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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-24

Who RIDES THE BETTER House.
Friend Meek had very good horse and
very poor one. When seen riding the
latter it turned out that his better half
had taken the good one.
WHAT" said bantering bachelor;
chow comes it that you let your wife ride
the better horse !"
The only reply was, Friend when
thee beest married theet know"
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From the True Flag.
An UnsOlved Mystery.
BY AN OLD SEXTON.

During the financial crisis of 1887, my
neighbor Saunders was terribly exercised
in mind concerning the safety of about
three hundred dollars, which he had &C
cumulated, over and above the value of
the house in which he lived, and the shop
in which he worked He was a cooper
by trade, doing small business, and
money came in hard to him. 1t had
caused him hard struggle to pay for
the shop and house, and the three hun
bred dollars he regarded as @ the apple of
his eye"
He had loaned the money to mer-
chant. but, fearful that he would fail, he
had called it III, and deposited it in the
bank. Then the panic began, and he
trsmbled for the security of his treasure.
On the very day before the banks sus-
pended specie payments, he drew out bis
money, in gold and silver, and concealed
it at home.
Here it caused him even more anxiety
than when in the bank or in the hands
of the merchant. Panic increased the
number of" the perishing classes" who
preferred stealing to perishing. His
house might be broken into, and his
money stolen.
But Saunders the cooper was a shrewd
man, and every night before he went to
bed, he took the precaution to hide his
gold and silver in new place, and not
always informing his wife ofthe change.
One day, he went to his work as usual.
but he never came home alive. While
he was walking round a cask, he sudden
ly dropped down, aud died instantly
The doctors said he had disease of the
heart. The sad Intelligence OF his death
was communicated to his wife; and the
corpse afterwards convened to his home.
My services were in demand TO lay him
out and attend the funeral.
On the second day, the corpse was
placed in the coffin, and deposited in the
principal apartment of the house which
had been the diving room of the family
| had long been intimate with the cooper
and his wife, and had called several times
during the day, Towards night, Mrs.
Saunders spoke to me about the money
which her husband had in the house. 1t
seems that, when she had been required
to pay few dollars for some article of
mourning, she found, to hel consterna-
ton, she had no money.
"Mr. Saunders hid it, but where, l am
sure l don't know" she added.
"Have you looked for it ?"
eyes; have hunted everywhere, but I
cannot discover the least sign Of it. He
put it in anew place every day. but he
did not always tell me where"
at must be somewhere about the
house"
81 suppose it is; but ] might tear the
house down without findingit."
81 will help you search"
~ have looked everywhere.
We commenced the search anew, and
examined every nook and corner of the
house and outbuildings. Saunders had
certainly done the work well,for we could
not find the money.
81 don't know what shall dc" said
Mrs. Saunders, gloomily. 81 haven't any
money to pay single thing"
81 can assist you for the present"
"But don't believe we shall ever lind
| it,"
ooh, yes; it will come to light in due
| time
s.s 81 don't know; l am afraid we never
shall find it,"
] lent her the sum of money which she
wanted, and took my leave.
In the morning called again, and
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Clothing.
THE EFFECTS OF HARD
II NJ n g

t M e s.
JUST received large lot Of superior
i Clothing which l purchased in New
York and Philadelphia for cash at least 20
per cent below manufacturing prices, so all
We needy, with the ready cash, come and get
good out fit--for we are selling superior
Blue and Black Beaver Raglans for $l2 worth
SIG,
do Pilot do do IL Worth
Is,
do do do do do worth
Black Trico Beavers do do Is worth
5000,
Black Dress and Frock Coats do Is worth
do do do do do worth
1000,
do Cloth Talmars do 7 worth
1000,
do do do do Is worth
5000,
All kinds of business Coats from to 1900,
do do Pants and Vests do Is cts to TO-
90,
Superior large Shawls, for to 1000.
We have all kinds gentlemens, furnishing
goods at very reduced prices.
N. B. The Cutting department is under
my own supervision, and what don't suit you
must not take. Call No. 10, Main street.
deS F. A. karin.
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NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS,
A T THE NORFOLK HALL OF
"A FASHION, NO Is MAIN
STREET, NORFOLK,

- n
STREET, NORFOLK,
VA.
Opened this day a most superb stock of
SPRING andSUMMER CLOTHING, manufactur-
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. | 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.
as Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods of
ity and price Ny stock Of Chorus CAssI-
MEREs AND VEsrINes, are also large and well
selected.
All orders punctually attended to, and sat
isfaction guaranteed in all cases.
N. B.-A good stock of Boys CJnTHING
always on hand, which will sell very low
oc3 r. D. CLIFTON.
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TEMPLE OF FASHION.
rm r.. I'll. STEVENS sssssa
s@~s WHOLESALE AND RETAIL q"
HAT, CAP & FUR STORE,

