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Fortunes ola Pin.

In the year 1887. hoy called Latitte
first appeared in Paris. He was poor,
and greatly desired to obtain an inferior
situation in banking house. Furnish
"d with a letter Of introduction. he went
to the house of a rich Swiss banker to
ASK Tor employment. He was friend
less; tirid and careworn, and the ban
kcr thinking him unfit for clerk, told
him that he Lad no room for him in
his office.
The lad left the BANKERS richly gilded
room with a sad heart. While crossing
the court yard, with dropping head, he
saw a pin on the ground; he stopped
down, took it up, and placed it carefully
in the corner of his coat. He didn't
think at the time that this act, so trifling
in itself, would be the turning point in
bis life, aud the means OF his future
splendid success.
The banker saw from the window W hat
had taken place; and attaching great
importance to tritles, he was impressed
by the circumstance. He thought that
any young man who would take care Of
PIN, Would surely make good clerk,
and merit the trust and good wishes of
his employer.
The same evening, Iaf6tte rec lived
note from the banker, offering him q sit
uation in his counting-room,and asking
him to come and fill the situation at
once.
The discerning banker was not deceiv-
ed in his hopes, for he soon found that
the young pin saver possessed all the
good qualities he expected. From a
clerk, Laflitte soon advanced to cashier,
and at length was received into partner
ship, and afterwards became the owner
of the largest bank in Paris, and one OF
the richest men in the world. He was
not only rich, generous. great and power
ful, but was chosen deputy Of the peo
pie, and made President Of the. Council
Of Ministers, and wasin every respect the
most influential citizen of France.
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AMERICAN roErRY.--An English
writer says: The following poems, by
American authors would do honor to any
age or country The Indian Student, by
Greneau; The Culprit Fay, by Drake; My
life is like the summer rose, 10y Wild;
The WaterF Fowl, by Bryant; Woodman,
spare that by Morris Marco;Bozanis,
BY Ilalleck; The neglected wife, by Per-
cival; The Widow of Main, by n ?
Willis; The Old Oaken Bucket, by Wood
worth; and III ill this up to one made
up, by rinckncy. This collection.
'.Beautiiul as their own green river
Flows on and viii! flow on forever"
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Z THE DAY BOOK.
SATURDAY, EVENING MARCH 10.
L WEpT BESIDE THY GRAVE,
MOTHER.
Ky FAAkT SY21LF.

] vert beside thy grave. mother,
Ny heart is weeping still,
And fondly Ringers near thy tomb
On yonder lonely hill.
] did not hear thy parting VOL Dis,
did not zee thee die
Bps thy last message came to me,
When death was lowering nigh.
I've been truant boy, mother,
And caused thee many pain,
Emit would heal the wound made
Coulds't thou return again;
My boyish heart would not obey
Thy mild commands, know,
And Ger my waywardness to thee,
Ny tears will ever flow.
] was thy cherished pet, mother,
Thy love was fond and true,
Thy kisses Oft hadew'd my cheek,
Ere manhood's care knew
Afliction's child from infancy,
Ye loved me but the more,
And DER me wept as oft We tho't,
Lfe's pilgrimage was Ger.
I've wandered many league, mother,
From where we used to dwell;
No cherished one Is near me now,
Of those loved so well
Bat oft my weeping heart returns
Across the foaming sea,
To where my precious relics lie,
And there it weeps for thee.
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Beautiful Flowers.

