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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-07
Special Session of the Pennsylva.
MIA Legislature.

HARRISBURG, Oct 5.-The town is as
stuninga livelyappearance in consequence
of the assembling of the members Of the
Legislature for the special session. A
quorum of both houses will probably be
i'll attendance tomorrow morning, when
the Governors message will be received,
which is awaited with great anxiety
Both houses meet at l o'clock.
1t is thought that the message will simp-
ly state the present condition of the
banks and their financial embarrassments,
but make no recommendation leaving the
Legislature to devise measures for their
relief 1t is doubtful whether anything
can be done for their relief, as the small
minority may embarsess the majority to
such an extent as to defeat anything that
may be attempted.
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SINGULAR HALLUoINATIoN.-W Fl.
Myers, of Trenton, Canada, was drowned
in the AVER Trent on the 2Sth ut, whilo
in q fit of hallucination. He had been
reading the trial of Cummings for the To-
ronto Bank robbery, and fancyiAg him
self the criminal, tried to eva(le the pur-
sucrs by swimming across the river, and
was dNwncd'
MECHANICS. There is said to be scar
city Of journeyman mechanics in Charles
ton, S. G. Carpenters in demand at two
dollars per day. while blacksmiths and
mouldors command two dollars and fifty
cents.
Mrs. Darlington expresses great appre-
henson that the people of California will
bleed to death, as every paper she picks
up announces smother vein opened"
Wanted-the club with which an idea
strIlcl- -
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5.-The Demo-
Gratis held a meeting in Independence
Square this evening in opposition to the
proposed legislation Of the bank suspen-
sion. George M. Wharton presided, and
there was a pretty large attendance
Resolutions were offered setting forth that
the present financial embarrassments were
stimulated by improper expansion Incl
dental to banking upon an insecure found
alton, and favoring the policy alone at
tributing the present soundness of govern
ment affairs to its specie transactions, and
contending that the affairs of the State
and city should be similarly administered,
the treasury of each being disconnected
from banks that legalization of the
present suspension by the banks of specie
payments would violate principles Of pub
lie and private morality, and that the Lee
gislature should leave the banks to the
operation of the existing laws; also, ex-
pressing opposition to the issue Of bills of
a smaller denomination than at present.
A voluntary set of resolutions were at
tempted to be offered, but were oyerruled
by the parties in power. One Of these
asked the bank directors to resume specie
payments or render statement of their
accounts to the people within thirty days,
and contained pledge to vote for no man
for the coming Legislature who is not OPP
posed to the present system of banking
The refusal to have these resolutions read
caused much disturbance
General CadwalIader, G.. M. Wharton,
and others, spoke, expressing the opinions
that the bank expansion would end in
bankruptcy, and that their contractors
close the workshops.
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Further by the Anglo Saxon.

QUEBEC, Oct. 5.-The letters by the
Anglo Saxon report that the buoyancy
Of the cotton market had been lost--the
trade being dull in stock, and spectators
not disposed to take further risks. Fair
Orleans was quoted at %, do Mobile o.,
and Uplands 95a95. The receipts were
small, and stock on hand greatly reduced.
Flour ruled quiet at 81 a32s for Western
Canal, and 32a32s Cd for Philadelphia
and Baltimore. Wheat depressed and
dull. Southern white 9s 3da9s6d, and
red SIS Gda9s. Corn inactive at 3Ss for
yellow, and about the same figure for
mixed. Provisions were quiet and nomi-
nal. The money market remained I'M
changed, but the demand continued &C
tive.
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Life is farce to the rich; comedy to
the wise; and tragedy to the poor. ,
Politeness is the Just medium between
ceremony and rudeness.
A chaplain at State Prison was asked
by a friend how his parishoners were.
"All under conviction" was the reply.
Wanted-a stick to measure narrow
escapes.
II say, Pat. isn't one man as good as
another MANI"
.'To be sure he is, you spalpeen, and a
great deal better"
He that has spent much Of his time in
his study, will seldom b. collected enough
to think in crowd, or confident enough
to talk much in company,
He who waits for tomorrow to accom-
plish that which is profitable or useful,
will find that tomorrow to be on the other
side Of eternity
Vain-glory blossoms, but never bears.
If you would increase the size and pro-
mitence Of your eyes just keep an account
of the money spent foolishly, and add it
up at the end of the quarter.
Relatives are not necessarily our best
friends, but they cannot do usan injury
without being enemies to themselves.
1t is easier to praise poverty than to
bear it.
The first expense is the least in every
thing, with the exception Of law and mat
rimony.
No man can be proviisnt of his time,
that is not prudent in the choice of his
company. @
A gentleman advertising for a wife,
said =
1t would be well if the lady were
possessed of competence sufficient to Sc
cure her against excessive grief, in the
event of an accident happening to her
companion"
II am afraid of the Lightning" muir
INJURED pretty young coquette, during a
storm. u.s.
"Wcll you may be" sighed despairing
lover, "when your heart is Steel" P,
Esteem is the mother of love-. but
the daughter is often older than the
mother fI a.,pa ff8e
In Philadelphia there is widow lady
who has twenty-five children, all living at
home, and none married.
We want the hook and line with which
fisherman caught a cold.
Not to be found-an umbrella to- use
in the reign Of tyrants.
Wanted-some of the other fish man
had to fry.
A person asked Chapman if the tolling
of a bell did not put him in mind OF his
latter end.
He replied
"No, sir, but the rope puts me in mind
of yours" .-Nol
"I see through it now" as the servant
girl said, when she knocked the bottom
out of her mistress pail
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Meeting of the Pennsylvania Le-
gislature-Message of the
Government.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6.-From Harris
burg we learn that the special session of
the Legislature was opened at noon, when
the Governors Message was received
The Governor states that the suspension
of the Banks was an imperative necessity,
and he suggests relief by removing the
penalties, provided there be a resumption
of specie payments as early as practical
BILE. -.-
A joint resolution was being deba ted in
the House, requiring the Banks to furnish
information of their condition before le-
gislation should be had.
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The Maine State Fair.

