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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-21

BISHOP D0GGETT This divine of the M.
E. Church, will officiate at the CRANKY street
Church tomorrow at eleven o'clock, and at
the Cumberland street Church at eight in the
evening
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JUVENILE CoNCERTs.-We congratulate
H"r citizens on the fact that they are about to
t Ge treated to another of those pleasant exhibit
IONS of juvenile musical talent, as developed
W vTaer the skillful management of Mr.. j. F.
t "lhins. 1t is the design of this gentleman
NJ give concert some time next week, due
r rU.ce OF which will be given. These con-
Ci hi.s nave always been appreciated by our
W;isns' and We are pleased to see that Mr..
'"Alns designs to renew them.
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HACK ORDINANoEs.- We have printed the
Hack Ordinances of the city, which the law
requires each hickman to have stuck up in
his hack in a prominent place. Hackmen
can now get supplied by application to our
counting room. - 49,.
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MEETING AT THE ExoHANGE.-The meet
ing We announced yesterday duly assembled
% at, The Merchants and Mechanics Exchange.
!, Tue subject brought before the meeting was
ne larboro' and WILLIAMSON Railroad. The
matter was discussed by the Messrs. Biggs
ana DIR. E. c. Robinson, and the merits of
'us work and its Importance to Norfolk fully
s '! forth. We haven heretofore called atten-
'lon to this contemplated work in the columns
VI the DAY Book, in connection with our ar
ucles on the counties bordering the Sounds,
and the necessity of establishing line OF
small steamers to run to Washington, and
connect with Tarboro. We hope our citi-
1ens will literally respond to the call of the
committee which was appointed by the meet
ing at the Exchange, to solicit subscriptions
70 The railroad, and raise the sum expected
from the city by our friends in North Car
mia
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-21

The WEED MATTER. Sanitary Board
in Portsmouth have issued orders to cut down
all the weeds growing in rank luxuriance on
the unoccuped lots of the city, which are said
to be so prolific Of disease Laborers are en-
ployed in carrying out vigorously the sanitary
order, which will no doubt prove beneficial
to the health of the city fl Es "
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-21

RELIGIOUS NOTICEABLE John Thomas
will deliver lecture at the Chapel on Upper
Church street, tomorrow, Sunday, at II
o'clock, and in the evening at 8 o'clock, The
public are respectfully invited to attend
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RAIN RAIN Last evening about half
past seven, after considerable efforts of the
elements, clouds, lightning and thunder, the
people of these cities were blessed with a
moderate but refreshing shower. The thirsty
earth was partially watered, the cutters to
the cisterns were prepared to admit the water
long wished for, and the heart of man was
rsjoiced and made thankful for the welcome
rain edevyfft4
Rain has been much needed, not only by
the denzens Of the cities, but by the farmers
in the adjacent country. t48 &At 54,
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MAYORS CoURT.-Hs Honor John r. Ludlow,
presiding:-
Only one single delinquent reported arrested
by the watch, and that was Edward Gibbs F.
B., arrested under suspicious circumstances, with
bag of apples and cabbage Gin tow" Ser
geant Burke took the green grocery charge, and
locked Gibbs up. This morning, the accused,
not being able to make out a clear case before
Captain John, was remanded for further exam
ination, and his plumber held for the owner to
come forward, prove property, and take it away
Officer CHM reported number of boys for
bathing at the foot of Wood street, against the
peace and dignity of the ncighborhood.
Jas. L. Belote made complaint that drays,
carts, and other vehicles, were allowed to OBJ
struct the streets alter night, very much to the
danger of moonlight excursionists The Mayor
decided that such was against the ordinances of
the city, and he would order the carts removed
at once. al. -, r+4
William Bird, F. B., charged with threatening
to shoot John Calvert. Fined $40, and case dis
missed. ....
Several parties charged with permitting their
Cows to run at large, were arraigned and dis
charged for want Of evidence to substantiate the
charge.
Maltby & Co., were faed So f, fast driving
around corners .-.-
Several civil cases ere tried and disposed of
mostly cash warrants.
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A NEE FOR A GOOD IN
~ VESTMENT OF MONEY.-We have a
Farm of 200 acres, seven miles from the mouth of
James river, in Isle of Wight county, with a
good dwelling and all necessary out-buildings,
Young orchard, and fine elm grove in front of the
dwelling, which We will at a low figure.
II l.. C. LINDSEY & CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
iy2l "a W. Main stleet
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BY LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
No. S. Commercial Roao.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
~ VALUABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, COR
NER OF FREEMAS0N AND DUKE STREETS,
AT AUCTION--On WEDNESDAY, the 25th
day of July, at IL o'clock, NJ, will sell, under
decree Of the Circuit of Norfolk City, and as
agent of Mrs. Alexina Page, that very valuable
FAMILY RESIDENCE, situated on the corner
of Freemason and Duke streets.
The Dwelling is substantially built of brick,
contains eight rooms, and is in good repair, with
a comfortable Brick Kitchen attached The Lot
and Garden are well enclosed
The above property is well known as one OF the
most desirable residences in the city, and needs
no elaborate description.
| TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash; one and tW o
years credit will be given for the balance lequal
installments) the purchaser to give bonds, bear
ing intere st, and the title retained until pay
ment of bonds.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Commissioner,
LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
jy11-td Auctioneers.
BUILDING LOT ON CATHARINE ST.
Immediately after the above sale, we will sell a
desirable Building Lot on the corner of Catharine
| and Avon streets, fronting 40 feet ON Catharine
street, running back 60 feet
| VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON WILL
! LIAM STREET
After the above sale, we will sell valuable
building Lot on William street, adjoining the
property of J. B. Smith, ESQ.,, fronting so feet on
William street, running back about lao feet.
LEIGH BROS & PHELPS,
jy1Std Auctioneers.
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MAYORS CoURr.-PortsmouM.- His Honor
Mayor White, presiding.
John D'Ware marine, arrested for being drunk
The accused being peaceably disposed his Honor
let him off with gentle reprimand
Brown Austin, charges Madison McClung f. b.,
with overdriving and abusing his horse. Case
not considered the Court having no jurisdiction
in the premises. ....
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NOTICE. l.s
AND FEAST FOR the
benefit of Providence Church, about 81
miles from Norfolk, will take place on WEDNES-
DAY and THURSDAY evenings, the LIST and End
days of August next
Doors open at " o'clock.
Performance to commence at O'Clock.
jy20-td
CHEAPEST IN THE STATE.-We
" have few pair Of Gents fine sewed Patent
Leather Strap Shoes, which we are selling at
Five Dollars. These are of superior make, a
call will convince every one of the fact.
SEABURY'S
jy2O tr.. 10 Market Square.
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iun30-1n
w OOD.
WILL SELL FOR CASH,

