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

BAD EcoNoMY.-An attempt at economy by
one OF the Rothschilds, is told in French pa
per. Going to Paris he registered eight trunks
at Metz, but only seven arrived He was very
anxious, telegraphed to Metz, and learned that
the eighth had been left behind on account of
Its excessive weight. In reply to a question,
ne said It contained a million twenty franc
pieces! The price of registering was at once
augmented from lOef to 625f.. much to the
capitalists chagrin, though he got the valuable
baggage.
AMERICAN COURTESY. Recent advices from
Genoa state that while the United States t.igate
wabash was lying at that port, large fire oc-
CURED in the city, when her commander. de-
string to assist in sutduing it, dispatched to the
ato OF the city portion of ner officers and
crew, with the fire engines of that ship. Short
~ a.ter the occurrence, letter was receiyed
o. the Commandant of the Wabash from the
Vice President of the Roy al Chamber of Com
meree, attssting their gratitude, as well as of
all Genoa, for the important services rendered.
Sale Of q Fast Mons Stock.-An auction
eer,in New York, Wednesday, sold our Young
Lanes (the Fulton Bank defaulter's) "ac
foundations" in the shape of rich furniture,
including musical instruments, marble stat
tues, twelve dozen wine glasses, a baby's
wagon, superb table service, land Turkey car
peting-enough to furnish first-class hotel.
piano brought 1925. Many ladies were
among the purchasers.
FOB THE PENiTENTiARY.-Ro. Marsh, con
victed Of cattle-stealing, in BEDFORD county,
Va. has been sentenced to two years impris-
onmeNt in the penitentiary. Lorenzo Dow
East, who was convicted, in Halifax county,
va, nine years ago, OF passing counterfeit
money has been captured, and was last eek
sentenced to two years imprisonment.
Se!f-Seali"g Wrappers for Newspapsrs.-
Mr.. Augustus atson, Of Washington, sug
gests to envelope manufacturers the prepar-
alton of self sealing wrappers for newspa-
pers. he recommends three sizes-5 BY 8
inches, by 10 inches, 6% by IL inches.to
suit various sized newspapers, pamphlets.
ect.; and that they should be folded into con-
venient form for use, gummed across one
eno, and put up in packages for retail like
other envelopes. They might also be stamp
ed with penny stamp, to be ready for mail
ing.
HEAVY Loss.-The loss by the burning of
Speyer's large beer brewary, near n. York,
is stated at $4,000 The machinery in it
was capable of manufacturing 500 barrels of
beer per day. The proprietors brother mar
rowly escaped with his life, losing his watch
and other yaluables. The insurance amount :
ed to $4,000.
Singular Case.-The case of the late DR..
In New Orleans. This time it is in the shape
OF charge of swindling against DR.. Resval.
iy, who obtained from the fsiends of the de-
ceased ISL for diamond ring, which he lost
IN the body, while making post mortem ex-
anime, the prosecution alleging that he ney-
or lost such article. The case was decided
by the acquittal OF the accused
Plead Guilty. commissioner of Pen
sions have received telegraphic dispatch
from Rutlan1, Vt, stating that Reuben D.
Waters has pleaded guilty to the indictment
for frauds upon the Pension Office.
Giving Passes to Slaves.-A man named
Nelson has been convicted and sentenced to
i've years ia the penitentiary in Pendleton
county, Va on the charge of having fur
nished "passes" to slaves to run away.
Hon. Edward Everett has accepted an in
vitatiop to deliver an address at the Georgia
State Fair, to be held in Atlanta from the
Gath to the 2Sth of October.
The Warren Green Hotel in Warren ton.
Va, has been sold to Charles &. Taveuner
for about $500
DR.. K. I. Pulliam, late of Richmond, Va,
has fallen victim to yellow fever at Hous-
ton Texas
Ia MouataSn at Waterton.-La Mountain
arrived at Watertown, N. Y, on the even
ing OF October 4th, and was received with
great enthusiasm. There were rockets, bon
fires and Examinations. An immense au-
dience was addressed by him at the Hall,
giving the details of his periloas adven-
\ lures
AcQU1rrED.-John W. Sampson, tried for
the marder of Malta Armstrong, in Berk
| ley, county has been acquitted. 1t was
proved that be had not poisoned her, but
| only advised her to take the poison, which
would accomplish an illegal purpose.
Rev. DIR. SILAs ToTrEN.-We learn from
an authentic source that this gentleman is
about to hand in his resignation as Profes-
sor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy
and Bellies Lettres, in the College of William
and Mary.