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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-05
AN IMPORTANT RAILROAD CON.
NECTION.

We state, by authority, that connection
tariff has been arranged by the proper autho-
rites, for the continuous transportation of
tonnage between the Richmond aud Danville
Railroad and the South Side Railroad, and
that this arrangement went into effect on the
lst instant.
This arrangement enables the producer or
trader, on the line of each road, to employ
the facilities of both and their connections, for
the transportation of freights, as though the
South Side and Danville Roads were one or
ganization. It enables the producer, the man
ufacturer and the factor, along the line of
each road to ship his freights to either Rich
mond, Petersburg, Lynchburg, Danville, and
Norfolk, or to ship to their customers along
the line Of either road and their connections.
Genl. Malone has, for long time, held to
the view that all our roads, in which the State
is largely interested, should be worked to the
mutual advantage of all sections whenever it
was possible to do so. 4
During the late session Of the Legislature,
he prepared bill to enforce by law the views
as above stated; but it failed to become law
from the unaccountable opposition which it
met with from the friends of some of the Roads
that would have been reached by its provi-
sions.
The Rail Road connection spoken Of above,
is matter Of the first Importance to our
merchants. 1t affords them "clear track"
from this city to Danville, enjoying the same
privileges as the city Of Richmond, on the
Danville road.
The natural course Of trade in the interior
is towards the sea, and this trade to flow in
its natural channel should seek the shortest
route.
And by proper exertiou on the part Of our
merchants, we must control, eventually, the
entire trade of the South side, reaching far
beyond Danville and Lynchburg,
It is the first time in the history Of the
State that anything approaching to "fair
play" has been accorded to Norfolk on the
great highways Of trade, and we should
speedily take advantage Of this opening, and
let the people in the interior know, that at
last, they can send their products to sea-
port without breaking bulk, and that when
here, these products are on the great high
way of nations, and may seek the markets
Of the world at the very lowest figure a. to
transportation.
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Fearful Tornado,

On the goth instant, the vicinity of Sulli-
van, Moultrie county, ILL.,, was visited by a
terrific tornado. Its width was not more
than three hundred yards, and it seemed to
be gigantic whilwind. 1t struck Moultrie
county, on the west line, near the southwest
corner, and passed through its whole width
in northeasterly direction, toward Arcola,
in Douglas county, scattering terror, confu-
sion, destruction and death along its course
Great old trees were uprooted and carried to
an immense distance. Houses, barnes, fences,
&c, were lifted from the ground and scatter
ed in the widest confusion. Cattle, sheep,
hogs, horses, and fowls, were killed or car
ried away. Wagons, hay stacks and corn
cribs were swept before the tempest like
feathers.
Some twenty houses, as far as heard, were
utterly demolished, among which were those
Of VIM. French, A. Lane, Bay Walden, Hen
ry Niles, John Edmond, Joseph Kedar,
Baughen House. A son of VIM. French
was killed; Mrs. French was seriously wound
ed, and several other members of the family
badly hurt. A son of Henry Niles had a
leg broken in two places, and will probably
die, and Mrs. Edmonds was dangerously
bruised. The furniture in the houses de-
stroyed was completely demolished. In fact,
nothing in its course escaped its fury. Dur
ing the progress of the storm, and some time
after, hailstones fell as large as walnuts, and
the houseless people suffered terribly. The
loss of property can scarcely fall below $685.
900, Cincinnati Gazette.
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JUDGE OF THE HUSTINGS COURT
OF PORTSMOUTH.

