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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-25

For THE LADIEs-A New York
authority has the following relative to the
approaching Spring fashions: Though
the great openings have not yet taken
place, the coming event of spring bon
nets has shaped itselfto everybodys salts
faction. The decided new feature is q
point in the middle of the front slightly
dropping toward the forehead; not raised
as last season. The inside ruche no lon
ger extends all around the face; but APP
pears only at the sides, making amends
by greater fullness for its diminished
length. The trimmings across the top of
the bonnet have all Disappeared
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A Company has been formed at the
South, under charter from Alabama, for
establishing line of steamers from Mo-
bile to ports on the Gulf Of Mexico and
the Caribbean sea. The object of the
sompany is to convey emigrants to Mica
ragua; and San Juan, it is thought, will
be the chief Nicaraguan port. The steam
ers arc to commence running on the first
of June
Mr., Daniel L Wilt was elected chief
burgess Of Harrisburg at the recent cleo
ton
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The Bclvidere Wooden Company at
Lowell is now engaged in the manulac-
ture of fam ell for the new Balmoral or
scarlet petticoat.
The city DIST. Paul, Minnesota, expen-
ded the sum of $40, 220 for educational
purposes during the past year. Pretty
good for a young city.
The hotel buildings at Shannondale
Springs were destroyed by fire on Satur-
day morning last,-The fire originated
from burning chimney.
LONDON Po11cE.-Every policeman
in London walks about twenty miles a
day, besides attending the police Office.
The regulations for communication are
so perfect that, if it were requisite, the
whole force might be assembled together
in two hours.
TICKETS NOT TRANsFERABLE.-At a
late colored ball in New York he fol-
lowing notice was posted on the door,
post. Tickets fifty cents. No gentle
man admitted unless he comes himself
ELECTIVE JUD1c1ARY.-A gentleman
speaking of the election of Judges Of
Courts. made one sentnce significant
one. There is but one step more said he,
to take, and that is--to elect tej jury.
The Hon. Thomas Ewing will deliv-
err an address in Marietta on the 18th of
April next, that being the SEVENTEEN an
anniversary of the first settlement in
Ohio.
A Greek lawyer recently moved tie
Supreme Court at Athens for the reversal
of the sentence against Socrates.
General Haskell, for some time a pa
tent in the lunatic asylum at Hopkins
vile, is recovering his mental and physi-
cal health.
Death has been busy among the Ro-
man Cardinals-twelve having been call
ed to their last account since the begin
ming Of winter.
John H. Litchfeld, the American Con-
sui at Porto Cabcllo, died lately of par
alysis, after three days illness.
Mr.. Harris, of Illinois, is said to be ly-
ing seriously ill in Washington, having
ruptured blood vessel.
The hatters' strike at Danbury still
continues, at an estimated loss of $4,000
per week to the different parties.
Z. w. Ogburn, Esq, editor of the
Greensboro IS. C.) Times, died last week.
The President has issued proclama-
ton, authorizing the sale of Public Lands
at Lecompton and Kicapoo, Kansas, on
the 5th and 10 Of July next.
A Cyprian named Martha Arnes, made
a desperate attempt to commit suicide in
New York, Sunday, by shooting herself
with a revolver. She was badly wound
ed.
Mrs. Susan Morrow, an elderly lady,
was run over and killed in New York,
last Saturday.
Samuel Farnum, printer, died suddenly
in New York Saturday last.
Cd Filley was nominated for Mayor
of St. Louis, Mo-, on Monday, by the
Free Democracy.
There are at the present time,it is said,
upwards of 10000 women in N Y, who
sew for living.
DIFFERENT RoADs-Pugilists do not
alway travel on the same track. Awful
Gardner has been struck with religion.
and is, we hope,on the true course toward
Heaven. "Paudeen' of Bill Poole affair
notoliety, was struck Saturday night
with a leaden slug, and is on the way
to, the other place. There is gen.
eral wish for their safe arrival at their
respective destinations.
Nep York Meas.
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New Advertisements.
J 0 II n S o n S H A L L,
NORFOLK.
THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
COMMENCING

