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The Dav Hook-Its Success.

The Dag Book was established about the
first oflast October, quietly and without any
preliminary grand flourish Of trumpnts or
active canvassing for subscribers: and al
though not yet six months old, it has already
achieved a success absolutely unprecedented
in this section Of the country. if not in the
United States. Beginning without any sub
scription sist-noy, trs!hoat eoan one l4.{Jcd
Supporter, the experiment of its publication
has been crowned with complete triumph,
and its daily sssne now ranges from $500 10
5000 copies.
The Dog Book is the organ of nobody but
the people. No political party, religious de
nomination, clique of stockholders, individ-
uai OF combination of individuals, has any
claim upon its colamns II is popular, be-
cause it, cleapness brings it within the
reach Of all, poor or rich, and because it
furnishes the reader, for his oae cent per dag,
not only with d complete record o.! local
events, but with faithful daguerreotype of
the latest news--hnne and toreign-while
every number Offers budget Of fun to the
laughter-loving, poetry to the sentimental,
sound maxims to the moral and carefully Sc
lected tales and sketches to the terarv.
The Day Book has now hosts of friends,
and it is winning new ones every day. 1t is
established upon firm basis amongst the
Constitutions of Norfolk and Portsmouth;
it has hold upon the whole community land
its continuing and augmentng success may
be safely pronounced ''tixed fact We
hcnceforth know no such word as fail, 'and,
unless some untoward and unlocked for mis-
chance happens to Us, We are bound to pros
per.
In what we here say, and in what we have
said previously in relation TO ourselves and
our success, we think TO one can accuse us
of empty or nendacious Boosting. We will
leave it to all our readers-and cur files are
at the disposal of any one for examination
if we have hitherto made any promises that
have not been promptly and abundantly re-
deemed; while glance at our columns and
look into our press-room and at our scores
of busy carriers, any afternoon, will satisfy
all that we speak no more than is warranted
by the strictest truth.
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to satisfy and please the public as a
"-ocaliZer," so long as the performance
Of our duty will do it. But we would
have it distinctly understood, to every
reader of the Day Book, that the "local'
column of our paper cannot, and Will
not be bribed into advocating any one
mans or set of mems interest. We have
never, nor do we intend to waste or sell
the three or four columns of our paper
which we give to local ne,rs. and intrude
upon the public by filing it with 'puffs.
AS for ourself as the "localizer" of Ports
mouth, we shall ever aim to perform our
duty, both to our own loved city, and to
the numerous readers Of the Day Book.
Let what will transpire, that will inter-
est the public at largo as news, we say
that it must be kept close, or will it be
given to the ''Iocal" Of our paper. This,
together with an ever watchful eye to
the interest Of our city, we conceive to
be nothing more or less than our duty,
and if this one or that one choose to be-
come offended with aught we may report
while performing this duty, why they
must stay offended. 1t is for the crit-
Ching public To say whether or not our
column contains news, suggestions, &C.,
of interest--we know that it is thus con-
sidered by them; which fact, is well
proven to us, from the ready sale, large
subscription list, and increasing demand
which we find for the Day Book; we say,
his fact is enough to prove to us salts
factorily that our paper is appreciated by
the pubilc-but our design is not here to
speak of our own actions in the past, but
Of what they shall be III the future,
though we are confident that we need
say no more than promise that they shall
ever equal the past, AMI if orr course
has been rather independent, we prom
Use not to change it; knowing as We do
from the fact above stated that it is gen
orally approved. We hope that now no
one will be so soft as to expect us ey-
er to deviato from the course we have
laid down. These remarks we have
made, hoping that they will be undor-
stood by all, as orr words are readily en-
dorscd by our brother local of Norfolk,
and as we said in the onset, that 50 long
as it is our duty to gather and report
news for our readers, we assure all that
We shall DO it independently and fear
lessly, knowing that the public will bear
us out, in its performance. Ie ser9' a0-
ire l!atsr.
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He57 The Steamer Curtis Peck, Cap
tain Barnes, arrived here yesterday az
ternoon from Richmond. She will be
withdrawn from this line Tor short
time, after to-day, to receive necessary
repairs. The beautiful steamer Glen
Cove, Captain john Davis, will sscontin-
ue to run on the line.
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Local Items.

