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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-16
ssTHE OLD DOMINION"
G O F + E L P O T

~ " l. L II - - " L
MANY modes have been adopted and
lvl ingenious contrivances brought forth,
particularly French ideas, for the prepare
ton of Coffee for the Table--to make it pala-
table, healthy and economical. But the de-
sideratum-a Coffee Pot for the million-that
would never fail to yield good coffee, remain
ed to be produced by the never-failing Yam
kee Nation, and comes forth from Virginia
the Old Dominion-and hence the name it
bears.
PECULIAR ADVANTAGES.
The coffee made in this boiler is always
palatable because there is no loss of the favor
of the coffee by evaporation, as in the ordi-
nary boiler, always healthy, because the bit
ter principle of the coffee is held in subjec-
ton to the aromatic, by means of the con-
denser; always economical, because being
boiled, the full strength of the grain is ex-
tracted-which is not the case with the ordi-
nary French strainer-the saving being from
rs to SO per cent.
GEO. l.. CROW,
DEF No. 4, Commercial Row.
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LOOK SHARP.-We notice that the
Proprietors Of our Fancy and Confection-
airy Stores, are making great preparations
for the approaching Christmas. So all
of those who wish to let the public know
the extent Of their stock-and the cheap
prices they sell at, would do we'll to adj
vertise in the Peoples Organ the Day
Book.
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ACCIDENT ON THE NORFOLK AND Pc
TERsBURa RAIL ROAD BRIDGE.-Yester-
day morning between ten and eleven
o'clock, as the workmen were engaged on
the bridge, one of the cap blocks gave
way, throwing six Of the large cast iron
pillars in the river. The workmen will
be detained on this part of the bridge I'M
til they can have new ones casted at
Trenton, New Jersey. We are glad to an
nounce that no one was injured; one man
was knocked overheard but not hurt
The loss is estimated at about one thou
sand dollars.
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Auction Sales.
8. o. MERwIN,. Auct'r.

WILL BE SOLD, in front Of our Aoc
w ton Store on THURSDAY the l7th
inst, at IL o'clock.
The wreck of the Sshr. Nebraska, as she
now lies sunk on the Horse Shoe near Old
Point, with Spars, Rigging &c, attached.
Also her cargo of Coal of 1856 tons as per
bill lading.
Also, one main and fore boom, main gait.
TERMS made known on day of sale.
The Spars can be seen at the yard OF
Messrs. Bakers, on Ferry Point.
Sale by recommendation of survey.
W. MOTT, Agent.
MERWIN d. MOORE,
de IA Auctioneer.
(H. Il A. Copy.)
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LECTURE.-Professo Webster deliver
ed a Lecture last night at the Middle
Street Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth.
The Rev'd Mr.. Handy opened the servi-
ces by pray er. The Lecture was delivered
to hisscholars, and was very interesting
affair. Mr.. Webster will deliver another
Lecture on next Friday evening for the
benefit of the Humane Society of that
town.
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Local Items.

MAJORS COURT. William Haran
white man-charged with improper con-
duct, discharged.
Commonwealth vs. Robt. Dariap
charged with shooting pistol in the
street-required to find security for his
future good behavior.
City Of Norfolk as. Cornelius Ryan,
charged with pedling without license
fined 500.
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RkT Yesterday after our paper went

ma Yesterday after our paper went
to press-Julius Baumgarton appeared
before his Honor the Mayor charged with
annoying his wife, and attempting to
take her child, the child properly being in
the custody of the mother. Baumgar-
ten was required to give security in the
sum Of $500 for his future good beha-
vior.
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MIRACULOUS EsoAPE.-This morning
as Mr.. Henry Jordan, one of the firm of
Messrs. Charles Jordan & Son, was ar
ranging some boxes of fire works, one of
the boxes containing seven thousand tor
pedoes exploded, and singular to state
that he received no injury, but was most
awfully frightened
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TEMPLE OF FASHION.
Exs r. Ii. STEVENS -
eS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
HAT, CAP & FUR STORE,


T $ 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-
ginia, 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 find in the
RETAIL department, Hats, Caps, Furs, &C.,
in all their variety, and of superior quality.
They are respectfully solicited to call and
examine for themselves, which will not incur
the least obligation to purchase. R II. STE
VEINS Fashionable Dress NJ OLESKIN SILK
BEAVER, Cashmere and Soft FELT HATS,
are of the NEWEST 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 IMPROVEMENTS 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 city. Please call
early and leave your measures.
r. II. STEVENS,
Practical Halter,
Not, Market Square, Norfolk, Va.
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AT 1T AGAIN.
CHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN
W a r b.

