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Perseverance.
A swallow in the spring,

A swallow in the spring,
Came to our granary, and meath the caves
Essayed TO make a nest, and there tid bring
-H Wet earth and straw, and leaves.
Day after day, she toiled
With patient heart; but ere her work was crowned
Some mishap the tiny fabric spoiled,
t. And dashed it to the ground.
20 She found the ruin wrought;
ut not cast down, forth from the place she flew,
And, with her mate, fresh earth and grasses brough
And built her nest anew. ..
But scarcely had she placed
The last soft feather its ample floor,
When wicked hand, or chance, again laid waste,
~. And wrought the ruin o'er. -.-.
But still her heart she kept,
And toiled again; and last night, hearing calls,
/ looked, and 10 three little swallows slept
Within the earth-made walls.
What truth is here, o, mani.
Hath hope been smitten in its early dawnP
Have clouds oercast thy purpose, trust or plan
Have FAITH, and struggle on.
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a Consistent "SOn."

The following anecdote is told of very
clever fellow, who had recently joined the
Sons of Temperance:
After becoming "son" he went to Mobile
ON business and was taken ill there. The
physician was called, and upon examining
him pronounced himin avery dangerous
condition, and prescribed brandy. The sick
man told him he could not take it. The
doctor insisted that il was the proper remedy.
but the patient told him he would not take
it. The doctor told him he must orie would
have spasms. "Well,s said, the Son Of
Temperance, Il will try couple Of sPasms
first" 10
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-08-27
Wheat.
Aggregate, 47,55o,OOO 7s;ooo,o 900

Aggregate, 47,550,000 73;oO0,000
This shows an advance of So per cent. on
5 2.
the production of 1s49. The increase of
population is about IS per cent, so we have
allowed a large margin fer more favorable
crops. Looking to the consumption of In
dian corn bread, the consumption of wheat
for -four and seed in these States will no,
exceed 45,ooO,o0c bushels, so that there viii
be, assuming an average crop, twenty eight
millions of bushels for expectation. This
is probably double the amount which wen.
out Of the northwest to the Atlantic coast !
Corn crop Of 1919. Corn crop Of 1857.
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GFWhy is ayoung man hugging his sweet
heart like an epicure who permits his wine
to leak away2 Because he is sOaistiag what
he loves.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-08-27

0r"You and are much alike said the
beggar to the banker.
Show so!''
"We both contfive TO live on the labor Of
others"
"But carry on q lawful business for
living,"' said the banker.
so do IT, said the beggar. "but there i ]
this difference; I.get the properly q others
with their spnsent--you set their property
without their coasenlsk
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WHOLE NUMBER 633
The Cr0r. q the west IN 1857.

The Cincinnati Gazette has the following
estimate ofthe crop OF 1857. compared with
the production of ls49, in the nine great
grain growing States of the West. The Ga
sette says the estimates are based on sound
data in relation to increase of population and
ratio OF production, and on the assumption
that the crop Of this year will be full aver.
age. OF course providential circumstances
nay mar this fattering prospect.
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OsNeser ~ thas i prospefiiy NhereoI
you msy repent Il sdsefsiAy
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-13

n
l. NOuyEL!-ORLEANS-L 'Etat de Ia Louisiana - AUX
contribuables dequants rannee 1856 cdessous nom.
h.
Nous ees sommes dayo comparative aunze iours
daer de la premiere insertion du present avis evant la
Troisieme Cour de District de Ia Nouvee ct re-
pondre la demande de la willie de la Nouvee pour
les montants places regard de epecs
dams les complies de taxes enregstre gree de la e
avec 1nere au tauN de un pour cent parir du
juliet ct cuq pour cent de commissions les cor
enoln honorable Louis Duvigneand uge de la de
lie aout 1851 HENRY BEzoU,
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T,HIRD DISTRICT COURT OF NEW Or
LEANS-The State Of Lonisiana-Tot nsned

Delinquent Tax Payers for the year 1856 :
You hereby summoned appear within fifteen days from
the date OF the first insertion Of this advertisements before the
Third District Court Of New Orleans and the
OF the City OF New Orleans for the placed opposite
your respective names and claimed in the bills file in the
office OF the Clerk OF said Court together with interest thereon
VI the rate Of per per month h day of july
1851 until paid and five cent commission and
costs of Court
Witness the Honorable Louis Duvgneaud Judge the said
Court the Sd day OF August, in the of Lord 1851
Ilnrlr
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-13

