The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-23

day was enthusiastically celebrated IN TINS
city.
Neither House was in session.
A memorial address was delivered at the
Hall of the House of Representatives, on the
late Henry Winter Davis, by Senator Cress-
well.
The Washington National Monument Soci-
ETY. held its annual meeting, at which Presi-
dent johnson was present, aud was welcomed
in eloquent terms by Philip r. Fendall, Esq,
to which he made a feeling reply, stating the
satisfaction it gave him to participate in the
proceedings, aud said let us encourage the re-
storation Of the Union and remove all impede
meuts instead of throwing them in the way Of
that restoration.
The main feature Of the days celebration
was demonstration by the citizens in support
of the Presidents policy, which took place at
Growers theatre, and it was crowded to its ut
most capacity. Stands were erected outside,
from which addresses were delivered.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing and
commencing the policy OF the President and
speeches were also made in their support by
prominent individuals, among whom were the
Hon. Montgomery Blair, S. Cox, Thomas a.
Hendricks, Wiley, of West Virginia, Trim
bell, of Kentucky, G. Clay Smith, Rogers, OF
New York, and others. Every ailusion to the
President was received with deafening cheers.
At the adjournment the meeting proceed
ed in body to the Executive mansion, where
the resolutions were presented to the PreSl-
dent, who in response made Spesch in which
he reiterated bis devotion to tie Union Of the
States, and said, in the words OF Gen. jack
son, they "must be preserved" and that in
any alternative to those who have been IN re-
beIlion, who had complied with the constltu-
ton and the laws, he would open the door OF
the Union and restore them to the relations
which they enjoyed before they strayed from
the fold of our fathers. He said he had as
much of the spirit OF resentment as any man
ought to have, but all of us should govern our
actions SO as to accord with the example OF
Him who has taught us the duty of forgive
ness.
The speech was quite lengthy aud greeted
with immense cheers by the vast concourse OF
people present.
Pittsburg, Feb. 20.-The Fenian Congress
effected a permanent organization to-day.-
Colonel NJ c. Murphy, OF New York, was
reelected Speaker of the House; p. l.. Rum
ford, Of Philadelphia, Secretary, aud Captain
Nolan, of Pittsburg, Sergeant-at-Arms.
The two Houses then entered into joint
session. James Gibbins, President, in tie
chair.
A determination was unanimously express
ed for immediate and effective action.
The report of General Sweeney viii be laid
before the Convention tomorrow.
A large public meeting was held tonight,
at which several large contributions We're
made, one woman putting down 500. Large
sums of money and donations of arms are
promised.
In the Fenian Congress to-day message
was read and unanimously received from Pre-
sideut Roberts, resigning the Presidency, and
recommending Gen. Sweeney's election.
At the afternoon session the report of Gen
Sweeney was made the special order for tea
o'clock tomorrow. All the delegates present
pledged themselves to sustain the Constitution
adopted at Philadelphia. A number Of letters
were read sustaining the Congress. Senators
Domino, of Illinois, and Cary, of New York,
handed in their resi- gnations, which We're ac-
cepted, and committee was appointed TO fiji
the vacancies. Senators Seaman and Coonan
rendered their designations, which were ia
b!ed.
RoJeigh Feb. 2l.-Ihe House of Commons
to-day passed the second reading Of the bill.
relating to Indians, negroes and persons OF
color, with amendments. The 11th section
providing that negroes shall testify in all cases
where they are concerned in person or prop
erty; was amended as follows: That this Sec
ton shall not go into effect until the jurisdic-
ton of matters relating to freedmen shall be
fully committed to the courts of this State"
Thus modified, the bill was passed by vote
of IS to A.
Richmond February 22.--The Governors
nominations for the Court of Appeals were
confirmed by the Legislature to-day. Also, the
nominations for the first four aud sixth Gil
cults for the Circuit Courts. No nomination
was made for the fifth circuit.
The House took recess until tonight
when the remaining nominations will be con-
sidered
New York, February 2l--The Etpress
states that B. F. Butler has paid Messrs
Smith & Brothers, of New Orleans, $50 900
in gold, which they alleged he distracted from
their vaults, together with interest, all costs
and sheriffs poundage, making an aggregate
Of over $4,000
Neao York, Feb. 2l.--Dr. JOHN Fl. Boyle,
formerly Of Maryland, died yesterday at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York. of congestion
of the lungs
Trenton. February 22 RESOLUTIONS con-
lemniug the Presidents policy were intro
duced in the Senate to-day. which, after dis
cussion, we're lost
wills SON 81 TAY LOR,
SUCCESSORS TO
WALTER II. TAYLOR & GO.
XXyE respectfully notify ths public that VIZ
w have commenced the
GROCERY AND LIQUOR BUSINESS,
AT No. % aud 80 BANK STREET,