W Q Q d
Il WILL SELL FOR CASH,
L FIVE HUNDRED CORDS OF WOOD,
HARD AND PINE WOOD STANDING.
Said lot of Wood is convenient to water, and
of the best quality. For particulars apply to the
undersigned at his residence on Washington
Point.
jun27-lm GEO. r.. HODGES
NAN BE FOUND AT To-.
u THE NEW HARD WARE STORE,
No. 2 COMMERCIAL ROW,
Near the Ferry.
Pad, Stock, Home, Rural, Cottage aud Eagle
Locks Night Latehes, Mineral and Porcelain
Knobs, Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wrought Nails.
Fry Pans, Sauce Pans, Axes, Spades, Shovels,
Manure and Spading Forks, Cross Cut Saws,
Anvils, Bellows, Vices, &C., nice fresh goods,
direct from manufacture, and for sale at low
rates.
may % ]. G. WOMBLE co.
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CsUNTr CoURr.--Portsmout Judge Masaen
burg presiding.
This court met to-day at II O'Clock; severa
petitions were filed in probate cases.
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CIRCUIT CoURr-His Honor Judge Baker, pre-
. siding
Exchange Bank vs. Lublin and Stiner, evidence
still going on before the court.
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RELL AIR
ID FEMALE SEMINARY.
INSTRUCTO
Miss HANNAH JEFFREY, Principal.
Miss AMY JEFFREY, Drawing II Painting.
THOMAS JEFFREY, Greek & Latin.
Prof. VIM. GARRETTSON, French d Music
This School is located in BEL AIR, Hartford
Co., Nd, and is now in full operation.
The town is in the midst of beautiful and
highly improved country, remarkable alike for
its health, morality, intellectual culture and the
beauty of its scenery; and has daily communica
ton with Baltimore and Philadelphia, by Stage
Railroad and Telegraph. F
Its course OF instruction embraces English,
French, Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Music, Oil
Painting and Drawing. The School Building is
large and well ventilated.
Board & Tuition, per session, $Il5.OO
Scholars received at any time and charged pro
rata. i.. i19i.-
Circulars containing details will be sent on APP
plication. Address
/ Miss HANNAH JEFFREY,
| Bell Air, Md.
| REFEREN CES:
| % Rev. j. H. ID. WlNGFIELD, Bel Air, Md.
! Rev. j. G. HAMMER, Baltimore, Md. -I.I
Hon. Judge SHARKEY, Mississippi. 44
JAMES ARCHER, Esq, -. j.
| Rr. CHAs. CHAMBERLAIN, &C -4 1t
NH 3l-Stlst sept
CITY CERTIFICATES OF INTEREST.
WANTED ABOUT TWO Hundred
| w dollars of above certificates. Apply to
JOE. SAM. brown,
jyl9-3t@ National Hotel.
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As UsUAL.-Two robbelies have recently
been effected, one sacriligious and the other
rather on the comic order. A church was
entered and robbed a few nights since of It's
lamps by some miscreant, who evidently
stood in need gilmore light on the moral law;
and stove was found upon the back Of a
stout Ethiopian, who was quietly toting it
out of town in a sack, with a view to enrich
himself with an abundant possession of old
iron Considering. the temperature at this
season the selection made by Cuffec was. a
good illustration of his natural talent for
talking the goods and chattles Of Other peo-
pie. ii tiasor ,Ho4 a hsa Y.s.nid
We trust the Ereedmen's Bureau Court
will condemn him to spend the dog days, in
company with his iron travelling companion
with good big fire in IFS capacious depths.
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ANOTHER SUPPLY. t
OF ARTHUR'S SELF-SEALING
~ Fruit Cans and Jars, Willoughby's Self
Sealing, Self Testing, Fruit Jars.
Also Doty's Washing Machine and Wringer,
Charcoal Furnaces, Preserving Kettles,
Ice Cream Freezers, Water Coolers,
GILLETT, CHERRY MAPP,
jyl2 Roanoke Sqr., & Wide st.
Y7HE COURT OF THE CORPORA
TION OF THE CITY OF NORFOLK, held
by Judge T. G. Tabb, is now in session. Liquor
merchants, and others who have failed to secure
quired by the''Acts of Assembly" would do well
to make immediate application for the same. If
found in default at the next meeting of the Grand
Jury, their delinquency in this respect will not
be overlooked or excused.
jun27 j. A. LYMAN, d.
TO LUMBER GETTERS AND WOOD
CUTTERS.
A LII WHO WISH TO Z nj b ARK
N in the enterprise of putting up Saw Mills
and Cutting Cord Wood, will call attention to
the following notice.
The writer of this notice, owns a large tract of
land in the County of Norfolk, and known as
Forks Patent. 1t was granted to Gen. Washing
ton after the revolution, then granted to Col.
Fork, by Gen. Washington-wbo was his abide
camp.
1t is situated miles from Norfolk and Ports
mouth, and containing from five to six thousand
acres. The Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad
passes through the CENTRE and the Seaboard and
| Weldon Rail Road through the North end of the
land, and Goose Greek ear the centre, which
empties into the Elizabeth river at Norfolk, and
| that forms the Elizabeth river with the Eastern
branch. forming to Hampton Roads with the
James River, thereby giving free outlet to the
ocean-which gives free access to all the markets
of this Country and Europe.
| The character of the timber, both for Saw
Mills and Cording purposes, is very superior
And to all capitalists who wish to embark in the
lumber business. l would advise to call and oet
| further information.
| NY terms are liberal.
JOHN b. MYRlCK,
! iun30-lm Norfolk.
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fined $40, and bound over to keep the peace
for six months in the sum of $500. 1t was
adduced 10 evidence that Ormsby made an
Cochran struck him with stick, which cut
his ear. t9alt B,
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100000 CIGARS.
WE CALL THE ATTEN TION of
w the trade, in Norfolk and throughout the
South, to our large and choice stock of Tobaccos,
Cigars, Pipes, and Fancy articles.
We have now in store
100000 Cigars Choice Brands.
500 Boxes Tobacco-every variety
All the Favorite Brands Smoking Tobacco.
Genuine Meerschaum Pipes
Briar Root Pipes, re
Powhatan Pipes,
And every al ticle of Luxury in our line which
Smoker can wish for. fL
HAMBURGER BROS,
jy20 Under Mechanics Hall.
NOR RENT AT A REDUCED price.
IL A dwelling ON Church street, with ten
rooms, and use of cistern. Can be rented at a
low rate by applying to
E. c. LINDSEY CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
Two "a West Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05
FROM MEXICO.

