davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
MEEr1Ne on ruE BoARp oF HrA1rn.-

MEETING OF TIE BOARD OF HEAITH.-
At meeting of the Board of Health, held at
their Office on July II, 1866
Present-R. H. Stevens, Esq, President;
VIM. H. Turner, Esq, DR.. s. X. jackson,
and the Sanitary Superintendent
On motion, it was
Resolved, That the Street Inspector be di-
rected to clean the gutter in rear of the old
Exchange Hotel, within twenty four hours.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That if it should he ascertained
on Wednesday, the 18th instant, at IL NJ,
that the Street Inspector has not complied
with the notice served on him on the l4th
instant, to cleanse the sink in rear of Ex-
change Hotel, occupied by Mrs Stephenson,
the ordinance for neglect of duty against the
Street Inspector be enforced
Sanitary Superintendent reported the work
Oh Myer, or Vincent dock, as having COM
menced, and he was directed to report daily
J the progress of the work.
plan was presented from the Committee
on the Cleaning of Sinks, and action thereon
postponed to the next meeting.
The President reported the condition of
lower end of Church street, and it was moved
that the Inspector be directed to remove the
obstruction at the end of the drain within
twentyfour hours, and that he be further di-
rected to clea1 out the drain daily; which was
passed.
The Board proceeded to allot the Districts
to the different members, as follows;
First District.-To r. H. Stevens.
Second District.-To VIM. L. Harrison
Third District--To DIR. S. K jackson
Fourth District-To VIM. H. Turner
Fifth District-To Dr. VIM. J Moore
Mr.. Freeman appeared before the Board,
and complained that his garbage barrel has
not been emptied for four days; wherupon, it
was
Resolved, That whereas complaints of this
kind are of daily occurrence, resolved, that
the President be directed to enforce the ordi-
nance against the Street Inspector for neglect
of duty.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
- -
MARINE INTELLi6ENCE,
PoRr OF NonFoLK AND PonrsnourH, July

PoRf OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, July II.
ARRIVALS.
Str Thos. Kelso, Russell, Baltimore.
Str. J. 4. Brady, Lands, Bait
Str Favorite, Rogers, Hampton.
Str Eolus, McCarriek, Yorktown
Str John Sylvester, Post. Richmond
Schr John Wesley, Borman, fin Washington
D. c., light to master.
Schr Mary Alvira, -, FIN Pocosin river, with
slaves to C. Z. Staples.
Str City Point, Wyatt, fm Baltimore.
Via Albemarls and Chesapeake Canal.
Str Gazelle, Slacum, FIN Nag's Head, via E.
City, freight and passengers.
Str Chowan, Cain, North Carolina, with the
following vessels in tow:
Schr Adamantine, Netherwood, Gatesville
Sehr Rancocas, Seed, Windsor, N. G.
Sloop Mary Ann, MeKeeyer, f. City ,sundiies
DEPARTURES.
Str James T Brady, Lands, BALTIC,
Str Thos. Kelso, Russell,
Str Georgeanna, Hill, Richmond
Str Fayorite, Rogers, Hampton
Str Eolus, McOarrick, Yorktown
Str City Point, Wyatt, Bait,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
ARRIVALS AT THE ALEXINA HOUSE,
MACS HEAD, N.

July 6th.-Capt, Slacum, str. Gazelle; Baker
Hopkins, HEREFORD, N. c.; w. W. Griffin and
lady, children and servant, E. City; James L.
Ball and lady, Z. City, James NJ. Dumner, Per
quimans Co.; Mrs. L.. X. Saunders and 2 chill
dren, Z. City; F. Nixon, ST., Perquimans Co.
July 9TH. NJ. Whidbee, +. City; DR.. K. II.
L. Blount and sons, w. W. Woodland, Wood
vile, N. c.
July llth.-T. c. HUMPHREYS, Currituck Co.;
R. N. D. Lindsey, Currituck Co., N. C Jno.
Midget, Z. City; Jno. Brothers, L. City; Miles,
Commander, E. City; j. w. Rowe, str. Orient;
W. T. Clark, Norfolk, Va; D. C. Lindsey, Cur
rituck, N. G.; A. 0. Dey, Currituck, Co; ].
Q. Homer, E. City; H B. Spencer Hyde Co.; B.
S. Spencer, Hyde Co.
July 9th-Edvard Drnkwater, Stumpy Point
N. c..
July l4th.-George Gillian, Edenton N. c.;
Masters John and James Wood.
July l5th.-Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Martin, son
and l servant, E. City; K. F. 0verman Son,
G. b. Brothers, James W. Green, Thos. Gaskins,
Jr, NJ. B. Culpeper Collector OF Customs. Miss Eliza
Cook and Niece, W. S. Pritchard, d. City, N. c &;
Henry A. Gillian and lady, children and ser
vent, Edward Wood and lady 6 children and 8
servants, Edenton, n. c.. Miss Riddick, Rich
mond, Va; Miss Godfrey, Nashville, Tenn; Miss
Lucy Lee, Norfolk, Va,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
New Advertisements.

