The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-18

Ap1 plotcStllS thG SsAi'ui tiiltoi tCS
against the encroachments Of the Russian
barbarians. This is said to be regarded
MS virtual declaration Of war against
Russia.
TIE LATE Collision OFF UoL YHEAD.
The captain OF the I.eaudcr, which was
sunk off Holyhead by the steamer North
American, has entered al action in the
Admiralty Court against the owners of
the latter vessel, laying his damages at
els, 900,
An old lady, up in Vermont, was ask
ed, by young clergyman, to what re-
ligious denomination she belonged i
don't know said she, nor don't care
anything about your nominations. For
my part, l hold on to the old meetin'
house; and what's m ore, [ mean TO le-
long there
An English judge,in sentencing snaa
to death, added: You will now have
the satisfaction ofhaving your case trans
ferred TO the tribunal Of higher, and let
me add, ADLER Judge
/ There is lawyer in Durham County,
Indiana better known for his eccentrici-
| ty than his legal lore. Many are the
anecdotes told Of him. A man once
went to him to be qualified for some
petty office. Said he: 'hold up your
hand: I'll swear your creation couldn't
qualify you
RETURNING REAsoS.--Thc Massa-
chusotts House Of Representatives has re-
fused to print the memorial of certain
colored citizens Of Boston protesting
against the bred Scott decision and sug-
costing retaliatory legislation.
MARRIAGE OF CousINs.-The Cncin-
natl (O.) Daily Gazette stated that bill
has passo the Senate of that State pro-
hibiting the intermarriage of first cou-
sins. The Gazette says that public SEN
tinent is in favor Of the measure.
When an Irish girl was asked few
| days ago, where her mistress was, who
had gone to water cure establishment,
she replied that her adyship had gone
to soak
This is CRATE prospect, as the prisoner
said in peepisg out of his cell window
At Bellevue, Nebraska, on the 18th
ult., the mercury stood 25 deg. below
zero.
There arc sixty scaports in that guar
dian Of the Gulf, Cuba.
The Cambria County Iron Company,
of Pennsylvania, which employs 200
men, has resumed work
Jerrold says that young boys who
marry Old maids. "gather in the spring
of life the golden fruits of autumn"
In Pittsburgh, N Y, the other day,
Susannah Il Churchill obtained verdict
for SIS, 900 damages against John Her
ton, for breach of promise of marriage.
The prize fighter Awful Gardner is
under religious conviction in New York
city, and has been up to the altar Of John
street church to be prayed for.
Surely some people must know them
selves, as they never think about any
thing else.
- 1t is stated that l. Baugh has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Abingdon Va,
and G. &. Caves at Winchester, Virgin
| ia.
| Rev. |. S. Kallock left Boston On Mon
day for Kansas, where he has decided to
locate as a lawyer.
The Knight Templars of Richmond
Virginia, propose visiting Banker Hill in
June.
A pretty definition of good wife
one who always takes care to have her
| self aud dinner nicely dressed.
DR.. Adam Clark, says the hog was
cursed under the old law, and never re-
ceived blessing under the new.
Somebody says that pretty woman is
a brilliant poem, full of illustration.
When bound in ones arms she increases
to several volumes.
A lady, on separating from her hus-
band, changed her religion; being deter
mined, she said, to avoid his company in
this world, aud tie next too.
In Maine there arc 4,102 school dis
tricts, 24o,764 children between 9 and
Fl, end an average Of &6G3 900 expend-
ed for school purposes.
The Snprenle Court of Massachusetts
has decided that lager beor is an in
toxicatisg beverage.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, at
Cumberland, is free from ice, AID i'll good
boating order
Cornelius Wendell, Esq, has become
sole proprietor o! the Washington Union
the Hon " A Harris having sold out.