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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-11-14
TAILORING TAILORING

II r. BENSON informs his friends
up any description OF Gentlemen's GARNER
a neat and fashionable style. Cutting am /;
pairing attended to and satisfaction given.
A share ofpublic patronage is solicited
oc 2l-3m
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RED ASH COAL AFLOAT, NOW LANDING.
9 600 BUSH. of good Red As h Egg Coal,
C,CUO discharging from Schrs. Omega and
rates. II. ". santos e. CO.,
No al Wide Water Street,
9-4t Rear New Custom House.
SAW MILL MACHINERY FOR SALE.
A VERY superior IS horse power Steam
n Engine and Boiler In perfect working or.
der, with Sbafting. Pulleys, Set Works, &C.,
all complete for working Vertical Saw upon
of the machinery will be sold very low. The En-
CINE has been said by judges, to be the best in
this part of the country. For particulars, en-
quire of Eaw. H. Herbert, at Norfolk or of the
subscriber at Portsmouth.
no 9-lwp J.FARGYLE.
Portsmouth, Va, Nov. =, 1859.
WHISKEY, RUM, GIN AND BRANDY.
1n0 BBLS Palmetto Whiskey,
AUO 30 do Montg emery Old Rye Whiskey,
4s do Barley Whiskey,
81 do Jenk's Old Rye do,
so do N. Z. Rum,
so do Eagle and Rose Gin,
so do Imitation Brandy, for sale by
SHERWOOD 4 YOUFG
nos IA Roanoke Square.
CHOICE EXTRA FAMILY HAMS, &c.
lust received a choice lot of Smithfeld and
d Family Hams, something really nice, and
fine lot of Smoked Tongues, large size, Smoked
and Picked Salmon, Fine English Diary and
AAA~ up ~A~NSSS' - -
Family Grocery,
noe No 60 Church street.
MO 1 .MACKEREL AND GOLDFISH
~ 10 half butts choice No. Mackerel,
as f prans prime se Goldfish ss mo a1 ex
pected BY schr. Charm, by -
no9 JAS. E. JONES.
H and copy
THE BEE HIVE-THE BEE HIVE
MTRAPPINGS for the Million at the Bee
w Hive,
Wrappings for the Million at the Bee Hive,
Silks for the Million at the Bee Hive,
Silks for the Million at the Bee Hive,
Wrappings from to $50,
Wrappings rom to SEC,
Silks from 4 to $40,
Silks from to $40.
Merinos, Cash !. ere, oe LANES, .Pepiins,
Laces, Robes. ..I
The Bee Hive is under Johnson's Hall.
nos.
BEEF, BEEF AND BEEF TONGUES.
A LOT of choice Beef imported by the
n steamer Geergiana on Thursday morning,
such as Choice Spiced Rounds, Plate Pieces,
Family Mess. Also,a SUPPLY OF choice Picked
nos JAS. E. JONES.
Main St. 50, e. CAMPS 80 Main St.
WE welcome the fair and all its visitors,
w and tender to them general invitation
to our large and well selected Stock of RIGA and
desirable goods, expressly for the Fair, our
rich styles in Dress and fancy goods, Cloaks
and Shawls cannot be beat in style, price &C.
| Our stock of Trimmings, Embroideries. La
| Geo, Gimpure, Brussell, genuine and English
Thread Laces, Kidd. Silk, Cloth end Isle
| Thread Gloves is very extensive, besides 5uO
pair of French and German move Corsets from
| $l.00 to $500 with large variety of other
| fancy goods.
Fine Bed and Servants Blankets, Cassemeres,
Cloths Doeskins, Sleeps, Grays, Kersey's and
| Kentucky Jeans, heavy Stock on hand and
| at lowest prices. II you will Just drop III at
| Z. CAMPE'S 80, f. MAN st.
| You can be suited in all your wants and get
| the worth of your money. no9
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M. "A & G. A. SANTOS,
DRUGGISTS,
NOS. 8 and S MAIN STREET,

