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Hon. Robert RiugeWay, III his raey
style, lasbes, in the letter below, the
men who undertook to appoint him -
the Radical Convention whidh met i'll
Philadelphia.
AMHERST, August 80, 1866.
My DEAR SIR~-NoufS of the 2!t. -
just ut hand, and cont ms the first init
nation had that the seamps at Alex
andria, without the slightest commnni-
cation with or authority from me, mad
taken the outrageous ii9erty ofnsing my
name in connection with their appOips.
ment OF delegates to the "Nulatto Con
vention" at Philadelphia, Well knowing,
as they did, that | had not d particle OF
sympathy with them or the ,Jaeobfn
rabble to which they belong. | have
no language with which to characterize
this Infamous proceeding Oil their part,
You have authority from tue, however,
to tell them, privately and publicly,
that consider them Il set OF unprinei-
pied political vagabonds and Villains,
and If ! deemed them worthy of notice,
| should be tempted to go TO Alexandria
them across the Potomac. / cordially
despise even Northern Radicals, but my
scorn and contempt for Virginia Radi-
cal hath no hounds.
You will perceive from the above that
you have my fun "authorityo to stamp
the whole thing, SO far us | am concerns,
ed, as a Villanous outrage upon me ana
deliberate fraud upon the public.
Thanking you for your friendly tisvel9
am in haste, yours,-&c.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

We extract the following from the
New York Independent, of August %,
1866, a leading Republican organ:
''rhe antidote to the Philadelphia
movement, is to salt the Republican
party with the SAVIOR of impartial JUS
tice. The first battle will he in the com
ing elections for congress. Let no Re-
publican be nominated who is opposed
to equal rights. Nay, let no Republic
can be nominated who is not pledged
beforehand to stand or fall by equal
rights. We had towards enough in the
last Congress. God give us one winter
OF brave men! No man shat be the ne.rt
P,'esidM Of the United States trho t{oeS
,,ni osA the pc, mission ofMe Negro.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

\ gentleman, in fair and regular
standing in one OF our fashionable lead
ing churches entered one Of our leading
music shops some time since and stated
his wishes ia this wise:
"Have you Solomon's song: / wanr'
to get a copy
ssNo-no," said the salesman, not be
ing able to racollect at the moment AIRY
autographed sheet with that title. mo,
am afraid not.''
"Ah," said the amateur, '.perhaI~ y,
isn't out yet. Our rector spoke 81 u
last Sunday as production of great &c
MUS and beauty, and ] want my daagh-
ter to learn it,
The shopman, with what gravity he
could command, regretted that they had
no copies in yet, and the customer left
just in season not to hear the loud laugh
at the desk behind the green curtain.
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About noon yesterday the corner OF
Main and Monroe streets was the scene
ot no little excitement. 4 man named
Frank Painter, a saiesn a employed in
Mr.. Gutman & Co.'S clotnlug store toOk
a navy revolver from the desk drawer
and saying to the cutter OF the establish
ment ''See thiS-I am going to kill my
SELF" deliberately placed the 6re-arn1 10
his head and pulled the trigger. me
cap snapped, and no harm was done
Painter again cooked the revolver, when
the propretors and employees OF the
store rushed upon him. Mr.. Gutman
who was standing behind Painter, Sue
ceeded in knocking the desperate mans
arm up before the charge was fired, bIss
in doing so came near losing his own,
life The ball passed about haitian ineA
above Mr.. G's head, striking the wall
and CHANGING through a window. Be-
fore Painter could third time cock the
revolver, he was seized by four Or five
OF the men in the store, and after q tres.
perate seuffle it was wfested from his
hands. He fought like q wild man, and
when tioored Immediately rose to his
feet, Notwithstanding the fact tlaat three
men We're endeavoring to hold him.
down. Officers Tracy and Brady, being
sent for went down to the store, arrested
Painter and placed him in the. loek up.
Painter had been in the empty of III.
Gutman q GO. for the past six months
was !: sober and industrious salesman,
and has heretofore been regarded as .
sane man. He came here from Norris
town Pennsylvania, where he was Welh
known for years by member Oh the
firm in whose employ he was when the
desperate affair occurred, 1T is said he
received a letter yesterday morning,
about half past eight o'clock, which cast
Il gloom over his countenance; he left
the store about half past ten O'Clock ana
did not return until about five minutes
before he attempted to kill himself.
We saw him last evening in his ce.s-l
the lookup. When asked the cause Of
his rash act, he said he was tired of iiv-
ing, and as he could see nothing to live
for he had determined to blow his brains
out. He was exceedingly anxious to
get Il knife, and advanced every plea DO
OBJ ain one from those visiting him. He.
said he wanted knife to fix his watch,
then he wanted to cut up his food, but
failing to induce any one to loan hlna-
a knife a..c said he WAS sorry for what Tie
had done, and hoped his friends would;
take him out ofprison. He was evident
~ not in his right mind, and his friends
concluded he WAS safer in the prison
than he would be anywhere else, ln6
there they concluded to leave him until
his' roia!iVts tgachct. here. y brother
in-iuw Of Painters who resides at Hunt
ingtop, Pa, was tclcgraphed for. ard js;
expected to reach here to-day.
Painter is about thirty years OF age
and is not married. Both OF his parents
are dead, but he has several brothers
and sisters living in Pennsylvania
Hheeling Reqis ter.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