y AIDES now is the time to decorate yoi,r
IL flower beds with these beautiful, heart
eleyating, love inspiring gems of nature
whose brilliant petals unfolded to the gaze,
and whose fragrant odors exhaled upon the
balmy air, so captiyate and enrapture the
senses of all whom taste and refinement in
cite to their study and culture At Apothe-
carries Hall, for sale by w. II. BROUGHTON
Il co. you will find a general variety of the
most approved kinds of FRESH FLOWER
SEEDS, among them are the following:
Superb Carnation, White Cypress Vine,
" Pink, Scarlet do do
Double China Pink, Double mixed Bal
Profuso Flowering Pink, sans,
Sweet William, Double mixed Col
" Alyssuni, bine,
New large fiower'd Mig German Poppy,
nonette, Long tn b ed Gen.
Mixed Gilly Flower, tranthus,
10 weeks do Purple Petunea,
Mixed Candytuft, Mixed do
Large 1ower'd Nialope, Drumnond's Phlox,
Mixed Portulacca, Tricolord Hearts
Morning Glory, ease,
Scarlet do do Love in Mist,
Variegated Scabious, Mixed Hyacinth
Blue Ageratum, Beans,
African Hibiscus, Dark Purple Ipo-
Yellow Martynia, mea,
Dwarf mixed China Aster, Mixed Coxcombs,
Tall do do do Golden Alyssun,
Poeny Powered do do Painted Coreopsis,
pheasants Eye, Maiden Pink or
Hedge Mustard, London Pride,
Burridges lpomea, Dwarf Centaurea,
Centaurea Depressa, SO.
fe4 W. Fl. BROUGHTON d co.
andreth,s Garden Seed.-Just re-
~ ceiyed full supply Of the above gera-
inc Garden Secs g, viz:
Extra Early Peas,
Flat Dutch Cabbage,
Drumhead Cabbage,
Long Scarlet short top RaGish &c.
For sale low TOR cash.
ja15 l.. W. WEBB.
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INCIDENT OF TRAvEL.-Parson Brown
low relates the following incident which
occurred during his passage from New
Orleans to Mobile on the steamboat.
One incident only occurred at the ia
BILE, worthy of note. An ill-bred and
low-hung fellow, inditferently dressed,
sat at my left elbow--he had never
travelled mrci. He called for some fire |
perch, seeing another gentleman oppc-
site to him have pair fine lake perch
on plate They were brought and pla-
ced before him on small dish had.
at the same time, called for dish OF
stewed oysters, aul the same servant, at
the same time, plao d them toGure me in
a small, deep dish. This il-mann?rcd
rascal reached over deliberately, lifted
my oysters, set them in his plate and
wcut to work on them. He remarked
to me in an under tone, 'thcm's my fish
Yes said |, and thems my oysters.
Here the matter ended with this i'm
provemeat; called for more oysters and
he for more fish
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a merry doctor said, the other day,
that people who were prompt ia their
payments always recovered from sick uess
as they were good customers. and physi-
clans could not afford to lose them.
Apoor sailor, wrecked on an unknown
coast, wandered about in monetary ap-
prehcnsion of being seized by savages
when he suddenly came in sight Of a gal-
lows. 'Ah.' said he, thank Gody I'm in
u civilized country.
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Pol:oN&p. a correspondent Of tie
fete'So0rg Exprcsr, writes that a ljttic
son OF Mr.. John Pepper, residing ucar
dastoh, N Z :, got hold Of /, bottle Of oil
vltFol one day last week aud drank
portion OF tie contents, There was bu..
little prospect OF his roco'ey.
james Kelly convicted at pittsbarg Of
the murder Of !lpury W liess;aan. was
on Tuesday sentenced to be hung
Gen. Seth Clover, Of Pennsylvania, has
been appointed Indian Agent in Kansas,
vice McC'as]n, remoyed.
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a Startling Confession.

Mo.deca! Pane, saddltr doing busi-
lass in North Ninth street, was called
home from his workshop On Saturday
morning, by d messenger who brought
the melancholy Intelligence that his wife
Barbara, had taken arsenic for the pur-
pose Of committing suicide, and was then
at the pont of death. Heshastened to her
bedside, and found her more in agony of
mind than body. She declared that there
WAS something ON her mind which she
wished to confess to him before her de-
parturc, with the hope of obtaining his
forgiveness. Mr. Paine, with great emo
ton, desired her to 60 on with the disclo-
sure, adding thai she might assure her
self Of his forgiveness before he had
known her offence
All. Mortlecai,' said she, you remem-
@er our large white pitcher was broken
some time ago: pretended to you that
the cat broke it, but that was false, for
I rayself did it,
On my dear said Mr.. Paine, don t
concern yourself about such trife.
had forgotten the pitcher, and it matters
not how it was broken
There is another matter said Mrs.
T., after some hesitation. Tho six sill
yer spoons which I made you believe
we're stolen by She Yankee clock me.1-
der; pawnetl them to raise money to
pay the milluer for doing up my pink
satin bonnet
Never mind it, my love-, said Mr.
Paine, encouragingly 4 hope heaven will
forgive you as freely as do
After short pause, Mrs. p, began
again:
You best razor, which you missed
last summer. and made so much to do
about, snapped it away to a peddler
Tor torteise-shell comb.
The tleuce!- well, said Mr.. p,
gecoiecting himself, that is all done
aow, and can't be amended Think no
more of it,
4 could not leave the world with such
a thing on my conscience, replied the
lair pepitent.
Go on, 90 on cried Mr.. Paine; ~
told you that could forgive everything
at such time as this Mrs. p, rosum-
ed.
You remember cur boarsler, Simeon
Drake, who ran up bill for six weeks,
and then went off in hurry without
paying cent. lie and I had agreed to
olopa together; but be changed his mind
at the last moment. and ran away With
out me-
Fire and furyl do you dare to tell me
this 2 cried Mordecai in or, at excite
ment. But as You are dying. won't
reproach you. I'll leave you now to set
tie the affair with your own conscience
Stay and hear one thing MORE cried
the repentant Barbara. The dose took
this morning was intended for you. ]
put into your cup of coffee. but, in my
hurry to get the thing down, | gave you
the wrong cup and took the right one
myself
The devil fly away with You, you
jade 7 roared Morlecai, as he flung him
selfout Of the room. In the entry lie
met the apothecary who had sold Mrs p.
the fatal powder. This radical man
heard Of the commoticn at Paine's house,
and suspcctng the cause Of it, he came
TO administer hope and comfort to the az
t1icted,
Don't be alarmed, Mr., Paine said
he, tho drug sold to your wife was
nothing but magnesia. | Judged that
she wished to destroy herself aud
tricked her in this way to save her life.
You swindling rascal shouted Paine,
show dare you cheat customer in that
shameful mann r, and obtain her money
on false pretences ? Begoner
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AT 1T AGAIN.
CHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN
w A r Il