O1IIA7d ULliOO- d4VD E11It IEN
W Il r b.
las. e. BARRY, would most res
- pectfully inform his friends and the( ~
public generally that his China, Glass sa ID
and Earthen Ware establishment has .
arisen Phoenix like from the ashes; and that
having laid in an entire new stock of every
thing IN his line he is now prepared to enter
tain his friends and Customers on the most ac-
commodating terms. He feels assured that
long experience in the Crockery business will
enable him to give satisfaction to the public,
to whom he gives the assurance also that his
stock will always be found to contain nearly
every article which may be called for.
Give him call-at his old stand corner
Union street and Market square.
no 3--tf
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The EMPIRE MINISTRIES, will give one
Grand concert in Portsmouth this evening
10th inst, at Oxford Hall. We cheer
fully recommend them to the liberal pat
ronage of the citizens of our sister Town.
It is decidedly the most talented Troupe
we have ever seen.
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SERVANTS FOR HIRE.

SERV ANTS FOR HIKE.
HNHR Rec Women, Plain Cooks, Washers
l. and Ironers.
Girl about IA years old.
An excellent Man, house and dining room
servant,
Boy about 10 years old.
Negro Man, who is a good Baker by trade.
Good homes wanted, and for such the
terms will be moderate.
BOND and security required, and the hire
to be paid quarterly.
de lot Il. A. WORRELL.
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THE WEATHER.-Th morning we
had another dense fog, at O'Clock a light
sprinkle of rain--but at present writing,
the sun is shining in splendor with a
pleasant wind from North East.
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MARINES FOR THE SLoOP-oF-WAR
MARIoN.-A draft of 30 men arrived in
the steamer Louisiana this morning from
Baltimore, and proceeded to the Navy
Yard. They are to be put on board the
Sloop-of-War Marion, to proceed from
here shortly to the coast of Africa.
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AcoIDENT.-On Monday afternoon as
several small girls were playing on the
steps Of the Catholic Church---one of them
by accident was thrown down, breaking
her arm and receiving other injuries.
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MAsoutRADERs.- were informed
to-day by gentleman, that party con-
sisting of twelve young men of our City
would engange in this favorite sport
during the approaching Christmas hol-
idays.
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. --Adyertise-
ments for the Day Book should be handed
in by ten O'Clock IN the mornnq. in order
to appear that day. The heavy pressure
OF advertisements upon the columns of our
paper will not admit of their reception
after the hour named.
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Now is the time to buy your Winter Cloth
ing, and you can get them far below cost, in
order to close business. Call at NJ. HAM
BURGERS No. "a, Market Square. Il
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WOODLAND CREAM-This excellent Pomade
for the Hair, is decidedly the best article for
dressing Ladies Hair ever offered in market
1t curls Gentlemen's Hair in most natural
manner Try it
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Nc An extensive revival of religion
has commenced at the Methodist Church,
Gosport. Success to the good work.
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HEg7 The members of the Union Fire
Company will meet at their Engine
House tomorrow, Thursday afternoon at
4 o'clock, to receive their new Engine.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALEl
WE OFFER FOR SALE, THAT
w Valuable FARM on