DRUGGISTS,
NOS. 8 and s MAIN STREET,
NORFOLK, VA,
OFFER large stock of Drugs, Medicines,
" Paints, Oils, &C We extend an invita-
ton to Merchants Druggists, Physicians and
others, to call and examine our stock, which
will be found large and attractive. In addi-
tien to other articles will be found $50, 900
choice Havana and Manila Segars.
PATENT MEDICINES.
We have supply of every article ofmerit
made in the country. Also a complete assoit-
ment of Flower Roots, viz: Tulips, Hya-
cinths, Ranunculas, Anemonies, and Crocus
lColors warranted.l Also Flower, Garden and
Grass Seeds.
To Physicians we offer all the new remedies
and nearly the whole list of Thayer's Medicinal
Extracts also full and large assortment of
Surgical Instruments
Imported and American Perfumery, Brush
es of all kinds, finest Chewing Tobacco, Green
and Black Teas, Sponges and Corks, Window
Glass, Looking Glass Plates, &C., &c.
MEDICINAL WATERS.
Sarasoga Water, Augusta Alum Water, Bed
ford Alum and Bedford (PA.) Water, Magnolia
Water, Blue Licx Water White Sulphur Water.
ID. A. r. C. A. SANTOS,
10 10 Ees, 8 Il Main street, Norfolk, We.
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HOME MANFUaCrUR ED.
MI RsIN,

IF YOU wish to bu, tim Tims-Keeper, or
Il bridal, birth day n,her present-call at
FREEM ANS, where you will gel il che ap
as you will at the store OF aHy .ue who buys
all his goods for cash.
II you are i'll search of a ti,.e t Plated
Table or Desert Knives-set OF Caatols, Cake
or Fruit Basket Tea Sett-FREENAN will
sell them to you as cheap as any oHe who buys
his goods ioc cash.
II you have fine Gold or Silver Watch and
want it put in perfect time he4pins order,
FREEMAN can have it done fol luu rs well as
any one who works for himself
All goods bought at FREEAiAN'3 are as
cheap as those OF any one who huy t,r cash
no9
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RunaWay-$6O Reward.

ID ANYWAY from she S.. bscriber, his negro
II Man WILLIAM William is % years old !,
about feet high, very black, has large full
eyes and has lost one of his upper teeth; when
spoken to seems to be confused. He formerly
belonged to the estate of Thomas Wynne, and
lived with the undersigned last year near Mile's
store, in Norfolk County. will give the above
reward OF S5V for him, If secured In any jail in
this State so that can get him.
yNO. II. NOPE,
Prspxissoz csay h0ssh
SO t9-0 WtfffsHoAdp4 Va.
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New YORK, Nov. l2.-The Republican
State ticket is believed TO be elected by from
one to FIVE thousand majority. r---
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS
FOR 1859.

r.. ID. CLIFTON & Coz
NORFOLK HALL OF FASHION.
ENAE subscribers are now receiving q We ,
large and handsome stock of Gentieue
and Youths
READY MADE CLOTHING.
OF superior quality and workmanship. To tho
wishing to purchase we offer great inducemen;
from the fact of manu- featuring all Of our nv,
Clothing, we confidently assert that we can az
win sell at as low figure as any house in Il
States, North or South. Also to hand a priu
stock of f
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
OF every variety and description. An exani.
uon Is only wanting to satisfy a H. that the
Old Stand No. Is Main street,
is the place where You may always lelyo
getting good article at a fair price Call an
examine. 800
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no ll.SM&W
JAS. q. POLLARD, Auct'r.

NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA HO-
TEL, AND ALL THE REMAINING FUR
NITURE IN 1T, AT PUBLIC AU CTION.
ON THURSDAY, the 1sr day of December.
" ON the premises, commencing at IL O'Clock.
shall sell TO the highest bidder on the day
above mentioned, the property on Commerce
near Main Streets, known as the North Caro-
lima and Virginia Hotel. 1t contains twenty two
sleeping rooms, two sitting rooms, one long
dining room, bar and sitting room, large hall,
and C ockery room adjoining the dining
room. fine kitchen, and a range for cooking,
said to be as good as any in the State, paved
yard cistern &c. The lot fronts on Commerce
street and also on Rothery's lane part OF the
lot is nst-n fee simple, but pays ground rent
of $40 per year, the balance is in fee simple
The licence on the property Tor Hotel purposes
has been paid to June 1860 Mrs. Harmason
who formerly owned and kept this property,
made money. 1t has proven a bad inv stment
for me and have deter mined to sell it, bring
what 1t may
Also. all the Furniture tnft.r the sale of til
Hot y left III the housg wal be sold.
am not IN need of the money but want to
get rid OF the property. will require 4 cash,
4 in one year, 4 in two years and the balance
in three years.
The Furniture will be sold for cash. If you
want to inquire any further a bout the property,
call on the auctioneer, as live in the country.
A. ]. WISE,
no I'd JAS. G. POLLARD, Auct r.
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FAIR u ROUNDS.

