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Reported Attempt 0f Detachment of
United States Troops 10 Capture a Niexi-


New YORK, Jan. Is "A despatch from Brownsville.
Texas of the 3D. inst states that detachment of ten
men, under Lieut. Murphy, Of the 10Th colored regi
ment, attempted. the night previous, to capture an
imperial gunboat' but were repulsed. Lieutenant
Murphy will probably be dismissed the service for
the act
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
Emigration TO WASHINGTON Territory.

New YORK, Jan. 16.-The steamer Continental,
with emigration party to Washington territory, Of
about one hundred women and fifty men, left the
wharf to-day and will go to sea Tomorrow
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
The Charges Against the New York Office
Holders.

ALBANY, Jan. 16.-In his message to the Legsla-
ture Gov. Fenton recommends the appointment of a
commission to thoroughly investigate the cases of the
New York office holders, in which he has been en-
paped
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
Gold Pens.

In the selection Of rife another important matter
is that she should write well. A lady who neglects
to cultivate this accomplishment is, not unlikely de-
cent in other essential qualities. "-CHEsTEEFIELD
GIFTS for the Girls; gifts for the Boys;
useful gift not useless toys
Something to have, something to hold;
Suitable, too, for young and old
A Good Gold Pen!
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
Race Between IcasRoats
Fire at Bergen, New York

PouGHKEEPsIE, Jan. 16.-A novel race took place
yesterday between the ice boats of the Hudson. The
winner made eight miles in ! hour and ten minutes.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
Fire i'm NorfoIk-Firemen Injured.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 15.-Buildings Nos. 2
and IS Market Square, Norfolk were destroyed b.
fire on Saturday night. Six firemen were injured
Loss S1h nOn
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
Gold Pens.

In Gold mounted Rubber Holders!!
In desk Holders of every variety!
Put up in cases of rich velvet for presents.
AT WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
y. E. BLAKENEY tS Co.,
GOLD Pen MANUFACTURERS,
de15-tf l25 Baltimore Street, first floor up stairs.
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GARRIsoSs.-Posts have been established at tn

BUFFALO. Jan. 16.-A fire broke out at Bergen,
N Y, last night, destroying four buildings. No
ticulars received.
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"A petition for the speedy trial of jeff
Davis has been sent to Washington. signed by 10000
citizens of Indiana. headed by the Governor and
State officers.
An enthusiastic individual created sen.
saton in the rotunda of the Capitol the other dav bv
standing his head ito get birds eye view. as he
said, ''of the pictures in the eye of the dome"
Mr.. George Love, of Athens, Harrison
county, Ohio. has been expelled from church for
voting for Vallandigham, and being in favor Of
Democratic principles.
The bridge over Difficult Creek, Va, on
the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad. has been
completed This completes the repairing of the road
| for distance Of about twenty-five miles,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17

GARRISoNs.-Posts have been established at the
following named points in Virginia to be occupied
by garrsons, indicated opposite their respective
names:
Lynchburg-2 companies 18th u s. infantry
Brstol-l company 1lth U. S. infantry.
Charlottesville-l company llth U. S. infantry.
Danville-l company 1lth U. S. infantry.
Fredericksburg-2 companies l1th U. S. infantry.
Petersburg companies 18th T. S. infantry.
Burkesvile-2 companies 18th U. S. infantry.
Norfolk companies 18th U. S. infantry.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
U. S. Protective National Homestead Co.

Ro-establishmont of Federal Relationship with the South
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17