Lynn Haven River,
in Princess Anne County, known as ''BAR-
LOW CORNICKS."
The FARM contains, by recent survey,
6l5 Acres, about 200 are cleared, most of
which is in cultivation, and well adapted to
the growth of Wheat, Corn, Oats, Sweet and
Irish Potatoes, &C., &c. The remainder is
we'll set with Pine and Oak, a large portion
of which is first growth Pine Timber, valu-
able to Lumber and Timber getters. 1t has
been estimated by competent judges, that
there are about 30, 200 cords of Wood, and
100000 feet of boards, wcen sawed There
is also fine lot of Oak Timber suitable for
Ship Timbers. There is also fine Shore for
Planting Oysters, where thousands of bushels
may be bedded for market Oyster planted
in this river, do, and will command the
highest prices here and elsewhere. There is
an abundant supply ofthe finest fish there is
also large new Wharf, 200 feet long by 100
feet broad, at which vessels drawing and
feet water, can load.
Near the Farm is a beautiful sheet ofwater
called Broad Bay, where an abundant supply
OF Oysters for planting purposes may be OBJ
tanned.
The Farm is about IL miles by land, and
80 by water, from this City, and about 2
miles from Lynn Haven bay
The buildings are in good order, the Dwell
ling House has 6 rooms, below and above.
Near the house there is never failing sup
ply of well water. Upon the farm is a good
Peach and Apple Orchard.
If the above property should not be dis
posed of privately before the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1858, it will be offered at Public Auc-
ton, in front of our Warehouse, on that day
at II o'clock. Any person wishing to eX-
anime the above desirable farm, will find IA
gentleman upon the place who will give them
any necessary information.
For further particulars enquire OF MR..
WILLIAM bartlett, halfway House,
York county, or to
MERWIN & MOORE, Auct'rs.
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HERE,-Here.-Be certain to

HERE,-Here.- certain to
III Read this.-Wc have received the fol
lowing kinds Of Boots and Shoes, that We are
determined to sell very low for the Cash down
Ladies fine CATERS and bootess
Misses do do do
Children's shoes and boots, very fine
We have lot of youths and children's inc
patent boots, with beautiful red and fancy
tops. Gents fine calf boots, thick and thin
sole, double and single uppers Also, a
splendid lot of bellows leather boots, water
proof. Thick coarse boots; thick brogans;
women's dutch boots; women's calf bootoes
with and without heels AT No. 40, east
Main street, Norfolk, Va.
no 10 BUTT L. DOUGLASS
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Mr.. ID. III. Winter.

--rs--zzaazzss---nn Being pratical Piano Man
49, $s3 ufacturer, offers his services to
v " u the citizens of Norfolk, Port
smouth and surrounding Country, in the
REP AIRING and TUNING PIANOS of
every style, and being Proficient in MUSIC
he feels confident, he can, and will give en-
tire satisfaction in all cases. A trial is res
pectfully solicited, and orders can be left at
the stores of G. Hall, G. Schwarzkopf and l..
Salisbury. de lin.
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Removal.
~ HWARZKOPF

Removal.
~ CHWARZKOPF respectfully IMP
W forms his friends and the public in gen.
eral that he has removed to his new store un,
der Johnson's Hall, ON Main street, three
doors below his old stand. Thankful for the
liberal patronage bestowed on him at his old
place, hopes by keeping always on hand
very large and well selected stock of goods
in his line, to merit continuation of the
same. G. SCHW WARDROBE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fancy
Goods. de
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j. Jas. Moore, Auctioneer.
ISSIONER,S SALE OF
BILE PROPERTY
ON MAIN STREET
IN THIS CITY,

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court,
Id in the city of Norfolk, rendered on the
25th day of June, 1857, in the suit of HOPKINS
against Cook and others, the undersigned
special Commissioner, appointed by the said
decree, will sell at public auction to the high
est bidder, on
TUESDAY, the I'D December inst, the
following property, viz:
The three brick tenements and lot attach
ed, No. II, IS and 81, West Nam street, on
the South side, bounded on the East by Roa-
noke street, on the West by Rothery's Lane
and on the South by the property belonging
to the Estate of Arther Taylor, decd. The
ground floor of the three tenements are at
present occupied as Lawyers offices by Gen.
Nilsson, H. Robertson and j. 4. Hall. The
property is 50 well known that further de-
scription is deemed unnecessary.
ALSO,
A vacant lot un the West side of Church
street, at the corner of DENLY street, front
ing on Church street 100 feet, and about l20
feet in depth, on DENLY street.
The above property belonged to Giles B.
Cook decd, and III the division of his real
Estate was allotted to his son VIM. 7. B.
Cook, as his share of the same. The title is
believed to be beyond dispute, but selling as
Commissions we shall convey with special
warrants uui, Possession Of the Main street
property Will be delivered lst January next.
Terms OF i5ALE--For so much as may be
necessary to defray the expenses Of sale and
cost If snit, cash; the residue in two equal
instalnentt at six and twelve months, with
interest FROM day Of sale. IKE purchaser will
be required to give bond with good personal
security ard the title will be retained until
the farther. order of the Court. The sale will
be peremptory and without reserve and
will take place at II O'Clock, on the day above
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Auction Sales.
sERGEANT,S SALE.

