ATmy Wagons, and directed
ID. II. RUCKER
BIeyet Major.Gen aud Chief Quartermaster,
azO lot Depot of Washington.
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II NITED STATES MILITARY RAILROADS.
- OFFICE OF ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER,
No $50 G Street
WAaH1NaroN. ID C-. Anr

WASHINGTON ID. c., Apnl 2S, 1856
Sealed Proposals will be reserved at this office
unul IL O'Clock NJ, MONDAY May 81, for the pur.
chase IRON the United states, OF all the IRON WORK
for Mn neteen 81 ans of "Howes Improved Truss
Bridges" consisting OF the Rods, Bolts, Plates and
Dowels suitable for the different spans, the latter
varying in length from eighty to one hundred and
forty -one feet.
The Iron now stored at the Works of tho Cleve-
land Rolling Mill Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and
will be sold by the pound.
detailed bill of the iron, and the length of the
spans, may be obtained on application at this
office. ........ .-..r.. ..
Tefms-C Cash, In Government funds
The Unned States reserve the right to reject all
bids il not deemed advantageous.
Proposals should be endorsed proposals for the
Purchase O. Bridge Iron"
Brevet Major and A Q. NJ,
430-lSt u s. ARMY
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AALE OF GOVERN MENT LUMBER

SALE OF GOVERN MENT LUMBER.
CHIFF QUARIBRMAsTER' OPF1cE !
DEPOT OF WASHINGTON,
e WAsHIhGToN, d. g., May 8, 1865
sealed Proposals Will be received at this Office
MONDAY, May 21, 1885, at 12 O'Clock NJ
Ior tne purchase OF o43 SOO feet of Government
Lumber OF the following sizes and descriptions,
viz. =
18 600 feet II inch Oak. .lr.....
100 000 ieet inch Oak.
600 feet 81 inch Oak.
129 600 feet inch Oak
10000 Ieet 81 inch Oak.
73,t00 feet inch Oak.
10 600 feet inch Oak
10000 teet inch Hickory.
6 500 feet inch HlckOri.
14,600 feet inch Hickory ....
5000 feet Il inch Ash, . ....
"a 6O0 feet inch Ash.
$4,000 feet 3 inch Ash.
10000 feet inch Ash ...
$500 feet inch Pine.
"a 500 feet 4 inch Pine. r..
$1,000 feet inch Pine.
25.000 feet inch Poplar -|
10 900 feet inch Poplar. -." .......
Ihe above is a very superior lot OF well-seasoned
Colonel Q. H. IOmpkins, Quartermaster in charge
at Lincoln Depot, about one mile east Of the
Bids will be received for the purchase of ten thou
sand feet ana upwards. The undersigned reserves
the right to reject all the bids should they be con.
Payment lin Government funds) will be required
upon notification OF acceptance OF bids, and prior
W lne uenVery OF tne Iu1nUer, Wnlcn must be
removed within fifteen days after the proposal is
accepted.
Proposals should be signed with the bidders full
name, and give his post office address, endorsed
Proposals Tor the Purchase OF LUMBER" and
directed to .... ..,...' -.
Breyet Ma]or-Gen and Chef Quartermaster,
b4 lat Depot of Washington.
CHIEF oUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE
~ DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, |
RICHMOND, Va, May 2, 1866
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office
until the 10th iDst at IL O'Clock NJ, for furnishing
the United States Government with the following
supplies, viz - .,'- a
Class /. 1000 cords merchantable hard wood.
Glass 2. 20 600 bushels Oats, in sacks 400 tons
prime Timothy Hay, Laled. M, ..... ~
Glass .. 30 tons clean Rye or Wheat Straw
baled
Glass A Stationery in such quantities as NAV be
Note, Blotting, and Envelope Paper, Envelopes
various sizesl Memorandum 2, 4, and qmre Blank
Books, Ink tArnOid's Fluid, and Ink Powder
Waters, Sealing Wax, Quils. Steel Pens, Lead Pen.
ellis, Office Tape, Erasers, and Paper Folders-al to
Proposals viii be made for each class separately,
and must designate the article in each class proposed
to be furnished.
The wood. hay, and straw will be subject to inspee-
ton on delivery. ..... .......
Samples of the Oats and the articles on Glass 4
must accompany the proposals. l ..r.I.. ..." ...'f
All supplies to be delivered TO the United States
Quariermasters at Richmond and Fortress Monroe
IL ey NAV be required, free expense the Gov
ernment to be paid Ior on delivery, soon there
after as funds may bedeceiVed
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or ali proposals which may be deemed incompatible
with he interests OF the Government
WILLIAM L JAMES,
Brevet Brig..Gen. and Chief Quartermaster,
timer M r0in
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MEDICAL.
V OK POP ULI. .......
WRIGHT'S TAR SYRUP.
PRINCIPAL DEPOT,