The following new Advertisements appear in
this evenings paper to which we invite the at
tention of our readers:
g. A. Davis makes and repairs boots and shoes.
Deming, the Head Center Grocer, is out with a
new Epic upon butter, and sugar-cured hams.
W. X. Hndgtns has just received new supply
of hardware.
p. Hennebery d Co. want 500, 900 red oak hid
slaves, 100000 white oak do, and 100000 white
oak pipe.
r. L. Page advertises COW that has come to
his farm.
Davis d Bro.-Nos aud mackere just re-
ceived.
Davis & Bro.-2,00O lbs Va. and N. G. bacon.
The Cumberland street Baptist Sabbath School
will make an xcursion trip to Smith6eld next
Thursday.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
AUCTION SALES.
By LEIGH BROS. g. PHELPS,
M. 8. G1m1nerci,L RO1c.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
~ VALUABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, COR
NER OF FREEMASON AND DUKE STREETS,
AT AUCTI0N.-0n WEDNESDAY, the 25th
day of July, at IL O'Clock, NJ, l 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 we'll enclosed,
The above property is well known as one of the
most desirab.e residences in the city, and needs
no elaborate description.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash; one and tn o
years credit will be given for the balance [equal
installmentsl, the purchaser to give bonds, bear
ing interest, ana the title retained until pay
ment of bonds.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Commissioner,
LEIGH BROS. d PHELPS,
jyll-td Auctioneers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
INSURANCE

THE AM p;Sv A. xob gNSyRANoF
" 90 r p o r A E d 1912.
i iaPhissill Capital, si,d oSSSSS
j. G. Deming, President.
John 3; Whitehead, President Franklin ssv
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 ]. d. Gordan g. Co.
Bankers.
Joseph R. spratley, Director Msr, & MEG. Saw
ings Bank.
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. g. Nee TX
W. I. Harrison, President Mer. and Mec. SAY
ings Bank.
&. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison & c.,
Bankers.
George sangster, Esq, ]. E. Barry, Esq', a.
@1- City and Country assurances of every
character taken at lowest current rates. AID osse5
promptly adjusted.
Office Deming's Insurance Building, corner Of
Main and Commerce streets.
lire, LIFE, MARINE d INLAND
II INSURANCE.
J. G. DENIM G, AGENT.
New York Life Insurance Company,
NEW YORK.
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N Y.
and Marine Insurance 90,
Home Fire New Haven.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N. Z.
National Fire Insurance Company,
Baltimore.
Mutual Fire Assurance Society, Va.
gs~ Life Policies, Fire Policies on Buildings,
Merchandise, &C., and Policies on Cargoes and
Hulls of Vessels issued at this AGENCY at the
lowest current rates.
J. G. DEMING, Agent,
Office, Dsnipg's Insurance Building,
au 26-6m Cor OF Main and Commerce SITS.
TNHE NokFoLK
9 O M p a N <,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED, $3.50, ooo
WIN b. ROGERS, President
WILLIAM D. REYNOLDS, Vice President
Direct rs:
s sso3ge s ssns.tsr, G ciss % s %lps
Lewis Webs. Cyrus e. StanIes
W. H. Barry.
s. s, DAWES, Secretary.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Treasurer.
VIM II. c. ELLIS, Esq, Counsel.
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE
CO ? A NY.
Risks taken on all kinds Of property and at req.
sonable rates, and with Banking privileges
will receive deposits on the Savings Bank
dIiohluS per cent. lHtGftSG On
sums remaining in the Bank less than ninety days,
and per cent. on all sums for longer periods.
Interest will be calculated on balances JULY
lst., and JANUARY LIST. Interest to commence
ten days after deposit, and to ten days prior
to withdrawal.
Will discount paper, purchase and sell, cx-
change and transact all and any other business
appertaining to Banking. Regular business de-
posts received and solicited
Discount days, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
Office in the building kno wn as the Old Savings
Bank, No. 20 Bank street, Norfolk, Va.
may3l-ly
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