DY virtue of an execution in my hands vs..
I'D G. ;. West. shall sell at public auc-
ton, on
SATURDAY, the 10Th day of
u c e m b er,
in front of Merwin g. Moore's Auction
House. top Buggy, levied on to satisfy said
execution.
Sale at | clock Terms cash.
THOS. j. CORPREW,
de 10 lot Serg,t.
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Evening Ora wing School.

WIN. s. WEST, Practical ARcH1-
w rEcr, will open Drawing School at
No. 81, Main street Norfolk, where viii be
taught all the branches Of the art, he request
all those who have an opportunity, to call
and see him at his office between 9, A. NJ.
and Z, P. M. when they can learn tho terms
time &c. w. S. WEST, ARCHITECT.
de 5-3m Office At, Broad Water St.
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S. o. MERWIN, AuctioneeP.
BY MERWIN & MOORE.

BY MERWlN u MOORE.
WILL BE SOLD,
On WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day Of De-
cember, at the residence of Purser Mason, on
Catharine street, near the intersection with
Wolf, at 1917 o'clock,
A lot of superior Household and Kitchen
Furniture consisting of the usual articles,
super Brussels Carpets,
2 sets Cottage Furniture,
l Book Case Mahogany,
l Dining Table, Extension,
l Side Table, Mahogany,
l Card Table,
| lot of Chamber Carpets,
l do do Crockery,
l do do Demijohns,
Passage Oil Cloth, Mating,
2 Wardrobes, Mahogany,
Crib, small Tables,
Laundry and Kitchen Furniture,
Cooking Stove, | Passage do
de IL MERWIN g. MOORE, Auctrs.
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MS, We learn that a gentleman ofthis
City, who has just been joined in holy
bands of wedlocR-received last night as
a marriage gift, calathumpian serenade.
We were told by young man who
happened to pass by the house at the
same time, that his ears were never greet
ed by such noise, old tin pans. and
all the rest of the instruments used on
such serenade, were in high demand
last night.
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JULIUS BAUMGARTEN.

JULIUS BAUMGARTEN.
u ENGRA YER IN GENERAL.
Die Sinker, and Manufacturer of the self
sealing and advertising Envelopes. Seal
Presses, Of every description made to order.
Copper Plates for wedding parties, &c, furn:
ished, and Cards printed. l. also prepared to
execute, all kinds of Engravings, on any Me-
tail, on Brass Steel, Gold Silver, &c.
No. Ga, Church Street, Up Stairs.
lG@ Orders left at j. r. Hathaway's
Book Store will meet with prompt attention.
Oc Sim
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Auction Sales.
BY MERWIN & MOORE.
AuctiOneers.

Real Estate at Auction.
PURSUANT to decree Of the Circuit
L Court of the City of Norfolk, shall on
Saturday the Goth day of December at IL
o'clock, sell at Public Auction on the preInl-
ses, the 2 lots of land and improvements
thereon, of which Edward Watson died
seised, situate on North Church Street, near
the corner of upper Boush street
Terms of sale accommodating, and will bs
made known at the time and place of sale.
VIM. H. G. ELLIS,
de 4-2awtd Special Commissioner.
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Miscellaneous.
Norfolk Male Institute.
+ Il Il $ i'll
Norfolk Oysters.