We publish this morning, for the informa-
ton Of the citizens of Portsmouth, the bill
recently passed by the Legislature, creating
Judge Of the Court of Huntings for that
city, which bill is to be submitted to the vo-
tiers at the election on Saturday next, for rat
iication or rejection. The bill is admirable
in its features, and initiates reform in our
municipal jurisprudence, which we hope at
no distant day may extend to every county
and city in the State.
The people Of the city Of Portsmouth have
it in their power, by adopting this bill, to
greatly facilitate the transaction of legal bust
ness, besides rendering the administration of
the laws more certain, and better securing
justice, inasmuch as the Court will be pre-
sided over by a gentleman learned in the
laws, instead of Aldermen or Justices, who
are without legal education, and are two fire.
quently ignorant Of those principles which
govern and apply to ordinary business trans
actions.
1t will be perceived from the provisions of
sA@S oAAA, eAA"o WA1loI ~ 1OcS uOt eutlrely eu-
percede the ordinary Court of Hastings as
now composed of aldermen, it does so far re-
strict its jurisdiction as to virtually abolish
it, by combining its jurisdiction to but few
subjects, viz bastards, apprentices, matters
of police, and as formerly, to sit as courts of
examination in criminal cases. AS causes of
the first two classes seldom occur, and as po-
lice jurisdiction is given to the Councils, there
will be but occasional necessity for the alder
men to assemble. The judge of the Hastings
Court having concurrent civil and criminal
jurisdiction with the Circuit judge, and hold
ing monthly terms of his Court, will almost
at once absorb the entire business now trans
acted in the Circuit Court, as well as that of
the present Court of Hastings.
By adopting this bill, which virtually dis
penses with the Aldermen's Court, the
amount annually applied to defray the ex-
penses Of the municipal Court will, it is be-
heved, be materially lessened; and by short
ening the periods of imprisonment for crimi-
nails confined in jail, the expenses to the State
for such purpose will also be lessened. The
bill in this respect initiates an important
economical reform. We feel sure that if the
people Of Portsmouth are informed as to the
provisions of the bill there will be no oppo-
sition to its adoption. L
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General News.

Mrs. Ellen Judd, residing near Indianapo-
lis, Ind, walks two miles and cuts cord of
wood every day, by which means she sup
ports large family of children
A dry goods firm which started in business
IN New York January LIST with 100000
capital, has just failed, the capital having
been exhausted, and the firm finding itself
100000 in debt.
A Pittsburg, Pa, paper recommends tent
life for the summer at least as a measure to
bring landlords to their senses on the rent
question.
Seven young japanese have been sent to
Russia to learn the language and study mill
tary and naval science.
The repairs to the Winchester and Potomac
Railroad are fast approaching completion to
Winchester, Va. The track is now laid to
within two miles of the town; and it is ex-
pected the remaining distance will be COM
pleted in few days.
Some miscreants entered the stable Of Mr..
George A. Allen, in Cambridge, Massachu-
sets, last Thursday night, and cut out the
tongue of a valuable horse.
A New Orleans paper says: 1--WE had the
pleasure yesterday of inspecting beautiful
set Of silver spoons" The scarcity of silver
spoons in that city up to recent date, rem
ders this quite noteworthy incident.
The trial of James w. Duncan-an en-
ploye at Andersonville in the Commissary
Department of the Confederate Government
for cruel treatment of Federal prisoners, was
commenced in Savannah, on the twenty sixth
ultimo, before the Military Commission in
that city.
The Edgefeld South Carolina) Advertiser
OF Wednesday last, reports the arrest of some
dozen or more prominent citizens in that vi
clnlty by the military authorities, and their
incarceration at Columbia, in that State.
The State election will take place in Texas
on the fourth Monday in June. The Legis-
lature will meet on the first Monday in Au-
gust.
Hon. Alexander H. H. Stuart has been Sc
lected to deliver the annual address before
the literary societies of the University of
Virginia at the annual commencement in
June. . ..,.. rU +.
Ex-senator Yulee, of Florida, late pris-
oner at Fort Pulaski, has been paroled by
order OF the War Department. with instruc-
tons to report monthly to the Adiutant Gene
raj. 5f
The young men recently nominated to the
West Point Academy, are notified to assem-
BILE there in June, to be examined prior to
admission
At recent fire at Natchez, Mississippi,
gangs Of negro soldiers refused to help to ex-
tinguish the flames, but were busy stealing,
and threatened to shoot any one who inter-
fered with them.
A large woollen factory has been COM
menced at Jacksonville, Illinois. Mr. Z. L.
Greenleaf, of st. Louis, is the architect. and
one of the chief stockholders.
Gen. James Shields is making speeches in
Missouri in support of President johnson.
A Fort Kearney paper declares on the high
est authority, that Brigham Young proposes
to purchase two of the Sandwich Islands, and
emigrate thither with his flock.
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INSURANCE.