A Joint Stock Building Company
having a capital Of two million Of do!hsrs-
has been Incorporated and. started ~
Chicago.
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q Young ANdN.

\ very mysterious and iiendish as
sault was made upon a Young lady in
this city at the home OF her parents-a
well known and esteemed iamily-on
Friday night. Her parents had gone
ont to- spend the evening, leaving their
daughter. a Young miss scarcely sixteen
wears old, Will, an old and trusty color
ed servant to keep her company. The
Young lady seated herself in the parlor
reading, and after awhile fell asleep
The old woman was in the next room,
which communicated through IL folding
door, which was open, and she also fell
asleep. The Young lady thinks she may
by a severe blow on the lett breast.
Sile shfieNea ioI heip, "ilicai aNoNe .lIe
b b". " Se,;nt,v i'a sha fn,nd her dress ct
and the blood flowing from a wound be-
low the region Of the heart. Medical
attendance was called, and it was found
that she had been stabbed by sharp
instrument, the blade penetrating a lit
tie more than d hall inch, and inf1icting
AN ugly, but not dangerous wound.
When she aWohe, her fright and the
glare OF the light prevented her from
seeing her assaiiiult, and no clue was
left as to how the iicndish perpetrator
Of the act entered the house or escaped.
The front door Was fastened with night
latch, and the baciSdoos, leading into
the yard, was open. II is altogether
one Of the most singular and tiendish at
tempts at murder that we have ever
heard Of.
We iorbear any allusioii 10 the sunni
ses as 10 who the author OF the outrage
might be, rs they are Very vague and
unsatisfactory. Che young lady has no
knowledge Oh having given offence 10
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

There are 7.ii9 odd Fellows in CAL
ifnrnia. They own thirty halls valued at
1904. 600, and other property valued at
5000. Goa
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

The Atlantic Gable is making $50, 600
i er day.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER JAS. T.
READY. There was considerable anx-
ety expressed yesterday morning, in
consequence of the steamer JAS. L. Bra
DIV of the new line of Baltimore steam
ers, falling to arrive at the usual hour.
Rumors of all kinds, were prevalent
through the city. At 4 o'clock p. M, the
the steamer Dictator, Capt. Lands, ar
rived in the Brady's place from Balti-
more and reported that the steamer Jas.
r.. Brady was run into abOut6 miles
This side of Baltimore on Saturday
evening about Z o'clock, by the tug A.
H. Webster, and so seriously injured
that she had to be lowed back to Balti-
more. The Brady was struck on the
port side square, just toward of the
wheel-house, her cook house carried
away, and one boy, dish washer, in
the cook house at the time of the COLI
sion was knocked overheard, and
drowned. The passengers and freight
of the Brady upon her arrival in Balti-
more, were transferred to the Dictator,
and she left Baltimore at A o'clock A.
NJ, OH Sunday morning. Intelligent
and competent persons whom we con-
yersed with, passengers on the Brady,
assert, that the tug ran into the Brady
designedly. She had plenty of room to
keep clear, and distinctly answered the
Brady's whistles. This outrage should
be carefully Investigated.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

