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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-19

ing.
MAYoR's Court, PoRTsMoUTH-MAY-
On H"pGEs, Presiding.-James Flynn
was this morning arraigned before May
or Hodges on the charge of maliciously
stabhing George Kelly at house in
Brick Row, Gosport, on Sabbath after
noon last.
- Hughes was called and gave tes-
tlmony US follows:
"keeps house in Gosport-- prisoner
IN company with wounded man came in
to my house on Sunday--appeared socia-
BILE and pleasant toward. each other
Flynn did not appear to be very drunk
Kelly did-Flynn enquired for boar
ding house for Kelly and then asked me
for whiskey for K. | went into another
room-saw prisoner take out knife
(prisoner had cloak on)-heard Kelly
say, 81 believe you took out that knife
for me-" They then clinched and pris-
oner stabbed Kelly. Did not see the cuts,
but saw the blood oozing through Kelly's
clothes. There was no one in the house
at the time but myself, wife and daugh-
ter beside the prisoner and Kelly"
At the conclusion of Hughes testimo-
ny, the Mayor remanded the prisoner to
Jail to await the result of the wounds in
ficted upon Kelly.
The prisoner is short, thick-set man,
about twenty-six or eight years of age
He has most unenviable 'black-
blue" eye and a severe cash upon his left
temple. Kelly still lies in very criti-
cal condition.
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January LIST 1855.

NV nj. ID. RIO BERTS az Co, VIII
w in a few days call on their customers
for the bills of the past six months which they
will please pay or close by note. All persons
having claims against the firm o. any OF the
members will please present them for pay,
ment. de 80
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Dry Goods at Reduced Prices.
UNOSTER d MOORE would intnrln

L,OSTER d. MOORE would inform
Il their friends OF Norfolk Portsmouth and
vicinities, that they have recently occupied
one of the new stores, No, So under John
they are SELF E desi' able goods of all varie-
ties at very re.uced prices. They are en-
abled to do so by having purchased many Of
them for cash in New York, within two
weeks past.
They would call especial attention to their
large and well assorted stock Of Shawls and
Cloth Cloaks, which they are offering at
prices that cannot. fail to please she par
chasers.
For satisfaction, call and examine.
FOSTER d MOORE,
la Main street, Norfolk Va.
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OUR MOTTO is,
"By Industry we Thrive"
Ew WN. s. HAWKINS, ssss
&c p l. a C t i G a I'll t c r, saa.ss
NORFOLK, VA. -
TENH Il subscriber having commenced bust
l. ness in Norfolk, would respectful, call
the attention Of his friends nd ths public
generally to his New Hat Store situated on
Church Street doors from Main Street.
He hopes, with his extensive acquaintance
among the young men o. Norfolk, and his
numerous friends Of Portsmouth who have so
liberay patroniz him since he commenced
business, to secure portion of their trade,
and will give them the most positive assur-
ance OF his intention to please all Who may
wish neat, fashionable and durable HA T.
With an experience Of years in Norfolk,
in the Manufacture of Hats, and having ac
quired his knowledge from one of the most
finished Hatters, he feels confident that Has
manufactured by him cannot be excelltd if
equalleo, by any other maker. Orders thank
iuily received and promptly attended to-
Cali gentlemen, and give us the size OF your
cTaliums Tor a gooo Hat.
ia6 WM. S. HAWKINS.
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Miscellaneous.
office.