BANGOR, Me-, Oct. 5.-On Saturday
the Maine State Fair closed its third ex-
hibition by trotting match for 5000
premium. The condition of the race were
best two in three, free to all horses raised
and always owned in Maine. The pre-
MUM was taken by Lady Burnham, owned
by A. Dodge, Of Winthrop. Time-2.45,
PA and 2.45. A second purse, free to all
horses, was taken in three straight heats
by Harry Walton, exhibited by j. o.
Walton. Time-2. A ZAP and 2.35.
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Important Correspondent.

We have pleasure in laying before our
readers the following correspondence,
which has just passed between two of the
most prominent bankers of the coun-
try, Nathan Appleton, Of Boston, and
John A. Stevens, President of the Bank
of Commerce Of New York:
A. BosroE, October !, 1857.
Ny Dear Sir: It is a good many years
since had a correspondence with you on
the subject of the financial state of the
country, but it appears to me that the
time has arrived which demands deep
consideration and wise action.
New York is the headquarters, and has
a great responsibility in this matter, so in
timately connected with the prosperity
of the whole country. Her Banks are
now evidently in state ofgreat strength,
whilst the commercial community are Sc
verely pressed and brimful Of fear In
this state of thingsit appears to me that
the duty and interest of the New York
banks require at once a liberal increase of
their discounts. t.."
There can be no risk in it, No special
can be carried out Of the city, because
there is no place where it is more valua-
bic. Boston can and will follow the suit
of New York, and things nights in these
two cities very soon resume their usual
and natural course, and put an end to the
cry of the merchants for suspension.
Ishould hope it would do more, and
bring Philadelphia to her senses, and lead
her to entrace her steps before it is too
late.
A very short time will increase our
specie from California and probably from
Europe. l see nothing to prevent the
country from assuming a state of the
higest prosperity in its regular trade, if
the present panic can be allayed.
Yours, very truly,
NATHAN APPLETON.
John A. Stevens, Esq, President Bank
of Commerce, New York.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
ARRIVED.
TUESDAY, Oct. 5th.

TUESDAY, Oct. 9Th.
Schr Harriet Gardner, Prghtman from Bristol,
Ri. Onions. &c, to master.
Schr Monterey. Piner from n Carolina, slaves,
&c to Cherry n Co and Kader Riggs $50
Sioop S S Simmons. M'Call N c 1axseed to
Grany Il Stout and d d Simmons n Bro
Scir Zepheriah, Walker, n. Carolina, shingles,
bound to Baltimore.
Sclr Mary Louisa, Taylor,N. Carolina, shingles,
to S Cherry Co..
sclF Spy, Moon, N. Carolina, slaves, to Cherry
Il Co
schr sprull, Lyons, N. Carolina, shingles,
to master -
Schr Lawrence, orenton, N. Carolina, shingles,
to master Tg
Schr Sarah Woolford Harms. N. Carolina tar
to X Riggs n Co and S Cherry & Co.
ARRIVED.
pa WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 1857.
Steamer Louisiana, Russell, Bait.
Steamship jamestown, Parrish, from Richmond
with freight and passengers, BID to New York
Schr Relago, Washington, d. c., mornings for
the Government
Schr Kadash, Adams, from Petersburg, in bal
last.
Schr Jno. Raker, Toney, from Frankfort Maine,
stone to Peters Reed
Sloop Cayuga, Walker, from Petersburg slaves,
to Cherry Co.
Schr Jno Bell.--.from Rockland with lime.
Boat Trader corn to Grandy \ Stout.
Boat Sweeper, corn to Grandy 4 Stout
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From Havana.

