The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-28

Letter No.. is signed Joha Smith, and
dated West Andoyer, Ohio, September 2lst,
addressed to "Frisnd Heurie," in which he
says:
"Glad to learn that the "wire" has arriv-
ed in good condition, and that our Or
friend was pleased with view of those pre-
eventtul shadows.' Shall write Leavy at
once; also our other friends at the North and
East. Am highly pleased with the prospect
| have OF doing something to the purpose
now right away here and contiguous sections
in the way OF getting stock taken. am
devosing my whole time to our work "
Letter No. is also from John Smith, ad-
dressed to "Frisnd Heurie," undsr date OF
Sept. 27. 1859. He says: a... ..5.
"Since L became aware that you intended
opening the mines before spring, l have
spared no pains, and have struiaed every
.erve 90 get haads forward ta season. dot
not, therefore, feel to blame for any error in
respect to time. had before never heard
anything cleo than that the spring was the
favorable time, unless uueoatroIla5Je circum-
stances should otherwise compel At this
distance am not prepared to Judge; but
take it tor granted that ,ossdom, or perhaps
necessity, dictates the change ofprogramme.
Immediately on RECEIPT of your urgent comnu-
nications | have dispatched copiel where
they would be most likely to avail anything
and have devoted, and om stall devoting, my
,osole 70 forasiay assoctatioas for the pHrpose
Of aiding. There will be a meeting of stock
holders az nv house tails eve; distinguished
gentleman from New Hamshire, who is an
xious to invest, will also be present.
AasWhethsr it is best for me to come to you
now or not cannot say; but suppose it will
be impossible for me to remain here when
you are acs1atlye realisisg your brightest
prospects. When in c., and in all other
places, have at all times urged all hands to
go on at once, since necessity might render
their presence an imperative want at any
time"
The remainder Of the letters are important,
and we give them in full:
Wssr ANDovER, Ashtabuia CO, (0hio,))
Saturday Oct. l. 1859.
Friend Hsarie:-Sincs received Isasc's
and yours of September Goth, have been
making every effort to RAISE stock, and am
succeeding we'll. Yesterday sent draft of
SIS to j. N. B., of Chatham, with which to
get on another hand. Shall soon have enough
to send again. Yesterday returned from a
"trip to Jefferson and Ash tabula, where met
with some success. Our old friead, J. K.
"a
he was just starting for Ravenna, said he
would form an association there. Monday
next shall start for Cleveland. Hope to
find letter from you at Mrs. Sturtevant's.
You may depend upon it, haze been, an am
yet "ssrai"sng every nerve" IN .furtherance of
or cause. Ciphers.] Is here and actively
working. in behalf of the mining operations.
You willhave me with you just as soon as
am satisfied lean do more and be of more
use there than vhere am. Nothing new of
special interest. ALI WELL
In haste) Yours. JoHSsSAlrH.
CLEVELAND, (O.,l Wednesday, Oct 1859.
Friend Hearie:-Last night Mrs s. hand
ed my friend Isaac's letters of September
sOth, and LIST instant. shall forward draft of
SIS more to-day land with it hope to bring on
from G. as far as here four or five more hands
aad have no doubt can raise sufficient means
to send them on from. here; only let me know
at whas point they must come to, ia order to
meet yoa vithout jait.
expect to see Lesry to-day. c. H. L. +
is in Columbus attending to the vexatious
suits against himself and fellows He is clear
ly discouraged about the mining business;
thinks the hands too few. Physical weak
ness is his fault.
Say to Isaac will try to keep the COM
munication open with him. 1t is important
that, if possible he should name at least one
place now at or near the border. | have no
doubt can succeed in this, and also attend
to those who may % our "activs" friends,
lover the Left
Write me as before at West Andover;
shall probable write you tomorrow. After
that shall write you at Harper's Ferry, Va,
unless hear from you soon to the contrary.
Ia haste, yours, JOHN Smith.
CLEVELAND (O.,) Thursday Oct. 6, 1859.
Friesd J. Henrts Mr.. Leary is with me
to-day; and thinks he will be able to reach
Chanbersburg by Tuesday next without
fail. have given him SIS to help him on.
| think shall be able to get on some more
soon, even ifthe present road is not open. In
haste, yours, joan SMITH.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ID, 1859.
Dear Sir-herewith we send five boat
wain's whistles, the entire stock at present t.,
be had in QUE city.so far as we can ascertain.
Should you be able to give US a few days we
can speedily furnish the balance. Very
truly yours, JAS Il. CALDWELL IL Co.
Francis j. Morian, ESQ,
Barnum's Hotel, Baltimore.
Five whistles were found with these peo-
pie.
Gentlemen They have not paid of at the
armory yet, and will not pay off this week,
although tie money has arrtvsd to do So 1t
remains in the vault at the armory, awaiting
the return Of the treasurer, who is ABSENT
therefore cannot pay you until the hands
are paid, as l am to get my money from one
OF them. | am sorry to disappoint you, but
cannot help it.
Il remain, as ever, yours truly,
J. K. Cook.
Mr.. J. Smith d Sons.
F. d. Esq.-Dear Sir The undersigned
feel it to be Of the utmost Importance that
our CASE be properly represented in con-
centton to come Oft right away [near] Cham
be, sburg, in this State. We think you are
the man, of all others to represent US, and
we sevsraliy pledge ourselves that in case
you come right on we will see your family
well provided far duriag your absence or un-
til your safe return to them. Answer to US