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

SfeedDle-ClQ WlutSr maze an lQeHeCCual
effort to return, and succeeded in driving
the Vernal Sun far back behind the dark,
drenching clouds that settled over our
city. Yesterday the eastern horizon was
free from clouds and the "Great day
God," rose in Emajesty from among the
misty tops of the distant trees. There
was beautiful glow on the orient, which
for a while spread and deepcned, then
vanished quickly from the presence OF
advancing day.
The clear sky and cheerful sunlight
enticed the better-half of Norfolk forth,
and Main street again was decked with
bright eyes and happy smiles. and the
laughter loving child gaily chased the
rolling hoop over the green sward, that
like an oasis surrounds the
HOTEL DE JUSTICE
whose dome stands ut in bold relief up
on the clear blue sky as seen above the
house-tops from our sanctum window
By the way, this magnificent edifce is a
monument Of the liberalty of the days in
which it was built, and reflects credit up
on the "Powers that qcere" and is well
calculated to relieve the mind of the
stranger of the unfavorablc impressions
engendered by sight ofthe dilapidated
OLD MARKET House.
There is saying that cold age is ven
cradle" but this old pile san exception to
the rule, and commands only the SCOTS
and jcers of the hungry multitude who
daily congregate around it's
"Tumble.down walls, diseased from ground
to roof,
Rat riddled, weather-stained, and whitewash
proof"
interior, where one has only to go in quest
ola good dinner to loose his appetite in
viewing its uncleanly appearance. The
Hotel and Boarding House Proprietops
may cater for the gastronomic propensi-
ties Of their guests, but unless they can
keep them from seeing this "old rat trap"
their efforts are in vain. 1t is useful, how
ever, to the various occupants of the diff
ferent Halls in the city as
A BULLETIN BOARD,
being most excellently adapted and equal
ly well located for the display of their
Show Bills. In view of these facts, the
Bill Sucker looks upon it as an old friend,
and for years past, has never been known
to slight it, Or omitted to leave his noe
turnal offerings, as the present pie-bald
appearance ofeither end will testify. A
wise man has said "the characters of God
were but idle, if all things around him
were perfection; there must be defcien--
cies in heaven to make room for progress
sion in bliss" and 'sin is black foil, but
it setteth eff the jewelry of heaven" and
who knows but
Our City FATHERS
in the plenitudeo of their wisdom have pur-
posely left this dark spot upon the centre
of market space, that the contrast might
add effect to the other public buildings
Of the city prominent among which stands
JoHNsoN's ASSEMBLY Room
which will be occupied next week by the
Peak Family, Of whom the Press, from
Maine to Georgia, speak in terms of the
most unqualified praise. We hope our
readers will bear them in mind and we
promise that
"They will there hear such concord
Of sweet sounds, harmonious instinct,
with such delicious dreaminess, that they
will forget all their sorrows for the time,
and never regret the hour set apart to
listen to the striking of the bells.
LAST EVENING
was Just chilly enough to make a cigar
and shawl agreeable; the waning moon
shone mildly and the starlight was new
er so witching. Looking IN at
MECHANICS HALL
we found very select and intelligent
audience assembled to listen to the Rev
Mr.. Staudenmayer's fine tribute to the
memory of the gallant and martyred
Herndon. Passing thence to
THE VARIETIES,
we were glad to see a house worthy o.
the excellent Dramatic Company, just
sent hither by Manager Ford of Baltl-
...osn yU;4b Mr. Ra &c and Mica Davlin