MArAMoRos, Oct. 26.-It is not thought
here that Mejia will attempt to occupy
the border, as it could only be done at
large expense of blood and treasure, and
with no corresponding advantage. Ca
males is still in possession OF the town.
Tapia is about three leagues out with
1900 men. Negotiations for the surren-
der of the city have been in progress the
past few days, and they closed yesterday
without any practical result
Col. Findija, of 0rtega's staff, arrived
in Brownsville yesterday. He has been
closeted with prominent Mexicans who
are friends of Canales and supporters of
Ortega. Canales this morning expressed
his determination to hold the city at all
hazards against Tapia and Cortina. This
is probably the result of the arrival Of
Col. Findija, and it is generally believed
here that he will shortly pronounce in
favor Of 0rtega.
The forces of Tapia and Cortina will
be combined for an attack, which will be
detained some days on account OF the
bad condition of the roads.
Advices from Monterey state the fact
that Uen. lreNlnO WAS ~ I1iScuiaii W tno
State of San Luis Potosi, on the 18th ult.,
and on that day issued a proclamation
to the people of that State. tits thought
he will be able to oppose any force which
Mejia can bring against him.
Gen. Tapia has issued proclamation
to the people of Tamsulipas, in which he
announced himself as the representative
of the supreme government, and init
mates his intention of attacking Mata-
moros at an early day.
From q private letter dated October
10th, learn that Donsy is in Mathulea
with 1900 men. He has offered for sale
his carriage and horses, and is packing
up for a journey to the City of Mexico:
Ii ia said the retreat from that place will
commence on the 18th.
All the Liberal forces have left Saltillo.
Under Ferrand and Navarajo new
campaign has been inaugurated.
An intercepted dispatch from San Luis
Potosi to Mathnles, showed that Jeanin
gros wrote on the 18th Of September that
he was marching on Queretaro, leaving
Donay at San Luis, and that later Donay
started to Join him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05
PUBLIC LEDGER.
TAKING THE NEGROES.