No. T, MARKET SOUARE.
rs receiving daily additions to his already
l. EXTENSIVE STOCK, suitable for the
present and approaching season. is prepared
to offer great inducements to dealers his
assortment comprises the choicest and great
est variety of STYLES to be found in Vir-
rinia, equal to any first class house North or
South he pledges himself to sell CORES
ponding goods as CHEAP as the largest job
bers in the Union.
Citizens and strangers will fnd in the
RETAIL department, Hats, Gaps, Furs, &c,
in all their variety, and of superior quality
They are respectfully solicited to call and
examine fol themselves, which will not incur
the least obligation to purchase. r II. STE
VEINS Fashionable Dress MOLESklN SILK
BEAVER, Cashmere and Soft FELT HATS,
are of the NEW EST PATTERNS and finest
qualities.
1t is said that it is no use to deny it, if you
want tasty, handsome and good Hat, you
must go to STEVENS to get it," his long
practical experience enable him to keep pace
with all the REAL lMPROV EMENTS of
the AGE, and detect the many humbugs
practiced upon the unsuspecting by mere
novices in the business.
His Fall and Winter styles Of silk Hats are
UNIQUE and eXquisitely beautiful, far supe-
rior to any made in the eit}. Please call
early and leave your measures
r. II. STEVENS,
Practical Halter,
No. Z, Market Square, Norfolk, Va.
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Here's the Nice Things for Max
ing Mince Meat for Christmas.

Here's the Nice Things for Max
ing Mince Meat for Christmas.
FAMILIES wishing choice article OF
Il Mince Meat for Christmas, can by leav-
ing their orders at No. so, have them filled
with the finest New Malaga Fruit upon as
good terms as at any house in thee city, we
have New Layer Raisins, whole boxes.
Bunch Raisins e and II boxes,
New Leghorn Citron,
New Zante Currants,
New Smyrna Figs,
Imperial Prunes Finest quality, in fancy
boxes,)
Superior Pine Apple Cheese,
Picked Beef Tongues,
Picked Salmon,
Choice Orange County Butter,
New Buckwheat rs ID bags,
Family Flour Is and u bbls,
Coverings refined crushed Sugar, and
variety of choice Family Groceries, all of
so, Church street.
de Is &c. DEM1NG.
Orange County Butter $50 kegs
" strictly Prime Orange County Butter,
just received and for sale by
j. j. WOODBRIDGE,
de Ia IL Roanoke so.
A mother Supply of those Choice
IN HAMS-All sizes from to IL lbs, and
retailing at Is cts per ID. Come and see me,
for sale by JAS. E. JONES,
de II No. 2, Campbells Wharf.
DalmettO and Crumps FIOur-lO0
l. bags Palmetto and Crump's Superior
Family, Extra and Superfine Flour.
176 bbls Family, Extra, S Fine and Mid
dlings Flour, Palmetto Brand, in store and
for sale by SHERWOOD & YOUNG,
de II IA Roanoke sqr.
Mice Butter Retailing as low as %
~ cents pei Id. Come and buy.
de II JAS. F. JONES,
buffalo r. b s-No. l Extra whole
ID skins without seam, selling very low at
the Temple of Fashion.
R.H. STEVENS,
Gle IL No. {, Market square.
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MEG ROES WAN TED. THE
IN subscriber having located himself in
Norfolk for the purpose Of buying Slaves,
wishes all persons having slaves to sell to
give him CALL For young men and women
bought at highest cash prices.
Office Union Hotel, Norfolk, Va.
oc - JOHN W. STARkE.
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NORFOLK FLOUR STORE.
No. z. Union Street.

No. z, Union Street.
TIN f first and only establishment of this
IL description ever opened in the city. The
design of the subscriber is to have constantly
on hand, every thing in the line of Breadstufs
of the best qualities, always fresh and at the
latest prices. Having the exclusive agency
for the City Block Mills Baltimore, he can
always furnish the following Breadstuffs:
Wilson Canby's Excelsior Flour, family,
Extra and Super, in barrels and sacks Of
98 and 40 lbs.
Graham, or Dyspeptic Flour, in 40 lbs. sacks.
Middlings and Rye Flour, in barrels and 40
lbs sacks.
Buckwheat, in sacks of AZ and 40 lbs.
Corn Meal, in l & bushcl sacks,
Mill Feed, in bushei bags. Wholesale and
Retail.
Ins~ These Breadstuifs are manufactured
expressly for Family use, and warranted.
Any article not giving satisfaction is request
ed to be returned
TERMS Cash on delivery.
Z. A. ABBOTT,
oe 26 No. 7, Union street.
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NORELAND e. ia X EN- AN,
Nl HOUSE, SHIP AND SlGl
PAINTERS.
No. L, Roanoke Square.
NDDNDT X "a