MAYORS CoURT.-Again with plea
sure we inform our readers that there
were no cases before his Honor Mayor
Ferguson this morning.
We are informed by the watch that it
was unusually quiet last night, not a
single arrest was made. What is our
city coming to
The CHARITABLE CoNCERT.-As there
seems to be some misunderstanding d.
bout the admittance fee to this concert,
We would here inform all, that tie sum
of twenty-five cents will be charged for
tickets, and we do hope to see Jchnson's
Hall crowded tom orrow night.
We cannot but believe that our citi-
zens generally will respond to the call
made upon them. We have many poor
people in our midst, who have every
disposition to work, but are prev ented
from doing so by sickness and old age.
Let there he a general turn out, and
the recipients of the Concert will bless
the charitable in their daily prayers.
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M ORELAND g. JAKEMAN,
lFl HOUSE, SHIP AND SIGN
PAINTERS.
No. l, Roanoke Square.
NORFOLK, "a.

~ via Slvt-Nj 80
TO THE PUBLIC.
Hail honcred 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 rneritorious 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,
TIVE 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 al,
50 walk around, and give them call.
oe 25--Gm IL
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evening Ora wing school.

WYNN. s. WEST, PRAcTIcAL ARoHI-
w TEcr, will open Drawing School at
No. 81, Main street Norfolk, where will be
taught all the branchcs OF the art ne request
all those who have an opportunity, 10 eau
and sec him at his Office betw cen 8, A. NJ.
and7 p. III. wheu they can learn tha terms
time 10, w. ). WEST, ARcHITEcr.
do 6-sm Office az Broad Water st.
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nv ARROTT. e, 49,. r.. t.. - 2
II. Sole AGENT FOR
NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, OF
CITY b L o X III l. l. y
CELEBRATED
Excelsior Flour and BreadstLffs.
Not, Uz;on street, doors E. OF Market
Sauare, Norfolk, Va.
Ma See advertisement. DC 26-ly
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NoBLE.--Perhaps all of our readers
will remember the article in our paper a
few days back, giving an account of
riot which occurred at the fire Of Messrs.
Jones & Co., on Roanoke Square.
Through the instrumentality of Chief
Engineer King, meeting of the Fire
Department was held night before last
at the Hope Engine House, for the pur-
pose Of investigating the unfortunate af-
fair. All those who were anyways con-
cerned in the row were present, and at
ter full explanation of it was made,
they all shook hands and pledged friend
ship for each other. Our worthy Mayor
was present, who made some very APP
propriate remarks, and gave those pres
ent some very wholesome advice. We
congratulate our noble and energetic fire.
men for the very correct manner in
which they have acted about the matter,
and to Colonel King, Chief Engineer,
the thanks of this community are just
ly due for the very successful part he
has acted.
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The SONS OF TEMPERANCE IN PORTS
MoUTH.-Wc are glad to see that this
excellent order is rapidly increasing
in Portsmouth. New strength" is
now being added every meeting night,
by number of initiati5ns. TIE mem
bcrs are also beginning TO fee! a more
lively intcrest;-in fact, we believe that
the Temperance cause is beginning to
lock brighter in the sister cities sener-
ally that it has for many years.
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A MI BROTY PES
BURWELL & HOLIDAY.

BURWELL & HOLIDAY.
M & say to all who wish ILLNESSES, with
w out tear of contradiction that our
LARGE ANBRorYPEs are the clearest, boldest.
best defined, and most Artistic of any ever
taken in this City, or State, and invite in
spection at Whitehurst's Old Gallery.
fa 96
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"BALM OF 1000 FLOWERS" Contrary to our
habit we take pleasure in recommending the
above excellent cosmetic for the Teeth, Com
plexion and Shaving. Try it!
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Business Cards.

Nd III. EDMONDS,
AA. PLASTERER AND SLATER
Respectfully solicts a shere of public patro,.
mage. Architectural Plaster Ornaments OF
the latest style, and at the lowest prices.
Particular attention paid to Slate roof re-
pairing.
re- Residence, No. 40, South Cumber-
land Street.
oct ely
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Hsy" The steamship jamestown, due
here at : o'clock this morning from
Richmond, en- route for New York had
rot arrived up u the hoar Of orr going
to press.
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Observation-Disclosures guns were fired to-
day at noon by the Z S Ship Pennsylva-
MIA, in honor Of the late Commodore Pey-
rY
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SEs3 RS! SEGARs!!

w L have just received large quantity, Of
w seq AIRS, of various brands, consist
ing Of the Star of the West operas, and
ltnouito, s.ondres; also, some other kid OF
Segars, which We oler to sell at Great ba-
gains. UANBURGEk l. CO.,
No. 50, Main street, NT.s9
mas NoriulS, Va,
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10000.

