The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-05-12
fELEeRAPHIG NEWS.

The debate was, however, on the subject of
reconstruction. M tz
Mr.. Howard, of Michigan, spoke two hours
to show that Congress is right and the Presi-
dent wrong, in regard to the Southern States
Mr.. Cowan, Of Pennsylvania, replied, his
argument being to the point that those who
interposed to prevent the Southern States
from being represented were disunionists, and
that opposition to restoration was superindu
ced by the fear, on the part of the ultras. of
losing political power. ..,.....
The Senate passed the bill, after striking
out the amendment they heretofore adopted,
preventing parties appointed to Office during
the recess from receiving pay until confirmed
/ by the Senate. aIFtH
| The Senate then adjourned until Monday
The Senate, in executive session, confirmed
the following appointments of officers of In
ternal Revenue in Virginia; Aaff
First Observation-Disclosures, Geo. G. Tyler, of
Onancock; Assessor, John B. Ailworth, Of
Accomac
Second Observation-Disclosures, Simon Stone, of
Norfolk Assessor, John NJ. Donn .f
Third District-Assessor, John Fl. Hudson,
Of Richmond, HE #.l, I1tate tt33
Fourth District-Collector, John H. Ander-
son; Assessor, John H. Patterson
Fifth District-Co Collector, E. Boyd Pende-
ton; Assessor, Jaquelin M. Wood, of Lynch
burg, 4r lr
Sixth Observation-Disclosures Sam'l r. Sterling;
Assessor, John r. Freeman, of Lexington.
Seventh Observation-Disclosures Thos l.. Lam
dorm.
Eighth Distrct-Collector, Geo. W. Jack
son; Assessor, Geo. s. Smith. 5.. taN
The Senate confirmed Gen. Sickles to be
Minister Resident at the Hague. als
The House was not in session.
Ne,o York, May 11.-Flour advanced 25c;
| Wheat 5 to sc; New Milwaukee 2 to 1Oc; Corn
firm, sales of 10000 barrels at sOas3c; Beef
| firm; Pork dull at 19a20c; Cotton firm at 34a
35c; Sugar quiet; Coffee steady; Naval Stores
| firm
Gold 81 293 I2tia-
Baltimore, May 11.-Flour excited and
| buoyant; Wheat firm, Red SEC; Corn tending
| upwards, white 87a88c, yellow &c; Oats
| firm; Provisions very firm; Sugars and Coffee
dull; Whisky firm.
Baltimore, May 1.-THE result of the fail
ure of Bayne & Co., in this city, is already
known to the public as prime cause of the
failure of the Merchants National Bank at
| Washington, which proves to have been more
disastrous than at first was supposed. ft
! -Four of our city banks are at least suffer
ers. One of the Oldest and most reliable is
said to have lost about three hundred and
ninety thousand dollars, which will no doubt
somewhat curta their dividends for time.
One is also said to have lost one hundred
thousand dollars by the same operations. And
besides these cases many private individuals
have lost largely.
Neso York. May 11.-When the Napoleon
Third reached the wharf at six last evening,
an immense crowd was ON the, pier The
river was filled with boats, and all the sur
rounding docks packed with one mass of hui
lnanity. Whistles were blown, cannon fired
and the enthusiasm was unbounded.' The
4 captain OF the steamer came on the gang
| plank and announced that Stephens could not
land unless the crowd would make room on
the pier At last the Head-C Centre of the
Irish Republic made his appearance Hewas
at once recognized by his friends, and as the
populace beheld his face, the enthusiasm knew
no bounds, some of the people becoming al
most frantic with excitement. Several were
| pushed into the river by the terrible crush on
1.-the dock 5tis..I
A committee Of Fenans at once surrounded
Stephens, and as he made his way down the
dock cries of "long live the Head Centre" and
'down with the British" were heard on all
sides. Stephens looked thoughtful and did
not converse much, even with the committee
that received him. They soon took carriages
for the Metropolitan Hotel, when the crowd
followed. After a short interval nearly all
the district centres of the city and vicinity
paid their respects to him. while the popu-
lace blocked up Broadway in front of the no.
tel to catch glimpse of the Irish Revolution
ist The cheering was kept up near the en-
tire evening until about midnight when he
was serenaded.
The Fenians are confident that Stephens will
reconcile all the differences now existing in
their organization, and that movements will
be at once inaugurated looking toward the
consummation of their plans.
i Sweeney was unusually active, and there is
something going on which will develope it
self soon.
1t was reported last night that Gen. Meade
with ten thousand troops had been ordered to
one of the Lake cities rai p Hfts'@
Al midnight Stephens made the following
speech at the serenade:-- ef e-T sd q 7
Countrymen- Though finding you broken
into parties and your faith perhaps somewhat
shaken, still expect that you will work on
earnestly and energetcally to the end. not
only expect it, but am convinced you will full
nil your promise. All power is with the peo-
l'ple, and my faith in the people is unshakep
You have power to accomplish your object
and You will do it,
The men at home have their part to per-
form. The power of your friends in Ireland
is as strong as ever. All the action that the
government put forth has not weakened it
jot. We want all good men to enter the par
ty. We want such combined power as will
enable us to act with our full force against
the enemy, Say nothing against any person
or against any party until proved to be guilty.
We have great work before us; in a few
days | shall be able to give you words of
cheer. hone shall be able to reconcila the