Extract of private letter, dated
FRANKFoRT-oNTHE-M MAIN, Germany,(

RT-OE-THE-MAIN, Germany,
December 10, 1865 !
The message of President johnson has been read
with greater interest than any preceding document
from Washington. Bankers, merchants, manufac-
turers and diplomats and ministers at the Diet have
been for days on the qua riUe to It's important
message. Some timid men were looking for q war
like threatening document, which would embroil us
at once in a with England and France.
On the arrival Of the American mails, several Of
the editors of the leading papers were at once at
Office for copy. 1t so happened that the steamer
which brought this message Boston one. and the
New York Times, usually ahead here in news did not
have it, but stray copy of the Boston dvocdte sent
me by friend Of date of Dec contained it. The ed
tor of the New Frankfort Il itun0(a paper which has
always been in INTEREST," intended translating that
long message into German and publishing it entire
by 10 A. NJ. the next day. though he only got it from
me about s P. NJ l think such an event has never
been known here to publish the message in full
The peaceabe and conciliatory of the message
had good effect the Bourse, and stocks went
up to about 20. which is fully per cent. above New
ork; The operations in them continue large, and
everybody who can spare hundred forins or so
Duys United States bond. Small bonds, of the de-
nomination of $50 $780, are on this account some
s %hat higher than large bonds-generally at least
nan nan per cent. higher. People generally holding
Austrah a STOCKS are selling out and buying Ameri-
can. Inc transactions at the Bourse here are larger
III our STOCKS than in those of any other country
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XXXIXTH CONGRESS,
Non Intercourse with Great Britain,

NATIONAL ASYLUM FOR DISABLED SOLDIER,
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THE SEWING MACHINE PERFECTED.
All the objections to other Machines are overcome
n the Florence. 1t makes four different Stitches
with the same ease and with little machinery as
others make one. Besides, it has the reversible feed
motion-a uniform selfregulating tension of thread
and no springs. cog-wheels. or cams to get out Of
order.
WE CLAIM FOR THE
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Tise "EIOreuce-7
THE SEWING MACHINE PERFECTED.

AMERICAN INVENTORS GREAT TRIUMPH.
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The bridge over Neuse river on the N. C.
r., has been repaired. and the cars are now run
~ through to Goldshoyo,
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Congressional.

SENATE.-The Committee on Naval AZ
fairs was discharged from the further consd-
Grafton Of the memorials of the New York
Legislature and other bodies, and of officers
of the army and navy, asking for increase of
pay W
The bill defining the jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia,
waits the signature of the President, the
amendments of the House having been con-
Cured in.
The Committee on the Judiciary was dis
charged from the consideration of the petition
of parties asking for portions Of the Arlington
estate to be set apart for their use.
The Senate concurred in the amendments
of the House to the bill Incorporating the
Womens General Hospital of the District of
Columbia.
Mr.. Doolittle moved to amend the Joint
resolution from the Committee on Reconstruc-
ton by inserting after the word ''5hereof' in
the first section, Excluding Indians not tax
ed.' A debate arose, which resulted in re-
lection of the amendment.
A message was received from the President
announcing the death of Gen. Scott.
A concurrent resolution making the Mill
tary Committee joint committee to inquire
appreciation of Congress Of the character and
services of the deceased, was adopted.
Amendments to the joint resolution of the
t Reconstruction Committee were agreed to.
and others disagreed to-
Pending discussion of the question on the
adoption of the third section, the Senate adj
journed.
HoUsE.-A letter was received from the
Secretary of War transmitting the reports of
Major General Thomas, relative to the re-
cent riots in Memphis Tennessee. He says,
the riot commenced by number of negroes
and policeman jostling each other on the side
walk, and that very few returned confeder-
ates were mixed up with the rioters, the lar
ger portion being registered voters The RIO
| tiers were policemen, tiremen, the rabbe and
negro haters with sprnkling of Yankee ha-
ters, encouraged by demagogues and Office
| seekers under the influence of whiskey.
A bill was reported from the committee on
the war debts of the loyal States remburs-
ing them for expenses incurred, which was
laid over.
Mr. Stevens reported bill to construct a
line of Military and Postal railway between
New York and Washington 1t was laid
aside for one week. Also a bill to construct
a railroad between Washington and the
Northwest for national purposes. The bill
not being engrossed, went to the Speakers
table by the rule and requires ma jority to
reach it
The bill to restore the States lately in Gre
belion" to their full political rights came up,
and was postponed until Monday.
Pending discussion of the bill to esta b.
ish and reduce the pay of officers and SOL
diers of the army, message was received
from the President of the United States, an
nouncing the death of Lieutenant General
Scott, when the House adjourned in memory
to the deceased.
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Foreign News.