The negroes of the South are the prop
erty of the Radicals. Not by bargain
or sale have they passed into the hands
of new masters, but by conquest The
men who once owned property in them,
are not allowed to govern the individual
in whose person his dollars and cents
have been extinguished. The moment
the war ended, Congress took possession
of the negroes of the South and locked
them up in a bureau for safe keeping.
When the financial interests of New
England required the production of cot
ton, they were allowed to make contracts
with the plantation owners, subject, OF
course, to the approval of the key
holders of the Bureau. Under the
belief, founded upon total ignorance
of the negro character, that they
would, in state OF freedom
rush frantically into the fields and pro-
duce fabulous mountains of cotton, and
thus at one stroke enrich themselves,
tax of three cents on the pound was re-
solved to be levied 1t was not doubted
that the freedmen would pay 1t without
murmur. Time passed-the man and
brother" did not come to time, and many
of the greatplantations of the South grew
up in persimmon and sassafras trees
Where the Imam and brother " once
turned up the furrow, and aiterward
gathered cotton, he now hunts opossums
aud slaughters rabbits The three cents
tax absorbs the profits Of those whe have
labored, and, under the most favorable
contracts, it is impossible for them to
pocket profits at the end Of the season.
The supply of cotton will be limited, but
that memorable tax sticks TO every pound
of it. The negroes being the real pro-
ducers, are, of course, the greatest suf-
ferers. The effect of the tax on the
landed proprietor is different question,
and is not now discussed. The point we
make has reference only TO the man
and brother" He has great occasion,
surely, to be grateful to his white masters
of the North
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05

10 the State of Maryland, and the Cover
nor was only an agent Of the President.
II is not the part of Governor OF Tree
State to begin q trial with threat oil
bayouets, and enforce his own construc-
ton of a disputed point at law with Uni
ted States regulars. We take IT for
granted that if the police commissioners
refuse to give MP their Office, Governor
Swami will instruct those ne mas APP
noin,ed to take the case to proper
Court He cannot do otherwise without
Committing violence and most fagrantly
contradicting his own repeatedly asserted
opinions
The World remarks:
baltimore once more draws breath.
The new commissioners of police ap..
pointed by the Governor Of Maryland
have established their office, amidst the
general acquiescence and applause Of a
Community relieved from the terrors OF
impending anarchy and restored to the
rule of reason and order. Ifnow the mad.
dened partisans who, in other States, did
their atrocious worst to fan this inclplent
mischief at Baltimore into lurid and
fatal blaze of civi. strife shall persevere
in their madness; if, in the reckless pur-
suit of partisan victory, they shall con-
tinue TO fan the flame, the passions
which, but for the courage Of the constr
tuted authorities, had even now once
more cut off Washington from the ma
ton, and this time by a Radical rebellion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05
THE ARREST OF CONOVER.

