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

Lieut.. Gen. Scott at Aspin wall.-On the
steamer North Star, from New York, enter
ing the harbor of Aspinwall, salute of six
teen guns were fred from the flag ship Koa-
noke, in honor of Lieutenant General Scott.
After the North Star was made fast at her
wharf. the naval officers from the several
ships ia the harbor, preceded by flag officer
McCluney, called on the General, who was
taken charge of by the vice consul, and, with
the officers of the navy, entertained at the
Howard House during the evening. He
crossed the isthmus on the following morn
ing, and embarked on the Golden Age, which
sailed on the same day, Oct. 3, for San Fran
else
LOUISIANA VIaiLANos CoMMITrEEs.-The
New Orleans Picayune says:
Vigilance Committees are increasing in
number in the parishes. The officers of JUS
tice are widely ignored by the citizens, who
have taken the administration of justice
into their own hands. Where is this to
end
Condition Of tie Treosury,-The following
is statement Of the condition of the Urea
ury Of the United States Treasury up to the
18th last:
Amount o. ceipts........."..."..l,0 2l ops 62
Drafts .,.,"..,,...,"......9l3,2 9l SO
80 93
Amount subject to draft..."m....4, 677 1874 81
Remedy for the Bite Of Mad Dogs.-A
Saxon forester, named Gastel, now of the
venerable age of eighty-two, unwilling to
take to the grave with him a secret Of so
much Importance, has made public in tn g
Leipsic Journal the means which he has
used fifty years, and whereHith he firms,
he had rescued many human beings and cat
tie from the fearful death of hydrOphobia.-
Take Immediately warm vinegar or tepid
water, wash the wound clean Herewith, and
then dry it; then pour upon the wound a
few drops of hydrocoloric acid, because
mineral acids destroy the poison of the sa-
Iva.
TIE Late Mojor Keley-Major j. A. KEEL
ley, the disting uished filibuster, who died al
VicksbuTg short time since, was native Of
Tennessee, and printer by profession. He
was soldier in the Mexican war, and an Of
hcer in the Lopez Cuban expedition of 1851;
was taken-condemned to be shot, but par
deued oy the Captain Gen eral Concha.
BOLD THEFT. Wednesday night, about
O'clock, horse and buggy belonging to W
| w. Corcoran, Esq, of Washington, were
stolen from the street in front of y Bry ant.
grocery store,in Louisiana avenue, between
seventh and Eighth streets, while the drivel
WAS In the store. The thief made off with
the team before discovered.
Tas SILVER CUps.-The Silver Cup for thu
fastest trotting horse at the Granville, N. G.
Fair, was woa by VIM T. Hardy, and The
SILVER Cup foe tho fastest pair, was won BY
C0i. >. y. Coopec, both gentlstnea from Viii
Marlborough.
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Mrs. Winsiow. an experienced nurse and
female physician, has Soothing Syrup for
Children teShtng, which greatly facilitates the
process of teething by softer ing the gums. re-.
ducing all Internationally allay all pain
ana Is sure to regulate the bowels Depend
and relief and health to our infants Perfect.
ly safe in all cases. See advertisement in
another column. NV "a Nv
n- Fall Trade.-Virginia Merchants
and merchants generally South, in laying in
taeT ,a stoeS OF merchandise should not fail
INFALLIBLE BAKING POWDER, the best
and mos: economical preparation known for
making Light, sweet and wholesome loa thread,
biscuits, &C. It is recommended by numerous
citizens of different sections, and will Certainty
give satisfaction when used properly. 1t is en-
tlrely harmless, being the production of scien-
tine virginia physician, and manufactured with