TAS. e. BARRY, would most res
81 pectfully inform his friends and the(s~
public generally that his China, Glass ID
and Earthen Ware establishment hiss d
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 md to contain nearly
every article which may be called for.
Give him cail--at hiz old stand corne,
Union street and Market square.
no Eft
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SWALLOWING AN INDIAN There
have been many laughabe incidents re-
lated of courts, justices ana officers on
the frontiers. but we have seen none that
is more ludicrous than the following.
Among the Indians who, on the first
settlement of Cherokee county, Georgia,
gave trouble to the courts, was motor
ious old vagabond named Swallow. who
was continually on the docket On the civil
or the criminal side.
On a certain occasion he was the de-
fendant in n cause tried before a Jury.
The evidence having been submitted and
the jury charged, they retired, and soon
after came in with a verdict, which was
handed to the solicitor. Now. the rea-
der will be good enough to bear in mind
that the solicitor was of an excitable
temperament, and whenever unduly exer-
cised he invariably stammered and
stuck. On this occasion, hs begin to
read:
'We, the Jury, find that the said de-
PENDANT, Swallow, an Indian
Here, as our friend Billy Martin would
say, the solicitors mouth hung fire. and
he tried again:
We, the Jury, find that the said defen-
dant, Swallow. an Indian'-and here
there was another refusal to go off,
The eyes of the whole court. Judge.
jury, lawyers and,spectators, were upon
the solicitor, who was by this time in a
Sweat Just here jim H, who
sat almost under him, looked up and in
quired in an audible voice:
And did he do it?'
Yes ne tid!' WAS the solicitors indig-
nant reply
Then, said jim, 4 think the punish
ment was unlawful-it was both cruel
and unusual
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WUITE GREASE.

WHITE CREASE.
FFHIS article is put up in tin cans and
Il kegs, and is superior to any other for
eTeasing the wheels of wag ons, carts, drays,
LACKS, ne. having given general satisfaction
wherever it has been used, for sale by
fe II NJ. A. SANTOS X co.
A NO. article of British Lustre, just re-
"A ceivcd and for sale by
J.R. LUDLOW,
fe % "a West Main st.
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TO NAVAL OEFTCER-,Ss

AND PERSONS GONG 70 SEA.
Nulcani2ed Rubber Goats. Cans.
Leggins, Gloves &c, of 2st quality, and
warranted to stand any degree of Heat, can
Store No.23, Main st. Head of Market So.
fe % ID. Y. MARCUS.
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JOB PRINTING.