cpfnsosu.-Passengcrs per steamshi Niagara, Capt
E0ach, from New York: Meyer, Mr. Dow, Mr. Ames,
Bailey, Col Post, Capt Clifford, Aeb Pae John
yeAgnew Gunner, Stanley Taylor, A Bird, J Corner
= D Corbett, g McDougal, O Mann, Mcintyre,
4 Manning, L Campbell, Peter Marlborough,
pnanrnes, Lockwood D c Petre, J Chickhaws,
: ~ noardman, II Livingston, D Alexander II Sal
n %on, Y Richard, s Il Mills, Drake, Brownel, J
SS'sen Leland, g Schaws, A Stewart secor, II
FREEMAN, N W Thurman and q in the steerage.
nuOssesEEs per- Steamship Niagara Capt Couch, from
NV york. Dec. 31st Vest & Hansford, w Seal Co.
n oho, National Express Co., P Henneberry Co., W
SSrrepper 2 Rogers, W P Hudgins, Il James, NJ A
NJ Santos, @ II Rowland, Davis Bro Msltby & Co
iiyior, Martin Co, Warren woodhouse, VIM Lamb
Ms Moody Co, n Staples, Il Post, W Spratley, X
Msghaii, lublin stiner Balm Son, Burgess Core
~ Newton, NJ Metz, o L, l. S, and order.
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=
SPECIAL NOTICES,

RGs@ NoTI &c TO GAS CONSUMERS.
Notice is hereby ICE hat the time for the discount Of
sixteen and third pr cnt on Gas bills is extended
to the 10th aay Of each moth
Persons calling at the eice of the Company No. Al
Bank st, nom the LIST to the 10th inclusive, during
businss hours will find thar bills ready and this allow
ailce M ~
No bills III be sent ont from the Office until after the
10th Of the month when the discount will cease the full
price chs aud the Gas shut of at the discretion of
n of the Board of Directors,
%. J. II. DAWSON, Sec'y.
Norfolk, aseif bef q, 1866. dec27-lw
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THEATRE. In consequence of the
unavoidable detention of Miss. Helen
Western, the pieces for to night will be
Don Caesar de Bazan, in which play
Jerry Taylor will take the part of the
Ragged Cavalier, and Mrs. Fred Meek
the part of Mariana. The after-piece
selected, is the side-splitting farce of
the Notwithstanding" in which Mrs.
Marston takes the character of Nan and
Marston that of her Uncle Tom. This
Is good bill and quite an attractive one
to open the New Year with.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

Row IN PORTSMOUTH BETWEEN THE
SOLDIERS AND NEGROES. Yesterday
afternoon Portsmouth was the scene of
several conflicts between the soldiers
and negroes. About o'clock negro
man named Hartwell Reddick, was
quietly walking along Middle street,
when he was assailed by John Clear
water, Comnissary Sargent of the 10th
New York, without any apparent cause
or provocation.- Clearwater was under
the influence of liquor, and as he struck
at the negro he fell and cut his head seri-
ously against the curb-stone, which
knocked him senseless. Two of Clear
water's companions being close at hand,
and thinking their companion had been
knocked down by the negro pursued
him, and overlook him upon Queen
street where they beat him numerically.
A short time afterwards soldier and a
negro had fight on Court street, the
uegrO coming out second best. The son
Of Ham, deening discretion the better
part of valor, took to his heels and left
the soldier master of the field.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS. We
believe there is law upon our Statute
books in regard to carrying concealed
weapons. It appears to be the prevail
ing fashion in this city, among both
white and black, to carry deadly wea-
pons. . The law prohibiting such a per-
melons an pusillanimous practice should
be rigidly enforced. 1t is the duty of
tue C0nstables to report every nuisance
OF tnlS KIM coming uuuer JIIeir nUJiUe.
1t is no sign of manhood or courage to
be either iron.clad, or travelling ar
mOry.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

SHOOTING AFFAIR. On Friday night
about s o'clock, a shooting affair came
off at the new Idea Saloon, on Church
street. 1t appears that John Dunbar
and Thadeus Butt, both under the in
fuence ofliquor, imagined that officer
WYATT had done some grievous injury
to Dunbar, whereupon Dunbar drew
his pistol and fired, more to intimidate
the officer than to hit him. Officer Wyatt
and Merchant with the assistance OF of
ficer Bonfanti, arrested the parties. The
case will come up before the Mayor to.
morrow for Investigation, when we will
be able to report the facts of the case in
detail.
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PRIVATE SALES