E'HE AMERICAN INSURANCE
N c Il P e a r 81 g..
Capital, 100000
Authorized Capital, s1,0OO,OO0
Board of Directors:
j. G. Deming, President
John 3. Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
ings Bank.
Gilbert G. Walker, President Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
c. L. Cole, President First National Bank.
G. II. Rowland, of late Rowland & Brothers.
John d. Gordan, of j. d. Gordan 4 Co.,
Bankers
Joseph R, spratley, Director Mer, & Nee. Say
ings Bank.
AdUisory BoarG.
Charles Reid, President Mer. 4 Nee, Ex-
change.
W. t. Harrison, President Mer and Nee Say
ings Bank.
G. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & Co.,
George Sangster, Esq, ]. E. Barry, Esq, A.
L. Hill, Esq.
Gas- City and Country assurances of every
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted 'a
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk.
TNRE, LIFE, MARINE 4 INLAND
L INSURANCE..
j. C. DENIM G., AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Company
NEW YORK
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N. Y.
Home Fire and Marine Insurance co..
New Haven.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N. Y.
National Fire Insurance Compah'
WL- } Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society, va
Ms- Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings
Merchandise, &C., and Policies on Cargoes am am
Hulls of Vessels issued at this AGENCY at 'n'
lowest current rates.
j. C. DEMING, Agent
Franklin Savings Bank, Bank street,
au 26-6m Near Main St., Norfolk, va
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Washington, April 4th.-Senate. Mr..
Stewart asked that the Committee on Recon-
struction be discharged from the further con-
sderation of the joint resolution heretofore
offered by him, proposing certain conditions
on which the Southern States shall be rein
stated and that they be made the special Or
der of the day for tomorrow. He spoke in
advocacy OF his motion, alleging that the
country was growing impatient, and demand
ing some action at the hands of Congress. 1t
had been charged that Congress had no desire
to see the lately seeded States restored to the
Union, and he desired Congress to vindcate
itself by the adoption of some definite plan of
reconstruction. He believed that submitted
by him was endorsed by the country.
Pending the consideration of Mr.. Stewards
motion, the morning hour expired, and the
veto message was called up, when Mr.. Trum-
bull made speech against it, and in favor of
the civil rights bill.
The House was engaged to-day in the con-
sideration of the election case of Dodge against
Brooks
The President to-day sent to the House
communication from the Governor of Alaba-
ma, asking that the State may be allowed to
assume, and pay in State bonds, the direct tax
be authorized until the State can, by sale of
its bonds or by taxation, make provision for
liquidation.
The President concurs in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Treasury that it is desirable
that Alabama and the other Southern States
should be allowed to assume and pay their
proportion of the direct taxes now due and,
therefore, he recommends the necessary legis-
lation by Congress
Washington, April 4th.-The Supreme
Court, before its adjournment, ordered all
cases brought in by writ Of error, Or appeals
from Southern States, to be called and dis
posed of at its next term.
albany, April 4th.-The Senate to-day
adopted resolution expressing its regret at
the veto Of the Civil Rights bill.
Trenton, April 4.-The Senate to-day again
refused to 60 into joint session for the choice
of Senator
Neao York, April 3.-Advices from Havana
of the Path ultimo say: Since Wednesday last
there have been reports of negro insurrec-
ton on Oviedes plantation, and also on an es-
tate of Martin Hernandez, and on two others
near Bolondron. The government has sent
thls morning force OF cavalry, and infantry
are also now prepared to go to the scene.
There is little danger to be apprehended of
general insurrection at present.
A large defalcation has been discovered in
the military treasury, and the intendant, Don
Joaquin Galvez, and the intendant Don Vi
cente Rodriguez, have been condemned to pay
over $2,565,0O0. There are also deficits in
custom-house and other departments
The metropolitan police have issued orders
for the summary arrest Of all beggars, inclu-
ding even children who sweep the crossings.
Richmond, April 4.-Joseph Mayo was
elected Mayor to-day without opposition.
Neao York, April Action heavy-sales
of 1000 bales at 39c. Flour unchanged
Wheat dull Corn unchanged. Beef steady.
Pork heavy. Whisky, sugar and coffee dull.
Naval stores dull. Freights dull, Gold 81
27a. -.
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TIE RESULT IN CoNNEcrrcur.-Tha Con-

The RESULT IN CoNNEcTIcUT.-The Con-
necticut election passed off quietly, and
the result, as foreshadowed in the tele-
grams, last evening, is, the election of the
Radical candidate for Governor, General
Hawley, by small majority,-about 700
say. This is great falling off from the Re-
publican 1900 majority given for Bucking-
ham at the last gubernatorial election.
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LEAVE YOUR NAMES.