III WOOD. nv stock of Watches, Jewelry,
Silver Ware, Lamps. Plated Ware and Fan
cy Goods. bespeak for him the same liberal
patronage that has been extended to me, and
Do cbeerfully recommend him to my cusso-
mers,
All Watches and Clocks sold, or repaired,
By me, for the past year, are still warranted,
and will be attended to, by first-rate work
man.
return my sincere thanks, to my friends,
and patrons for their encouragement and
sincerely wish them happy new year.. l
may he found at the old stand, or at my Da-
gnerian Gallery, formerly occupied by J; Il.
Whitehurst. f. w. BURWELL.
Norfolk, January LIST, 1855
Mr.. Greenwood, Mr.. Hathaway or Mr..
Bush are authorized to give receipts for any
monies due.
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OPENING THIS MORNING
" Is good Cheese,
rs bags Buckwheat Mol,
10 kegs superior Butter, cheap,
10 pieces Smoked Beef.
Spiced and Smoked Tongues,
10 bbls. Lard,
Is kegs Lard, very superior for family use
500 superior Sugar Cured Hams,
81 bbls. heavy Western Mess Pork,
10 do Prime Pork,
Bb Beef Of all qualities.
3 hhds. Breast Pieces, nice article cheap,
do New Shoulders,
S do do Sides,
Fresh Beef by the quarter, on hand.
To the above will be daily added all goods
in our line. PENTZ d CARTER,
ia l4-3t No. II, lioanoke square.
A MEXICAN AIM A N A C-For
n 1885. Price $l-tor sal. by
JAO. X. HATHAWAY,
No. n, Last Main street.
Also.
Frank Leslie's New Family Magazine, for
January, rs cts.
Hunts Merchants Magazine, for January, SIS
per year.
London Lancet, for January, S. per year.
id Ia
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NOTICE.
MFRS. H. i. RIDDICK, takes occa-
4V1 sion with the opening year, to return
thanks to her numerous friends and the pub
lie, for the very generous patronage hitherto
bestowed on her, and respect ully solicits, as
she shall hope to merit, continuance Of the
same.
Her stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods,
whilst the execution of her work, will be en-
trusted to the most skillful and accomplished
hands.
Mrs. R. would also call especial attention
to an assortment of desirable
DRY GOODS
still remaining on hand, which she is anxious
to close out Immediately, at great Bargains
for Cash. No. Is, Main street. ja4
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WHO'S LOST A CH1LD?--Yesterday af-
ternoon negro man called upon Mr..
Barron, at the Jail, with little boy
about three years of age, who he stated
was lost, and as the little fellow could
give no account of himself he (the negro
mani thought it best to carry him where
he did. Mr.. Barron, kindly received the
little stranger, and did all in his power to
make him comfortable. Should this
meet the eye of the parents of the lost
child, they can find him by calling on
Mr. Barron.
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Local Items.

Mayors COURT. The city was very
quiet last night, nobody went up in the
balloon, no one was fighting, nobody was
making noise, nobody was doing moth
ing ..-
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DISPLAY OF HoBsEs.-Yesterday af
ternoon Mr.. Weber, proprietor Of the
stables on the corner of Church and
Union Streets, made grand display with
his horses. Kayton's Band was in atten-
dance and discorsed sweet music. The
procession started at 81 O'Clock, and con-
tinued until shutdown. We were partic-
ularly pleased at the beautiful horse
"Godhnder," owned and driven by Mr..
r B Derrick. "Gold6nder.' was five
years old on the 7th Of July 1857, and
weighs 110a pounds, is l52 hands high
and in color is jet black: he has great
speed, power and endurance, very mus
cular and large bone. He is horse of
good, gentle disposition and high courage,
is very kind in harness and fine saddle
horse. Mr.. Derrick values "Gildfnder'
at FIVE thousand dollars.
We are requested by Mr.. Weber, to
return his sincere thanks to Mr.. Weather.
wax, the gentlemanly proprietor Of the
Merchants Hotel. and to Mr.. Barney
Myers and Mr.. Benson. for the hospitals
ties. extended to him and the gentleman
joining in the parade, on yesterday
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Auction Sales.
:. 0. MERWTN. Aucf'r.

-. o. VI z X w " = AUCI7Ea
l.. ,jFRWIN 8 MOORE.
tow Hss STEAMER GREAT
POWER FOR SALE.
NjLL BIZ SOLD.
At puoic auction at Rowla, DIS Dock. on
WEDNESDAY the Goth, at IL o'clock,
~Gr'T~ .. The Steamer Herbert, This
z.-Esss4ssss- superior Steamer is 81 feet long,
by II feet broad, and 9 II feet deep--is in
fine order, having recently undergone a
thorough overhaul new Oak Bottom, Supe-
rior engine, a new boiler which cost about
$1,000
Terms accommodate G. For further par
ticulais, enquire of
MERWIN l. MOORE,
ia 10 Auct'rs
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WAN CAN THE MATTER BE.-Last
night was appointed to have a meeting
of the Common Council, but we regret
to state that out of the whole number of
Councilmen only eight were present viz :
J James Moore, VIM T Harrison, W L
Hendren, A B MCLEAN, j L Belote, j +
Barry, A A Saunders, and W G Free
man, who waited until after eight o'clock
and then a,pnrned, AZ there was not
enough present 10 form quorum.
We are told by member Of the Coun-
Gil that if the meeting had been held last
night, it would have been the most i'm
portant one held for the last twelve
months
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A PREsENT.-Mr, Jas. E. Jones, will
please accept our thanks for a present of
Mackerel, which he has sent us They
are the largest and best No. /. Mackerel
we have seen in this Market for number
of years. Our friend James remembers
the printer in the days of his youth, >
for which we cannot help feeling grateful;
and as he makes liberal use Of printers
ink, we have not the least doubt in the
world he finds it amply remunerative.
We would recommend others to try the
experiment.
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TO TRUSTEES OF ACADEMIES
l. AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.-A Gentle
man and Lady, Ibrother and sister-no in
cumDrance,) highly Educated and with many
years experience in teaching, desire STU
ATOMS as PRINCIPAL and "A SSlS
TANT in some Academy in this state or
Maryland. where thei services would be ap
p.eciated by liberal compensation. All the
English Branches taught-Music, &c. The
best OF refere aces given. Would be pleased
to open correspondence with aay parties
DESTROYS of obtaining their services. Par
ticulars then given. Address TEACHERS,
Eox 379 Post office Norfolk, Va. ia IA
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THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