- BARNES HOTEL, MISSISSIPPI CITY, Miss.
lFt:1 rms desirable Summer Retreat, generally known
M throughout the Southern country under the management
William Barnes, will be opened the first day OF June
next, for the reception of visitors.
The proprietor in order the increasing demand for
ditionsl building 200 feet long containing II lge aud finely
ventilated Family Rooms i'd hopes T. DC able TO accom-
modae all that favor him with their patronage whether
transient permanent.
Tie advantages of this establishment
nandng prospects the Gulf with the pure
visited epidemic not failed TO impress voraby the
many from Southern cities and
ing country.
choicest fruits grounds handsomely arranged finely
ventilated aDarmens bachelors Billiard Rooms and Ten
Alleys conveniently anu neatly neu up and Bar stocked
with fine Liquors and Cigars
Carriage and always be had at the shortest
notice.
epabe him to continuance generous
heretofore received and render the stay OF his guests
Visitors New Orleans West will land at tbe first
Mississippi City, from Mobile or the East at the
second whart
Applications for be made to
VIM BARNES, Mississippi City,
or THOMPSON / BARNES,
tnylo ON 20 Common ST., New Orleans.
- POINT CLEAR HOTEII-THE PROPPTE
~ OF the Battle House hereby that te ab
Zl delightful summer
etc. are unsurpassed the whole coast Rooms NAV Ia
secured by addressing F. H. CHANRERI TN SS 10
Mobile April 80, 1857. 1 M AZ +
MosELLE MusCATElI-25 cases SoaTETiDU- in
~ S'''e ana loF SAFE oy s. WOLFF, IS Camp street.
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M osELLE MusCATEL-25 cases Sparkling in
'A ''0ie al" AoF SAFE oy s. WOLFF, 95 Camp street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-17
A Strange Preacher.

His name was Strange. Many will
think his conduct was strange. He was
a Jealous preacher and sweet singer
nothing gave him so much pleasure
as to go about the country preaching and
singing. A benevolent gentleman, well
off in worldly gear, desiring to make him
and his family comfortable in their decli-
ming years, generously presented him
title-deed for three hundred and twenty
acres Of land. Strange accepted the do
nation with thankfulness, and went his
way, preaching and singing as he vent
But after few months he returned and
requested his generous friends to take back
the title-deed. Surprised at the request,
the gentleman inquired:
{ Is there any flaw in it?
mot the slightest"
ais not the land good %
"First rate"
Isn't it healthy?"
'None more so"
"Why, then, do you wish me to take it
back? 1t will be comfortable home for
you when you grow old, and something
for your wife and children if you should
be taken away"
"Why, I'll tell you. Ever since I've had
that deed I've lost my enjoyment in sing
ing. I can't sing my Eavorite hymn with
a good conscience any longer"
"What is that?"
''This-
ono foot of land do possess,
No cottage in the wilderness,
poor waytaring man.
81 dwell awhile in tents below,
Or gladly wander TO and fro,
Till l my Canaan again.
"Yonder's my house and portion fair,
My treasure and my heart are there,
And my abiding home!''
"There!" said Strange. ''I'd rather sing
that hymn than own America. III trust
to the Lord to take care of my wife and
children.
He continued singing and preaching,
and preaching and singing and the Lord,
said the lecturer, did take care of him,
and his children after him.
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laws of God and nature--for both OF
them ordain that sit is not coed for man
to be alone"
Perhaps you imagine beautiful, chest
nut-haircd girl ofeighteen summers, with
the brightest eye, and the clearest COM
plexon, the prettiest little foot, and the
queeniest gait: in fact the loveiest, dar-
lingest little girl. to be found among
thousand loving me with the whole
strength of an undivided first love, and
then you wonder why didn't marry my
cousin"
Shall l tell you Shall rub the rust
from my heart strings, and show them
to you as they then were, tell you why
they did not stike in harmony with hers
is right for me to make such an expo
sition? | think it is, and | will do so
will tell you "why didn't marry my
cousin"
did not knowingly win her love, and
unconscious of her affection for me, give
my hear to another and break her own,
and dash her hopes to the ground. No
that was not the reason "why didn't
marry my cousin"
Neither did some william, pouring false
tales in her ear, and flattering her wo-
manly spirit, suppl2nt me in her af1ec-
tons, by running my character in her es-
timation No, that is not the reason ''why
| did't marry my cousin"
In the full tide of womanhood- glow
ing, radiant-the loved one of all who
knew her-the hope and consolation of
parents-was it death, with icy fingers,
who plucked her away,
No! Death did not rob me of her.
Why, then, did | not marry her?
Do you desire to know? and cannot
guess ? Then I'll tell you.
My father and mother We're both only
children, and that is the reason "why |
didn't marry my cousin" 1t is a good
one.
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Watches, Jewelry, &c.
GOLD TCHES, O.
d = II. !, Z Y 20