FA1H UhUUNDS.
GREAT kIOSIT
THE HUGENOT BRIDAL SLIPPER,
EXHIBITED by F. w. Seabury's Sons in
T. the large Glass Case. containing samples OF
Boots, Shoes, Brogans, Trunks, we will take
great pleasure in showing our very complete
and attractive assortment to all who may hon
or us with call.
F. w. SEABURY'S SONS,
no9 Market Square, Flag Sign.
RICH CUT GLASS, RICH CUT GLASS.
ID ECEIVED this day a choice lot of
N Rich Cut Glass (Pure as Chrystal,)
Goblets,
Champsigns,
Wines,
Iumblers and
Lemonade Glasses.
Also Bowls, Celleries, Pitchers. sc, &C., air
of which will be sold cheap for Cash, at the
nos CHINA HALL.
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~ -.NUL URAL EAIR.
AIDES mi Gen,lemen VEN the Civ
Fancv or IT, = o IS are r.s,.sctu II invite,
=" call a. my t ahissAaeu ha ? 1.-Two
and en-" # tie most asbi ~ BILE, cheap al, X:
Narie" "SS"stasat of Fancy Try t, IDS III .
a. this establishment nave eve, b en- :,
ever wlii Be foand fully as cheap ashton b!
and durable IS aGy iu tn market Ftncy
Dry Gptas cfa'l Kin s, styles, nd ra.tefls
] EMSrADTER,
nov 70 Church street
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UNDER THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

A MOTHER lot OF fine Jewelry such as Sets
n of different kinds, and some of entire new
styles Sleeve Buttons and Studs. Also fine
assortment of Silver Hunting WATCHES,
with variety of Fancy Goods nc. Sales every
night until the entire Stock is disposed of, these
goods are sold without regard to cost, the fore
bargains may be expected.
FERGUSON l. BELOTE.
Sc 23-tf Auctioneers
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NTE would solicit an examination of our
w Stock, believing that, with an experience
of twenty years, and all the advantages that
can be derived from new improvem ents in ma
chnery, we can furnish greater variety of
goods, equal in quality, style and finish, and
try, QO7
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NO MORE CORNSI
DR.. Herman Nj. Hirsehfeld.

Surye0n Ch1r0p0dt6t.
QEGS leave to offer his services to the Ladies
ID aud Gentlemen of Norfolk and Portsmou
in curing CORNS anu BUNIONS, NAILS PEN
ETRATING THE FLESH, EXTRACTED WITH
OUT PAIN, so that the Boot or Shoe can ne worn
Immediately, without the least inco nvenience
Orders can be left at w A. S. Taylor's Drug
Store, corner Main and Church street.
Residence 3rd Cross street, between II 1T and
Mariner, opposite the door OF the old Gas House.
g5- Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon a,
their residences.
DR.. w Moore, DR.. } Simpkins, S W sseldner
ESQ.,, J Tompkins Esq; DR. Campbell, Um-
stadter Esq, and others. Sc l. 3n
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nILS.-Sperm, Whale, Lard and other kinds
~ OF Olls. Also, Drugs, Dyes, Essential Oils
and Corks. A heavy stock on hand and offered
low by Wake co,
no 4 Jobbers, next to Herman & Go.
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DESIRABLE WELLING fOF
RENT.

wv iii BE FUK KEN I the ensuing wear,
w the large and comfortable brick dwell
ling No. 81, situated on the East side Church
street, opposi to St. PauPs Church. 1t con-
tains zine rooms, with brick kitchen attach
ed, paved yard and a large cistern. with
gas throughout the entire building. Terms
moderate to a good tenant. Possession given
Jan. ]st, 1860. Apply to the present tenant,
or to A WRENN,
&C lS-tf No. 9 AM | [ Uninn st
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REMOVAL, REMOVAL.