great care from the purest material. Merchants
can confidently recommend this article to their
customers as 'As BEST f'f sax KING n 10Y.
And sold by Druggists and Grocers generally
N- DR. j. w. Gariick-Dear Sir: Ihaye
for some months used in my family Sempie,s
justly celebrated B A KING POWDERS. and
take pleasure in recommending them to all
families as the very best article have ever
tried for making light. sweet spongy bread.
There is no excuse for bad bread when Semple's
J. RICHARD LzwE11ES.
Petersburg, July 30th, 1859.
JW GARLICK,
Manufacturer and Sole Proprietor, kichmond.
For sale by Druggists and Grocers generally.
IE p s'HEALING ON 6ITs WINGs,o saw ali
u3 who have made uss OF Dr. Wistar,s
balsam of Wild Cherry, and by such use cured
themselves of coughs, colds and consumption.
The prudent will always keep this remedy by
There's vile counter felt of this Balsam.
therefore be sure andbuy only that prepared
BY s. w. FowLE & Co., Boston, which has the
Wrtffen signature of l. BUTTS on the outside
wrapper.
For sale by NJ. A. SANTOS & Co., SANTOS.
Wake q Co., and KING & Tor, Norfolk. ].
b. CAMPBELL, Portsmouth, and by dealers
everywhere.
09- Sandf0rti's Liver lmytgOrator--
COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY FROM Gum.-Isa mild
ana enectual cathartc, acting first on the Liver,
70 eject 1t morbid matter, then on the Stomach
and Bowels, and carries of all matter that pre-
vents their healthy action, and thus strengthens
and builds up the whole system very rapidly
and is the best LIVER INVIGORATOR
LIVER INVIGORATOR
LIVER INVIGORATOR and
PCRIFlES TIE BLOOD
PURIFlES THE BLOOD
TURTLES THE BLOOD .....
CURES LIVER COMPLAINT
CURES SICK HEADACHE
CURES DYSPEPSIA
CURES COSTIVENESS
CURES BOWEL COMPLAINTS
CURES CHRONIC DIARRHOE
Sold by all Druggists, and by M. A. SANTOS
* W. ma tim
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ATTENTION, LADIES. We publish below a
list OF Premiums offered for articles in your
line, by the Seaboard Agricultural Fair
Now, let's see whs will secure the reputa-
ton thus offered. You know how fine
it sounds to have it said, Mrs. So-and-so got
the premium on such and such al article at
the last Fair. Here's chance to immortal
Use yourselves, ladies, and at the.same time
add to the attractions of the Fair. Read the
list
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: Suicide in Maury County. Tenn.-The
Columbia Herald records with infinite re-
greet the dea tn at his own hands, on Thurs
day morning last, one of the oldest and most
esteemed citizens of Maury county G.. L..
Yoorhies. He was laboring under a fit of
mental alienation at the time.
G.n House Bvrned.-The gin house of
Dr. Iownes, near Granada, Mass, contain
ing 70 bales of cotton, was lily consumed
on tae 9Th inst. -,
Murder IN HALIFAX, Va.--A man named
Jumbo, was killed near Clover Hill Depot on
tuesday evening last, by . man named Gas.
sady. Cumbo was stabbed in the throat,
the Knife severing the jugular and entering
the windpipe. Dr.. Wootton was present,
and rendered the wounded man all the assis-
lance he could, but he died in about three
minutes after the stab.
DsAD.-Mrs. E. Hamilton Holly, daugh-
ter Of General Alexander Hamilton. died in
New York on Monday.
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A favored few are luxuriating upon rasp
berries and strawberries in ew Haven, Conn.
The fruit is of the second crop this year.
Samuel Sillymaa, one of the pioneers of
the Pennsylvania Goa trade, died at P0tt s.
vile few days ago
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Branch VII.
USEHOLD MANUFACTU
WILSON CAPPS ANDW. S. BUTT-SuE