"a "a nzRy. &c. 20
We take this occasion to INFORM our friends
and all those in search of q. superior time
keeper-tliat we have now in store one of
the best assortments of
GOLD WATCHES
everbefore offered by US, consisting of
PLAIN AND FULL JEWELLED GOLD
HUNTING LEVERS,
Do do do do and Enamel
Hunting Ladies' do.
Do do do Sil%er Hunting and
Single Case Levers,
Gold and Silver Hunting and Single Case
Cylinder Watches,
Do Hunting, REAL T. F. Cooper Duplex
Watches,
Also, Ladies Fine Enamel and Diamond Set
Watches,
New and splendid assortment of FINE GOLD
Fruit Frosted Ear Rings and Pins,
Chatelaine Chain Guards, Fob and Vest
Chains,
Cold Steel and Silver Spectacles,
Gold Thimbles and Finger Seals,
Seals, Keys, Medalions and Charms,
Gold, Silver and Pearl Card Gases,
Ship Chronometers for sale and on hire,
Gold and Shell Eye Glasses,
Gold and Silver Pencils with pens, something
new and good,
Plated Cake, Fruit and Card Baskets,
Plated Casters, Spoons, Forks, Asparagus
longs,
Crumb, Fish and Pie Knives, Silver Tea Sets,
Forks, Spoons, Cups, Goblets, Cream and Su-
gar Pots, Ladies, &C.,
With an unusual stock of every variety of
fancy and desirable goods. All of which will
oc3 ]. NJ. FREEMAN.
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TOSEPH A. BTLISOLYs
u DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF
IA lFTJ V RDnEpTEC

+. Consisting of Fresh Teas, Sugars, Wines,
Liquors, Tobacco, English Pickles, Preserv-
ed Fruits, Porter Ale, and every other ar
ticle necessary for Hotels, Family or Ship
used.
Persons dealing with lne are assured that
they will get nothing but a fresh and pure
article.
oc No. 60 High street, Portsmouth.
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.
4 Sole Leather Valises, Sole Leather Valiscs
Valises, 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. 0, East Side Market Square.
l.. l.. BRlCKHOGSE,
oct7 Norfolk Va
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WISH HE WOULD MAKE UP
HIS MIND.

I wish he would make up his mind, ma,
For l don't care much longer to wait;
I'm sure l have tinted quite strongly q,
That thought about changing my sts:te !;
For sweetheart he's really so backward,
l can't bring him on, though try;
l own that he'svery good-tempered,
But then he's so dreadfully shy
When speak about Ice and 4 cottage,
He gives me a gace Of surprise
And If but hint about marriage,
He bushes quite up to his eyes
| can't make him jealous-l've tried it
And it's no use being unkind,
For that's not the way, am certain,
To get him to make up his mind.
I've sang him love sonncts by dozens,
I've worked him both slippers and hose;
And we've walked out by moonlight to-
gether,
Yet he never attempts to PROPOSED
You really must ask his intentions,
Or some other beau must find
For, indeed, | won't tarry much longer,
For one who can't make up his mind
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Seventeen Things