New York, November at will be
recollected that some time since the re-
port was circulated that Advocate Gen
eral Holt had, by unworthy means, urged
the preferring of the charges against Mr..
Davis, published phamplet in which he
detailed at length the circumstances un-
der which the charges were made. From
this account it appeard that S. Conover,
alias C. A. Durham, volunteered to
find man who had stated thai he knew
sufficient about the case to warrant such
a charge being made; whereupon Mr..
Campbell, alias J. A. Hoare, was named
as the person alluded to. That in order
to obtain the attendance Of the said
Hoare, sums of money were advanced at
various times to the aforesaid Conover,
and that Hoare did appear before the
Judiciary Committee of the House OF
Representatives and testify accordingly.
Hoare subsequently admitted that his
statement OF the whole affair was false
and without any foundation in truth. II
appearing that the whole story had been
served up by Conover, the committee
recommended that he be arrested. Ac-
cordingly Judge Advocate Turner, OF
Washington, ordered the arrest to be
made, and, upon Conoyer making his
appearance in the city. he was arrested
by United States Marshal Murray and
sent on to Washington yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05
nUR RIGHTS.

If the South should ratify the consti-
tutional amendment under the pressure
of radicslism, in less than ten years the
circumstance would be referred to by the
Jacobins as evidence Of the cowardice Of
the Southern people They hate us now
they would then have contempt for US.
They will be satisfied with no concession,
and it is best to make none. II we kneel
now, we viii be required to lie down
hereafter. No more concessions to the
Jacobins. Our rights are our own, not
theirs; and, by the memory of the past
LET Ms claim them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05
PONToToc, MISS.

Gen. McMAcKIy, the founder OF the
town Of Pontotoc, in Mississippi, gives
the following information about the first
days Of that place In one month after
/ laid off the town, / sold eighty thousand
dollars worth of lots In two months |
Put up hotel good log houses, with
brick chimneys, to accommodate four
hundred persons with board and lodging;
stable room and lots to accommodate
four hundred horses. In three months
after the laying off of the town, there
we're forty-6ve stores and twenty-three
groceries. Property changed hands to
the amount of 100000 per day for four
years. Such place was never seen be-
fore by the eyes of man, and will never
be seen again"
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WHY THEY RESIST.

The Radical meeting in Baltimore
assigned the following reasons for resist
ing:
First We are a law-abiding people,
and it is our purpose and desire to main
tain the law, and not TO resist.
Second. We propose to maintain and
defend our rights under the law and in
lawful manner.
Third. We hold that in case Of any
doubts in the construction of law, those
doubts are to be determined only by the
constitutional interpreters of law, VIZ:
The courts which are created for that
purpose. :,
Fourth. We demand. as right, that
this question in controversy between the
Governor Of the State and the Police
Commissioners, a question in which, as
citizens, We have deep interest, shall
be submitted TO the decision Of the
courts, and if it is submitted We believe
there will be none.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NOON DISPATCHES
COTTON AND GOLD QUOTATIONS

BALTIMORE, November 5.-Judge Bar
ton, Assistant Justice Court Of Appeals,
appeared ia court this morning, and in
answer to his inquiries relative to the
writ of habeas corpus in the case of the
new commissioners and sheriff, which
was issued by him Saturday evening,
had been served he was informed they
had been served this morning, but the
prisoners were not forthcoming, owing
to the warden of the Jail The counsel
for prisoners contends that the writs
should be returned Immediately unless
unavoidable impediments are pre-
scented. The prisoners not appear
ing at eleven o'clock, their coun-
sci announced that they had pre-
pared petition that His Honor would
command the deputy sheriff to produce
the warden. together with the prisoners.
The counsel for the old commissioners
thought that such return would be made
by one o'clock as would render further
proceedings here unnecessary.
KANSAS CirY, November GA fight
recently occurred near Baxter Spring,
between a party of surveyors under Coils.
Phillips and Gass and number of des-
peradoes, in which Gass was killed and
Phillips MORALLY wounded. Gass was
the Democratic candidate for State Audi
tor. Phillips was formerly well known
as a correspondent of the Tribune.
New YORK, November 5.-Gold, 4S;
Sterling, dull at 81 for sixty days; Cot
ton 6rmer, 80 to Ale.