CRY OF MURDER, WATCH, &c.---Church
street was al oused about nine o'clock last
night, by cries of murder, watch" from a
woman named Margaret Pavy. Margaret
had been too familiar with king alcohol; and
was decidedly on ''big drunk" She was
taken by the police to the lock up.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

DISTURBANCE AT A
difficulty is reported between the whites and
negroes on the Eastern Shore, owing to the
carrying of arms by the latter, and the effort
of the former to disarm them. A detach-
ment of the Twelfth U. S. Infantry, under
Lieut. Gansevoort has been sent to the scene
of the disturbance, from Old Point
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

DELEGATES ELEcTED.-The following
gentlemen were elected delegates to attend
the State Convention to be held in Peters
burg on the 26th INSTANTLY the Ports
mouth johnson Club:
George D. Parker. delegate at large; Thos
Smith, N. Wilkinson, R. V, Boykin, John
O'Conner, j. NJ Backbone, J. G.. Holiday,
M. Mclaughlin, John s. Stubs, Thomas
Lawless, and G. W. Grice, from Portsmouth
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

THANKs.-We are indebted to Mr. NJ. j.
FoGARrY, bookseller and periodical dealer,
for copies of Northern papers in advance of
the mail His establishment is No. Main
street, opposite Bank street, and the latest
journals may be had at his counter.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

FAREWELL SERMoN-The Rev. Charles
Dobbs delivered his farewell sermon in THE
Court Street Baptist Church, previous to his
departure this morning for Louisville, Ken
lucky, where he expects to obtain charge of a
church
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

MAYORS COURT Mr.. Levin Dashiel, who
refused to assist constable Wyatt in arresting
a negro who resisted his authority, has been
let off by the Mayor, on the ground that Mr.
Dashiel did not know Wyatt was con-
table.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

SUPERIOR CouRr.-His Honor Judge R. H. Ba-
ker presiding.
The case of Lublin & Stner occupied the Court
this morning, some new~law point having arose
in regard to certain instructions, asked for the
information of the jury.
The case was adjourned over until tomorrow
at ii o'clock
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

ROBBERY IN NEwTowN-1'he residence Of
Frederick Fsuth, situated on the corner OF
Fourth and Lincoln streets, was entered last
night between the hours of one and two, and
robbed of a silver watch, pistol, and SO in
money. The thief made his escape with the
plumber
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

CAPTAIN NAT w SMALL.-We regret to
learn that this gentleman was attacked by
sun-stroke yesterday afternoon We under
stand, however, from fellow boarder of the
Captains, that he is likely to get out soon
DR. Tunstall was called in to the case.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
COMMERCIAL.
NORFOLK, July IL, Is

.N0AFOLKy July IIJ Io0O.
Sales on change since last report, 5000 bushels
of corn at 81 TO- 60 bushels of r. wheat at So, So
by John Simmons
400 bushels corn at ST., 10 and $50 bushels Of
wheat on p. t., by T. X. Cobb Son.
so NJ. IL inch shingles at 81 rs, 40 bushels corn
at 81, 10, by Kicks, Hill & Co.
Gold, buying rates $l.47, selling at ST., so.
Silver, buying rates $137, selling at SAL.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
EEPERS

"OUSEK EEPERS
I'll "HEAD CENTRE"
No MAIN STREET,
By steamer to-day, we're again In receipt
Of ELEGANT butter" so s'rich and so sweet,
That we really esteem it to be quite treat
To furnish ''our p4trons'' such butter to eat.
rs No Print Butter sold at this establish
ment. Nothing but the best Orange County"
But if you sh uld fancy bit of "Good Cheese"
We've something in that line as "nice" as you
please,
In the way of 'fPine Apple Sapsago or Cream
Something to please all it really would seem.
rs Our "Pine Apple Cheese We warrant
unsurpassed in ''rchness or beauty"
As to sugar-cured Hams, red, juicy and nice,
We think that trial would completely suffice
TO satisfy all, this point at least,
That those who desire a "Capital Feast"
ne Should try cur ''Star brand" of Extra
Sugar Cured Hams
Ard now, as to-day We propose to be brief
Well simply allude to our tBaltmore Beef
Which our patrons affirm, without hesitation,
I he chest in the city," in their estimation,
Va To be convinced of which fact, please
call and see
DEMING, The Grocer,
jy II No. Main street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

EXCURSION TO SMITHFIELD-An excur-
sion to Smithfeld will leave here in the stea-
mer Smithfeld for Smithfed, on next Mon
day, for the Benefit of the Sunday school Of
the Cumberland Street Baptist Church
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