HOUSEHOLD MANOFACTURES.
WILSON CAPPS ANDW. S. BUTT-Sup
INTEpENrs.
CLASS lst.
For the best piece fine wooden cloth woven
by hand not less than yards 81
For the I'd best piece fine wooden cloth :
For the best piece heavy WOODEN cloth for
servants, woven by hand, not lie than
10 yards
For the I'd best piece heavy wooden cloth
For the best piece fine thread sheetins
woven by hand not less than yards {
For the "a best piece fine thread sheeting
For the best piece double woven thread
cloth woven by hand not less than
For the I'd best piece double woven thread
For the best piece ofcarpet woven by hand
I'd do do do
For the best piece OF lndseys woven by
hand
I'd do do do
For the best piece of negro shifting not
less than 10 yards woven by hand
Por the 3nd best piece negro sbirting {
For the best hearth rug
For the End do do
For the best home made soap the process
of making to be described
AWARDING COMMITTEE.
Mrs. WIN. S. Wright, Kempsvile,
Mrs. ID. H. Hatton, Suffolk,
Mrs. A. r. Elliott, Norfolk Co.,
Mrs. Kader Biggs, Norfolk,
Mrs. DR.. Simkins, do.
CLASS I'd,
For For , The s ss'' silk 90 quilt $;
For the best mouslin or worsted quilt 8
For the I'd best do do do 2
For the best calico or printed do
F., u the the b best St woven bed CT cover 10 5
For the best Counterpart 8
For the I'd best do
For the best home made wooden blankets A
For the I'd best do do do 2
F1r the best quilted comfort
For the best home made piano cover
For the I'd best do do do
For the best pair yarn stockings
For the best pair cotton do 2
FDr the best pair thread stockings
do piece of worstei embroidery
do do of silk do 2
do worked ottoman covers 2
do specimen Of ladies worked collars
and cuffs home made
Go home made worked hdkrs
do handsomest tidy l
do worsted mats
do specimen of netting
do shirt made by haad s
For the I'd best do
For the Sd best do 2
For the best sewing machine 5
For the best yarn socks l
do cotton Go
do thread do i
do darned sock or stocking
AWARDING COMMITTEES.
Mrs. A T. NJ. Cooke, Norfolk,
Mrs. VIM. Wilson, Portsmouth,,
Mrs. Edward Il. Herbert, Kempsvilie,
Mrs. Frederick Wilson, Norfolk Co.,
Mrs. John Petty, Norfolk.
GLASS Sd.
For the best home made bread
without eggs "a
I'd do do do
Sd DO DO DO DO pound % CAKE !
do do sponge cake 2
I'd do do do l
For the best home made green pickles 2
do yellow pickles 2
do sweet do Q
do walnut eatsup 2
do tomato catsup 9
do brandy peaches Q
do preserves 2
do fruit jelly 2
For the best and greatest variety of pre-
serves brandy fruit and pickles
AWARDING COMMITTEES.
Mrs. Myer Myers, Norfolk,
Mrs. John X. Cooke, Portsmouth,
Mrs. John J. Burroughs, Princess Anne,
Mrs. Irwin, Norfolk
Mrs. Rose, Norfolk Co.
A sfavored few are luxur1atng upon rasE
berries and Strawberries in New Haven, ConI
The fruit is of the second crop this year.
Samuel Sillymaa, one of the pioneers
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MRS. r.. ID. RIDDICK,