COMMENTING
MONDAY EVENING, March 29M.
@zs~ Doors open at 7, commence at IL
o'clock.
PRICE OF ADMISSION:
Reserved seats so cts.-Unreserved and
Gallery % cts. No halfprice in the evening.
There will be 200 seats reserved on the
lower floor in the centre of the House at
FIFTY CENTS each, and may be secured at
W. P. Grifiiith's Book store, previous to the
concert, where diagramme of the Hall may
be seen. Single tickets for sale at the Book
store of G. Hall Il Co, and Vickery & Co.
TAKE NOTICE.
An Afternoon Concert on WEDNESDAY
Evening, at o'clock, when all children will
be admitted at TEN CENTS, Adults rs cts.
to all parts OF the house.
Is- The first appearance in three years
of the ORIGINAL and CELEBRATED.
Pc X F A nj L ",
OF EIGHT MEMBERS,
Consisting of the following members, viz:
WIN. PEAK, SR.,
w. H. PEAK, JR.,
Mrs. WIN. PEAK,
Mrs. W. H. PEAK,
Miss JULIA A. PEAK,
MISS FANNIE A. PEAK,
MASTER EDDIE S. PEAK,
LITTLE LISETTE NJ. PEAK.
Introducing the Original
La nca hire B ellis,
SIXTY. SIX IN NUMBER,
Assisted by the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN HARPISTS,
Mr.. w. II. PEAK,
And Miss JULIA A. PEAK,
with Miss FANNIE and her beautiful Chime
of
Twenty-Six Silver Bells,
Played by herself alone, with great dexterity
and artistic skill.
Also Master EDDIE, &C years of age, and
Little LISETTE, "a years DID,
The charming young BALLAD SINGERS,
whose wonderful power of vocalization (for
persons so young) have astonished the most
able critics, and received the highest en-
comiums of the press and public generally.
Ny- All appearing each evening, as
above, in new programme Of great variety
and intrinsic merit. ma 25-Gt
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Mr The Annual meeting of the Mary
land Tract Society was held at st.
Johns Church, Baltimore, on Tuesday
evening. Addresses were delivered by
the Rev. H d V Johns Of this Society,
and the Rev. DR.. Stephenson, Secretary
of the American Tract Society Of New
York. The Annual Report of the Socie-
ty was read by the Secretary, Rev. S
Guiteau, by which it appears that fifteen
colporteurs are now laboring in that sec
ton Of the vineyard, and who seem to
have been commercially industrious in
their efforts. 1t is proposed to increase
tho number to twenty.
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Bas" Hon. Edward Everett, who was
compelled by the illness Of his lady TO
leave Richmond on Monday for his resi-
dence in Boston, is expected to return for
the iulfllment of his engagements in Vir-
ginia, about the first Of May.
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&gP A complete account of the ACCT
dent, yesterday afternoon, to the bridge
of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad
near Suffolk, by which fifteen cars with
their freight were destroyed, will be
found in our local column.
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ACCIDENT ON THE MrssIssIrPI.-On
Thursday night, while the stsamer Rodolph
was moored to the Illinois shore taking
on freight, some miles below here, the
bank, which was very high and supposed
to have been underwashed by the late
rise, caved in on her side, burying nine
men, and breaking down some thirty
feet of the guard. Eight were rescued
nndhurt, the other, Spaniard, name I'D.
known, was lost.-There is another OF
the deck-hands missing 1t is feared that
he was amoug the buried, and was car
ricd off by the current, which was very
rapid.-@. Louis Republican, Of Monday.
HoPELEssLY DERANGED.-Judge Sill
dell, of Louisiana, brother ofthe dis
tinguished Senator Slidell, has become
hopelessly deranged in consequence of
blow from cane, inflicted by a. ruffian
at an election in New Orleans. The
sufferer is represented as gentleman
greatly and dcseryedly beloved.
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gx The Democratic Pioneer--extra,
containing an account of the late awful
eonaagration at Elizabeth City, N. c.,
kindly sent us by the publishers, has
no particulars OF interest additional to
what we have already published.
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B9" The General Assembly have
changed the time prescribed for the re-
sumption of specie payments by the
Banks of this State, from November 1st
to the first of August.
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Bfs- The bill admitting Kansas into
the Union as State with the Lecompton
Constitution, passed the Senate on Tues
day, and now goes to the House, where
its passage is agreed to be very doubtful
The vote in the latter body it is thought
will be as follows
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ns2-, Miss Maggie Mitchell is drawing
full houses at the Holiday st. Theatre,
Baltimore. In Richmond, Charles Mat
thews is playing.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-25

