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INSURANCE.

TNHE AMERICAN INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NORFOLK.
I N G 0 r P o A T E d 1872.
I IaPf1aill CAPITAL, si,o SS,SSS
Board Of Direc ors:
j. C. Deming, President.
John 3. Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
Gilbert G. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
c. L. Cole, President First National Bank.
c. FL. Rowland, of late Rowland Brothers.
John D. Gordan, of J. D. Gordan Co.,
Bankers.
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. Nee. Ex-
change.
VT. Harrison, President Mer. and Nee. Saw
ings Bank.
&. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & Co.,
Bankers.
George Sangster, Esq, j. E. Barry, Esq, A.
L. Hill, Esq.
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted.
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk.
TuRE, LIFE, MARINE & INLAND
L INSURANCE.
j. c.. DE M IL G., AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Company,
NEW YORK.
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, y. 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
Gss- Life Policies, Fire Policies Buildings,
Merchandise &C., and Policies Cargoes and
Hulls of Vessels issued at this AGENCY at the
lowest current rates.
J. C. DEMING, Agent,
Franklin Savings Bank Bank street,
au 26-6m Near Main st., Norfolk, Va.
u ELIABLE SOUTHERN INSUR-
II, ANCE.
THE NATIONAL MARINE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW
ORLEANS.
CaplLal $605.OOO.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the insur-
ing public that he has been appointed Agent of
the above named Company, and is ready to take
Marine, River, and Fire risks at fair rates.
DUNCAN ROBERTSON,
novl0-3m No. 8, Main Street.
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VESSELS IN DEMAND.--The opening of the AL
bemarle and Chesapeake Canal, and the repair of
the Norfolk and Petersburg Rail Road, have
caused business to be quite brisk, and the change
has been SO sudden, that freights are in much de-
mand, and vessels from four to five thousand
bushels burthen. are much needed.
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BY FENTREsS & WILLIAMSON,

Last side Market Square, Portsmouth,, Va.
AUCTION d COMIfLSSION MERCHANTS.
Have for sale $50, 900 worth of Real Estate in
the city, and one of the finest truck farms in Nor
folk County, containing loo acres, with fine Oys-
ter privileges.
Auction Every Night.
Goods received daily from Baltimore and New,
York. Consignments respectfully solicited.
jan3l-lm
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THE FAIR.--The Ladies Re-Opened
l. their Fair last evening, Monday, in the tine
saloon at JoHNsroN's HALL, generously furnished
them by Mr.. Stevens. They will be pleased to
see all those interested at the first opening Of the
public generally for SO laudabe object as st.
Vincent's Hospital, which benefits rich well as
poor. ian30
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ENYLEK'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
4 GUM ARABIC will be found most pleasant,
safe andspeedy remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, HoAHsE-
NESS, wHooPING COUGH, AND ALL AFFECTIONS OF
arresting coughs and the first stages of consump-
ton, has long been known and appreciated by
most families and physicians. Price 80 Cents per
bottle at all drug stores,
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NOTICE.-James III. Johnston. Jr,
IN d George w. Johnston have associa-
JOHNSTON BRO, for the purpose of conduct
ing the Wholesale and Retail wood Business
and Ship rOkerage.
We will keep constantly on hand seasoned Pine
and Hard Wood, which we are Offering to pur-
chasers at the same price it IS selling at in the
County Dock, and deliver it at their houses with
out any expense of carriage. Mer chants and
others doing business in the city, may send their
orders, and rely upon a prompt delivery Of the
kind of wood they specify without req uiring their
personal attention. We can be found at New
toms wharf next to Ferry.
jan25-ly JOHNSTON & BRO.
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ARRIVALS.
ATLANTIC HoTEL-NoRpoLk, Va, Feb.