THE superior Cooking Range or Stove
l. has no superior in p int of durability,
economy in the use of Fuel and perfect eff
cheney ia operation, with Coke or Wood.
We have sold them where the most celebrat-
ed Stoves have failed, and in every case with
entire success, They are simple and easily
managed, and no cook would wish to cook by
anything else, after trying one of them.
For sale at Factory prices by Manufac-
turer's Agent.
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ia l3--ts
Hsa WoRrH READING Why !

q N At
50 many suffer an repine and drag out miserable
exisence untitled for the enjoy ments and even or
liary pursuits of life when relief may be obtained
ouce convenient ard safe. well permanent in it's
cIaracterf
70 those who have suffered long with disease ul
timating IN loss of appetite, Vgor &c, the under
signed tenders his professional services assuring
the sufferers in candor aud sincerity pleasant con
Vepient and proper prescriptions, thorough cure
aud sound body and mind. without unpleasant re-
strictons or hindrance from ordinary business pur-
suits.
anse either recent chronic stritures an irrita-
Bile bladder &C.; also, Scrofula Asthma Rheuma-
tism Piles, &e.. skilfuly and successfully treated
DR.. HARRIS can be consulted daily at his rooms,
1929 Main street above Ilth, and opposite the
American Hotel, NoSI Sd floor. Entrance on Main,
itif door above lith street
From tins date until the 1st of June, DR.. HARRIS
will not be at his office Wednesdays Thursdays aud
Fridays of each week, but from Saturday morning
until Tuesday evening, he may be consulted from
TO A VI to 2 L nj and to s Z M au 2g-3En
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TROUBLES IN kANsAS.-The Kansas correspou-
dent of the ST. Louis Democrat, gives many rumors
and conflicting accounts of the recent troubles in
the southern part of the Territory. 1t is stated
that some two hundred settlers have organized
Dear Sugar Mound, and a still larger number of
Missourians encamped a short dista ice from them;
it was thought a battle would ensue between the
parties.
Governor Denver has commissioned Sheriff
Samuel Walker to proceed to the scene of dis
turbaDces. and report to him when he deemed it
proper that active measures shall be taken TO re.
store order.
The latest news from Ossawatomie stated that
that place was threatened by three hundred Mis-
sourians and messengers had been dispatched to
Lawrence for arms. IL appears from correspond
ence enanatpg from the headquarters of the Kan
sas militia, published in the Lawrence Republican.
that Captains Montgomery and Payne were de-
prived of their commissions on the 18th of Febru-
ary. The Ossawatome Herald confirms the &C
counts of the murders in Lynn county, on the
19th.
1t is rumored that Crickett's party is now be-
soiged at Fort Scott hy party of Free State men,
who are waiting reiuforcements in order to take
the place by storm.
fhe Democrat has Information from a gentle.
man, who has just arrived from Kansas, that q
deputy United States Marshal had been sent in
pursuit of Montgomery, and had been taken pri-
soDer by the latter on Thursday night last. After
some conference he released.
Montgomery alledged that the recent outrages
had been committed by Hamilton, who is at the
h ad o the r.mnant party, formerly commanded
by MAYOR ButOrd. 1t is reported that Hamilton
had left the Territory, and is now en- route to
Georgia.
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Messrs. Avery and Coleman, Democrats, are both
candidates Tor Congress, from N. O., to sup
ply the vacancy occasoned by the removal of Mr.
Clingman TO the Senate As
II is stated In the Petersburg papers that a COM
plimentary benefit to Kunkei 4 Co, is about being
gotten up in that city. =a te.s M
A canal boat has cleared at Buffalo, New York,
loaded with $50 tons corn. This is by twenty
tons the largest load ever carried on the Erie
Canal.
The wife of the late Henry William Herbert was
in Indianapolis, Indians, for the purpose Of pro-
curing divorce at the time her husband commit
ted suicide in New York. ss.n .4
Two gentlemen in Rockville, Conn., q few days
since, took one hundred aud seventy-one trout,
many of which we're of fine size, in about four
hours.
There is to be a celebration at Cleveland, Ohio,
on Friday to honor the sailing of two barks and
two schooners from that port for Liverpool.
Dr.. Patterson, of Rush county. Ind, has been
convicted in the U. s. District Court at Indianapo-
lis tor counterfeting.
General J. Pinckney Henderson, u. s. Senator
from Texas, is very i'll, and it is thought cannot
recover.
w. A. Bell, formerly president Of the common
council in Boston. died on Sunday In consequence
OF falling out OF a window. tvs
On the 10th of April no less than seventeen hun
dred persons sailed from San Francisco for the
Frazer river gold diggings.
The California papers contain the prospectus OF
a Catholic Journal. The first ever issued on the Pa
cifc coast of North America. r-H
In France there are no less than nineteen presi.
dents of commercial societies now 10 prison,
awaiting their trials for fraudulent operations.
The wealth of Vim. u. Astor of New York, 10 es-
timsted at $50, 100000.
The celebrated Crystal Palace has been seized
by the corporation Of New York for debt.
The sioop-of war Constellation passed Gibraltar
On the 2gtb April homeward bound.
The United States store ship supply, Lieut.. Gray,
was at Monteyide0 March /.
.James Richards, a Frenchman, walked LOG con-
secutiye hours last month, in Bangor, Me.
Dr. Hunter. of Kentucky, has been appointed
purser ia the navy. 3
Rev H. I. Williams, one of the inspectors of
customs OF Baltimore died on Tuesday last.
The death of ii. r. French. Esq., editor of the
Ashland Kentuck ian, is reported.
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OBsTRucrISa THE s1RnB1s.-The Rich