A LOAN of $4,000 is wanted security
N by real estate, for which more than 6
per cent, will be given. Apply at
fe rs THIS OFFICE.
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Rates of Advertising.

! NNtVS Oh AUVCTLtbIHEs
square ofl0l lines or less one insertion. so C.
Each subsequent insertion, rs C.
square week, S LIS
] square l month, 500
plonn,., 500
It 5 months, 1000
All advertisements ordered twice
thrice week, for each insertion
after the first, per square, 37L C.
Contracting Rates
square, renewable at pleasure, per
annum, payable monthly, $4,000
Zach additional square, per annu1n, 1000
Professional Cards, not exceeding FIVE
lines, per annum, in advance, $500
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RARE FLOWER SEED.

hAltE la r4lL SEElJ.
"Spahe full well in language quaint aAd .deh
One that dwelleth by The castled Rhine,
When he called the flowers so blue and golden.
Stars that in Earth's armament do shine"
WE HAVE received our stock :A&aS
w Of FLO WER y p Il d Of the SsIG%s
rarest varieties ever offered in the e5ty, be-
sides a fun assortment Of those usually Kept
Would call special attention 70 The toltewiof
beautiful varieties -
Peruvian lTel9trope, Scarie. Sage,
Fine Mined Aaricula, Calceolaria,
Alonsoa Grandidora,
Muck Plant, Flowering Ge4aniua,
Peonia, Flowered Astera,
Asclepias Curassavica,
Chinese Primrose, Pinefaria Hybshia,
Dahlia Seed, Forget me Not
Imported Carnation Pink,
Abronia Umbelata,
Fine Double Daisy, Sc &o.
Have also Bubous Roots, Hysoiuths, Aoc-.
monies, Ranunculas, Crown lnperials, Seas-
let Lilies, Gladiolus, Tuperose, ana either
Roots. Win take orders for all kinds Of
feIs 80. N. A. SANTOS d co. -
Ladies Port M0nnaies and BAGS
WITH CHAIN.
7 HAVE received this day, new xsock Of
4 the above articles, embracing many pref
ty patterns-they win be sold out at prioss b
suit the times, at the Variety store Nc, 2a,
Main street, head Of Market square.
fe ID. Y, MARCUS.
BOOTSl HOOTS.l BOOTSy!!
A MOTHER case by Express, inst to hand,
IA Of those half welt Calf Skin boots,
Philadelphia make, just the article we wapt
having run Oft all the others.
T. DOTTIMORE.
No, Is, Il. s. Market SQpare,
fa IA Sign Big Yellow HSot
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r aides Lasting Buskins-We have

q tNoPh
- just received another supply of those
superior lasting Shoes for elderly ladies and
others troubled with tender feet. Call and
examine. GURNEY Il co,
lie Is No. 10, Market So.
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Rates of Advertising.
Special Notices.

l square, / time, 70 G
% 1" 400
I month, )0.ct
= &" +" ! year, 40.G0
For each additional sqr, per annum, 1919
Advertisers by the year to be confined '
their legitimate business.
Marriages and Deaths tobe published as new 8.
Obituaries, Funeral Notices, &c, will be
charged as other advertisement, and payment
required N advance.
All transient advertisements to be paid in
advance.
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KINp.--Mr. B. Kayton and number
of the members of the Independent Blues
Band, have offered their services for the
Grand Concert to take place tomorrow
n ght, and Mr.. Schwartzkopf has tender
ell the use of a very superior Piano.
?. S.--'rhe Ferry boat has been char
tered to convey those back to Ports
IN ,uth, who may attend the Concert to-
m PROV night from that city.
Transcript please eopy.l
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SegaF and Tobacco Warehouse.
WHOLESALE l. RETAIL.


