The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-24


difficulty; others continually recommenee
the days that are part" SO replied the good
Sir Agenor on one occasion, and what was
true in the fourteenth century is still the
trnth to-day. Memory is noble gift, and
happy the man who can, in remembering
what he has read, 60 cut of the present,
whether that present be clouded or brilliant
with sunshine, and retiring into the domain
of memory, coRjure up the past and bring
before his minds eyethe dramotis personce
" her ages and other cimes. Happy the
man who can live through the days which
dawer him with SO delightful recollections
For such man there is no real unhappi.
ness, for the breez, IS Of the past blow thou
sand beautiful pictures before the camera
of bis mind, which his Imagination colors
up in the most beautiful manner; for such
man, these delightful breezes are continually
moving the panora of the past-that gilt
tering, that brilliant past, which has gone
forever by, but which has been handed down
to us by books, these mysterious agents
which bring the past to view, which intro
duee us to the dead, and which ilumine the
dark dim vista of by-goue years. .,,s.4
! If any Of our readers are not so gifted, or
are not SO posted by reading and remem-
bering the pecularities and siRgulari.ies of
the fourteenth century, let them attend the
Opera House this evening and see the vivid
scenes of Spain, with glimpses of "Auld Ire
land" at that time; then they can form
aa idea Of what was being done in thoe
days, and how people looked and talked
This will post them with. ut study, and give
them an insight into the manners and Gus
toms OF people with whom we are tao liz
tie acquainted as a general thing. This
Drama called The Knight Of Arpa, is said to
be a oct excellent production, abounos in
pathos; and is filled with wit and humor, and
vi i'll be rendered in good style, since we learn
that it has BEEN carefully rehearsed. 1t is
predaced hare for the 6rst time, and we feel
assured will I'LL The hous', since it i. piece
Of more than ordinary merit, and requires
the hole strength of the company.
The sitter piece, called Lucky Stars, is also
production Of considerable merit, and will
ill the house with laughter.
The NANsEMoND AGRICULTURAL FAIR
We expect hundreds from our city wi
take the cars of the Norfolk and Petersburg
Railroad on Wednesday for the pretty little
village of Suffolk to witness the opening
scenes Of the Nansemond Fair. We under
stand that great preparations are being
made to rsnder this Fair one of the best in
the State. The race course is in fine condi-
ton, the grounds beautifully arranged, and
the buildings commodious AID handsome.
There will be a grand tournament among
other attractions, to add interest and amuse-
ment to the occasion, and very large atteE
dance is reasonably expected from all the
surrounding country. DR.. Mallory, Of our
city, we learn, will deliver the address. The
thrifty farmers of Nansemond, we doubt
not, will show that they know how to till the
soil of that fine old county to the best advan
tage.
: AhS' ohheoJ OSt"CCE1 VIC
hours Of one and two O'clock, the citizens of
Newtown, Portsmouth, were awakened from
their slumbers by the cry of fire; and upon
examination it proved to be small wooden
tenement on Lyncoln street, the property of
Mr.. Patrick Gallilee. Mrs. Feagen, sister.
in-law of Mr.. Gallilee, had been living in the
house for some time past, but on Friday
moved away, with the exception of lot of
clothing which was destroyed by the fire.
We learn that the "Res," (Resolntion,) was
there ESQ our informer little girl of about
summers tells, us) and also the other compa-
MES, all doing active service. We must not
forget to state that the Hook and Ladder
Company was on theground, and prevented
the spread of the fire BY their exertions. The
fire is supposed to have been an lncendious
act
CANAL CoMMERCE.-We understand that