VS." The Patriot favors Ellicotts Mills,
near Baltimore, as the site of r. contem-
plated new National Armory.
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FRESH ARRIVALS
OF SPRING GOODS OF EVERY DES-
CRlPTlON IN OUR LINE OF BUSINESS.

m6as THE subscriber begs leave to state
H@N that he has been receiving for the
y ~ last ten days very large arrivals of
fresh and seasonable goods including every
style worn by Ladies Misses and Children
also Men, Boys and youths. Our stock en-
braces every description, from the cheapest
Eastern to the best French make. All per-
sons in want of anything in our line will
please call at No. $ East side Market So.
na.2t l.. l.. BRIChuOUSE.
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TERMS.
M8@ Circulation equal to all the
other City daiiies combined.
f. w. Thomas, Esq.

It will be seen that this distinguished
Lecturer and literary gentleman deliv-
ers his lecture on "Eloquence" tonight at
Mechanics Hall. Many of our readers
remember with pleasure, the admirable
discourse of Prof. Marine on ''the theory
of Eloquence"-and now an opportunity
is offered Of hearing one illustrating
practical Oratory,' as seen in the style OF
many of the masters of the magic art
Mr.. T, comes to us bearing the most COM
plimentary notices of the press of the
several cities in which he has lectured,
and we make no doubt but that all who
attend tonight will be richly repaid. We
subjoin the following:
Mr.. THoMAs's LEcTuEE.-We would
call to the attention of our readers. that
Mr.. f. w. Thomas, the distinguished lee
turer, and admirable author of "Clinton
Bradshaw" will deliver an Address be-
fore the Chrestomathic Society of the
College of Charleston, at the Chapel of
that Institution, tonight 1t would be
needless to offer any inducements to our
citizens to be present at this lecture. The
reputation of Mr.. Thomas as an elegant
lecturer, his excellent powers of elocution,
his vigorous thought, and chaste and poet
ical language, with his striking delinea-
tons of the manners and character Of
many of our most celebrated statesmen
and members of the Bar, will be recalled
with interest and pleasure by those who
were fortunate enough to hear him in his
recent lectures in this city.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-25

EXPORT TRADE IN FRANCE.-La Presse,
in its weekly commercial summary states
that the export trade of France exhibits
no signs of revival, and that the advices
from the United States and Germany are
not calculated to encourage the hope of a
good spring trade.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-25
Largest Southern Piano Factory.

Largest Southern Piano Factory.
s,zss sstEs.ysssfa GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM
q U u q U WIN. KNABE & CO..
MANUFA CTURERS or GRAND And
SQUARE PIANO FORTES,
Nos. /, 3, 5, and Z NORTH EU1AW street.
Opposite the Eutaw House,
And at our s A L q s. R 0 o N,
207 BALTIMORE street,
Between Charles and Light streets,
These celebrated PIANOS have, at differ
ent Fairs, for several successive years, been
awarded the HIGHEST PREM MS for ex-
cellence over all competition. They have
also been pronounced by S. Thalberg, the
most celebrated pianist in the world, and
other distinguished artists, including NJ. Stra-
kosch, q. Satter, &C., &C., to be equal, if not
superior, to any in this country.
We have constantly on hand at our extern
sive Warerooms as above, the largest assort
ment of fine PIANO FORTES to be found in
this city, which we will sell, wholesale and re-
tail on the most liberal terms to suit the times.
Every PIANO guaranteed for five years
from day of sale, and the privilege of ex-
change given at any time within six months
should such instrument not prove entirely
satisfactory. WIN. KNABE& CO.,
A full supply of the above PIANOS con-
stantly on hand, and at factory prices. Per-
sons in want off good and cheap Instrument
will please call and examine them.
G. SCHWARZKOPF,
No. IS, Main street, Under
ma 24-6m Johnson's Hall.
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GENTS BOOTS.

A large assortment fresh and seasonable,
"A just at hand, one invoice of imported
French Boots, just received from a N. York
Importer 81 pairs in the case, SO pairs La
dies Benkert's make of Boots, just received
must be sold low, now we have some q doz.
different makers make on hand Pump and
medium soles, stitched, sowed and /
peg work, we are only positive, that A44ER
our assortment is large enough to please the
most iastidious taste, and we are selling now
to every one that comes in, at a very low
figure.
ma rs L. L. BRICKHOUSE.
"a. Copy.)
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New Advertisements.