D o Laws, Balhmore Wise, Richmond;
Bulah, Va; Moore, S W Worrell, E Mills,
? Smith, Smith, G; J Gulmer and la
Accomac; DIR Ward. Va; Miss J Howard DR. j
r Purdis, Isle Of Wight; c W Hight, U S N; E
R Secoomb, Y.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE,
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

GALE OF A VESSEL, MATERIAL
ID AND COAL.
Will be sold at Public Auction on TUESDAY,
Feb uary 9Th, on Lynnhaven Bay Beach, where
she now lies, the hull and materials on board of
British brig Victoria )" also, 80 toLs Of English
Coal, more or les: on board.
And on WEDNESDAY, February 7, at 10
o'clock, on Commerce street wharf, in Norfolk,
sundry Anchors, Chains, Sails, &C., saved from
said brig, "Victoria." Terms cash.
MYER MYERS,
jan27-td Agent.
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HANGING ACCIDENTALLY
- ]. Martyne will open his D NCING
5 G H O L on Monday, the 9th of February,
in the fine Hall in the upper story of the Norfolk
Academy, where he will teach all the modern
and most fashionable dances.
TERMs:-Ten dollars for twenty-four lessons;
one-half payable in advance, the balance at the
expiration of twelve lessons. Tfeb 2-lw.
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ENTLEMEN, don't look at this, 1t
VI concerns only Ladies 5OOi ported French
sold very reasonable also, so dozen of Jouvin's
Kid Gloves, first quality, cheap; 5000 Hoop
Skirts at great reduced prices, and variety Of
Wet Goods from the last wreck, which offer
very low to close the lot. Don't for ge TO call at
]. OBERNDORFF FIR,
an27 10 Main str, ct, Norf e X, We
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D U G. HIS RAw-BONE pHCs-
ID PLATE,
Superior to any Guano as
CROP PRODUCER,
And warranted to
IMPROVE THE SOIL PERMANENTEY
Sold at Manufacturers rates-S66 per ton, OF
20 pounds. NJ. HOWELL, Sole Agent
Cor. of Nebraska and Wide Water streets.
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CENTRAL IRON WORKS
PETIT g. WATSON, ProprietOrs.

EI1Ii ~ WAHDVNi ITUVEItIUFS,
The Proprietors having taken possession of the
formerly occupied by NJ. COPYRIGHT & Co, and
having purchased all the Tools br,onging to the
concern, are prepared to construct and ,tpai all
kinds of High and Low Pressure bnsit b.. B.
aud Mill Machinery of ever desc. iptlot q
of Iron Brass and Copper. Forgings III egel .-
scription of Iron, Steel, and Copper done with
neatness and dispatch.
From an experience of several years in this
business, we feel confident can give entire sat
istaction. Particular attention paid to the
pairs of Steamboats,. Experienced hands sent
to any portion of the country to repair and erect
Mills.
WIN. L. PETIT,
jan24-tf JOHANNES WATSON.
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"Since l introduced it here several %. o,.
physicians are prescribing it with the best sue
cess H BUFF Chemist
feb 2-2m+ Portsmouth.
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NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH DGREcToRY 1866
We are indebted to the Publishers Messrs. Webb
& Fitzgerald of Baltimore, for a neat edition Of
the Norfolk and Portsmouth Directory, for 1866 1t
is exceedingly well COTTON tup, finely illustrated
and comprises business directory of both cities
We notice there is a tie in the number of Smiths
and Taylors in Norfolk, each family of these
names, having 81 members, While Jones takes the
lead, amounting to "a.
1t is a valuable book for reference containing
the names of all the streets, lanes and courts in
this city, besides the various societies and Cor
porations. A Directory of New Town and Cos
port is also added.
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THE MARKErs.-Yesterd the arrivals of pro-
duce and staples from North Carolina were quite
lively. Cotton sold on Change at As. Good
Middling sold at AZ. Oats sold at 50@5219. Gold
standing at 1421S selling rates by the Brokers.
Other quotations firm, except Naval Stores.
which are fat and in no demand Eight thousand
bushels corn at s5@s6 yesterday evening at the
Corn Exchange.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that at the
~ frat meeting of the Com on Council # the
City of Portsmouth, to be held in the mon h f
March next, shall apply to the said Council to
issue to scrip or serbs for the sum of 50 725
which was issued to me, and standing in my name
on the books of the said Council which said scrip
or scrips have been lost.
jan30-tu-4t JAMES NJ. BINFORD
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MARKETS.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Financial.