IN WHICH MANY YOUNG PEOPLE RENDER
THEMSELVES VERY IMpoLITE.
/. Loud laughter.
2. Reading when others are talking.
8. Cutting finger nails in company.
4. Leaving meeting before it is closed.
5. Whispering in meeting.
6. Gazing at strangers.
7. Leaving stranger without a seat.
8. A want of reverence for superiors.
8. Reading aloud in company without
being asked.
10. Receiving present without some
manifestations of gratitude.
IL. Making yourself: the topic of con-
versation.
~. Laughing at the mistakes of
others.
13. Joking others in company.
IA. Correcting Older persons than your
self, especially parents.
Is. To commence talking before others
are through.
16. Answering questions when put to
others.
II. Commencing to eat as soon as yen
get to the table,
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SUNDRIES.-J received, French
- Zinc, Distemper Colors, TIMBER, Sienna,
&C.. in oil, Chrome Green of every grade,
American, Chinese and Trieste Termilion,
Ground and Pow'd Pumsce, Clues of all
grades, Fire Proof Paint, &C., &c.
Of all the articles in which we deal, we
are heavy holders and invite an examina-
ton Of our large and attractive stock.
SANTOS, Wake & CO.,
No. 36 Iron Front,
oc3 West Side Market Suaare.
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flanagan Il BOLES,
n ALE, PORTER, and II l " e r A L

TOTTLING ESTA BL LSHMENT,
Court street, under the Ocean House.
The subscribers keeps constantly on hand
a large stock of ALE & P0RTER,pu up in
half pint Bottles.
Lemon and Sarsaparilla Soda Waters,
which can be sent to the Country without
inconvenience.
Hotels, Bar Rooms, and families can be
supplied at short notice in quantities to suit.
Orders respectfully solicited. Persons living
IN the Town or Country canbe furnished dali
ly.
oc3
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WATCHES, JEwELRY,

WATCHES. JEWELRY,
w SIL YER AND PLATED WARE
JOHN D. BLAND, Corner of High and
Crawford streets, has just received a superior
stock of Watches, Je,cetyy, Stlrer and Plated
Ware, and Fancy goods, which are offered
at low prices.
Watches, Jewelry, and Clocks repaired at
the shortest notice and warranted. Old Sill
yer bought and taken in exchange. oc3
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Coppersnlith's Tinware &c.
NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE

NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Constantly on hand at the Store
No. Z, East Wide water st.
LARGE AND WE'LL SELECTED AssoRT-
MENT OF
STOVES, BR1TTANIA, JAPANNED
AND TIN WARE,
And for sale at prices as loo as they can b.
bowght in the State.
THE ST. BSCRIBER feels confident
Il that with strict and constant attention
to business and small profits he will be ena-
bled to give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor him with a call.
Country merchants are earnestly solicited
to call and examine for themselves before
purchasing elsewhere, as the subscriber is
determined to sell as good an article of Tin
Ware as can be manufactured.
All orders promptly attended to and all
kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron work
done at short notice and ON reasonable
terms.
The subscriberi is also prepared to furnish
dealers with Stoves at wholesale rates.
j. 4. WOODW WORTH,
No. 7, E. Wide Water st. Iron Front.
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Restaurants.
HOUSE,
i No. III st., Church beloio the National

H6tel.
The subscribers have taken charge OF
this well known establishment, with the in
tention Of conducting it on the most APP
proved plan. The house has been put in
complete order, fitted with new furniture,
&c, and every arrangement made for the
comfort of those who are DESTROYS of patron
izing a well kept public house.
The BAR will be filled with the best of
Liquors, &C., and MEALS furnished at any
time with every delicacy in season.
The finest Oysters our market affords will
be served up in any style desired,a the sh0r-
test notice.
oc3 RHEA & BARNES.
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Clothing.
NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS,
A II THE NORFOLK HALL OF

f. Il Ri a. IN oLa L oLh HALL VI
N FASHION, NO Is MAIN
STREET, NORFOLK,
Opened this day most superb stock of
SPRING andSUMMER CLOTHING, manufacture
ed of the very best materials and in the la
test and most fashionable styles. The public
are respectfully invited to call and satisfy
themselves that they are the finest and best
assorted stock of
Ready Made Clothing
ever offered in this city. l am determined
to sell on the most reasonable terms, and no
pains shall be spared to please all who may
favor me with their patronage.
rs Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods of
every variety and description, both of quail
ity and price. My stock of CLoTHs, CAssI-
MHREs AND vEsrINes, are also large and well
selected.
All orders punctually attended to, and sat
isfacton guaranteed in all cases.
N. B.-A good stock of BOYS CLOTHING
always on hand, which will sell very low.
oc3 Il. d. CLIFTON.
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aides Shanghai Morocco Boots,
IL LADIES MOROCCO ROOTS,