1VA 1OOoE, oTlII AMI oIVN
PAINTERS.
No. L, Roanoke Square.
NORFOLK, VA.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Hail honored ages of grand progression,
While each one clings to his profession,
And science moves with onward motion,
To suit each hayward thought and notion,
Bringing to light, some new invention,
More strange than modern wit can mention,
Or genius paint with true endeavor,
Though making graphic strides forever,
While reason urges proud ambition,
TO strive for wondrous competition;
Yet in this age of glorious Art,
We can the need of praise impart,
When meritorous efforts claim
A modest puff to gild the name,
And thus we call with honest pride,
Attention to the Painters Side,
Two men who bravely know their calling,
Whose works are worthy of extolling,
Two model artists of the day,
And most obliging in their way,
Moreland Il Jakeman-mark the name,
In Roanoke street you'll find the same,
Call at their shop number one,
You'll get the best of Painting done,
And whether Foe, Friend, or neighbor,
They'll charge but moderate for their labor,
So now invite each one and all,
So walk around, and give them call.
Oc 25--6m
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Christmas Goods.

CnFISImaS GOOd3.
WE take this method to inform the La
w dies and Gents, OF our arrival of beau
tiful and durable Boots and Shoes. Youths
and Childrcns beautiful Patent Boots with
fancy tops, from No. 6, to IS Youths Calf
Boots, superb, Boys Boots Calf and Kip and
Childlens Shoes of various kinds, all to be
sold cheap for cash.
BUTT & DOUGLASS,
No. As, Main street,
de Il Norfolk, Ia.
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Segars, Liquors &C.,
T A. MOORE, No. l6, Roanoke Square
q Successor to Edward Decormis, Dealer
in fine Brandies, Wines, Segars, Tobacco
and Domestic Liquors of all kinds.
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~ ,>rM NJ
COMMERCIAL HOUSE
No. SO, Main Street,

NUs 0O9
REAR ENTERANoE THROUGH MARsDEN's LANE.
THE SUBSCRIBE has leased and
i fitted up the above premises in the finest
style as
FIRST GLASS RESTAURANT.
Where he would be pleased to see and serve
his friends and the public, with every thing
required for the satisfaction of the inner man.
His Bar will be stocked with the choicest
LIQUORS AND SEGARS.
His larder with every edible delicacy in sea-
son. His new Eating Saloon is fitted up in
Private Room, for the purpose of Gentlemen.
Confident of pleasing, he only asks trial.
Dinner every day at l o'clock, for the
purpose of accommodating those who have a
long distance to 60.
oc % Jug B. PEBBLE, Proprietor.
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Medical.

AMPTON'S TINCTURE
IL WILL CURE y YSP EPSIA.
Hampton's Tincture
Will cure Cough.
Hampton's Tincture
Will cure Rheumatism.
Hampton's Tincture
Will cure Nervous Headache.
Hampton's Tincture
Will cure Neuralgia.
Hampton's Tincture
Will cure Spinal Disease.
Hamptons Tincture
viii Invigorate.
Hampton's Tincture
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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-05-06

be taken, and that the fund thus created
should be set apart to redeem Topeka
Script
E Those people, some honest and
simple-some otheruise-who made pro-
clamation of their " charities" as they
called them, in behalf of "the suffering
Free State people of Kansas" will thus
see how and wherc their money has gone.
Prior to the election, their contributions
were invested in the Fremont corruption
fund, and was retained and used in the
States, where it would count" Since
the election, the contributions have been
disposed of by the pirates and stock
jobbers in Kansas, in the manner as
shown by the A'gas, in the above para
graph.
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FheAlbanyArgus reiterates its charge
that clothing contributed by the bene-
VIOLENT for the destitute in Kansas has
been sold, and the proceeds appropriated
to rcdeeni the script issued BY the To-
peka Convention. The Argus says:
Z" W. repeat the facts, as they have
come to u knowledge from authority
which tho National Kansas Committee
dare not dispute.
Some 800 boxes of garments, which
had been contributed by the benevolent
last fall to clothe the naked and desti-
tute in Kansas, did not reach the terri.
tory before winter set in, but lay over
at st. Louis. On the resumption of
navigation on the Missouri river, a month
or more ago, these 300 boxes were sent
forward TO Kansas, under the direction
of the National Kansas Committee
with instructions from the latter body
that the clothing should be sold to Free
State men in tho Territory, and that in
cases where the purchasers were not
able to pay at present, Aeir notes should
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correspondence of the Journal of Commerec)
Affairs on the Tsthuus.--DeploT-
able Condition Of Walkers Men.
AepINWAIL Anril ISIh.