w DAY, Oct. 27th, at 10 O'Clock. ard will be
most happy to receive call during the day,
from the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth and the
surrounding Counties. "a 8sE5 ,s sf b
With regard to her styles, she would say,
they have been selected with the greatest care
by herself from Model Paris Hats, which have
met with the approval of the elite of New York
city. t-.aeai s-s 1gz o..
Her assortment embraces all the novelties of
the season, and she will be pleased to have il"
carefully inspected by her friends on Thursday
9th. 80 4S lesss Soc " aalg oc "a
Transcript and Murfreesboro' Citiz n copy q
weeks and send bill to this office, 49,. re- :
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Farewell benefit and positively last night or
MR.. g. MRS. w. j. FLORENCA
The Irish Boy and Yankee Gal.

This MONDAY Evening, Oct. a4th, 1859,
Will be performed the beautiful Drama, Ia two
s-s ..-a 3. - acts, called the
~ KNIGHT OF ARVA.
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Funeral Notice.

II Il nj T. K Il A NOE.
MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON DIVISION
1v1 NO. SONS OF TEMPERANCE, will
meet at their Hall on Church street this even.
:. oc "a GEO. MUNSON, r. S.
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NOW READY Z!

NOW READY!
THE FAMILY JOURNAL,
FOR THIS WEEK,
The present number contains the continuation
OF the
PLAG UE-STRICKEN CITY.
'TNHIS fascinating story embodies the most
L graphic description ever published of the
terrible pestilence, which nearly depopulated
the cities OF Norfolk and Portsmouth in 1856
In
THIS WEEKS NUMBER
the re ader is introduced, for the first time to
the ravages of tina! fatal scourge, the YELLOW
FEVER
The arrival in port of the Steamer Ben Frank
hn-the first appearance of the dread disease
the noble courageous conduct of the Mayor,
and the outbreak of the Fever in Barry's Row
are described with truth and beauty not to be
surpassed. I
1t is worthy of remark that the Family Jour-
nal is the ONLY SOUTHERN illustrated Literary
paper published.
For sale in Norfolk by J. r. Hathaway, F. M
Burroughs, in Portsmouth by R. B. Levy.
oG 24-lt ...
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Dreadful Case Of Burniag at Baltimore. =
An occurrence OF sad char acter transpred
on W edaesday evening, at the residence OF
Mr.. VIM. Il. Green, situated on Ho!ins st
II seems that three of bis young children
George, Euma and VIM. Henry-wers play
ing In the dining room, which adjoins the
kitchen, when George discovering that the
cook had left the kitchen she having business
in the yard at the time, Immediately ran in
followed by the ethers. he plscet chair at
sas closet and reaching up brought do sn the
etaerlal Oil can, the contents OF whic hs
emptiei on the cooking stove. The expi1-
SION and blsze of fire which followed can
better h. imagined than desc ibed. George
who is tive years of age, took fire as well as
William, mere infant. Their screams
brough. down stairs the mother, who imag
lining all her children burning to death, ran
screaming into the street. The neighbors
aad tne colored COOK succeeded in extin-
gushing the flames in which they were en-
vetoped, but not before tue youngest was 50
severely burnt that death ended his suffer-
ings at one o'clock yesterday morning.
George was severely burnt. Emma escaped
injury, whilst NJ. Green was burnt about
tue hands AMI arms quite badly. The loss
OF the interesting little one is, OF course,
mslancholy occurrence to the family, and
snould serve as warning to all families to
toe end that such articles as lndammable
Oil should BE- kept beyond the reach OF chill
dFen.
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Purchase Of Theasre.-We learn that d.
McLavan, Esq, the proprietor of "Dan Rice's
Great SHOW" has purchased from Mr.. E. r.
Christy, the extensive property Oh WALNUT
street, Philadelphia, known as Welch's Ma
tional Theatre, with all its scenery, wardrobe
and appointments, for the sum of $685. 900,
and that the "Great Show" will locate there
permanently, forthwith. In consequence,
Immediately, on the arrival of the company
in Philadelphia, which will be about the
18th inst all the travelling paraphernaiia
Of the concern will be sold at public auction.
deere will be fine opportunity for the pur-
claEe OF some very iAe draught, carriage
and ladies' saddle horses, as well as wagons,
etc. at probably, a very low figure. Dan
Rice will, of course, continue hi 5 connection
18th the establiShm sat.
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New Advertisements.
NEW OPERA HOUSE
SCALE or PKICES.

n.A'otS ooAoc.. IS oh
Single Seats in Private Boxes, n
Dress Circle and Parquet.. sd
Fanny ClTcles.............. ............ 2A
Boxes Tor Colored People. 81
OaAefy lOf w OO.... .................-.s ~
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- CARPETS, RUGS, DRUGGETS.
l. Three-Ply, Ingram and English Mixed i e.,
pets, Mosaic Velvet and other Rugs, Drueeets.
Crumb Clothes and Mats, which / am se7iin1
very low for small commission. Call and ex
90 24-3t 49, L. SALUsprrpv
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VIC. DUNBAR, - :
A TrORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY puaIIc
LAND COMMISSIONERS IN ChANCERY.
once with Hon. Jno. S. Millson, % Bank
sSASots ~ + 4Ett nc Qd-3t
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After which the new Protean Farce, written
expressly ior Mr. and Mrs Florence, called
LUCKY STARS Or My two Uncles.
vivian kipple,a Young Artistic. -. Mr. Florence
IL The performance Of these characters bv
Mr. ana Mrs. Florence, have called forth the
wafmest encomiums from the press OF Europe,
and America. 'fs
-. W Doors Open at TX o'clocx-Curtain to
rise precisely TX O'Clock oc "a
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ATTENTION. IsO3 ATTENTIO

I JUNIORS attend called meeting ant
n Drill, at Head Quarters, on TUESDA A, Oct
~ All delinquents will be expelled, by orde
OF a vote OF the company of Oct. 10th.
aoc24-2t SECRETARY
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JAS. L. BELOTE, Auct'r.