The European Times states that the first
blow has not yet been struck. which is to set
the European continent in a flame--the guns
are loaded, the match is ready to be applied
and the troops are prepared, only waiting the
word of command. The first Power that will
strike is Italy. Meantime, the Emperor of
the French retains his dignifed attitude and
gives no inkling of his mind, sustains his old
reserve, and wraps himself up in that impen-
etrable mantle, which not even his most con-
fdential ministers can pierce . ...
In Prussia there is opposition to the war
Meetings have been held at Bonn, Cologne.
Koningsberg, and Berlin, in which the wish
for peace predominates over every other feel
ing. 1t is said that it would be impossible for
either Prussia or Austria to commence hostil-
tiles with anything like an adequate force in
less than fortnight. By the greatest dis
patch, the first shot might be fired between
the 4th and 18th of June. 1t is not thought,
however, that the actual conflict can COM
mence before the 10Th or goth. This inter-
val regained by strategy, offers new advanta-
ges for the pacific endeavors of strategy. In
Austria no time is mentioned for the COM
mencement ofthe war, but arms have been
gotten ready for defense, to combat every
enemy who threatens the Government and
the country.
The Independent Beige says in relation TO
the European Congress, that the propositions
presented to Congress would be as follows.
First, that the Schleswig Holstein Question
be submitted to the decision of the inhabi-
tants. Second, that the proposal presented
by Prussia, for reform of the federal con-
stitution be examined, in as far as it NAV re-
late to the equilibrium of Europe. Third,
that Venetia be coded to Italy for a certain
compensation, Italy guaranteeing and recog-
nlzlng the temporal sovereignty of the Pope
within its present limits aeea
And the Paris Patrie says, Baron Budbeg,
Earl Cowley and M. Drouyn de Lhuys have
settled the basis of the programme of con-
ference. This programme definitely includes
but three questions, venetia, Schleswig-H ol-
stein and federal reform. M. Drouyn de
Lhuys has been intrusted with the task of
drawing up dispatch, which will be submit
ted this week to Baron Budbeg and Earl
Cowley, and will then be forwarded to the
courts of Vienna, Berlin and Florence" IA
later statement says Austria refused to Join in
the proposed congress.
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and write would undoubtedly exclude the lar
gest proportion of Southern freedmen and a
great many white citizens also; but the right
to prescribe such a test is vested in the States;
and trust we shall not become SO mad in
the excitement of this crisis as to discourage
such test by Furnishing the States with the
loss of representation if they shall find it ex-
pedient to impose it.
These extracts bear us out in our derlara-
ton, that the antithesis to Mr.. STEWARDS
Wanted plan is very marked. The one is
visionary, the other full of common sense.
The one is adapted to imaginary men, the
other deals in realities
1t is proper for us to say, however, that
while we see much to respect in the general
soundness of the views and the manlness Of
this letter, we cannot understand the To-
gic by which Mr.. MARTINDALE arrives at the
conclusion, that this is question which can
be referred in any way to the courts
But while we differ with him ON tn s
point, we have read his letter with feelings
very different from the disgust inspired by
the barter and trade plan propounded by Mr..
STEWART. We receive his declaration too,
that the Reconstruction schedule, if persisted
in, will result in ''split of the Union ~ par
ty" as consoling evidence, that the reconclia-
ton policy of the President is gaining ground
where it is most needed
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"when Doctors disagree, e. CO

We have already published statement of
the dreadful occurrences, said to have taken
place after the capture of Hermosillo, where,
according to the generally received accounts,
the "horrors of war" were frightfully illus
trated. DRUID, the correspondent of the
New York Ne,os, says: "There can be no
doubt of the truth of the dreadful story. The
occurrence has put stop to all the efforts
that were being made in Congress to extend
aid to the Juarists e.
On the other hand, the New York Herald
declares, with great gravity, that "the dis
patches from the Mexican Imperial Consul at
San Francisco, are looked upon as either gross
misrepresentation or manufactured out of
whole cloth"
We are not aware of any special claim the
Mexicans ever had to high degree of civil
cation, or humane disposition; but if they
ever possessed either, they have long since
been lost in their sanguinary civil wars.
The fact is, we suspect, that the Herald has
special and pecuiary interest in the Monroe
doctrine, so-ca!led, and the expulsion of the
Emperor MACMILLAN, of the so-called va
riety OF Imperator aas .a
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Professional. Chair Declined.

