The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-12-02

pano would return home, sent him mes
sage, making the inquiry, to which he res
Ponded, that he could not leave for some
days.
The lady Immediately replied by sending
him another despatch in the following acon-
ic manner
CAT HOME, Aug. IL, 1859.
20 f. e. P.-Despatch received. Deu-
teronomy xiv. B. (Signed,)
KATE"
The gentleman to hom the despatch was
addressed, upon referring to the passage in
the Scriptures alluded to, obtained the fol-
lowing lengthy and suggestive epistle
"When man hath taken new wife, he
shall not go out to war, neither shall he be
charged aoih any business, but he shall be
free at home one year, and shall cheer ~, his
aoife Which he hath taken."
The following, to the same effect, is not
bad in its way:
A person in this city, having committed
some offence against the laws, ran away,
and was DESTROYS of ascertaining if it
would be prudent for him to return. He
therefore telegraphed in the following lacon-
ic Style
New York, Nov. 2sth
To -, Norfolk:
Is everything 0. X. SD.
TO which, he received the following re-
ply:
NORFOLK, Nov. 28th.
To s. D., New York
Proverbs chap. xxi, ~.
Upon reference to the passage Indicated
the inquiring individual OBJ tanned the follow
ing valuable advice, which, it is to be pre-
sumed, he followed
ga prudent man ioreseeth the evil, and
htdeth himself; bat the simple pass on, and
are punished p
Another good thing is passing around on
the telegraph, which has been played off un-
Ill it is nearly sfplayed out" it is as follows:
NORFOLK, April LIST.
To b. l.. Phant-,
In leaving this morning you neglected to
take your trunk. What shall be done with
it? ADAM GooDsELL.
By pronouncing the name of the party ad-
dressed quickly and the signature slowly, a
solution OF the 'sell" is obtained, and you
get view of the elephant at the same time.
THE Markets. -Corn.-There is a fair de-
mand for good dry Yellow. For Mixed and
White there is less inquiry. We quote
Yellow at S2%, White II, and Mixed at 75a
rs.
Wheat.-Receipts continue light and the
market has ruled active for the week, with
good inquiry for all grades.
Flour,-Receipts are still comparatively
small from all sources. The market is quiet,
with fair demand. We quote Extra at
$3.50, Supertine $5.75a$6 90 for shipment.
Cheice brands higher.
Cotton.-The market is quiet and our last
weeks quotations are barely maintained;
although we may fairly quote the article at
lOAalO2s. The demand is moderate.
acon.-Receipts are light, with fair de-
mand. ED in good demand at II IA
IL for H. r., and Halls for Hams. Small lots
even higher.
Dried Fruits less plentiful than at date
of last report, and there is considerable in
quiry for shipping lots of all grades. APP
pies l.4Oal so. Peeled Peaches 3.25a4.00.
Unpeeled $50.
Staves.-The market is dull, ana our quo.
ia tions show some decline in r. o. HID.
Naval Stores There is still a good sup
ply and the market dull. Wemake no change
in our quotations.
Mem.-Considerable guam titles of Corn ar
rive in bad order many of the lots offered
are entirely too green and damp. The Fish
market is stagnant, with some demand how
ever, for Fat Mackerel, which sell readily in
cur market. Prime Smithfeld Bacon is in
demand at high figures We make no alter
alton in the price of Peas unchang-
ed.
THE SLLoP. Of AR NARRAGANsETT. This
vessel which we announced yesterday as
having gone up to the Navy Yard, will re-
ceive some alterations, and make another
trial trip in about week.
INSTITUTE HALL.-This Hall was crowded
last night by large number of ladies. gem
temen and children, to hear DR.. Williams
lecture and see him experiment 1t seems
that the people of this city appreciate his
performances, especially the fair sex, for
they are there in crowds every night, and
are perfectly delighted with his experiments.
He will deliver lecture tonight on GLOW
to Keep W el;' and will give great many
laughable experiments. We would advise
all who enjoy good performance, to go and
see DR.. Williams.
KILLEp.-A negro man was killed at lvor
Station day before yesterday.
ATTENTION JUNIORS.
- mil no hold