- u Undersigned having commenced the
A. OYSTER BUSINESS in this city, and
Designing to conduct it extensively and in
the best manner, desires to commend his
purpose to the attention of his friends and
the public.
He will prepare and keep constantly on
hand for transportation to any part Of the
country
The Best Fresh Oysters,
Theoretically Sealed, Spiced and Fried, put
up in Cans, that the Norfolk market can pro-
duce, Spiced upon an improved plan, impart-
ing to the Oyster the most delicate flavor,
and insuring their preservation in any eli
mate for reasonable period in their first ex-
cellence in every respect. Also, Fresh Oys-
tefs put in Cans, and in Kegs of to II gal
Ions.
Having had abundant experience in the
business, and perfected his plan with the ut
most success, he submits his enterprise to
the public, with confidence in his ability to
satisfy the most fastidious taste
Orders from all parts of the county res
pectfully solicited and pre- mptly attended to-
Terms Cash. Address, ,n,.o,,
no l9-lm# Norfolk Va.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

NE have just received lot of cr SIAN
w elegant goods to suit the sea- wx
son for Ladies wear especially, we willv W.
mention a few of them so as you may know
what to ask for when you come down. La
dies fine french leather Cater, fine black
Cater, double sole, fine french morocco
equal to any in this market, and which we
will compare with the best, and splendid
article Of Goat Boots stitched We belieyewe
have only to show these goods, and they go
right off. Bear in mind we have all kinds of
Mi ses and CLildren's Shoes on hand, which
we are selling cheap for the cash. Don't for
get No. IS, Church Street, doors from
Main. Call quick or you'll loose a bargain.
de 4 WILKINS d co.
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IMPROVEMENTS MIR James Barry, Is
now. having very fine three story house
built Oh Church street opposite the Shus-
Ter House.
Mr.. Umstander is having the old pave
ment in front of his new building on
Church street, near the National Hotel
removed and new one placed in its
stead
The buildings on Main street opposite
the Farmers Bank, owned by Mrs, kar-
cher and Mr.. Barney Kayton, are rapid
ly approaching completion, and will be
quite an ornament to that part of the
street.
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THE FAILURE OF cHoUTEAU & co.
,e ST Louis Republican of Monday last says:


1.-The failure of the house of p. Choutean, r, Co.
in New York. is attributable mainly To its connexion with
the Illinois Central Railroad Company, now involved in
pecunsry difficulties Mr. Chouteau is large stock
holder in that corporation. Within two three months
instament OF per cent. upon the whole capital
mot far from twenty mlions) called for, to meet in
debtedness which had been incurred IL has been stated
also that the road does not pay expenses and that pro-
vision has to be made for them The land fund is set
apart for the payment of the principal and interest due to
the bondhoders and cannot be used for any other pur
pose II i reasonable calculation TO say that this fund
will pay the whole Of the road eventually but the
stockholders have wait many years before this be
realired and meanwhile the road Is losing money. 1t
takes strong hackers to keep road under these cir
cumstances The stock has deprecated greatly In value
and stockholders may well give way under such pres
This Is imagine, the real cause of the suspen
sion Of the house OF p Choutesu, j Co, and not any
immediate connexon with the house Of Choueau, Harr
son. Vale IL is enough TO bring cloud Of sadness
every one when old house is, from any cause
compelled TO suspend. for limited period Very
general sympathy expressed for the members Of the
house Of Chouteau Harrison Vale, and the operatives
thrown out Of employment by their suspension The
business in which they have been engaged both at the
rUn mountain and in this city ought TO be revived as
soon as possible.
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PROFESSOR AGAssIz.

Professor Agassiz, Of Harvard University has been
offered by the Emperor Napoleon the Professorshp
Of paleontology at the Museum Of Natural History
i'll Paris, made vacant by the death of NJ. dOrbigny.
The following is the letter from the French Minister
of Public instruction
PAR1s August 10, 1851.
SIR A chair Of palcontology is vacant in the Museum
Of Natural History Of Paris by the death Of NJ FOR
bgny. You French; you have enriched your native
country with eminent works and laboious researches
you are corresponding member of the institute The
Emperor would be happy to restore TO France dstin
suished OF science renowned professor. offer
you in his name, the vacant chair. Your country will
deem herself happy in recovering OF her children the
most devoted of science.
Be pleased TO accept sir, the Of my sent
mehts of high esteem
POULAND,.
NJ AGAssrz Member of the Institute Of France, Pro-
lessor of Sciences Boston, United States of America
Professor Agassiz, says the Boston Courier, has
declined this atering offer, being unwilling to sever
the ties which bind him to the United States