REMOVAL, RENIUV NL.
vQrIIE Grocery of M. E. BELL, formerly on
l. Main street, is removed to NO. SO Butte
street, where will be kept on hand well Sc
lected stock OF Family Groceries at the cheap
est city rates. Families up town will do we'll
to call and examine the stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere. A general assortm ent of Buck
cts, Brooms and Tubs. M r. BELL,
nov9 No. 80 Butte street
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Nj" GOODS, NEW GOODS,
HOSIERY, Gloves, Gauntlet Merino Sbi
- and Drawers, Dress Trimmings and 30
net Ribbous
take % ST. n ',.', ing my custome!
mat L ~ w ta!S III -l,.5.! SDenii q a splen,
and r /. 4ss,rcm II. u he al owe nan nam
gooo an o'r pre- -si r. L nish all class,
WIFI H"7'"ry of no zig no ,hAes and sty.
very e e. yea. = 10" 5, tfauntlets a,
me ~ ! Ia 49,, G4a:iaLl"n and Childre,
~ ''''o ing these bargains rapidly
"e!! " 3D. 'i's = . name an an early call b
ca n Sitp. ed at The Caeap Fancy Stor.
Gnu" = i oIs::f yJ-l Mt,n, an America
fta@ !5aa- tHe i-og
- . T c WILLIAMS.
EiS,, i. DEF, tIslGs. 30
IN > b eJ A4He RI 3,sa moorted fro,
4 the best IN a. 81 and ;or sac Oh a ,co...oda
ing terms.
Ca'h 1 r,t Ni'.e.
Plnf' 10 a II Gil,
10 Q ASKS p,rt M,re.
j fn 2@c... ~ !. Rum,
~ q Co.'S nesei berry Wine
II oct : -- Euoi, : a!d
- y p e. Heutessy l. y Brady.
~ Ia'"' a. do do
- 80 80 20 ~
8. "a Y ;. ard . op,' stols 10
R,Gfps LAxGrdaSSy
io nc :, y rton's wharf
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LONDON DOCK
BRANDY,
Vintage '46 and '4s.
FINE OLD SHERRY,
Port and Madeira Wines,
"Negler 9" 8 gre. old,
Aud other choice
RYE WHISKEYS.
"Guinness's" Xxx
Dublin and London
Porter,
Can always be had from
Bonded Warehouse by
the Cask, or from the
Store, in quantities to
suit everybody at
MOCK h CO.'S
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ADVICM I'D STRANGERS VISITING

CO Don'i miss the place, it is on Ma in sire
only i+w doors East Of MARI ct Square, oppo
site the Day Book OH ce. and a large SHOW cas-
with tit4e ti"otS and Shoes be fore the door. n
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" sylvania Buckwheat and Extra Golden
Syrup, three very desirable artic les, just re-.
ceived and for sale by -
DAVIS q WOMBLE,
mol Campbells wharf.
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New Advertisements.