New York. Oct 5.-The steamer Ca
hawba, from Havana, with dates to the
Both. has arrived. Business was dull
The crews of most of the American YES
sells in port were down with the yellow
fever, which also prevailed slightly in the
city proper. The reduced duties on corn
seized on the 30th. The stock was, limi-
ted and the prices weak. 3r
The SLAYER captured east of Cardenas
was the American ship Mazeppa, said to
have 1900 slaves on board. The stock
Of sugar at Havana was $4,000 boxes.
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u1n, SIT, ~
.r Your ob't serv't,
(Signed) LEWIS CAsS.
CUSTOM HOUSE NORFOLK,
Collectors Office,
Ootnhor Rtb 1877

OCoooCI Jul, loct.
DEAR SIR Il have been deputed by
the Honorable Secretary of State at Wash
ington, to present to you Pocket Chron-
oneter and Chain, in the name of the
President of the United States, Gas slight
testimonial Of his appreciation of your
services in rescuing, under most trying
circumstances, so many of the survivors
from the wreck of the steamer Central
America"
The President desires me to convey to
you the expression of his heartfelt ac-
acknowledgements, for your "gallant, ener-
getic and successful exertions upon the
occasion referred to; and may be per-
mitted to add, that in doing so, he enun-
ciates the universal sentiment of the peo-
pie Of this country, of whom he is the
honored chief. The gift, emanating from
such source, and from such susceptible
tiles, alike distinguishes him who bestows
and him who receives.
Wishing that prosperous gales may
hereafter attend your voyage through lie,
and that it may terminate in an unrutfled
and happy haven, I request you, dear sir,
to believe me with sentiments of sincere
regard,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) S. II. SAWYER,
Collector of the Customs.
To Captain A. JOHNSON, Norwegian
barque 'Ellen," Norfolk, Va.
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Riot Among the Philadelphia
,..-.- fe.., Fireman.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ga riot occur
ren. during the parade of the fremen this
afternoon in the seventeenth ward, be-
tween the members of the Hibernian and
Franklin Hose Companies. Anumber Ct
shots were fired, and three men were shot,
one supposed to be fatally injured
Another difficulty occurred down town,
between the Moyamensing Hose and the
Paramount Engine. Nothing serious re-
suited. L-.-- -
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Fatal Rail Road Accident.

NASHUA, Oct. 5th.-A man named
Joseph Hanson while attempting to get
OH the train at Lynsboro, on Saturday
night, fell under the wheels and had both
legs and one arm completely crushed off.
He died in an hour after He had a wife
and child on board the train at the time.
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Assignment.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. Equalization on
Friday signed by Guthrie and other prom
inent citizens, was made, assuring the
public, upon the deposition of Culver, that
he was safe. Culver, however, assigned
this morning. t'..f
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NORFOLK, VA,
October 9th, 1857.

DEAR SIR Il am honored by your
very kind letter of yesterday. H..
TO be thus distinguished by the Presi-
dent of the United States is the most for
tunate event in my not uncventful life
say fortunate, because I feel that in my
part of the transaction to which you have
so .hatteringly alluded, | was but the hap
Ply instrument of effecting what every
true sailor would have rejoiccd to do un-
der the same trying circumstances.
The beautiful case, containing the
watch, will be a proud legacy in my
house, and beg you, with my grateful
acknowledgements, to say to the eight
ened statesman who presides over the des-
TIMES OF your country.
pray you to accept tokens Of my per-
sonal regard. am, dear sir,
Your grateful serv't,
A. JOHNSON.
II To SAM'L 7. SAWYER, Esq, Collector of
"A Customs, Norfolk.
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Georgia State Election.