Financial.
NORFOLK, Feb. 2, 1866.
We quote to-day:
Gold-Bnying at l41; selling at l42K.
Saver-Buying at 1873; selling at 1856.
Virginia Rank Notes
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NOTICE is hereby given, that at the
~ first meeting of the Common Council of the
City of Portsmouth, to be held in the month of
March next, shall apply to the said G uncil to
issue to me scrip scrps for the sum of SIPS IS,
which was issued to my wife, who was Mary G. Bin
ford, and standing in her name the books of the
said Council which said scrip or scrips have been
lost. WIN. 7. HAYNES.
jaES0-tu-4t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-12-22
The Hope of Better Times.

A gentleman from Fort Wayne, Indiana,
has been at Walhalla for some days, looking
at tho lands in that section, with the hopo of
being able, not only to purchase for himself,
but for some thirty.otLcrs, who arc anxious to
locate amongst US. This gentleman expresses
himself we'll satisfied with his examination
thus far.
This is the first evidence of tho "bcttcr
times f" in store for us, to be opened up by
emigration. With u genial soil, facilities of
the highest order for manufacturing purposes,
aud climate unsurpassed for health and
pleasure, We can offer inducements to cm-
grants uncquallcd BY any country.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-12-22
Important.

The following paragraph from the Columbia
:" South Caroliaian," Of tho 10th instant, is
important
There are signs in the political heavens
suggestive of no good to our people. Within
thirty days we shall probobly know our fate.
The existence of the State hangs in the bal
ance and will be determined by tho present
Congress. Important information is under
stood to be on its way hithcr, which may re.
qure political action at once with an eye to
tho adoption ofmeasures that Shall change the
course of ourpresent interest There is some
probability of a State Convention between now
aud the first of April"
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Circular.

The attention of a generous public is dircc-
ted to the Circular (to be found on the FIRST
page of this papcr) of the gentlemen, author
lied by the Pendlcton Farmers Society,"
to appeal for aid in establishing an institution
which is to benefit mankind, not only now
but for the future.
The ability and attainmcnts of Col. GLEN
SON admirably ID fit him for any position con-
nected with the enterprise.
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Horete Stealing

Aybill passed the Mississippi House Of Rep
resontativcs to punish horse stealing with
hanging by the neck" A similar law was
passed at the last session of tho Georgia Leg
isiatpre, butwe have not heard of hanging.
[Dahloncga Stynah
Ihe Palmetto ito State enacted similar law,
but there has been nary hanging yeti
9sS- a mass Of gold, Weighing 1913 pounds
,is on exhibition in New York. It is from tho
Smith and Parnilee mine 10 Colorado, is four.
fifth gold and one. fifth silver, aud is worth at
theassay Office ssa, ,oeo ipispecio.
GD' The trs Ok Of the Pacific ralwayis be.
ing laid at the average rate Of one and a half
miles per da, Recently two miles and 100
Z feet were completed in one day--the greatest
feat Of the kind in the history of railway
building. {s .s 4 =
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The Right Way.

Mr., Fl. W. PIEpER, an entcrprising NOR
chant of Walhalla, advcrtises his large and
well assorted Stock of Goods this week. This
Is the right way to the pockets of tho pco-
pie. Give him call,
We are indebted to Mr. PlEpER for fine
Smoking Tobacco, Segars, /" &C., &C."
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The Legislature.

