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ICHNIONO FEMALE INNTITUTE.

- FEMALE
II The Seventh Session begins OCTOBER LIST,
1850, and ends the last of June. 1861.
The increased prosperity OF the past session en-
courages the Preslden Mt IN the effort to make the
Institution yet more serving OF the large patron
and the hlgh literary character 1t has acquired.
Its Faculty Is large and able, It's buildings which
have an ample play ground attached,} are beautl-
fully located and thoroughly furnished, Its appa-
ratus costly and complete It's course OF study CON-
prehensive and thorough.
The English Course, as will be seen from our
Catalogue, is unusually large. and 1t is made es-
pecaly prominent throughout Languages are
taught after the methods best adapted to secure
mental discl pine, which seems the true end OF the
study but, in French particularly, conversation
is also carefully attended 20.
Ths Musical Department remains in charge of
Mr. CLAP, and Mr.. C. C. MERA has been added
to it. FAcULTY;
Charles H. Winston, A. NJ. Univ. of Va, } Presl-
dent and Prof of Moral Science and Eng sh Lit
erature.
Rev. j l.. Burrows, D. D., Evidences of Chris
tianity.
James Leigh Jones, "A. NJ. Univ. of Va.J Mathe-
r. A. Lewis, Nj D.. Natural Sciences.
Prof F. Emion, lof Pans.) French.
Senior Carlos c. Mera. Spanish and Italian.
Miss MARY L.. LettwIch, Drawing, Painting, &c.
John w. Reeve, Penmanshp.
Miss s. p. Royal, English BRANCHES.
Miss n. s. Valentine, English Branches.
Miss Jane s. Stansrd Preparatory Department.
Mrs. Ann +; Malcry. Preparatory Department.
n. B. Clapp, Principal of Musical Department.
C. G. Mera, Piano.
q. A. Ericsson. Guitar.
The President Will hear the Rotations of all the
classes at regular Intervals giving special atten-
zion to the Primary pupils.
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I UMBEK, LUMBER, LUMBER.
2O0,O 900 Fl. seasoned e BUTTON WOOD, superior
quality.
100000 #. seasoned inch BUTTON w GOD, supe-
rior quality.
30, 900 1t. seasoned "a OAK.
$4,000 It. seasoned inch OAK.
$4,000 it. seasoned CASING PLANK.
81, 600 #. seasoned ASH.
Is 90 #. seasoned MAPLE.
Together with large and general assortment Of
MA HOG ANY PLANK and SCANTLING,
CHERRY, BLACK WALNUT, &c. For sale on
jy l6-tlO Truman. A. PARKER.
I UMBER! LUMBEk!!
IL 10000 feet heart SlLLS. 6-S, SIS and SIS;
$1,000 - inch, Ia and finch PLANK !;
lU0 0O0 % in. BOARDS;
100 600 9. SCANrLING, all sizes;
WEATHER. BOARDING, SHINGLES;
OAK AND CEDAR POSTS.
Also. 800 cords best seasoned OAK AND PINE
WOOD; all OF which will be sold on accommodate
ing terms.
STORAGE on accommodating terms.
PHILIPS & COLEMAN,
aul5-lmf South side Dock.
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80 THE ASHLAND HOTEL

&LA THE ASHLAND HOTEL,-Tbi.
yEM Ypopular resort, situated sixteen mss
kk:a2 i from RICHMOND, IN the beautiful and
Thriving village of ASHLAND, on the RirhmonS
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, liz now
open for visitors, and is prepar ed to acoommo.
date families with good fare, and everything dssi
rabe. The head OF the family will be furnished
mond. "
For further information, apply at Superintend.
mac Railroad. or address
JNo. L. THOMPSON, Proprietor,
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Proxies to represent stock in their general meet
ngs, shall only be valid for the space of two
from the date thereof-l9th LaW.
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RUNAWAYS.

AA SO Observation-Disclosures from the
9X Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Company,
0Nabout two weeks since, while visit to
~ nis former home IN Richmond. MULArT0
.k>B0Y, WILLIAM, who 10 hired of Miss L. T.
Gordon. H about IL or % ears of age. and
about feet or inches IN height. He is well ac-
qualnted in Richmond, and 10 evidently lurking
about the city. The above reward OF $40 will be
paid for his apprehension and delivery To said
COMPANY in Ly nchbuig OF for his confinement in
jaI, so as they can get MIN again.
THE0. +. RE- NOLDS, for Gen'l Sup't.
an l.
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eNS JOHN W. GREEN.
BE- ATTORNEY AT LAW,
viii practice in the Courts of the city of Rich
mond ana county of HenricO. Strict az tention
will be given 10 all business entrusted to him.
Office, for the present, with his father, William
Green, southwest corner Main and 7th streets.
je N-6n
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PRESIDENTS OFFICE,
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD CO..
Lynehburg. Va, Aug: 7th, 1860.
FINHE TKikTEENTH ANNUAL MEET.
! ING of the Stockholders in the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad Company, will be held in the
WEDNEsD DAY the 18th day of September next.
BY order of the Boald of Directors:
VIM. H. HUGHES, Sec'y.
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reduction of one fourth to Ministers
R-No extra charges Pupils provide Books
and Stationery at their own expense. In case of
protracted sickness, deduction will be made for
absence.
Boarders are members of the Presidents fami-
ly. Money to meet their Incidental expenses
should be deposited with him, and all letters for
them sent to his care.
Catalogues. containing full details, may be OBJ
tanned at the Bookstores. or by application to the
PTesie lent. CHAS. III. WINSTON,
au4 -215m Richmond. Va,
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The fifth sess ION of MRS. M.
Il G. RiCE'S SCHOOL. on I'd stree. between
Clay and Leigh streets, win begin the 81 Of Sep
tender, and terminate 3oth June, 1861. She Is
grateful for the liberal patronage heretofore en-
JOY ed, which she will endeavor stall to merit by
every possible exertion TO promote the interests
Of her pupils and patrons s.-s
TERMs-Per session Of 10 months paUaJIe quar-
terry.
Latin. with or without highest English
m.
Primary English Observation-Disclosures s M
au2l-3w ~ w
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AIRS. PELLETS SCHOOL,
vi ON BROAD STREET,