ST JoHNs CHURCH, PORTSMOUTH The
congregation of this church have purchased
bell. 1t called together the worshippers,
for the first time on last Sunday.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
DEL,

Suddenly this morning, at ~ o'clock, Mrs.
SUSAN DIXON, consort of the late Thos B.
Dixon, aged u years.
The funeral Will take place at IL o'clock, to-
morrow, "Wednesday morning, from Christ
Church. The friends an. acquaintance of the
family are respectfully requested to attend.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

MAYORS CoURT.-Portsmouth.- Honor
Mayor White, presiding.
Not case to report, or delinquent to try
The town awful hot, and excessively dry.
His Honor the Mayor, and part Of the City
Council embarked this morning on board the re-
juvenated ferry boat Norfolk, pleasure ex-
c1rsion to Smithfeld.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

EXCURSION ferry boat Norfolk left
this morning on an excursion to Smith6eld
She will return this afternoon.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

LADIES MEMORIAL AssooIATIoN-Have in
vited Genl. H. A Wise to deliver an address
before their association, at such time as he
could find most convenient.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

POLICE NEws-Justice Nash issued a
warrant for the arrest of William Brown, e.
b. for selling liquor without license.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

The MARKET HOUSE Workmen are en-
gagged in repaving the interior of this structure
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

o--.,.,,r this city or Portsmouth, dcsirfng the
H. DooK left at their homes, can haze Il pro
p .si. attended to by having their nsmss left at
Ps 'r counting Room, or the Counting Room Of
a. IsaToS 4 EHHERsoN. Auctioneers, No. 40 Craze
"a street, Portsr'0alth.
{0WvrxLY DAY Book tciH be mailed to Country
Iss hmscr;bers at the small sum Of ONE DOLLAR, IN
,.~"ce. II toiH contain Editorials, a full d.
'"t If Neros, Book Notices, and stems of Com
yusrc,at and Agricultural Intelligence. No paine
or expense nil b: spared !" making st a de'ira;
~, companion for the country fire side: and
1 e'.,s HI Increasing patronage Il commends it.
LIZ az good medium Of country advertising
10 tho community.
~ " Communications for the DAY Book must be
Az s,tI~nt;cated BY the nance Of the toriters.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICES. Bank street, is the place to
IN have your Boots and Shoes made. Leave
your orders gentlemen. c: A. DAVIS,
jyI7 As Bank street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

lust RECEIVED
81 NO lTMARKET SQUARE,
NORFOLK, VA,
Rodgers's Bros. Plated Goods,
Tea and Golf e Pots.
Water Cuolers, Toilet S Is,
Rodgers Ivory Knives and Scissors,
Coffee and Spice Mills, Ice Crushers,
Blood & Simmous's and other Hatchets,
c. Augers, Taper, Mill Bastard & s. Files,
Wire Fish Covers,
Cotton and Wool Cards,
Fish Lines and Hooks,
Sheet Lead, Lead ipe, &c.
W. Il. HUDGINS,
iyl7 Hardware Importer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
OFFICE AMERICAN INSURANCE Co., !

OFFICE AMERICAN INSURANCE Co., I
Norfolk, July 9, 1866.
TsNHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
1 this Company have declared dividend of
FIVE PER CENT, on the entire capital stock,
free ofgovernment tax. The will be pp-
Piled to the reduction of stock balances; and
holders of certificates will please present them at
the Office for endorsement.
Attest. J. G. DEMING, President.
X. G. M. WiNeF1E1D, Sec'y. jylo-1w
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

EXCLUSION TO SMITHFIELD.
rE1HE SABBATH SCHOOL" con-
nected with the Cumberland Street Baptist
Church, will make an excursion to this hospita-
BILE city, on Thursday next, 18th inst.
Tickets for the round trip, One Dollar to be
had at the stores of Stewart d Dey, G. w. Will
son and S. March, Will leave Willis wharf at 6
O'clock a. jyl6
Viruinian oopv 2t
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17
NORFOLK OPERA HOUSE.
HONOR TO EDE AID.
THE THESPIAS CLUB,
of this city, tender a
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT

TO THE
MONUMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS,
Under Tie pat onage of the Executive Committee
of the Association,
6EN'L r, l.. PAGE. President
MAJ. WIN. Il. TAYLOR, Vice President.
Executive Committee.-Dr. VIM. Selden, Jno.
B. Whitehea Col W. H. Taylor, r. F. Vaughan
Esq, Capt. B, P. Loyal, DR.. John c. Baylor.
Jos. NJ. WALTERS, Treasurer.
wednesday Evening, july 18th, 1866.
Ma For particulars see bills of the day.
jyl6-3t
NIRGiNIA.-At Rules held in The
v Clerks office OF the Circuit Court of Eliza
beth City County on Monday the I'd day of July,
lS66.-In Case and Attachment.
John S. Moody
Plaintiff
u.s. E. Mcclellan,
Defendant
In this suit, the object of which is to recover of
the defendant one hundred and forty-four d.lars
and five cents, with legal interest thereon till
paid, and the costs The plaintiff having filed
his declaration, and the defendant not having
been served with the summons in this suit, or
with the attachment thereon, and it appearing by
affidavit, that the defendant is not resident of
this state, it is hereby ordered that the said E.
Mcclellan do appear here within one month after
due publication hereof and do what is necessary
to protect his interest.
NJ, >, 11O ARD,
jy3-Tu-4t Clerk.
Willis, p. q.
DE1TER,-Fresh lot Grass Butter, just re-
ID ceived and for sale very low
junIe NORRIS, GWATHMEY co.
MOLASSEs and sYRUP.-80 Ibis and
lSl u bbls for sale by
junl9 NORRIS, GWATHMEY & co.
MATCHES.-4 cases Byam Matches direct
UXI from the manufacturers, for sale by
june B. I. BOCKOVER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25
THE GUBERNAroR1A1, CONTEST.

Already has the nominee of the Con-
Sentative Union party Of West Virginia en-
tered the field in defence of the principles
enunoiated at Philadelphia, and reiterated at
P.lrkersbrrg. The declinatiou of the press
ent incumbent to meet his opponent before
the people, may justly be regarded as an ac-
acknowledgement of the uutenableuess Of the
P sition of the radical party, as we'll as con-
f,ssion of his own inability to defend with
Success, before the honest masses of the
Bate the mad and wicked schemes of the party
with which he is Identified, aud of which his
satellites, Balch aud Chaplnc regard him as
bright and shining light. Borem,n's re-
nunciation OF the doctrine of negrO-sutfrage,
in the black an tan convention at Philadel-
phia, was but trick to secure votes at the
ensuing election, for it is yet to be written
that he dIscards political association with the
men who voted for negro suffrage in that con-
c!ave, and carried it despite his opposition
Perhaps he owes the success Of this cherish
ed dogma" of his party, to tho open stand
: ken bythis friend and colleague, Wiley,
who declared that the doctrine had no terrors
for him. Foreman is scay as politician,
aud exceedingly weak as a Governor, and we
hure weaker as q candidate. Like all weak
minded individuals. when entrusted with
power, Boreman has tried to play the tyrant,
and has used the position which he unwor-
thily holds, for the perpetuation of his obi
Gus dynasty. His instructions to the differ
cnt Boards of Registration strained in-
depreciation of Joe Chapline's gag law-and
his every act in connection with the regstra-
ton of voters of the State, prove him to be
but low, grovelling party hack, incapable
of elevation of Thought Or magnaniminty OF
soul We, are sorry that Col Smith, the con-
servative candidate, has been unable to bring
this little trickstcr to the stump, as we are
satisfied it would materially aid the conser-
vative cause in the present campaign. For
once Foreman has had sense enough to keep
ouiet ga s-- Nal asl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25
A Prayer for Pardon.

As the President was passing to the stairs
Of Wizards Hotel, after speaking. during
his recent visit to Louisville thirty-nne little
.maideus scattered flowers under his feet as he
passed, aud when he arrived at the end OF
their line, having stopped occasionally to kiss
one OF their sweet, innocent faces, one of
them handed him the following beautiful
petition praying for the release from prison
OF Mr.. Davis, which the President very kind
oy received, promising to read it at his first
leisure moment and give it his considers
ton:
To HIS aErcrHency Andre,o johnson. Fscsii.
dent Of the Lnitect States IF AmerTcd: Hon
cred Sir-The undersigned little girls of the
city Of Louisville aud Of the State OF Kentuc-
Ks, taught by our mothers to venerate You as
the nations head and the peoples friend,
moved by sympathy for one who once stood
your peer in the councils of the nation, do
most respectfully present this prayer in behalf
of an anguisLed mother and grief stricken lit
tic ones --'t
That you release from prison, on parole or
otherwise, as may seem best to you, Jefferson
Davis, late President Of the ...so:called Con,
federate States of America. - If our Chief
Magistrate shall find it consistent with his
sense Of duty TO the nation to grant our payer,
millions of little ones shall rise up to call him
blessed.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. IL, 1866. 'ao.a ~