Intelligence from Columbia is of tho most
mcagre character. A failure of the mail has
added to other hindranccs in this respect
We regret to announce that the BILL divd
ing Pickeus, failed in the House by vote of
60 ayes, to 43 nays. Better luck next time.
The Senate has passed bill to mako the
Courts of Common Pleas annual, Instead of
9ne inaennHHggshft ailfaeFh FhuJourncd on tho 2lst.
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,-...- -S.r.. -..-,,.--
ilton, of Texas.
WASHINGTON, Dec Is "A proposition 20
hold a convention of the Governors Of the
Southern States, to consider the political sit
uation and determine what course should DO
pursued, in order to meet the legal demands
of Congress and the radical party, is now un-
der consideration by prominent Southcrners,
who are and have been in correspondence with
the Governors above named.
ST. Louis, Dcccmbcr l5.-.> special from
Jefferson City says the bu,h-whackers came
into Lexington, in force, yesterday, under
conmaud Of Poland Clemens Col. Nlont-
gomcry demanded the surrender of Clemens,
and, on his refusal II fight rnsu"d in which
Clemens was killed, and other bush whackcrs
mo,tnly wounded. Montgomery has arrested
several of the mo>t prominent sccnssionists,
and holds them as hostages for the safety Of
the Union citizens.
NEW YorK, December II Tho steamer
Ci,lnr from Vera Cruz on the 9th has arrived
at Havana.
Maximili.n has decided not to abandon tho
Empire
Vera Cruz journals attribute to Sherman
aud Campbn!ls S arrivals the determination OF
MaXimiIiuu to remain.
| The Liberals made three distinct attacks at
ru'ancmgo demanding its surrender Tho
garrison, which consist of eight hundred Bel
| gnns, and four hundred Mexicans, rcpulscd
every attack. Estnprtta, of Mexico, Of tho
! 2G.h, says the Ercuch citizens who escaped
tho massacre Of Sonora arc beginning to arrive
at that city, Others escaped to Lower Cali
urnia. General Nastngany reached iuadaa-
| II, ",,I al, \
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No Conhscation.

HORACE GRwEIY, in letter to Missiasip.
plan, dated Oct. 9th, 1856, says
''I know Of no considerable influential nor
ton of the people, North, or West, who c.
Feet or desire any general Gov other) coniisca-
ton Of Southern property. am personally
acquainted with most nholtionists of note
Gcrrit Saith Charles Sumner, Governor
Chase. etc. and not one Of them favors policy
Of coniiscatioa. Ihad. Stcvcnsand Gen. But.
Ter may be exceptions, General Butler being Il
ncw convert from the Democracy.
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Proceedings Of the Legislature.

Columbia, Dec 1.-THE Committee on
Federal Relations will report tomorrow against
the adoption Of the constitutional amendment,
but in favor OF Mr.. Kcitt's resolutions inviting
the States to hold Il National Convention.
The Senate was engaged all day in the dis
cussion of the Bank Bill, but reached no con
cuson.
The House debated the Homestead Law
The Bill will probably pass by close vote.
The election Of State Reporter has been or
dcrcd to take place tomorrow. The Bill to
provide for the measurement OF lumber WAS
indefinitely postponed. The other proceed
in:,s were umimportant
COLUMBIA, Dec. 12.--Thn Senate was en-
gagged all day in the discussion OF the Bank
Relief Bill. .\ftcr lengthy discussion, Mr..
Buist' substitute passed by Il vote Of ayes
IL nays.
The Bill to accept The donation of lands FOR
an Agricultural College passed without ohjcc-
ton
The House postponed indefinitely the con
sidc,aton OF the SoutI. Carolina lottery scheme
Nothing else of Importance done.
ColuMniA, Dee l3--Thc Committee on
Federal Relations have unanimously reported
adversely to the adoption Of the constitutional
amendment, but disagreed about the rcsou-
tions proposinga National Convention. Half
Of the Committee rcpurtcd against any such
call rs not likely to accomplish any good re-
suit bclcvHg it questionable whether it would
be consistent with the self respect of the State
to volunteer suggestions to those who arc ar
raycd against her rights, and certainly undiy-
niicd tor the State to seek Il /, ina tonvct,-
ton whilst excluded her pi"cc III Congress.
The rest Of the Commit reported tnt the
State could not, with pror'aly and wisdom,
suggest any action to the tnY.cnmcnt whilst
in lis present condition. but recommended The
adoption Of resolutions cxprc>sin. hvr willing
ness to 20 into such Il Convention for full
and Free discussion OF all national difficulties.
Both reports We're made the spccia. order
for to-morgnw.
The iIousr,to day rrconsitlcrcd the vote re
iccting the Lottery Bills. \ Bill was passed
regulating tho inspection Of flour. j. s. c.
Richardson, ESD, was elected State Reporter
without opposition
! CoLuMDlA. Dee. 1.-The House. to day
after an animated disc usSion, refused to post
ponc indefinitely the Homestead Bill by
vote Of 81 to II. The bill cxcmp,s from lev,
and sale for the use Of eac! family, in tho
country Que hundred acres Of land, adjacent
to the dwelling, house, one horse and mule
and twenty five dollars worth Of provisions
and i'll the city or town lot not exceeding
fifteen hundred dollars in value ami also tht
same amount of provisions. The bill has becl
made the special order fer tomorrow, and vii
c "na tars Of e TSn D e ter na GrtSr Hv M
existing liens, but rs 10 all other existing lin
blitics, i* considered to maken valid and con
siitntion!l exemption to the amount of th
! DrOnrrt. embraced in tic nrov;,.;,nc w
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Gov. Orr's Message.