LADIES KID BOOTS.
We have large assortment of the above
goods, just arrived, per Adams & Co.'S Elk
large stock of goat Bootees. All the above
goods will be sold at the lowest Cash prices.
These are fresh and seasonable goods. La
dies will please call at No. 8, East Side, Mar
ket Square.
oc II L. l.. BRICKHOUSE.
A SIN ALL lot of choice Hams, retailing
"A at 20 cts. by
eel2 JAS. p. JONES.
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Cato the elder, when many of the Ro-
mans had statues erected in honor Of them
was asked by some one.
"Why do you not have one2"
Il had much rather men should ask
and wonder why had no statue than to
ask why had statue" he replied.
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Business Cards.

nR, w. w. ROSE,
~ OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL
services to the citizens of Norfolk. He may
be found at the Dispensary, next to the Far
mers' Bank, or at the residence of Jno. X.
Ludlow, oc 3-lv
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NNERwIN & MOORE,

1Tl A UCTIONEERS, de GOHJfIS-
,SIONMERCHANTS,
Norfo1k, Va.
THURSDAYS.
msa-~ Liberal advancements made on all
Consignments. oc
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w III. BUCK.

w I'll. BUCK,
w No. l03 Dc los Church street, Forfolh.
Dealer in Porter, Ale, Cider, and Superior
Mineral Waters. Fine Draft Ale always on
hand.
oc
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Mt s. FORBES,
IN DEALER IN ENGLISH d AERE
CAN HARD WARE, no. so,
HIGH STREET,

Has in store, and is receiving weekly,
goods of every description usually kept in
a well conducted Hardware Establishment.
His goods are purchased from the, Manufac-
turers at the lowest cash price, which
enables him to sell at very low rates. Those
in want of any article in his line will do well
to gf3ehim a CALL.
~ B. Horton &c Alnolis celebrated Ship
Tools always on hand, and at Factory prices.
Oc 8
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THOMAS w. UPsHUR,
4 COMMISSIONER Or DEEDS, de-,
FOR THE STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA.
Office No. Wide Water street, Norfolk,
Va. &C
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a IOFtCE.-l respectfully announce to
= Y my numerous friends and acquaintances,
a d to the Citizens OF Norfolk and vicinity
in General that have opened new CLOTH
lag WAREIi OUSE. Grntleman's Furnish
ing Estabii hment, undcrthe name Of Union
Hail" at No "a. East Main street Avhere
shall constantly keep on hand lul assort-
ment of all, and every kind o. goods in tb,
above line. Having purchased most of my
stock for cash, and from head quarters, only
flatter myself to be an able to SCH 4 well
selected stock of well finished goods at such
prices as will garantee satistac''un.
NATHAN BAUM,
oc 5 Nc ~, East Main stree
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Gents Fest Article of Dress Shoe
made by the Celebrated
Workman,
LEONARD BENKERT, OF PHILADELPHIA.
SO pairs Mems Calf Strap Shoes,
cO both medium and Pump Sole,
36 pairs Patent Oxford Ties, very thicksoles,
GO pairs Patent and Kid Strap Shoes,
30 do medium Sole Calf Congress Caters
with silk goyihg.
36 pairs double sole Calf Caters, nailed bot
toms,
so DO Patent end Kid Congress Caters.
.AN the above Shoes are the finest dress
goods made, and just received per Adams d
Cos Express.
oc 10 l.. L. BRICKHOUSE.
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CENTRAL WHARF.
palls Il Constable have in store and
Id for sale:
800 bbls. fresh patent Lime,
500 do w. City do,
200 do fresh Rosendale Cement,
100 do do Calcined Plaster,
$50 do do Land do,
bales Plastering Hair,
100000 Sawed Laths,
5000 Bait. Pressed Brick,
$780, 900 ordinary building do,
$4,000 feet Cypress Pales,
10000 do do do,
10000 6 inch Cypress Fencing,
$4,000 do Yellow Pine do,
$4,000 feet assorted Scantling,
10000 do all heart 2X4 Garden Rail,
10000 do sap and heart 2x4 do do,
l5,000 do Rough | 4 inch Flooring,
$4,000 do Dressed n do do,
10000 do do do do,
800 best quality Cedar Posts,
5000 feet 4 inch heart Stepping,
1907 900 best No. heart Shingles,
$4,000 do do sap and heart do,
so bbls. Tar, % do Pitch.
Together with an assortment of seasoned
White Pine Cypress Oak, and Ash Lumber.
oc3