JOB + k& ~ TIM u.
IN ALL IT'S VARIETY AND EXE
Il CUTED IN THE YER Y BEST STYLE
AND AT THE 10 VEST PRICES FOR
CASH.-We invite the attention of the bust.
ness community, and all classes Of the people
TO the very extensive resources in Type, Ma.
terial, Presses. &C., nos in use in our
JOB PRINTING OFFICE,
No. u EAST MAIN STREET, NORFOLK, VA.
Supplied without regard to cost for the un
equalled dispatch, and the beauty, neatness
and permanent superiority of every kind OF
ORNAMENTAL AND PLAIN PRINTING
and having competent workmen steadily
employed, and every facility for conduct
ing the business, we are prepared to do al
kinds of Printing at very short notice, an
for reasonable prices. All kinds of Printing
required by
Banks, Brokers,
Insurance Offices, Lawyers,
Steamboats,, Railroad Companies.
shippers, Forwarders.
Physicians, Merchants,
Mechanics, Storekeepcrs,
Theatres, Circusses,
Museums, Concerts,
Exhibitions, Parties,
Balls, Weddings, &c.
Funerals.
Having one of the best FAST JOB PRES
Sl1S now in use in this country, we are PIE
pared to do all work entrusted to our care il
the most expeditions manner, and feeling
confident of our ability to give satisfaction
to all, both in price and quaity OF workman
ship, and to make it the interest ni all WIZ
deal With us, We again invite the public
call and examine specimens at
JNO. Il. HATHAWAl'S
Chap Job Printing Office,
ST No. IT East Main street.
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N ERCHANTS' HOTEL.

MERCHANTS' HOTEL.
IF O Il M II Il l. Y TIL NION.)
FXNHIS convenient and pleasant establish
a KENT having been thoroughly removal
order, the undersigned announces his readi-
ness to accommodate transient and pcrma-
nent boarders IN style not exceled by any
other house in the Southern country.
The table will be provided with the best
the market affords, the bar with the best
wines and liquors, and his rooms are ai,y.
pleasant and well furnished.
The terms are very moderate, and no pains
will be spared 10 give entire satisfaction to
all who may paLronise his establishment.
de 80 j. l.. WEATHERWA
hAREIlSI.t&ISs India Rmhhnr n ,llII,. "a
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Millinery &c.
Fail and Winter Paris Fashions.
I'D s. O.

1 aNA 2S.
w o u L ID RESPECTFULLY
a. inform my friends, customers and the sur
rounding country, that have returned fronl
the North with the finest collection of all
kinds of Millinery Goods that it has ever been
my privilege to present to the public,
CONSISTING OF
Every color and Grade of Plain and Uncut
Velvets,
Silks, CODES and Satins,
Feathers Of all colors and quality,
Best French and American Flowers,
Bonnets of all descriptions for ladies and
children,
TOGETHER WITH
The handsomest assortment Of Ribbons
that can be found elsewhere-all of which |
am prepared to make to order in the neatest
and most fashionable styles and on the most
REASONABLE TERMS.
My collection OF Pattern Bonnets which is
very extensive, will be opened on MONDAY
NEXT, the 10th, to which the attention of
the Ladies are particularly invited.
MRS. G. E. SWANK,.
No. 40. Church st.
oc IT 2doors North of Manonc Hall.
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CLOSING OUT sPOCK.
NORFOLK FLOUR STORE.
No. z, Union Street

THE first and only establishment of thls
Il description ever opened in the city. The
design of the subscriber is to have constantly
on hand, every thing in the line of Breadstuffs
of the best qualities, always fresh and at the
latest prices. Having the exclusive agency
for the City Block Mills, Baltimore, be can
always furnish the following Breadstuffs:
Wilson Il Canby's Excelsior Flour, family.
Extra and Super, in barrels and sacks Of
SO and 40 lbs.
Graham, or Dyspeptic Flour, in 40 lbs. sacks.
Middlings and Rye Flour, in barrels and ~
lbs. sacks.
Buckwheat, in sacks of 24]5 and 40 lbs.
Corn Neal, in Il 2 bushel sacks,
Mill Feed, in bushel bags. Wholesale and
Retail.
&~ These Rreadstuffs are manufactured
expressly for Family use, and warranted.
Any article not giving satisfaction IL request
ed to be returned.
TERAs Caah OF delivery.
E. A. ABBOTT,
&C 26 M T. lJnian attract
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Ladies Read the Following List

