The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-11-19

prisonment in the city jail and q fine ofSl00.
1t is thought that the punishment would
have been heavier if all tbs witnesses had
been in attendance.
The OrEeA HoUsE.The largest audiencs
OF the engagement greeted Mrs. Howard and
Mr.. Watkins last evening. The play, with
some exceptions weEs we'll, Mrs. Howard
snd Mr.. Watkins, as usual, was perfect and
rendered their roles with that nsturaluess
which has ever been characteristic of their
acting. Mrs. Howard's vocalization is one
of the charming features of the evening, and
one or two OF her sweet songs is slonelworth
the price OF admission. We much fear that
there is disposition to Car elessness on the
part OF the company, which manifests itself
in sundry ways, rs for instance, speaking the
wrong lines; keeping the stage waiting; be-
ing imperfect in the lines, &C., all of which
looks very bad in front, and should be look
ed TO by the management, il they desire to
retain that popularity which gave them
such good houses when they frst came
here.
we speas thus, "more in sorrow, than
in anger" for we have ever been friend of
the Drama, and will ever do what we can to
sustain il in our midst but we must see a
disposition on the part Of the COMPANY TO
sustain its stars, aud we must have SEINE ev-
idences that company ara studying their
roles. before We can endorse them. Next to
Mrs. Howard. and Mr.. Watkins, was Gossin,
he no doubt feels an ambition, or possibly it
is because he cannot act indifferently; he de.
served all the applause ne received last even
ing. MIR. Joseph Parker was also gond. as
he is in everything ne undertakes.
For programme see another column.
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RELIGIOUS NoTrcB.-We are requested to
atate that the usual morning and evening
services will be held in the Dinwiadie street
Methodist Z. Church on tomorrow, (Sus-
day. notwithstanding she absence of rh e
Pastor
There will also b. services in the Wesley
Chapel as usual.
PASSED. THsoUGH.--A large fine fire esgine
arrived ia the Baltimore steamer Yesterday
morning, and was sentup on the Seaboard
and Roanoke Railroad this morning. This
engine is destined Tor Salem. \. G., and is
called the Watchman. We have no doubt
that this machine will be ot good service in
the hands of the lager dris'hinq denizens of
"Old Salem"
The oath RBGrHEsr.-It has been stated
that Gov. Wise has determined to be pre-
sent at the execution of the insurgents in
CharlestowA, next month, and will take sew
eral OF our military companies along with
him. This statement is entirely without au-
thority; although, should any necessity exist
for such proceeding, the Governor will
not hesitate to take requisite measures for
protection in the enforcement of the laws:
and to this end W understand that Col. e.
Z. Robinson has offered the services of $50
men TO be called out at an hours notice, We
also learn that the various military Compa-
MES Of this city have prepared themselves
for any emergency, and could be called into
action at half an hours notice.
The late insurrectionsry movements AZ
Harper's Ferry have had the effect of wa,
king up the military spirit of the whole
South; and as our iore-fathers set their
watch-tires on every hill in '7s, SO have the
fires of right and justice been kindled ia the
bosoms of their sons of the South, and we
learn that military companies are being or
ganized all over the State OF Virginia and
North Carolina.
In this last named State, particularly, we
understand that company has been formed
at Halifax, N. o., and Elount Pope, ESQ.
elected Captain. This comvGaad is to be
armed with .Sh@rp's Rifles. and is the of,
spring ~ this Harper Ferry excitement.
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