bacon, Hams, Lard, Cheese and Butter just
ID received, and for sale at No. "A, Corner of
Cove and Church street.
no9 WiM. X. DRURY.
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THE Omnibus Conductor in australia.
Fowler, in his work on Australia, says {:
81 was riding alone in bus, and was
much annoyed at the conductor, who was
constantly opening and slamming the door.
'What are you about, my boy I at length
said. "Why can't you leave the door
alone 2'-Oh! you're uew-chum," was the
contemptuous answer. Well; but what
has that to do with the matter You are
not paid to annoy new-chums, are you2'-
'Of course not; but don't you see every
time bang the door tl,ehorses think some
one has got out, and-my oath that's
the only way can make 'em put on the
steam. Yop see,' he quietly added, sum
ming me up as a Lordoner with a. look,
'these lIere horses is -Cockseys, and mus.
he dealt with as sich.'"
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Il Sister IN Tight Place.-At N
one Saturday evening, fatigucd by his long
journey WAGNER, with his son John.
drove his team into good range, and deter
mined to pass the Sabbath, enjoying sea-
son Of worship with the good folks of the
village.
when the time for worship arrived John
was set TO watch the team, while the wag-
oner went in with the crowd. The preach
er had hardly announced his subject be-
fore the old man fell sound asleep. He sat
against the partition in the center OF the
body slip; just over against him, separa.
ted only by the very low partition, sat a
fesby lady who seemed all absorbed in the
sermon. She struggled hard with her feel
ings, until, unable to control them any,
longer, she burst out with loud scream,
and shouted at the top Of her voice, rous-
ing the old man, who but half awake,
thrust his arms around her waist and cried,
very soothingly -
"Wo, Nance wo, Nance, wo Here,
John, calling his son, "cut the beIlyband,
and loose the breeching, quick, or she'll
tear everything all to pieces y
II was all the work Of moment, but tlle
sister forget to shout, the preacher lost Tie
thread Of his discourse, aud the meeting
came prematurely to an end willie, deen.
Iy mortified, the old man skulked away,
determined not to 60 to meeting again un.
til lie could manage TO keep his senses by
remaining awake. e>..ra 80
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From tie Nem England Farmer.
JUST FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.
PY 4. WILLARD HAILOCE.

I'm thinking Of the place, John,
Where oft we used to roam,
That little cot beneath the trees
We called our forest home.
And we'll know you'll never forget,
Whatc'cr your lot below,
That dear old spot we loved so we'll,
Just fifteen years ago.
I'm thinking of the school. John,
The master. too, so grim,
And how when he would turn his back,
We twain would mimic him.
The master sleeps deaths dreamlcss SLEEP
The bright green turf below
Our childhood's home has vastly changed,
Since fifteen years ago.
Last summer time wandered, John,
To where we used to play;
The school house was not on the hill.
The brook had dried away;
The old inll-whccl had ceased to move,
The cottage was laid low
The faces were not those we knew
Just fifteen years ago.
wandered to the church-ynrd JON,
And stepped beyond the wall;
The graves were many, and the grass
Der them grew thick and tall
Upon the stones read the names
OF those who s!crt i,e.cw,
And they were names We loved to speak,
Just fifteen years ago.
With sadlcnc,l heart turned away,
And gained the dusty road,
And from that spot so dear to me,
With rapid step strobe;
l could not bear to look around.
1t made me sad to know
That all We're gone whom we had so7cS,
Just fifteen yoars.
My eyes are wet with tears, John.
They are falling while write,
Friends that VIC loved are cold in death,
And 7 am sad tonight;
Eut, John, our sorrows soon will end,
1.ifc's stream will cease to flow,
And We rest where crst we played,
JUS fifteen years ago.
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d Dutch ssory.-'Ven, lasht hight sasl,
tue yerst as never vssl,. ! fought to- go
down n'tls hillto mine llouse, but no sooner
did walk, den de faster / stand stilf, fortle
darkne" vas 50 tick dat I coos notseir II
nit mine Pooss and do faip,s ddndef and
bltzen, III more dsn treo ,hinit nina skio
Vas vet ttoo to .fhine clos. BataaAsr.von
little:vi'e it stopped qpittin. 70 rsisesosne-
diring {; 50 / keep feslink hide ysy long +;
aud vsn2l come . thins own houss,s Va.
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"A doctor detained. in court as witness
compiaioed to the Judge that II he was
kept from his patients sAey mightfeeouer in
his absence ''--7 ~
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A wag said Of woman who had OBJ
tained a divorce from her husband because
he had bald head, which he concealed By
awig during the period of urging His matri-
rsonial suit aud the contamination of-the
bargain, that she wig-gled out Of. ,wsdiock
on a bald assr1nptioB. ~.e IT.. Is =.
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THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.
Bi W. ". F0SpIck.