OBsTRUCTING THE STREBIs.-Tte Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad Company were
summoned before the Mayor yesterday, to show
cause why they should not be fined for obstruct
ing Sth street, on the 23d ut, with trains of cars
The officers OF the company admitted that the cars
were in the street, but claimed that they were
neither an obstruction nor a nuisance, inssmuch
they were at the end of the street adjoining th.
abutment OF the railroad bridge, beyond which u"
vehicle Of any sort had right 10 pass. They fur
theF proved that the street had been made and
paved by the company, that the rails had been laid
ia the street by the consent of the City Council,
and that the Council had even granted the Com
paDy the privilege OF erecting shed in that stree
under which to keep tleir cars The counsel for
the defenee was clearly of opinion that the ordi
nance governing streets, did not apply TO this
particular locality, inasmuch as the public were
not at all inconvenienced by the cars. The Mayor
stated that ho felt bound under the existing ordi.
nance to impose fine for the offence, but at the
request of counsel, suspended his Judgment until
this morning, s
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FRoM Rev. pHIL1p AsppRsor

VIRGINIA, EMORY P. D.. WASHINGTON Co..
February oath, 1858. !
DR.. BAKER Dear sir-My wife has be. dread
Eiy affected with Dyspepsia, and otherwise for
nearly six years. She has lately MADE a trial OF
your Premium Bitters with great success and sat-
sfsctory conviction Of their superior and nestina-
bic value TO parents of this distressing dis
ease. would like for the sake of our common hu.
manity, for YOU TO send me package OF these Bit
eis, as am fully prepared to recommend them co
ndently from an ample experiment OF their efficacy
IN my family. Please send soon, and oblige one
whose preIudices against 'faient Medicines" have
yielded once TO the force of fair and full trial
Your, truly, PHILIP ANDERSON.
Price 50 cents per bottle. To be had of all the
rrinclpal Druggists in the city of Richmond and
elsewhere i'll Virginia, also iu n rth Carolina and
OF CHARLES Sr1TT 4 Co, Washingt H. d. c.; L. Ii
STABLER Co., Baltimore. Orders filled by address
ing T. BAKER proDrietor
my IS Richmond Va
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SELLING BY SAMPLEs.--The charge
against Charles Moss, of selling cigars by sam pies
without having first obtained license so q, do
came up before the Mayor yesterday, and was ar.
gned for several hours by Col. August and his Uo-
nor. M.. MOSS admitted the selling, but claimed
toat he mad done so under the commission license
OF Mr. James Winston, to whem the goods we're
consigned and in whose names the bills were
made. Mr. Moss is one of the clerks OF Moss &
Spitzner, OF New York He only exhibited speci
mems OF the cigars, and bargained with purchasers
because he understood the brands and prices but
Mr. Winston received a commission on The sales =
Col August took the ground that, if it were lille.
gal Tor Mr.. Moss, as the agent of Mr. Winston to
sell by samples, then it was equally Illegal for
other commission merchants to sell tobacco. fosr
aud grain by samples Mr.. Winston received 21%
per cent commissions upon all sales made and
pad the state per cent upon the amount of the
commissions he received He was sure that the re-
yeaue law, requiring persons who sold by samples
20 pay Slu0 license. never contem plated cases OF
this sort. but was made to reach those Northern
dealers who came here, received orders for the
goods at their homes, and filed them without nav
ing single dollar to the support of government
Ii was never intended to circumscrbe the mer
cantlie operations OF commission merchants WHO
PAID their taxes and licenses, also commission
upon their saies-nor was ii designed to make
money out of business men-but to nrotact
them against the operations of hawkers and ped
lars, who paid nothing to the State He then re-
erred to a section in the law which re0uiIes the
commissioners OF the Revenue to furnish sellers
by sample with certificate of their assessments
before the parties cused can he fined.
The Mayor admitted that there was some force
10 the argument OF the counsel of the defence and
invited the especial attention of the Commission
ers of the Revenue to the section of the law which
had been referred to. As he had no power to dis
pose of the case before him. he could do no less
than send it on to the Grand Jury, and hold the
accused to bail for his appearance
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srnEsr Fronr -Thomss r. Fell and