The Baltimore Sun informs us that Col
onel EwELL, President of William and Mary
College, has declined the professorship at
Hampden Sidney. to which he was re-
Gently elected
The Colonel prefers in the present condi.
ton of the affairs of the venerable school ovel
which he presides to remain in the position
he now occupies.
1t is gallant impulse which impels him
to stand by the historic institution with whose
fortunes his own are finally identified by this
act, and is worthy the man who made him.
self name at the battle of Williamsburg.
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Fenian Brotherhood and Canada.

The Fenians are again endeavoring to get
up an invasion of Canada; or, in other words,
an invasion of the pockets of credulous en-
thusiasts
The fact that any man can be found now
to listen to such absolute rant as this, furn-
shes striking illustration of the credulity
which an ardent hope can inspire.
There is but one way under the sun for
lrishmen to put the ''green above the red, .
and that is by subscribing their money, when
they Lave it to spare, for the establishment
Of schools in their own country.
The vast sums expended in Union Square
and on ''scraps," would have worked miracles
in ameliorating the condition of the Irish al
home
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V0uePab BILE NeWx.

Whatever may be said of the New York
Tribune and its detestable policy, no one will
deny its great ability, taste, and enterprise.
Much as the perverson of these qualities
may be lamented they are undoubtedly pos
sessed by that Journal
Knowing this-especially its great enter
prise-we confess ourselves astonished at the
following extraordinary blunder in bit OF
news.
The Tribune of the 3lst ultimo contains
this precious little scrap of intelligence
THE NORFOLK RIOT.
A Military Commission has been convened
by order OF Gen. GRANT, and is now in ses-
sion at Norfolk. for the purpose of investiga-
ting the causes which led to the recent riot
in that city. The proceedings will be con-
Quoted with closed doors, and the evidence
will be submitted directly to Gen. GRANT.
According to the best advices we have in
this city no Military Commission is now il
session for this or any other purpose
Some three or four weeks ago, a board con.
vened here, made an investigation, and adj,
journed. Nowif this matter had been of an,
special value to the Tribune, in its line of poll.
cy we could very well understand that the
accuracy of the statement would not be seri-
ously regarded; but as mere fragment Of
news, Its authenticity is of special value. We
can only conclude that the benevolent Hon.
ACE, DESTROYS of rivaling Mr.. STEVENS, who
became young in a week, has concluded tc
grow old, in the same space of time; and i,
ambitious to join that rejuvinated Couanch,
on the common ground of a second child
hood by different road .r ,
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INSURANCE.

THE AMERICAN INSURANCE
Il COMPANY OF NORFOLK
c. a. 9 o X o RIA TEL I1s4s.
Authorized Capital, ST s 'aeS. ot'S
$500 Board Of Directors: "''''"''00
J. G. Deming, President.
John ,; Whitehead, President Franklin Saw
Gilbert g. Walker, President Exchange Ma.
e L. Cole. President First National Bank
y H. Rowland, of late Rowland & Brothers
John D. Gordan, of j. D. Gordan Co.
Joseph R. Spratley, Director Mer. & Nee. Saw.
ings Bank. .
1 Advisory Board.
CHARLES Reid, President Mer. & Mec Ex-
w.. 7. Harrison, President Mer. and Nee. Saw
G.. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison q Co..
Bankers. :" w.
L. Hill, Esq -.'f A.
character taken at lowest current rates. and losses
promptly adjusted.
:, Office Deming's Insurance Building, corner of
Main and Commerce streets.
EIRE, LIFE, MARINE & INLAND
IL INSURANCE.
j. c. DEMING, AGENT.
New York Life Insurance c ompanv.
NEW YORK.
Manhattan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N. Y.
and Marine Insurance Co,
Home Fire New Haven.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, N. Y.
National Fire Insurance Company,
baltimore.
mutual Fire Assurance Society, Va.
.@- 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. C. DEMING, Agent,
Office, Deming's Insurance Building,
au 26-6m Cor OF Main and Commerce SITS.
i INSURANCE AND TRUST
2 Q M p "A NY,
oAP iTPf's SUBSCRIBED, sl'oooS s9ea ono
VIM. B. ROGERS, President.
WILLIAM D. REYNOLDS, Vice President
Directors
George Sangster, Cicero Burr1ss,
Lewis webb, Cyrus E. Staples,
W. H. Barry.
s. S. DAWES, Secretary.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Treasurer.
VIM. H. G. ELLIS, ESQ.,, Counsel
FIRE, MARINE, AND LIFE INSURANCE
COMP ANY.
Risks taken on all kinds of property and at rea-
sonable rates, and with Banking privileges
will receive deposits on the Savings Bank
principle, allowing per cent interest
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 j JANUARY LIST. Interest to commence
ten days after deposit and to ten days prior
to withdrawal
Will discount paper, purchase and sell, ex-
change and transact all and any other business
appertaining to Banking. Regular business de-
posts received and solicited : Ed gI.l...
Discount days, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
Office in the building known as the Old Savings
Bank, No 20 Bank street, Norfolk, Va.
may3l-ly
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HARDWARE.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A fresh