Ladies Read the Following List
Or BARGAINS TO BE FOUND AT
NJ R S. r. 4. RID DICK
No. 65, Main Street.
barclays and Richardson's Linen,
-D White and colorca Cambria,
Linen Cambria Pocket Hdkls,
Colored Canton Flannel
Brown Linen for dress Innings,
FXrniture Mourning and fancy prints,
French and Domestic Ginghams,
Sack hannels suited tor Infant use,
Diaper of various qualities,
White and Red Flannel,
Head. Handkerchiefs,
Kentucky Jeans and Tweeda,
French worked Bands.
Swiss Collars and Undersleeves,
Ladies Gentlemen and Childrens Merino
Vest,
Together with many other articles in the
Dry Goods line, which am determined to
sell at unprecedented low prces,to close out
the stock.
MRS. R. T.. RlDDICK,
Ladies Emporium,
mac No G5, Main street.
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MO TIC E TO NORTHERN
IN TRAVELLERS via SeabOaPd

Road q Bay line. The large and
splendid steamer !. Q | A N and
N<sH NORTH CAROLINA, now in
a ssssssSz==ssas fine order, and having unsur-
passed accommodations. will leave Hunters
Wharf, foot Of New Castle street, every
Evening Sundays excepted, as fOllows
The LOUISIANA, Captain Geo. w. Russell,
on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, and Port
smouth on the arrival of the Southern Cars.
The NORTH CAROLINA, Capt. james Can
non, on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, at
the same time, arriving in Baltimore in time
for all the Northern and Western trains.
Try Through Tickets to be obtained on
board for Washington, Philadelphia and New
York.
oc3 W. A. LOWELL, Agent.
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irginia B CO n.-l0,oG0 pounds
Hams, Shoulders and Middlings, very
superior for Family use, for sale low to close
consignment. LEIGH Il BRO.
ia IL No, 5, Newtons Wharf.
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100 LBS Landretl's Extra Early Turnip
lOO Beet,
Landrcth's Long Scarlet Radish,
g Early Blood Turnip Beet,
1000 do2. papers Landreth's Flat Dutch Cab
bage,
500 do dc do Drumhead Cabbage,
Gt0 do do do Early York do
Just received, and for sale by
ma3 KING & TOY.
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wedding Presents.
j. Nj. + II T. Il MI A N.

y. NJ. + K Il j. M A IN
No. 20, MAIN STREET.
TONTINU les TO receive ad- ;~9
~ ditions to his already large stock S2A.
OF new and beautiful goods. suitable tsAassA
Tor Wedding Gifts, such as Pearl Jewelry.
Silver Ware, Gold Watches and Chatelains.
Diamond Jewelry &c, which he offers upon
accommodating terms. fe %
FAMILY MESS BEEF-In store.
Il and for sale at retail by
ma J. +. JONES.
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Oh Bbls. superfne Flour, just received, &
CU for sale by [jal9l j. E. JONES.
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BiackWOOd's Magazine.

BlackWOOd's Magazine.
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subscriptions received for either or all OF
The above Reviews, and Blackwood, by
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ma City Book store.
EthcPiai Oil and Camphene.
M Il have just received another lot of
w that superior Blu ming Fluid and Cam
phene, at the Union street Depot.
kEEFE 4 STORY,
Tin, Copper and Stove Depot,
ma No. 6, Union street.
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CLOTHING / CLOTHINGl
New Fall and Winter Stock
AT THE
Norfolk Hall of Fashion

AT THE
Norfolk Hall of Fashion.
No. l6, Main Street Norfolk Va.
TNHE subscriber would respectfully in
l. form the citizens of Norfolk and vicinity
that he is now opening very large and hand
some stock of
Fail and Winter Clothing.
Being myself TIE manufacturer have spared
no pains in making this the largest and best
assorted, as well as the cheapest stock ever
before offered in this or any other market in
the State. am determined to sell on the
most reasonable terms, advocating the maxim
of quick sales and small profts l have also
a first rate stock of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Including all the latest variety of style and
quality necessary to complete full and per-
feet wardrobe.
YOUTHS AND BOYS CLOTHING.
Adapted to the ages of to lG years at the
usual very low prices.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES & VESTINGS.
Which will be made up to order on accom-
modating terms with our usual promptness
and despatch. Satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases or no sale. Persons wanting Clothing
ready made or made TO order would do well
to give me call.
Oc Il RID CLIFTON
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r ID CLIFTON,

NORFOLK, February LIST, 1858.
FSSHE Co-partnership heretofore existing
Il under the firm of Bloodgood q Co., is
this day dissolved b. mutual consent, j. S.
lnloes, retiring.
j. I, Bloodgood is authorized TO use the
name Of the firm in liquidation.
j. |. BL0ODGOOD,
fe j. S. INLOES.