AsPINwALL, April 18th, 81.
Yesterday. II. b. NJ. ships Cossack
and Tartar arrived from Greyton; they
bring 374 Walker men, the sad remains
of Lockridge's party.
1t seems that being entirely without
provisions or means of subsistence, ex-
posed, without shelter. to the rains,
with increasing disease, and without
hope for the future, they abandoned
their position on the river, and came
down : Greytown, where they arrived
with scarcely a days r%ations.
This was previous to tho arrival
the Tennessee there. on her last return
trip from Aspinwall.
These men we're, of course, anxious
to return in her; but although, as [ am
informed, the agent at Greytown desired
the steamer to take them, aud she had
no passengers yet shs left without
them, abandoning them in n state Of
entire destitution, to shift for them
selves
Under these circumstances. the Eng
lish ships of war took them on board,
aud brought them here, hoping they
mig:.t find a passage hence by the I'm ted
States steamers.
The Costa Ricans, of course, imme-
diately occupied the River, and came
down to Greytown.
Mr.. j. n. Scott, with a view of pro-
curing their passage home, gave drafts
at ten days on Messrs. G.. Morgan &
Sons, signed by himself as agent of c.
NJ. & Sons, and endorsed by the Colonel
commanding the Costa Rican forces, on
the part of his government.
They left all their arms and ampuni-
ton at GreYtown, as security for the
amount of their passages.
There are about Is now here from
previous arrivals, all in q destitute con-
dition.
The English ships are under orders
for C~arthagena they cannot be landed
here, and they say that if they do not
go by steamer, they will be taken back
to Greytown.
If they return and are left there, they
are doomed.
1t is barely possible that the English
ships may take them to New Orleans.
Here are nearly 400 men, mostly u
countrymen, and many of them deluded
and deceived into coming, utterly desti-
tute, and thrown upon the charity of the
English feet.
Only the other. day. when every one
conyersant with the state of affairs in
the river, knew that matters were hope
less aud desperate, the Texas brought
down and landed a large load, (bringing
no passengers, and devotiDg [erself 10
this service y and now, the Tennessee
refuses to take away these very men in
their misfortunes, but leaves them liter
ally wailiug and crying on the shore.
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y.

The Cleveland Herald makes the fol-
lowing synopsis Of the condition of af-
fairs in this young and iourishing terri
tory on the authority of the Free Soil
picture in many of its features, and would
augur happily for the future of that ter
ritory, were it not that it is cursed by a
combination of pseudo-anti- slavery agi-
t%ators, who, whilo they admit and claim
that only about one twentieth of the
population are in favor Of making Kan
sas a Slave State, yet deliberately re-
solve that that one-twentieth shall rule
in order that the Republican party may
not go into instant bankruptcy for want
of something that will give them an ex-
cuss for howl and elamor:
The month of April SO far had been
unusually cold and chcerless. 1t is
known as the windy month";" the air
filled with dust, and the most unpleasant
of the year.
The steamers Lightfoot and Lacon
are making regular trips on the Kansas
river, connecting Lawrence with Quin-
daro and Wyandott.
The Herald publishes an edition of
1900 copies weekly. It will soon have
a power press in operation. and antici.
pates a circulation of 10000.
The nj. L. Church have located a
Seminary in the vicinity Of Palmyra,
and the United Brethren Church ofKan-
sas design locating a college at Prairie
City.
The Land Office at Lecompton was to
be opened on the 20th of April, for prov
ing up presumption in certain portions
of the territory. The Herald says,
"this event will be hailed with joy by a
very large number of claimants, who arc
anxious to perfect their titles"
Tho Herald states that it is estimated
that from 1900 to 900 persons are now
entering Kansas daily-an over estimate
doubtless. They are scattering all over
the territory, and settling every part Of
it. The Herald also reports that nine.
teen-twentieths of all the emigration this
season to Kansas has been from the Free
States.
Business is represented as very active
throughout the territory, and property
is continually changing hands at ad,
vanced prices. In Lawrence, lots which
sold at $50 and $40 last winter, now
command from 5000 to $500. Pro Sla.
very Lecompton is an exception. to the
genera: prosperity.
A company of Free State men have
purchased Doniphan, IN the Missouri
river, I6 miles below ST.. Joseph, and
the Land Office for the Northern Dis
trict of Kansas has recently been loca.
ted at that point.
The Market quotations at Lawrence
are, flour 1925 per hundred, wheat 81,
so per bushel, corr Sl,4O, corn mea
81 so, potatoesS8, so, green appless2,25
butter so to 35 cents per H., cheese Il
to 25c, wood SO, per cord, stone SOC PEI
bushel, lumber $50 to $40 per thousand
shingles $3.50 to $500, work oxen 81;
to Sl25, cows $40 to So, horses auC
mules $50 to $3.50, sheep So to SO, hog
on feet SO per cwt., lumber wagons SloC
to $l25.
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~SaERIFF'S SALE.