have JUST RECEl v ED A fFeSn
i supply of the following goods, which l am
prepared to sell at Factory prices, Wis:
Wrought and Cut Nails and Spikes; Spiders,
Ovens and Pots; Trace, Back and Log Chains;
Spades, Shovels and Pitch Forks; Cotton and
Wool Cards; Curry Combs; Plate, Knob and Pad
Locks; Grass, Glover, Grain and Bramble Blades
and Snaths; Rogers's Table and Pocket Cutlery
Rogers's Brs Plated Ware; Frying Pans, long and
short handles; Hand, Panel and Rip Saws; Water
Coolers; r. Hemming & Sons Va. Fish Hooks;
Vices; Anvils; Bellows; Hand an Sledge Ham
mers; Va. Patent Axes; Gum and Leather Belt
ing and Packing; and full stock of every article
usually found in first class Hardware establish
ments. 1875 Nl ~
Also, agent for the sale of r. Hoe 4 Co.'S, Cir
cular, Cross, Pit and Gang Saws ,
laH ~ W. R. HUDGINS,
Hardware Importer,
mayS0 No. II, Market Sqr., Norfolk, Va
TOMATO BOXES.-All positive orders
left at our office before the 18th day of June,
will be furnished with the
BEST QUALITY 9Aa
l.7.'t TOMATO BOXES,
For Twenty Cents Each.
R. & J. W. NELLY,
Lumber ard at North street,
may 3O-tl6J Wharf, Portsmouth
UST r e CEIV ED.-25 Bbls Smiths
- xxx Stock Ale. NJ 4 5
so Halt Bbls Smiths xxx Stock Ale.
DOBS0N & RAINIER,
may30-3t No. Wide Water st.
TX BBLS HERRINGS.-ADothe lot
Gibbed, English, Roe and others, for sale low, by
S+-ltf,5 DAVIS & BRO,
Foot Roanoke Square,
may30 Rowland's wharf.
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1t is said the prettiest girls in Salt Lake
ty usually married Young.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-07-07
AGRICULrURAL ITEMS.

The soil in some parts of East Tennessee
swsrms with iocusts, And in the woods swine
are busy roofing Up the ground in search Of
them.
1T is said that sugar beets cut into thin
slices are excellent food for young calves,
and that they eat them with avidity, reauir.
ing less milk, and keeping sleek aud faa on
them.
Nearly three million head Of cattle have
been imported into England during the past
three years.
Southern pine timber ia remarkable for
its exemption from the effects Of insects, and
its use was rapidly increasing in Europe, 1t
the time of the breaking out Of our war.
The first bushel of wheat ever grown in
Minnesota was raised In 1929 last year the
yield was 10, 800, 600 bushels and this wear.
with good harvest, the crop is put down u
l6, 100000 bushes.
A French gardener, who sends straw
berries 800 miles, packs them by enveioping
each berry in Leaf OF vine, lime or horse
chestnut; then placing them in oblong bask
cts, holding IL to 20 berries each. The
baskets are packed in Ait wooden boxes, the
lids of which are screw ed, no, paiied down.
An experienced winter butter maker
writes to the Rnrdi Anericdn that his wife
adds warm milk to her thick cream until it il
sufficiently reduced for comfortable ehurning,
and until the who mass at,ains that tempera-
ture at which drop applied to the forehead
will feel neither cold nor warm.