Persons in this city or Portsmouth, desiring
che Day Book left at their homes. can have it
properly attended to by having their names
left at our counting room.
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We find the following singular marriage
notice in the Statesville, IN. C) American:
"By DR.. j. A Sheriff., at twilight on
Wednesday evening, Feb. %, 1866, in Ca
tawba county, n. c., at the house of the
brides widowed mother, Mr.. A. A. Gabrile to
Miss Lizzie Milligan, after short but most
delicious eourtship."
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-05
THE OYSTER BUSINESS.

We learn that the Northern oystermen, or
those who have been in the habit of carrying
oysters from the Virginia waters to plant in
the waters of other States, dubbed together
and made up purse Of $4,000, and with
this as lever to work upon, sent promi-
nent lawyer to Washington, to either upset
the Virginia oyster law, or to get the Presi-
dent of the United States to overthrow the
civil law of this State, and restore the mill
tary status over us, in order that they might
get the oysters from our waters as hereto
fore, without money or price. This liberal
proposition, we learn, was met by that
noble patriot, Andrew johnson, with de-
cided and empatic NO and the deputation
departed from his presence with very vigo-
rous flea in its ear
So much for so much. By this movement,
we suspect, our Virginia oystermen will be
enabled to see pretty clearly who are their
friends.
There are men who have no interest what
ever in our State, who do not live here, pay
no taxes here, buy nothing here, not even
their ship-stores-and who, in order to make
money from the products of our SOIL are
willing and anxious to overthrow our entire
State institutions, and turn us over to anar-
chy and military despotism, in order to ac-
complish their ends-to make money.
If this is SO, and we have no cause to dis
believe it, we are only sorry that our citizens
are not enabled to refuse to let these men
have single oyster from our waters, for the
purpose of planting at the North.
We also learn that there are number of
oyster-carrying vessels in our waters-mostly
those who got miffed and left about the oys-
ter law-loading with oysters, which they
are measuring in the old fashioned hamper
baskets, which hold generally about two or
two-and-a-half bushels, instead of the new
stave bushel measure. 1t is said they are
paying only thirty cents hamper for them
Facts, as we have said before, pretty con-
clusively prove that they are forced to get
the Virginia oysters, and we think it is only
necessary for our catchers to be little inde-
pendent in their operation, in order to secure
just and full return for their labors.
STATEMENT DENIED.-We had the plea
sure Of meeting yesterday Major CARRIER, of
the Valley Vuyinian He tells us that Col.
Baldwin denies in the most emphatic manner
the recent statement of Mr.. Bolts touching
Colonel Baldwin's interview with Mr.. Lincoln
in 1861, and Mr.. Lincoln's alleged offer to
abandon Fort Sumter if Col. Baldwin would
procure the adjournment Of the Virginia Con-
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-05

H.. STATE OF VIRGINIA,
CRY OF NORFOLK,
I, George Chamberlain, Cashier of "The First
National Bank of Norfolk" do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the best of my
know ledge and belief
GEO. CHAMBERLAINE,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this second
day of April, 1866.
VIM. e. HUNT Err,
ap3-3t Notary Public.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-05

CITUATION WANTED.-The Appli-
- cant, who has good experience as COOK, in
some of the first-class Hotels, Steamships, and
Restaurants, desires situation. Any person wish
ing to employ trusty, reliable man in that ca
pacity will do well by applying to ''
CIV. COOK, Atty at Law.
The applicant respectfully refers to John Boyd,
steward of steamer Edward Everett and to Ran
ney Bro. Prop'r. of Union Eating House, Ber-
muda Hundreds Va, whose certificates ne has in
his possession. ap4-H*
ENAMILY GROCERY STORE,
L AND ICE CREAM SALOON.
Fl. FULLER & co.
No. %, Fenehurch Street, Norfolk, Va,
Advis, their Colored friends to travel between
Norfolk and Baltimore on the New Line Steamers,
James 7. Brady and George Leary.
mchl2-1y
~ against the estate of james E. Armstrong,
deceased, will make known the same to Mary {.
Armstrong, Administrative, or to
ETHEREDGE & WILLIAMSON,
ma 6-2m Is Union Street. Norfolk, Va.
NOTICE, NOTICE.-AH persons in
~ debted to the undersigned by bond, note, or
open account, contracted during or previous to
the war, may advance their interest by calling
and arranging the same on or before the LIST of
April next. VIM. T. HARRISON,
feb 2s-tf Campbells Wharf.
T DOSE co T T N:.-Highest price
II pa1d Tor Loose cotton, at
LAMBS COTTON PRESS,
NH 10 Town Point
NOTICE, NOTICE.
IN TO CITIZENS, COUNTRYMEN
AND WATERMEN.
have good shop, good material and good
workmen, and you want your
BLACKSMITH WORK
done good and cheap, call at my shop No. 10
Wide Water Street, Norfolk Va.
ap 3-6t CHARLES SHIELD.
r OsT LO T.-Near the gate of
il Cedar Grove Cemetery, purple velvet
Pocket Book, with Steel Chain and Clasp, con-
tanning Ten dollar note, Two Ones and two
Fifty cent notes, also alrlchly carved Gold Thin
BILE, the gift of deceased friend. The finder is
welcome to the money, if he or she will leave the
Thimbe at the Office of the Day Book, and &C.
cept the thanks of the owner. ap 3-3t
$500 90 Of TA ", d5sss. BANS 81 *
Bank in amounts to suit purchasers, receivable
by the Bank in payment of debts. For sale by
CHAMBERLAINE BROS,
ma 8 Bankers, II Roanoke Street.
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"Wake up and pay for your lodgings,
said deacon as he nudged sleepy strange
with the contribution box.
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WTILLIAM SNYDER,