n o. 36, NJ l4IN s EFT,
OPPOSITE JoHNsoN's HALL.
FENHE SUBSCRIBERS have leased
Il and fitted up the above place in the finest
style, as first class Segar aoa Tokaeco Store.
where they would be pleased to see and serve
the public, with the very best and choicest
brands OF
Segars, chewing and Smoking
TOE A eco.
Also a variety Of Pipes and other Smokers
Articles. l. HAMBURG Err 4 co,
No IS, Main Street, Norfolk, Va.
Sign of the Big indian in Front
n. B. Country Merchants, Grocers, iTo-
tel and Tavern keepers are also invited to
call at our store and examine our stock,
where they always will find a large assert
ment of imported HGosno, Domestic ond
German Scyars of the choicest brands and
lowest market prices. Leaf Tobacco for Sc
gar Manufacturers, will be found always on
hand at the lowest priccs-confdent Of pleas
ing, we only ask a trial. Orders punetualiY
attended TO, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Please give rs call.
|. HAMBURGER 4 co,
fe II No. SO, Main street, No,solk Va.
House il New York !
100 William street.
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stoves. Stoves. Stoves.

WE have on hand full supply Of all pat
w terms of Stoves, for all purposes, which
we are selling as cheap as any dealers North.
We name in part
The Flora Air Tight, Egg, sizes, Air-Tight
Cannon.
Star Alright, Star Radiator, Fire King
Parlor Cook, Albright Saloon, Minoc Plate,
Fanny Fern,
Star Franklin, Hot Air Pallor Crate, Boat
man,
Seven Plate, Russia Goa Bases, + sizes, Sal
amander's
Model Parlor, Bugle, Bee, Gas Burners,
Also, the following Cook Stoves.
The New World, 5 sizes, Sunrise Ais Tight,
Morning Star, sizes, Euchaatress, Crystal,
President,
Boston Sequel, Amazon, Roger WiliiarDe.
Kitchen Companion, York Complete, Oni-
Verse, Hope and others too numerous 10
mention.
W. d. ROBERTS, Jr., &CO.
MAD Roanoke Square and Water st.
LNISH-No. Salmon, No / Mackerel,
Il large size, No. Herrings, very 6ne
Tongues and Saunds, Goldfish, Blactsb, Pol
lock, in store, and for sale by the Bbl or ID by
J. +. JONES,
NAL No. 2. Campb4lfs Wharf.
READ! READ!l READ!!!
SOMETHING CHOICE ON HAND
FOR SATURDAY.
AT FRR FAMILY GRoogRY ANo PaoyrsioS
s e Q R b,
No. 60, Church Street.
MJE have Just received bbls choice navel
w cuts. finest quality Baltimore Corned
Beef, fine lot of Smoked Beet Hams,
Smoked and Picked Tongues. Choice
Smithheld Hams, email Shoulders and Mid
ding. Also, another lot of that splendid
Golden Syrup and n. 0. Molasses, new Penn
sylvania Buckwheat, fine grand bank, Cod
iish and Potatoes &c.
n. B. Don't fail to try that Beef only l27a
cents per ID. i. G. DEMiNG,
mas No. 60, Church street.
(H. Copy
SE2ARS! SEGARS!!
NM Il have lust received large quantity OF
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NEW STYLE or HAT

NEW STYLE or NAT,
Of surprising beauty, and which need Only 10
be seen to be admired. They are now taking
the lead. and in addition to their beauty Of
style and tineness Of finish, will furnish
HAT to any Gent who may desire it, with a
Fine Da guerreotype Likeness
of himself inserted in the Crown, without
additional Cost. Having made arrangements
in the City to furnish the Likeness adapted
to the purpose, thereby enabling one TO de-
termine his own HAT from Others at Hotels
and other places were difficulties often eccu.
in the way Of mistakes, by numbers Of Hats
being collected together.
Yoar orders viii be promptly attended I .
and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
.,-. w. $. HAWKINS,
90
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SPRING STYLES NOW READY,
HATS. HATS. HATS,

TT is with pleasure that | announce sWs
Il to the Gentlemen of Norfolk. that Eek
am row prepared to furnish them 3ss
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Mr.. JAMES BARRON HoPF.-As this