NGW EANVGI tlS SulSltS.
ok VARIETIES
Mr.. G. w. TAYLEURE, Manager.
Third appearance o.
MR.. CHARLES BASS,
THURSDAY Epe,aing, March 25M.,
The Performance will commence with Bour
ciciault's celebrated comedy, in 5 acts,
entitled
LONDON ASSURANCE.
Sir Harcourt. Mr.. Bass
Charles. Harrison
Dazzle Steedley
Grace. Miss Devin
PAS SEUL, Miss NJ. PARTINGTON.
To conclude with the farce of
SLASHER AND CRASHER.
Slasher Mr.. Robson
Rates of Admission-Dress Circle and Par
quette so cents; Family Circle, Is cents.
Doors open at o'clock, Overture to COM
mence quarter to 8.
Notice.
One of the Norfolk county Ferry Boats will
be in readiness each night to convey, free of
Sad1 &c, w L VI toliiouIHI slsitoiS Tile ClGy
in attendance at the theatre. The boat will
start fifteen minutes after the conclusion of
the theatrical performances. ma24
AMAZINGLY CHEAP.
TRESH arrival of Boots and Shoes. Ladies
Il Caters Is cts. a pair.
Ladies Tip Beotees,
Ladies fine stitched aloft Morocco, and
Goat Bootees, these we can warrant to wear
excellent.
Fine Morocco Buskins,
Ladies large size Caters, Sl.00 pair,
Boys Oxtords, cheap.
Gents do do,
Womens heel Caters, $3.50 cts pair,
Women's fine leather Bootees, with and
without heels,
Gents fine calf skin Boot, decidedly very
good article and very cheap.
Come one come all, we can supply you
now and at prices to suit the most economi-
cal.
Ladies Prunel Ties and Slippers,
Ladies Slips, so cts. pair.
BUTT Il DOUGLASS,
NH rs Main Street, Norfolk, Va.
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Large Size Ambrotypes!
INCL UDING CASE
Only 81 cts,

AT ARMSTRONG'S GALLERY
n IN JOHNSON'S HALL.
1t is now generally conceded by judges, that
our Pictures are superior to any taken in
this city; every Likeness is finished in the
most durable manner and warranted not to
fade, notwithstanding the false assertions of
interested parties to the contrary.
We have on hand the largest stock of
fancy cases &c, to be found in any establish
ment this side Of N. Y; and at prices to defy
competition.
Persons desiring to learn the art in all its
vrrious branches, with the modern improve
ments can now receive instructions at a rea
sonable charge.
Apparatus, Stock and Chemicals always on
hand and sold at the lowest N. Y. prices.
j. S. ARMSTRONG;,
ma 25-1w Artist.
SeabOard, and Roanoke Railroad
NOTICE.
4 N consequence of the breaking of Bridge
a on this Road, no freight will be received
at this Depot, until the bridge is Repaired
BY order of Ferry Committee.
II. NJ. BAGNALL,
NH 25-ltpd Agent. =
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Vi0lin and Guitar strings We
" havela store variety Of the best A.
No. l Violin and Guitar Strings, which will
be sold cheap.
ma26 c. JORDAN& son. 81,
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GlLMAN'S SIENNA FIGS.
A palatable and certain remedy for consti-
IA patton of the bowels &c. A fresh supply
received by
ma rs GEO. W, DEFY eco,
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E(Oy's Calf and Patent Leather
~ Gaiters-We invite the attention of
Parents and others,.t our large and supe-
rior assortment Of Caters for boys and
youths.
Among them will be found every variety
ofstyle and price. GURNEY 4 co,
ma 70 No. 10, Market Square
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MISSES ,,GOATSKIN BOOTEES.
have Just received from Philadelphia, and
a am now opening (made expressly to order
tor School Shoes to those who prefer themto
Moroeco,) 100 pair thick soles, land warranted
TO wear well, and will be sold low by
7. BOTTIMORE,
No. 10, L. s. Market SQUARE,
ma ~ Sign Big Yellow Boot.
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Fresh ETHEREAL Oil, Only GO I-2
cts. per Gallon.
Just received at the Roanoke Square De-
- pot, fresh supply of Fluid, which we
are retailing at 81 cts per gallon.
VIM. d. ROBERTS, JR. & CO.,
Roanoke Square and
ma 70 Wide Water street.
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Dure Ground Black Pepper-2O
Il Boxes 20 Id each, in n Id papers, for
sale by
ma rs KING & TOY.
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CABINET MAKING.