FOR SALE.
: 80 Acres adjoining city, $l2,soo.
$50 Acres one mile from Hampton, $4,000.
800 Acres on the O. and s. B. X. X, - 800.
$50 Acres three-fourths Of mile from city, $4,000
ses Acres twelve miles from city, $s,77s.
4A Acres on Pagan creek, 1921 500.
1877 Acres Lynn Haven river, $4,000.
$500 AcrtSstimber eleven miles from city, IS 500.
1888 Acres two and half miles from city, in lots.
800 Acres sixty miles sesth Of cisy
4O7 Acres near Kempsvnb, 5000.
1O5 Acres four miles from city, $2500.
256 Acres sixteen miles from city, $4,000.
400 Acres eight miles from city. $l2 900.
go Acres twenty miles from city 800.
$40 Acres kempsvhe, $1,000.
100 Acres eleven miles from city, $4,000
Z $50 Acres fifteen miles from city, 81 200
80 Acres eight miles from city, $3.50.
1000 Acres twelve miles from city, timber, ,o00
e5 Acres Pungo Bridge.
$50 Acres Perquimmons county, N. c., -, 500.
5000 Acres, timber, ten miles from city, $4,000.
113 Acres thirty miles from city, 1000.
l24 Acres thirty miles from city, $1,000.
100 Acres fve miles from city, 500.
472 Acres seventeen miles from city, 5000
27o Acres seventeen miles from city, $500.
1866 Acres eight miles from city, $4,000.
$40 Acres ak miles from city, $21 500
1876 Acres ive miles from city s. $780,
ZOO Acres twenty-five miles from city, $4,000.
One Farm, 400 Acres. seventeen miles from city,
heavy timber, 81, 500.
n House aud Lot in city OF Norfolk, 10000.
House and Lot in city on Main street, $4,000.
Sixty feet on Commerce street.
y. Sixteen Lots In suburbs Of city.
Ne have Just perfected arrangements by which We
~ facts for placing lands before purchasers abroad,
placed In hands for SALE will be advertised free Of
cqs, In Northern rspers and in Europe.
Nearly all Of the above Land Is water and
the largo tracts heavily Tmbered description OF
each will be furnished application 10 the undersigned
Wggvs special attention to the purchase and sale Of
Real Estate on Communication -
Auction aud Commission Merchants.
dec20-H ~ Wide Water street. Norfolk Va,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

NAVAL. The monitor Waxhaw, con,
Veyed by the dOuble-ender A. S. Quincy
arrived here on Saturday morning, from
Washington. Both vessels anchored off
Town point.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

The WEATHER. Saturday was wet,
drlzzling and unpleasant, and just the
day to inspire man with dark gloomy
and responding feelings, more particu'
larly locals, in search Of items, which
were scarce.
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THE COURTS.

MAYORS CoURT.-Commonwealth Us. John Dunbar and
Ihadeus Butt charged with riotous conduct and shoot
ing at officer Wyatt Friday night. The accused were
sdmited to bail In the Of 300 to appear Tuesday
'of trial before the Mayor.
Sullivan, charged with misdemeanor, was remand
VI Tor trial before the Corporation Court.
faERDhENs Capitalization Harvey, charged with
stealing, Case not sustained, and accused dismissed.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

....,~ ohowN OF GOLD or coronet of
re,o 'he privilege of few have but any lady can
an, ~, glorious head Of hair-Nature's own dadem
wo,,s,"o dignty-by the use Of Mas. 8. A. ALIENS
ipv 'Ar hestorer and zyIobalsamum, or Hair Dress
asery Druggist sells them.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

Bag Two B ApsCAsEs OF PILES
CURED BY DIR. srmcKLANp's Prs REaEpY.-Mr Glass, of
Janesville Wisconsin, writes for the benefit Of all who
suffer with the Piles that he h,hsen troubled for eight
years with aggravated case Of e and his brother
was discharged from the army pcnfablo, Che being
quite parayzed with the pes) bot these distressing
cases were cured with bottle Of Dr Scklands Pile
Remedy. The recommendation Of thgsskentlemen, be-
side the daily testimonials received W n. Strickland
ought to convince those suffering, that theuos aggra
waited chronic of Piles cured BY Dr. scklands
Pile Remedy. 1t is ,od by Druggists sgerywhess4
Wake 4 co. and NJ and G. A, SANTOS, Agents for
Norfolk, Va. 50 noyt--6m
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF NORFOLK. DECEMBER 30
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS
Steamer Geo. Ieary, Brakeman, Baltimore
s. eaher Adelaide, Cannon, Baltimore.
s, saner Eous McCarrick, Mathews
ssttaher NJ Martin. Livingston Richmond
''"ooher julia, Deleny, Baltimore.
DEPARTURES
s, esnler Geo, Leary, Brakeman, Baltimore.
ssesnler Adelaide, Cannon, Baltimore
sssssmer Eolus McCarrick Mathews Co.
Schnar City Of Richmond, Shanahan Richmond.
sch1oone william Crttenden, French Elizabeth CITY
'o"ef Lamartine, Johnson, New York
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u o r s A L E.