David Ftke, In Ashland County,
Samuel Riddle & WHEY Common Pleas.
DERSUANT to the command of an Order to
L to sell MorIgaged Premises, duly issued
from the Court of Common Pleas of said coun~
ty. dated April 23d, a. D. 1857, and to me di-
rected, 1 Will sell at Public Auction at the
door of the Court House, in Ashland county,
on
Saturday, tile 1871 doy Of jane,
A. D. 1857, between the hours of ten o'clock
a. III. and forr o'clock +, NJ. of said day. the
following described Real Estate, situated in
said Ashland county, to-wit Situate in
the county of Ashland and State of Ohio, be-
ing in lots number thirteen 49, and fourteen,
(l4,) in Christopher MIGRANTS addition to the
town of Ashland, being one hundred and eight
feet in front, and one-hundred and fifty feet in
depth. Appraised at $500. Terms of Sale
Cash.
JOHN j. HOFFMAN, Sheriff.
May 6, 1857. 4SpfS4,50
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JOHN DEAN, III IRISH COACH
MAN.

We are enabled, after immense effort,
to present our numerous readers with a
life-liko portrait of the distinguished
john CHARLES .FrTzGAMMoN DEAN, the
Irish Native-American Republican can
didatc for the Presidency in 1860.
John has q sort of border-rufhan"
look about the face and eyes--but what
matters it ? Rev. Mr.. Kalloch goes for
him-so does Brigham Young-sO does
Bennett--ditto Rev. Henry Ward Bee
cher and his riles-same of George Law
and his muskets-while Greeley does
not hold back. What more then need
be said ? What more can be said No
thing, in short-and all that remains to
be done is to give his picture-and here
it is:
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A rich Spauiard, named PERSUADE, at
Havana, Cuba, has lately been sentonc-
ed to three years hard labor in the chain
gang and to settle IN annuity of $1,000
per year upon young man whose eyes
he had hired a negro to put out with
This diabolical outrage was
because the young man had
bought q female slave with whom he
was in love, and whose possession the
Spaniard himself covseed.
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Minnesota LandAgency
J. NJ. & A. P.

J. NJ. s. A. p. SWINEFORD,
DEAL Estate Dealers, and Agents, Land
HI Warrants located and Investments made
yielding fifty per cent. Taxes paid. DC. A.
p. Swineford being a resident Of Albert Lea
Minnesota, is well acquainted with the natural
advantages ofthe Territory, and the best points
for investment. 4 few choice Lots and farm
ing Lands for sale. For further information IN
suire of Jas. Swineford, Ashland OHIO, or adj
dress A. p. Swineford, Albert Lea, Freeborn
county Minnesota.
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ST.. LOUIS, May lst.-The Democrat
has advices from Fort Des Moines, Iowa,
to the 9th ult., stating that from 500
to 600 Sioux Indians crossed the Des
Moines river in the neighborhood of Fit.
Dodge, Saturday. Fears were en-
ter tained that the Fort had been at
tackled. The force in the Fort is insult
fcient to make a successful resistance.
Companies were organizing to go to their
assistance. Several families had sought
refuge at FIT. Des Moines. The greatest
CONSERVATION prevails.
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-Hisb Sheriff

The TOWNSEND CAsE.-High Sheriff
Hobson, of Welland county, G. W., ar
rived to-day with Messrs. Lee and Corn
wall prepared to test the identity of the
prisoner McHenry with Townsend the
Murderer and Highway Robber. We
understand that the examination to-mor-
row before Commissioner Grannis will
resolve all doubts into absolute certain
ty that the prisoner and Townsend are
the same Cleveland PLaindealcr, Mag