u D E 7 AKIN AND REPAIRING.
THE SUBSCRIBER having taken
L the old shop so recently occupied by w.
I. Morris Esq, on Charlotte street No. ii.
is prepared to execute all orders in the above
business. Being practical Cabinet Maker.
feel competent to make any article of Fur
niture now in common use. Call and see
specimens of work.
And would remind my friends and the
public generally that now is the time for Won
"a to have your old Furniture through
Va ly cleaned and repaired, am prepared
to do work also of that kind, and will
warrant satisfaction to customers, both as
regards prices as we'll as neatness.
And while l feel no disposition to enter the
controversy of Messrs. Salisbury and Gwalt-
ney about the agency of Fisks Me- to-,
taIic Burial Gases, (For l - gHS
have only small shop at present, and can
not aspire so Highly would farther remind
that vast assemblage of persons call the pub
lie generally, that can make Collins, have
made them in my life of all sorts of moterials
except metal, and although crave not that
kind of work, yet when called on will to the
best of my ability furnish funerals at the
shortest notice.
N. b buy and sell second hand FUR
NITURE, and have ON hand some excellent
articles in that line, which l will sell very
cheap.
ma 20 ]. J. LUNSFORD.
GUGAR-15 Bbls Steam Refined Yellow
8 do Double do powdered
Sugar, for sale by
DAVIS & WOMBLE,
20 Cop,,,halI,s Wbone
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ma rs KING a. TOY
The Attention Of Gentlemen who
L. are about to purchase their
SPRING CLOTHING,
is respectfully called to the large and well
assorted stock of goods at my warerooms No.
"a, 6, Main street, at prices which they
cannot fail to suit all, will surprise bv IA
the low figure at which they are sold. w
From the commencement of my bust III
ness, l have strove to establish
HOME MANDATORY OF
CT o THING,
and have now the qualification ofknowing,
that my efforts have met with success so far.
as have now in my employ four experienced
cutters and nearly 100 hands, all of our own
city, thereby affording work and relief to
many needy family.
All ask, is to give me fair chance, or in
other words call in and examine my stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. have on hand
besides full stock of Clothing and furnish
ing goods suitable for the season, a fine stock
OF Black, Blue and fancy Cloth, Cas-
sinners, in various colours and qualities,
white and fancy Linen and Drills, for
Coats and Pants, Silk and MarseilIe
Vestings, which will be made up to order,
and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance.
N. BAUM,
ma 70 Nos. 6, & "a, Main street.
S0 MORE COAT HANDS WANTED
w Immediately. None but good hands
need to apply.
e.
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TC CORKEsPONDENTS.

LETT concerning subscription advertising other
Of the Inteigence should be addressed
ProprIetors
Letters concerning the editorial department the paper,
should be addressed the Editors, jointly either
OF them.
Correspondents writing for publication will please write
only one side Jf the paper.
observance of the above rules will greatly oblge US,
and secure prompt attention to correspondents than
tleymieLt otherwise receive.
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TKM LAW or NEWsPAPEKs.

-subscriberswho give express notice the
try, considered wishing subscrp
2If subscribers iscontinuaHce their peri
Od;cals the publisher continue send them until all
nelrageS Rrepaid
81! subscribers neglect their perod-
Gals which they they held
eponsble TIL the have settled the bill and ordered them
Discontinued.
III subscribers other places withoutinform-
in publish. - and the papers sent to the former
lestion, they held responsible.
5Ts Courts decided that refusing to take period
Gals the office, removing and leaving them uncaed
OF, is printdJdciG evidence of Intentional fraud.
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Masonic DIRECr r6YBy

Ohio Lodge No IoI--leets Masonic Han,
e'rneF Market aud MOnroestreets thirz Nom
day evenings Of each month"; G. W. ssrTs W. H.; 4Ges-
eR,isr LgruJhlta, secretary.
wheeling Lodge No. I9s Meets as above ON
ae H's and t1trd Thursday evenings each month r. A.
haESFtlSGsR,W. M' S. W. Pearson, Secretary.
wheeling Union Chapter No. q Meets as
s'oVe on the second Monday evening eachmonth W.
Ss'rr, II P.i s. w Pearson, Secretary.
WheebnE EncnmPmenI no. 1.-SIects as
q fSta on ne ar Monday evening Of months w. j.