The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-11-10

that he was recognised by young man from
'his CITY, VINO is attached to a surveying
party in North Carolina, and arrested bv the
Surveyor.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT AT THE FAIR
we are certain no lady visiting the Fair to-
day,will fail to inspect the MANY unique and
beautiful articles on exhibition in this de-
partment. Among other articles are several
hne pictures. fine harness, filrs needlework
and Cabinet furniture. Appropo of the two
last named classes, we We're much struck
with very exquisite Cabinet case, made Of
solid Mahogany, ialaid with mother of pearl,
with landscape on each end one repre- sent
ing the water Mill at Cumberland. the
other the approach to Casklll, with fancy
piece on top, which enclosed one of the cell
brated Sewing Machines of Grover and Ba-
ker. The machine itself is heavily plated
even to the working parts, and on the whole
is the finest piece of furniture on exhibition,
and would be fitting present to Princess.
The machines are rapidly growing in
popularity. Among the distinguished ladies
who have used them, and whose husbands
in their behalf have volunteered the strono-
est testimonials in their behalf are Mrs. Sen
ator Hammond, of South Carolina. Mrs.
Senator Davis. of Mississippi, Mrs. Govern
or Harris, of Tennessee, and scores of other
distinguished ladies, who are mistresses of
large Southern estates, and whose uniform
testimony, gives abundant evidence of the
adaptability of this machine to our sectson
OF the Union. These machines run at great
speed, with no greater noise than the
tickings of a clock; are extremely simple
of construction, and thus unlikely to get
out OF order, and will sew anything from
cause to beaver cloth, in the strongest
and most beautiful manner, as is indicated bv
the splendid specimens on exhibition, and
which 40 lady should pass by without in
spection. They are in charge of Mr.. Eddy,
proprietor en- the ground, and at the store Of
Messrs. S. o. Merwin, & Co., 80 West Main
street, Opposite Reids Bakery where al,
can be examined before and after the Fair
hours, and for several days afterwards.
The GRAND SoIREE DANsANTR comes off at
Lohnson's Hall this evening.
THE W EATHER.- commenced to fall
Tuesday evening about 10 O'Clock, and ha.
continued with slight intermission, to driz.
zle ever since, and it is to be supposed that
the cisterns will be partially replesished.
All this is well enough in its way, but It's
Just our luck to have rain at the exact pc.
rod OF holding our Agricultural Fair. This
was the case last year; and very many of
our bellies and beaux bear in their remem
brance the plight in which they found them
selves after getting home from the ''mud
carnival Of last year. This year We are
little better provided with vehicles, and there
Is NO danger of being compelled to walk
home through the mud nevertheless, tn e
remembrance ofthat mud, did prevent many
from going out yesterday. To-day, howev-
er, they are running the gaunt let, and thou
sands are hocking out to see the "show."
HAMPTON CADETs.-The Hampton Cadets
arrived here at 10 O'Clock this morning on
the steamer Coffee, and took up the line OF
march for the Fair Grounds.
DELEGArEs FROM THE UNION AGRICULTURAL
SooIETY.-The following gentlemen, Dele
gates from the Union Agricultural Society,
arrived here yesterday from Petersburg, and
have rooms at the National Hotel
JAS b Read, John Rowlett, Edwin Friend
and Charles E. Friend.
The OPERA HoUsE.--The weather does
not seem to have affected the receipts of this
house, ii we are to judge from the size of
the audience. Last night the house was full
from top to bottom; the play went well and
everybody appeared to leave delighted.