AUGUSTA, GA, Oct 5.-The election
for Governor and members of Congress
took place in this State to-day. In this
city it passed off very quiet. A few scat
tering returns are in, which indicate the
election of Judge Brown, DEM, as Cover
nor. His majority will probably be 10,-
600 or 10000. The democrats, it is likely,
will also be successful in nearly all the con-
gressSonal districts.
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r ARGE ASSORTMENT TRUNKS
IL just received. Trunks Trunks,
From manufactures of Trunks
Trunks will and must be sold,
Every one in want of Trunks should call
at No. 8, Market Square.
VALISES. r., -
Sole Leather Valses, Sole Leather Valises.
Yalises, Bellows Tap Valises and various
other styles, every possible style of valise
that is now in use, just from the largest manu-
facturer. We are very anxious to sell. Please
call at No. 8, East Side Market Square.
l.. l.. BRICKHOUSE,
oct 7 Norfolk, Va.
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Ohio $4,90a$5,35; and Southern $5a-
1925.
Wheat-The market is dull and prices
only nominal.
Corn-The market is firm; sales at 70
cents for mixed an advance of 1 cent.
Porl-Mess has declined 25 cents;
Prime is unchanged-sales of Mess at
$22. 50a22 rs; Prime $3.50.
Beef-Thc market is steady; Repack-
ed Chicago $l4,25a$15.50.
Lard-The market is heavy-sales at
141a14!c.
Whisky-Ias declined 9c-sales of
Ohio at 20 cents.
New ORLEANS, October 6.-Sales of
1900 bales of Cotton; market easier, but
prices unchanged and irregular. 1t is
impossible to sell exchange. The receipts
of Cotton to-day amount to 500 bales.-
Red Wheat quoted at $1a105, but no
sales. Small sales Of Sterling exchange
have been made. New York drafts are
held at } az.
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The Rhode Island Central Bank

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 5.-The Rhode Is
land Central Bank was temporarily en-
joined on Saturday, on application of the
bank commissioners. Their assets are
believed to be considerably above their
liabilities.
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READ THIS.
WE are now prepared to sell you all kinds
w of Ht it4iii a1 ~


BOOTS AND SHOES,
for winter wear, at a very low price, for the
CASH.
1t is useless for us to name the many differ
ent kinds that we have, but only say to you,,
we have taken the greatest pains to select the
very best and cheapest that we could find,
and are confident we can suit nearly every
one who may give us call. We have
Ladies Shoes of nearly every kind,
Gents Boots, Shoes, CATERS and Ties, thick.
and thin, l. -
Boys Boots, g
Youths &C
Misses Shoes of nearly every description,
Childrens Shoes in abundance,
Thick Brogans, Dutch Boots, and leather
Bootees, with or without heels.
India Rubbers to fit every person, and very
cheap, some as low as IS cents a pair for
gentlemen.
Give us "a call, and if you buy and are not
suited after you get home and examine them
more closely, we will give you your money
back and take the shoes we do this because
We want to deal with all fairly and honestly.
Our terms are Cash down.
Fa.N@ BUTT & DOUGLASS,
L-L. So, No. As Main st, Norfolk,
OCT And No. 50 High st, Portsmouth.
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From Kansas.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 5th.-The Quindare
Chindatan says that over 1000 Missou-
rians have entered the Kansas lands, be-
tween Quindaro and Weston. Well in
formed Missourians declare that their OBJ
ject is a political one, and that the evil
dence Of a concert Of action along the
whole border is becoming apparent. No
violence is apprehended.
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Banks Thrown Out in New York.

Z New YORK, Oct 5.-The notes of the
Oneida Central Bank, New York, the
Worthington Bank do, and the Bank of
North America, at Seymour, Connecticut,
were refused redemption by the Brokers of
this city to-day
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MARINE CoRPs APPOINTMENTS Capt.
D. j. Sutherland, the Assistant Quarter
master of the Marine Corps, has been APP
pointed Quartermater, vice Lindsay, de-
ceased.
Capt. VIM. A. II. Maddox, of the corps,
has been appointed Assistant Quartermas-
ter, to fill the vacancy caused by the pro-
motion Of Capt. Sutherland.
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Foreign Mark cts.