HA1O =, AuCIT. a
BY FERGUS y BELOTE. e,
CARPETING-CARPE TING.
That other lot OF Competing arrived this morn.
4 ing, some oft much handsomer than the
last, and cheaper too Cali quick, 1t goes off
only. FERGUSON h REF orr e-'''
" -1-ot Auct'rs.
WAATED.Fo the ensuing year, good
~ Cook, Washer and Ironer, also good
house servant. Apply to
F. W. SEABURl'S SONS,
DC 24-2t Ii, Market SCR.
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A'RESH Oysters always on hand, both opened
Il and in the shell for sale, in large or small
quantities at the depot, at the foot of Drum
monds bridge. Persons can rely on having the
best article Give us trial.
&C 24-2t+ John w KNOTT
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Condition Of tie Treasury following
is statement Of the condition of the Urea
ury Of the United States Treasury up to the
l7th last
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-16

Mr.. HALL moved call of the Senate.
This being had and Mr.. Robinson of Daco.
tab being absent, motion was made to
suspend proceedings under the call, but this
requiring two-thirds vote by the rules just
adopted, the Senate remained under the call
until late hour.
The Senate remaiued in session until after
daylight on Tuesday morning, when it took
a recess until two o'clock, P. NJ. The time
was mostly spent in calls of the Senate,
motions to adjourn, &C., the details of which
are of no public interest. During the
night, Mr.. BARTHOLOMEW of Hennepin,
made statement that he was deceived into
signing the report of the majority of the
committee by Mr.. HALL, and intimated that
there had been an Interpolation of the
obnoxious two thirds clause after he had
signed the report
Mr.. HALL Indignantly denied the charge,
and was sustained generally in his UNDER
standing of the matter, by Mr. STANNARD,
another member of the committee who refu-
sed to sign the report.
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House resolve itself into the Committee OF
the Whole, to take into consideration the
Governors message. Carried.
And the Committee proceeded to business
with Mr.. ACKER in the chair.
On motion of Mr.. SANBORN the
message was subdivided and referred to the
appropriate standing committees.
Whereupon the Committee arose and the
House resumed business.
On motion the Report of the Committee
of the Whole was adopted
Mr.. BARTON offered resolution that
the Clerk give each member certificate for
IS worth of stationery for the session.
Adopted
Mr.. ROBERTSON moved to take a
recess till half past two o'clock P. NJ.
Carried.
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to pay for such land, should be allowed the
benefit of such Homestead Law, upon their
complying with its provisions.
RESOLVED, That the Governor be requested
to transmit copy of these resol utions to each
of our Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress.
Mr.. ANDREWS moved to suspend the
rules that they might be read second time.
Carried yeas %, nays 7.
BILLS PASSED.
A message was received that the House
had passed the Senate bill providing for the
issue OF State warrants to meet interest on
the $250,OOO loan.
On motion of Mr.. COOK the Senate then
adjourned.
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IN JOINT CONVENTION.

The two Houses met in Joint Conven-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. COWAN, the Speaker
of the House was called on to preside.
On motion of Mr.. CLEVELAND, the
joint rules of the last session were adopted
for the government of the convention.
Mr.. McLAREN of the Senate, and MI.
ROBERTSON of the House, were appointed a
committee to wait on the Governor, who
soon appeared and delivered his annual mes
sage. The message will be found in the
form of a supplement to this paper.
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A LONDON emale pickpocket stole five
sovereigns from lady in an omnibus. The
police appearing, she put them in her mouth
and swallowed two. Two days after she
died in the criminal hospital, her body was
opened and the money found in her intes-
tines and returned to the owner by penny
post.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met pursuant to adjourn
ment, and was called to order by the
SPEAKER.
Several members who were not present
yesterday, came forward, and were sworn
in, and took their seats.
NOTICE OF CONTESTED SEATS.
MIR. SECOMBE gave notice that on to-
morrow or some future day he should pre-
sent petition of ROBERT E. JEFFERSON,
contesting the seat of Mr.. NErTLEToN, of
the Lake superior district.
Mr.. MORRISON presented petition
from MIR. HAYS, contesting the seats of
Messrs. BARTON and others, of Dakotah
County. Read and laid on the table.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. .SECOMBE-That commit.
tee OF three be appointed to inform the
Secretary of State that the House was
now organized and ready to proceed to
business. Adopted.
By Mr.. REHFlELD-That commit.
tee be appointed to let the public printing
of this House to the lowest bidder. Laid
on the table.
By Mr.. SECOMBE-That a committee
of two be appointed by the House to confer
with similar committee Of the Senate as to
the time and place for the holding of a Joint
Session for the canvass of the returns of the
late election for State Officers and Members
of Congress- Accepted, and Messrs. Sec
ombe and Roy were appointed.
By Mr.. MORRISON-That Geo. A.
Emmel be appointed commissioner for the
purpose of taking testimony on the contested
election cases in Dakota county.--Laid on
the table.