EOR 8 A L E.
ofSor for sale THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ACRES OF LAND, portion Of my farm, adjoining the
village Of Keppsville, In Princess Anne county, Va,
mine miles from the city Of Norfolk situate the east
bank Of the Elizabeth River.
The situation 10 healthy, society good, adjacent 70
schools and churches The land is thoroughly adapted to
TRUCKING, beag high, rich aud quick There ID wood
enough on the land to pay for II.
Should 1t not be desirable for any In want OF land
to have large tract II will be divided into lots tosut
For terms, &C., apply 10 SHAW ROBERTS Auction
and Commission merchants corner Roanoke Square and
Wide Water st. Norfolk, Va in whose hands the proper
ty has been placed for sale.
J. NJ. BRICKH0USE
ie7-n Kempsville, Princess Anne co., Va.
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EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK,

R1E@ A MfSETiNa OF THE STOCK
HOLDERS Of "The ExShfugs National Bank of Norfolk
will be held at thefnanking House on the SECOND
TUESDAY (the sth) 81 January next between the
hours of 10 A. NJ. and Of that day. for the purpose
Of electing Directors TO a,s luring the year 1866.
~. SAMUEL P. MOORE,
dec9-16t Assistant Cashier
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

TEETH Can the teeth
~ rendered imperisbabcs Unquestionably they oau.
Sr, used daily, wfu render the enamel absolutely
-sAnst decay, harden the gums and expel from the
element 'A'''''' A"' pe''''''ou'
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01
OUR BUSINESS CARDS.

No Merchant, business man or Mechanic should be
without thoseand furnish them in any quantity
shape siz style color the shortest notice and
cheap they be procured in the United States
Every that pretendt do business should DO we'll
supplied with Cards.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01
Cut Uisitins cards.

Our specimensn this line vie with the finest Copper
plato engravngs and executed with great neaness
on fine enameled and Bristol Cardboard.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01
DIED

Ing NJ c,y at half past four o'clock Saturday morn
EDWIN GILBERT of consumption
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01
Cur 6atddinq cards.

No couple can live happy or die in peace, blessed by
the love of children unless they bequeath to them,
as gifts Of remembrance few Of beautifully
c ted WEDDING CARDS. gotten up in the latest style.
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\ o. R e N T

most ssy hsoIs sIORE Main Street. suitable far
One, 'ss'ness For particulars enoaire AZ m.
Jan. l-lw.
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NOR COOKING PURPOSES.

fine article pure RUM, high proof and full favored
A pure article APPLE BRANDY. Threeyear old PEACH
BRANDY. Various grades FRENCH BRANDY, and
high favored WINES all selected for cooking purposes
aud tor sss ~ the aTiP TOP" Wine and Liquor Store.
s. r. B0RUM
dscI-d Under the Atlantic Hotel.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-01

MY A SUPERIOR REMEpY.--We
can conscienously recommend to those suffering from
distressing cough Dr. strcklands Melliuous Cough Bal
SAM 1t gives relief almost instantaneous and is witha
not sagreeabe to the taste There is doubt but the
Meuous Cough Balsam is one of The best preparations
in use and is all that its proprietor claims for it. We
have tried during the past week. and found relief from
most distressing cough 1t is prepared by Dr. strick
land No. 1879 Sycamore street, Cincinnati o. and for sale
by Druggists.
Wake 4 CO. and NJ. & Q. A. SANTOS, Agents for
Nor6o,t Va nov6-6m
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nor SALE OR CHARTER.

light DRAFT sIDR-WHEL STEAMER, Of eighty
tons burthen suitable for Freight Passengers-wel
fitted and In perfect order. Also POUR LIGHTERS,
decked over drawing thirty inches water, with FIFTY
CORDS OF W00D-built In the most substantial manner
expressly for Tightening wood. f..4
Apply to, or address,
Messrs DUDLEY BEAN CO.,
sug1e-6 No. II Roanoke Square.