QUEBEC, Oct. 5.-Liverpool letters
quote cotton dull but firm. Sales on We'd
nes(ay 5000 bales, mostly to the trade.
Fair Orleans nine and hve-oighths. Mid
ding Mobile nine and a quarter. Flour
dull. Baltimore thirty-two six. Corn
unchanged. Sugar firm. Trade at Man
chester dull firm. Money unchanged,
though active. =.
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near Cienfucgos, Cuba, on the Sth of Au-
gust, when a poor old man, over eighty
years ofage, was cut to pieces in the high
way, and robbed. The muder found its
way into the papers six or seven weeks
after its committal, but the murderer had
not yet been discovered.
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A young lady, on being told that her
lover was suddenly killed, exclaimed:
ooh, that splendid gold watch of his
give me that-give me something to
remember him by?"
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Steamboat sunk-Loss of Life.

DUBUQUE, Oct. 5.-The steamer Ben
Coursin has been sunk near La Crosse, in
a collision with the steamer Key City
Fifteen deck passeng gers were drowned.
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GS- We copy from the Aayus of this
morning, the following interesting cores
pondence, in regard to the Watch Presen-
tation, mention of which was made in our
paper of the Sd inst.
The following is the inscription on the
inner case of the Watch:
The President
of the
United States
To
CAPTAIN A. JOHNSON
Norwegian Barque Ellen
for lis humane, prompt, jealous and
successful efforts, in rescuing per-
sons from the wreck of the
steamer Central
- J5 America"
81 1867.
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The ininitable Doesticks was present
at the Peabody Festival, at Newport, R.
J., and in speaking of the bill of fare on
the occasion, says:
"DDwning, the colored oysterman, had
provided repast which for variety and
excellence could not be surpassed: Let
me see. We had one million picked oys-
tiers, any amount of fried oysters, stewed
oysters, oyster in the shell, and shells in
the oysters then we had some more oys-
tiers, 1900 jars of picked oysters, and a
lot of oysters. For desert we had fried
oysters, and oysters stewed, and topped
off with some oysters. After the enter
tainment, the dignihed Downing informed
us that any of us who were fond of oys-
tiers might obtain that luxury at pri-
vate table,"
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Hotel Arrivals.
NATIONAL 8 HOTEL, NORFOLK,
VIM. MATTERS, PRoPRIEToR.

Tuesday, Oct. CD Mcdowell, Eden
ton, N G; Miss j Mott, N Y; j A Ed
wards, Accomao; M r Hartman, G M
Jones, A Z Early, S S Norman, H Brown.
j W Watson, w S Barclift, L B Keith,
N G; H r Woot, Phila j j Gtwaltney,
Surry j r Waddell, N G; Major Boykin,
lady and two daughters, Southampton !;
Capt Sam'l Stickney, barque Mary Fran
ces j. N Downes, 4 Shore.
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CARRIERS WANTED:

Two or three active youths will find
employment at the DAY Book OFFICE,
to carry papers in Norfolk and Ports
mouth. They must come well recon-
mended.
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g<s" The Washington Star of yestcr

g<g" The Washington Star of yestcr-
day says:
NAVAL COURTS OF observation-disclosures
Court No. /, to-day, the case of COM
mander jackson was concluded by the
examination of DR.. Egbert and Commo-
dore Stringham, both of whom were call
ed for the applicant. The case of ex-
Passed Midshipman, John Posey Hall,
st,lropped) was then takenap, and Com
lnodores Mayo and Stringham were ex-
'amined on his behalf.
49, -. -.
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Now Work Markets..

New YORK, Oct, 6.--t'lour closed with
sales Of 5000 bbls. at about yesterdays
rates, Common to good State $3.50;
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TERMS.

The DAY Book will be served to sub
scribers at CT cents per week, payable to
the Carrier. When sent by mail it will
be 81 per year, 81 for six months, and
81 for three months, payable in advance.
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STOVES,

SIU I'd,
STOVES,
STOVES,
THE attention of those in want of Stoves
our large and well selected stock Of IA.
Cooking STOVES for wood or coal, -
which we guarantee to give entire sX
satisfaction or the Stove may be returned
Radiators. common Stoves, franklin and close
Stoves, Hot Air Stoves for heating rooms
over parlors which we guarantee to give
perfect satisfaction; Hot Air Furnaces,
Portable for heating churches, halls, stores,
dwellings,, sc, Cooking Ranges, &c.
House and Ship Plumbing. Repairing Of
all kinds done at the shortest notice.
w. d. ROBERTS, Jr, Il co,
OCT - Roanoke square.
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UNION HOTEL, NORFOLK,

L. BEAToN, PROPRIETOR.
Tuesday, Oct. GA Cook, 0 Smith, ]
S Harrell j w Murfree, N G; w Carsey,
Hampton R Etheridge, Va.