was in the good old times before the war
Thou, the matters discussed WERE as a gener-
al rule, stale, everybody knew beforehand
what the Governor would say, and very few
cared to know in what language he would cx-
press the stcrcotypcd thanksgiving and con-
gratuaton, admiration Of the valiant militia.
culogsn Of the various institutions of the
State, and closing supplic.tion. Now, mcs-
sage is sought after with avidity, and read
with profound interest by readers Of all class
es. 1t discusses questions, novel, perplexins,
about which men daily dispute, and, in the
correct solution Of which, every citizen strong
y feels that he has real, important and ian
mediate interest With reason it is esteemed
no small advantage, to have, concerning these
questions, the well considered opinion of Il
man Of acknowledge ability and possessed Of
great aud varied opportunities for fully in
forming himself The universal wish is that
the message be earnest, manly, outspokcn,
free from pla;ituacs, aud that it do,'2yc no dill
cult sHhje that it trumpet itself forth in
no uncertain tone. This wish, Governor Orr
has gra,a.l. On every matter that concerns
the State, however perrIcxing and howcvcr
dangerous, by rc"son of surrounding prcu-
di,cs he has IN opinion of his own, and from
the manly expression OF that opinion he is de-
TERED, by no fears lest his reputation for poi
itical aa:,ac;ty may suffer, or lest his popular
ity may ,iininish. For this We honor him.
We eau fad no words with which, adequate
| ly, to express our contempt for that most com.
mon type Of t.a Arcs;car politician, who,
holding the position of n leader, are always
sure to be silent and in the rear until Tie
people have, themselves, determined on their
course, and who seek to win reputation for
infallbility, by keeping their mouths close
shut on every new question, until their con
siitncnts, have for themselves, decided it,
Sach men are the shameful bun,bugs and pub
lie curses Of tho Republic. At all times they
arc worse than useless, but just now, AMI by
our people they should not be endured We
are i'll extremity aud VIC require, as leaders,
bold men, who will dcv their whole mind
to the discovery, not Of how the people arc
r~..,,~. s s"'e ou. o. what VIII DO best Tor the
who are wise enough to know ,bat ,lcv oro
f.li,le. manly cuou~b +,
oplnlon when it occurs, and independent
enough not to hang their heads when fouua q
nave erred IN Judgement
The Southcrncr" takes issue with ,no
Governor IN relation to an increase in taxa
ton, rendered necessary by the pressure ON rs
tn provide for thr ,,v,nnnt ~ ~, ;.,,
the public dch, o. ~. e,.,, ,v;n ~. :, ~
ce,lencv W. ,h;,,, ,,,,, ,.u
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Ey- Congress has, by large majority,
conferred tho right Of suffrage on the negroes
in the District of Columbia, without restriction.
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PICKENS c. H., S. c.:
Saturday Morning, December 20, 1866.

GH- To enable those engaged in our office
to participate in the festivities of the season,
no paper will be issued from this Office next
wock.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-12-22

EE- The weather! What shall we say of
it For week, We have had rain, slcct ami
freezes. The timber is considerably damaged,
and tho roads almost impossible, on account
of the mud
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-12-22

G:T A Calendar, Of convenient size, for
1867, will be found in our columns this week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-12-22

GY- We are pleased to note that Mcssrs
WERNEcKE & IssERrELh, of Walhala, are
enlarging their business. manufacturing Sc
gars. They have our thanks for specimens
of their work"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-12-22

Ew The Legislature, at its last session,
appropriated $4,000 for tho free schools Of
the State. This willgye about $500 to Pick
ens-onc-third the usual sum.