Let sailors sing the windy deep,
Let soldiers praise their armor,
But in my heart this toast Ill keep,
The Independent Farmer;
When first the rose in robe Of green,
Cnfolls its crimson lining,
And round his cottage porch is seen
The honey sucklc twining,
When banks of bloom their sweetness vicl,
L" bees that gather honey,
He drives his team across the field,
Where skies arc soft and sunny.
The blackbird clucks behind his plow,
The quail pipes loud and CLEARLY;
Ion orchard hides behind its bough,
The home lie loves 80 dearly
The grey old barn, whose doors unfold
His ample store in measure,
More rich than heaps Of boarded gold,
precious, blessed treasure;
But yonder in the porch there stands
His wife the lovely charmer,
The sweetest rose on all his lands
The Independent Farmer.
To him the spring comes duncing gay,
To him the summer bushes,
The autumn smiles with mellow ray,
His sleep old winter bushes;
lie cares not how the world may move,
No doubts or fears confound him
His little flock are linked in love,
And household angels round him;
lie trusts in God, and loves his wife,
Nor grief nor ill may harm her,
Hes natures noblcman in life
The InClcpcndent Farmor
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"They tell me wine gives strength p
said Fox,s ,sone day, "and,yet /, who lave
just druak three bottles scannot,fk ,fkeep N.Y.
self on ny 1egsa' ID - e.
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POOH PoohF said an unfeeling wife to
her expiring husband, 40 lie strose 10 utter
few parting words, fdon't stop to. talk,
but 60 on with your dying "'
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A STUMP SPEECH .

NOR we find in one of our exchanges, un-
der the head of f"California Correspondence"
They purport to be delivered by n stump
candidate at San Francisco
Fellow Republicans and Eclow Safer
crs Il am plain and IN Oldest man, born
at an early period Of my existence--which
great event occurred ut home one night,
| when my mother WAS out have struggled
from the obscurity, to which an unlucky
star had doomed me, till have risen like
bright exhalation in the evening, to the
very summit Of human greatness and gran
deur. Gentlemen, | profess no principles
unfortunately, have none. On the un-
happy occasion Of birth, dismal and mel
ancholy man, clothed in the sombre hucs of
mourning, swapped me away for another
baby, and subsequently lost me at rane
Sat event . But who can control his fate
We are the creatures Of destiny-"therc is
divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew
then, how lie will"
ri was intended 10y nature for a great
statesman. Had lived in tic days Of Han
ibal, I should hare Beaten that great chief
tain in crossing the Alps and it Is a dead
certain thing that could have distanccd
Cortcz in crossing the Istlmus. He never
performed the feats / have d6 he never
came up the Chagres river in canoe, with
deaf and dumb "homore," without red
cent or change Of summer apparel. "But
a light heart and a thin pair Of breechcs
goes lnerrily through the world"
| ''Sir, every man who las come here is n
Columbus! lie comes to discover new
diggings. am Columbus. was dead
broke ut home as Columbus was, and
have come out here to strike new vein.
But am not going to the mines Oh, no.
You don't catch me up to my waist in ice
water, with a juvenile pickaxe and incip-
lent crowbar, laborng under sun of one
hundred degrees in the shade, to dig out
the filthy lucre. No, sir l am not OH
that lay. | hate abor-it was an inven.
ton made to vcx mankind. prefer an of
flee, one that is lucrative and not laborious:
what YOU call a sinecurc. And if I cannot
get one myself, will 60 in for any man
who will divide on the dead level, and no
splits.
Il K "Sir, where will YOU find
! country like this ? Talk not Of oriental
gorgcousncss Of eastern countries. Tell us
not of fairy scenes which poets, who rcvcl
i'll the great warm bath Of heavenly imagi.
nations, paint, with golden pens. on leaves
of satin. The description Of this beautiful
country should be written with the golden
wand Of an angel dipped in the softcs, rays
Of sunbeam upon the blushing and deli
cate surface Of rose-lcaf. Excuse me,
gentlemen, except only the rainy season
and the time when the dust flies.
awe love our native land we honor her
flag and would not trouble the Custom
House if we had fair show. But Congress
must not put on any airs, or we will take
charge of the Custom House and Post Of
flee, and make a great russ generally.
These are my sentiments, gentlemen. II
they don't admit US into the Union, we
will burst open the Custom-Housc and ad.
nit all liquors free Of duty. And now with
parting blessing upon the girls we left be.
hind US, and the boys that are coming af-
ter us, we will adjourn and take aprivate
drink"