PRINCIPAL DEPOT,
No. I'll South THIRD Street
Price, $1'OO per Bottle; $500 for halfadozen
The undersigned citizens take pleasure in cbeerfnv
IeG0pmendns the use Of WTshts Tar syrup ssrSTg 10Y
psns IN ths SesS sSItSd
inflammation and restriction Of air vessels in tbe Iunas
Charles %son % Fornsy Ss = fPSsTx Pre;x. ta%iy Ocsy.
Sa%es HafeS N6eS 6 Gr1en e,s@ SanSSs nsss Mercury office.
William F. Corbit, Associated Press
graph Filth and CSesnut sure streets iahn ana Police Tee
1ames w. Pene rrSnt No and S SSSTG SST streets
H Hctn A Davis D No: s2s Gaskll street ''''"
Robert T6S%Psens Sq; isSs a Waiter street street,
Geblof. No 7sl s. second street ....
GhS sfE%Ga5 Ss Il Dock 6 E1S9t sress street
l. Rates No sos Arch street
Mary Caldwell, No iOs2 SAMSON street. t"
Ga4y SS &c. ss g. ETstR EETstR stsSss aey
George wilson; No 2S6 Race street. ... ..
3; Seymour Rose, Bustleton.
Char es Rogers, No. 92l South street.
TbamSss MTbss'GNH NJ seSSSd fSs S6nt% and Quarry streets
William Barns No. iiS SIS SSSsa sout Front street
Mrs. S. r. choate, Newark, Del. - ''''-N '1''-
Mr.. William B. Wrioht:-
SIR:-We take pleasure in recommending your TAR
SYRUP (of which we have already scd considerable
Guantitiesl as most excellent and eficacious remedy
submitted 10 the public As gratifying to suffering
humanity we wt cheerfully recommend Your prepara,
tion to all afflicted with diseases which 1t designed to
cure. Yours, etc., 1. NM l .' -1I|-.'
~ '." DILKS q son, Druggists,
N, E. corner Pine and Sixth streets.
For sale also at ..... -..'-. 81 .-t
q. JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY d CoWDEN's. -
... DYOTT & CO.'S, - .
A nd all pTincIpal DruI giels and Dealers.
The subscriber would beg leave further to say that
ne is prepared to I'LL orders and forward the Syrup to
any part ofthe country Persons desiring other inior
nation by mail Will nclose postage stamp answers
will be returned as the exgencies of business
will admit. Address ~ - L --'-'SN
. WILLIAM B. WRIGHT q"
800 No. I'll s. THIRD street, Philadelphia Pa.
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New Feature I'm Life insurance.

The new feature in Lite Insurance which has
lust been introduced into the United States can
hardly be duly estimated, and should receive
shat attention from our Government which the
Importance of the subject imperatively demands;
fer funds provided tor the widow and orphan in
the hour of need, however carefully cherished
OF guarded, are liable to the vicissitudes of
human affaiis.
The North America Life Insurance Company
Of the city Of New York, in the execution of the
high and solemn trust confded to it, has intro
duced wise, precautionary, and parental pol
lev, which gives to the assured the utmost Sc
eurity, and places the Company upon solid
and permanent basis.
BY special act of the New York Legislature, at
its last session, this Company is enabled to issue
Insurance policies and Annuity Bonds, secured
by deposits in the Insurance Department OF the
State. These special deposits invested in pub
lie securities, are held by the State until the
obligations incurred by the Company have been
fully liquidated. Registered Policies, similar TO
the United States coupon bonds, and bearing
the seal and counter-signature of the Superin-
tendent of the Insurance Department, are
granted by the State authorities TO the Com
pany, which from time TO time makes deposits
equal TO the net value OF the policies Issued
computed according to the Carlisle table Of
The great Empire State of New York, in area
equal to the whole of England; in wealth. trade,
and commerce superior TO many of the great
powers of Europe, thus becomes the guardian
OF this great public trust, securing to the widow
and orphan the savings of the proyident hus-
band and parent, beyond any possible misad.
venture or contingency.
Here is lesson of wisdom
What inestimable blessings would accrue to
the liie-insuring public If the Government of
this country, whose paternal solicitude should
be devoted to the prosperity and happiness of
it's people, would adopt a simlariprinciple, and
efectually secure the funds of these great in
stitutions which rear and support the de-
pendent, solace the afflicted, uphold the State,
and difIuse general happiness among all those
who have the good fortune to be protected by
its be nedcent infuence!- London Advertiser.
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COAL

COAL
They gravely now consult about
Great Brltain's coal-helds running out
And deprecate the evil hour
As coal makes iron-iron power.
No matter, when arrives the day,
They can get lots OF coal this way
Enough to mt nd their sorry plight
And run their mills both day and night
Long eer they realize this mess
Wen also teach them how to dress.
PERRY & Co with ease mpart
Lessons in this important art;
For at the STAR, SIX HUNDRED NINE,
Taste Skill, and judgment all combine.
We have taken special pains in LAYING in our Fail
Stock, and have selected many novel and unique
styles, which cannot be obtained elsewhere. PRICES
THE LOWEST IN GPHILADELPHIA FOR GOODS OF
EQUAL QUALITY.
STAR CLOTHING HOUSE,
No. 600 CHEsNUT STREET, SIGN OF STAR.
PERRY g. Co.,
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STEALING BUTTER.-Elizabeth Jones, an
the market.boUse sixteenth and Market streets
this morning about six o'clock for stealing cou-
pie OF pounds of butter. She was observed while
strongly asserted her innocent intentions. She
had hearing before Alderman Jones, who held
her in $500 hail.
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To DEALERS IN CLoTHINe.-We have the largest
and most complete assortment of Mems, Youths
and Boys Clothing in Philadelphia. Our goods
will be found superior IN STYLE make and ut to those
usually offered at wholesale, at prices equally low
or lower. An examination respectfully invited.
BKNNRrT & Co,
TOWER HALL,
No. 618 MARKET STREET