Corner of Commerce and Wide Water SITS
RESTAU MT.
Keeps constantly on hand the best of Ales,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Plain Drinks 10 Gents.
Ale and Lager Beer Cents.
NH 27.Iw%
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pHnADELPH1A-Ar 10th, sch Knight, Romer

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Also ar 18th, schs VIM R GEM, Parker, Portland;
Z richardson Thompson, Boston; Idaho, Newman,
CID 18TH, brig Isaac Carver, shute, Boston.
sornb iy n sens IDA Howard McDuhie, Portiahu'
NEW YORK-Ar 18th, barque John Carver; Mich
3ls. oardenas; brig Nellie Antrim, Wallace. N9eS
Clark, Philadelphia for Frankfort; Evelyn, Ginn,
Elzabethport tor Portland; Com fucker Loud, 40
tor Salem; Malabar, Welsh, do for Boston, James
Cid 18th, sch Hattie Baker, Crowell Galveston
Ar goth. ship Chas Cooper from talcnsta; SarGue
Richmond Cardenas; schs Annie Freeman Baracoa;
Windward from Arroyo.
Fannie, Partridge, Carthagena; brigs Loeb Lomond
| Black Matanzas; Prairie Rose, Doughty, Sagua:
| Ayres, Wilmington; schs Azelda g. Laura Baracca;
Carrie Wells, Lawson, do; Harriet Newell, Gould,
| Calais; Lottie, Wilcox, Wilmington; Susan & Mary,
Ar Dist, barque Brunswick, Sylvester, Matanzas
Cid goth, brgs Montrose. Peterson, Ponce; H
| Cardenas Orozimbo, Gilman, Philadelphia sc6s
Lath Rich, Bonhott, Aux Cages; Franklin, Allen,
NEW HAyEN-Cld 10Th. sch Abbie E Willard,
PRoVIDENcE- Goth, schs Charles Snow,
Heath, and Neptune, Clark, Calais.
. FALL RIVERA Doth, sch Sarah, Morton, from
Sid 18th. sch Gamma, French, Elizabetbport. -
| boSToN-Ar Goth, brig Jacinto, Simpson, from
| Winn Wells. "a ''-I w = = ~ :
Ar alst, schs Tilt Prescott, Rondout; Olive Eliza
| beth, Randall, Portland - = > - ~ !.
Below, brigs Abner Taylor, and M Wiswell.
| CID list, ship st Joseph, Alexander, New York
sens Ella Rose. Common, Castine; Anna Lewis, Saw
yer, Bangor: Bramhall, Hamilton, Portland.
Sid, barques MOonbeam, and Sulote; briggs Sea
| Gull and Stockton.
GLOUCESTER-Ar 18th, schs Gen Marion, Geteh-
ell Portland Tor Baltimore; Sylvan, Reynolds, from
Nit Desert for New.York; J Lindsey, Fickett Mill
bridge for do; Brilliant, Carter, Portland.
Ar goth, schs BENZ Franklin, Hudson, Boston fol
Wiscasset; Boundbrook, Perry, do. Cor Rockland
John, Falkngham, and Wave, Falkingham, Cutler
| for New York; Hero. Matthew, Machias for do.
ELLSWORfH-Ar 18th, sch Frank Pierce, Grant
4 Portland.