Michael Boas appeared before the Mayor yester
day, to answer for being engaged IN night in Cary
the same establishmeut.and left IL together that
morning in perfect friendship. After Knocking
around and seeing the elephant until late honl
in the afternoon, Boas came to the conclusion that
Fell had insulted him, and insisted upon a hght--
The effects Of frequent potatons agged on the be
ligerant spirit Ia both, and without cosxing from
either side, they locked horns nd waded Into each
other A few blows aud scufiie brought the tive
into the gutter, Fell being uppermost, and when
they were separated, il was observedthat Boas had
lost email portion Of his lett ear. Yesterda.
morning the two made friends, both regretting iht
occurrences. They were held to bail 10 Keep The
peace aud to answer an Indictment by the next
Grand Jury, which will sit the second Monday 10
Aepust
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PRICE ON E CENT.
LOCAL mArTERs.s

| CONTEMPT OF CoURT The case of
II. Gibson, for refusing to answer question n,o.
pounded to him by the Mayor in the exauinatian
OF John H. 9. Tyler and Joseph r. Young. was
sgsin called up by his honor yesterday who an.
hoanced as his judgment that While a witnas.
could not be compelled to answer any anestion
| .ending to crimnate him, yet the court NOT the
stuess was TO be the judge ofthe propriety of tbs
1ues,ien; and that unless witness did answer he
snon'a ieei compelled to commit him to prison for
.uontempt OF Court. Messrs August and Williams
'heh asked to be allowed an appeal to a higher
,s,, u n, e'ssu case as pre- tcedent for their
-, ~ ane Mayor stated that he bad no author
NY 70 grant an appeal trom his Judgment, as his
ed their motion : 'oio . ~ V'oti ui'
The counsel then stated that a bnyeos csy,,,.
@pa'u y, hoI eneet their object and enable them to
take the question to the Court Of Appeals Thsy
therefore asked suspension of Judgment nnt;I
O'Clock p. NJ. so as to enable them To annlv e.
Judge Meredith for mQnddmus or writ of eryor
The Mayor said be bad already devoted a good
deal OF time to this subject and would contjnna n
no longer. He was disposed TO grant every reason
able indulgence to the counsel aud to Mr. Gibson
and should regret very much TO be compelled to
send MIN or any other man to jail, but must do co.
under the circumstances
The counsel stated that, rather than have their
client imprisoned, he would relieve himself of the
contempt at once. by answering the question.
1Hagor-Mr. Gibson, are you willing to answer
the question:?
Mr.. Gibson.-I am not willing but Won have rom
PEELED me to answer =
Mayor Did yon see John II. Tyler aud Joseph
X; Young on the lot of Benjamin Davis, corner of
yin aud MARSHALL streets. the night of the 10th
OF May; and if so, at what heurf
ar. G,6son-Please your honor, my watch has
not been wound up since the LIST of January L.
however answer frankly and unreservedly, I did
not see either Of them there S'z {
This answer was inst such as all who know the
witness expected lie would have given 1t before.
but for the Importance of the legal question rails
ed, ana which his counsel desired to have decided
by The highest court in the State.
:, fhe siayor thin continued the exam ination Of
Messrs. Z yler and Young uutil Monday next. and
held them to bail for their appearance.