Mr.. JAMES BARRON IIorE.-As this
gentlemen will be in Norfolk and deliver
his Poem next Friday evening which
he pronounced on the 22nd ut, in Rich
mond, the citizens Of Portsmouth would
also be much pleased to have him deliver
bis Poem there, before he leaves the
sister cities
BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR GAS METERS.
A gentleman in Portsmouth yesterday
came very nigh being seriously injured,
by carelessness while at work upon his
gas-meter. The fluid in the meter hav-
ing frozen, and Of course preventing the
passage of gas, he vas trying to reme-
dy the fault; when, after taking out a
screw in the meter, and letting the gas
escape in the room, he thoughtlcssly held
light near the meter, when the esca-
ping gas took fire, and burned neero
man, but fortunately not seriously. Now
during this season Of the year our gas
meters are often frozen, and dagger gen.
orally attending their regulation, there
fore, we think it would be much best
were every one to have them regulated,
only by those who understand them
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SLE1eHINd.-Y Yesterday was indeed a
gala day in our city; on every street
could be seen sleighs filled with persons
all seeming to enjoy the benefit of the
snow while it was here. Last night on
Butte street, we saw large boat placed
upon rockers, drawn by two horses, con-
tanning party Of ladies and gentlemen
who were enjoying themselves in very
fine manner. The Ferry Point delega-
ton visited our city making grand and
imposing show.
Amongst the crowd We noticed old
Whitley attached to one Of those indis-
pensable articles cradle with the rock
ers placed lengthwisc, who travelled over
the slippery ground at very fast rate.
To-day there is not snow enough on the
ground to admit of a sleigh, therefore we
all must wait patiently until the old wo-
man sees fit to pick another lot of ducks.
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fE1HE SUBSCRIBER oilers ,

DEAR StE:-It is with great pleasure |
recommend Won 10 the citizens of Norfolk
and vicinity, as gentlornen, who is entirely
capable, either as Piano Forte maker OK
Tuner, and il is quite certain. tia. your resi-
dence here, will be 4 great advantage 50 the
musical community generally.
Years Hespectfully
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Norfolk Male Institute

THE second quarter will commence en-
l. TUESDAY, Dec. LIST.
I f X NJ s:
Senior Glass $40 GO
Junior do 50
French, extra 6 90
PAYMENrS- Quarterly In aAyance.
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His rooins arc in 3oilnsor's building "a
Main street, where be intends keeping IN as
sortinent Of the best Planes manufactured IN
the North. Respectfully solicits :hc citizens
Of Norfolk, and Portsmouth ard surrounding
country, t. call and examine BIS stock Beng
practical Piano-mafe ans: Fnncr. iocis con-
iident, tina. lie can give satisfaction ~ ~
cases.
10 W. NTEl
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L have just received large supply e'
Thompson's Life Preserver, for Coughs,
Cold, Croups, Whooping Cough, Eemo-raee
and Splitting Blood, Rheumatism, Scarlet
Fever, and Measles. Try it. 1t viii -peak
for itself. For sale by
,'NO. Il, LUDLOW,
No. "a, w. Main St,
fe 10 Norfolk, Va.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-10-28

CLERK OF TIE HorsE-The Opposition hav-
ing elected large majority of the House of
Representatives of this State, already num-
Der of persons have been suggested to fill the
Offices necessary for the organization of the
House For Chief Clerk, JUDsoN HoLcoNB
will be strongly pressed by the Republican
members from the Northern part of the State.
Mr., H. combines all the qualifications and eX-
perience necessary to make a popular and en-
cellent officer. Representing this County for
two years in the House, he was noted for his
familiarity with the rules willie as Assistant
Clerk of the Senate he gained himself great
credit for the ready and courteous manner in
which he performed bis duties His election
would secure to the House a Clerk, whose
capability could not be excelled, while it wonld
be a mark of appreciation of the indomitabe
and reliable freemen of the North which would
be peculiarly gratifying.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-10-28

GODEY's LADY's BooK.-Godey for Novem-
Der is on orr table, ahead of all competitors
and contains choice variety of reading mat
ter, plates and patterns The following is the
contents of hisnumber. One steel engraving.
" The Inkeeper's Daughters for beauty and
execution unrvaIled one colored fashion plate,
two plates printed in colors, forty -four engrav-
ings, sixty articles, and one hundred pages of
reading all for p cents. One copy one year,
So two copies, S. three copies, Sc.