BETWEEN lOTH AND 18th.
MRS PELLET will resume the duties OF her
School on MONDAY, Der. 3D. and viii be aided In
all its departments by an efficient corps OF teach
ers.
Parents who entrust their children to her care
are assn red tia: thew will be thoroughly grounded
Ia all the bI anches essential to hnished eduea-
uon. :.
TERMS made known on application at her resi-
dence 10 2In
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.g-sf:s PARKE P0INDExTEk, ATTOR;
az NEY AT Law, RICHMOND, VA, will
practice in the city OF Richmond and in the c0un-
ties of Chesterfield. Powhatan and Amelia.
a. 0fie' in Lisle's Building. corner OF Main and
E<rn strasf aA1S--Iv
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NOTICE.-Au persons having claims az ainst
~ the late Mas. MARY ANN BkAATON, Of
RavenswoOd, Henrico county, are hereby notlhed
to present the same. duly authenticated, 20 the un
dersigned, or TO addrsss Box b72," Hiehmond
Post Office. CHARLES CAMMAN,
Henriso County, May II, 1860. Executor.
AUH-dlM
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DICHMOND FEMALE SEMIyARY, ON
IL GRACE STREET, BETWEEN THIRD

Nm s III ra FIru,l Ri FEN THIRD
A. nj. DUPUY, A. M..---.....PRINCIPAL.
The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the LIST of October, 1850, and will termi
nate on the Both June, 1851.
The Principal will be aided, as heretofore. by
well selected corps of Assistants, who, with their
ability and experience, cannot fail to give satisfdc
ton.
The Boarding Department will be under the man.
agement of MIR. and Mrs. DUPUY, assisted by Mrs
MARY 4. CAssELs, formerly of Savannah. They
alone will reside In the Seminary with the young
ladies', and will exercise a parental care and con-
troll over those committed to their charge.
The success which has attended this effort to es
tablish in the city of Richmond Female Semi
nary of the first class has led the Principal
to provide more ample accommodations for the
next session The buildings are now being en-
in them, which will add greatly to their eonve-
nlence and comfort. The lodging rooms are large
and well ventilated, and not more than from two
to four boarders will occupy one room. The Reel
taton Rooms will be well arranged for the accom-
mediation of the pupils.
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THE DUTIES OF Mr.. w, y; STTART'S
L CLASSICAL AND MATHE NJ AT ICA l.
SCHOOL will be resumed on MONDAY, the oath
of September au 3-ts
A SHLAND FEMALE SEMINARY, HAN
n OVER COUNTY, VA.-The fourth annual
session of this institution, located 10 miles from
Richmond. on the railway to fredericksburg will
commence on the goth of September, and continue,
with a few days lnteTmiSson at Christmas. for
forty weeks. The annual session is divided into
two terms of twenty weeks each
CAdrgeS for term Of t,renty areskS, payable IN
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For Board, including furnished room attendance.
fuel and lights .----...~....--. SOS OG
For Washing ...~....---. 10 90
For Primary English .......-- ........... Is 90
For higher English --.......-., ....,..- 20 90
For Ancient Languages, each Observation-Disclosures 10 90
For Modern Languages each. --...-...-... 10 %
For Lectures on Chemistry and Natural PHI
Of Voice, each. 1.'., =. o.... 20 60
For use of instrument Observation-Disclosures. 2 50
For Drawing. Painting In Water Colors, and
Greelan Painting. each. .----.- 10 CO
For Painting In Oil Colors -----...... % 90
Incidental charge for day scholars / 90
incidental charge for boarderS ----....... 2 so
The Principal has an able and experienced corps
OF Teachers Address
GEO W. ARMISTEAD. Principal,
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MRS. MARY ID. LIBBY begs leave to IN
l'l form her former friends and patrons, that the
dates of her School will be resumed on the 10th
between let and ID streets Having engaged COM
petent assistants. she will he enabled to teach
FRENCH and LATIN, together with the usual
ENGLISH branches
TERMs-F n Session.
Primary English branches s. Is
HIGHER do do. -...--.,.---.-... .... 26
French. -.~....--- Observation-Disclosures. 20
Latin. $500 Observation-Disclosures 10
nm l6-Im
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TOR SALE
L $4,000 vtRGINIASs;
s. shares BANK OF VA. STOCK.
loo shares BANK OF THE COMMONW'LTH
STOCK.
90 shares VA: FIRE AND MARINE STOCK.
70 shares RICHMOND FIRE ASSOCIATION
STOCK.
5000 Sd Mortgage VA. AND TENN. r. r.
BONDS.
In sums to suit purchasers.
Jy l3-ts G. w. PURCELL Il co.
HOSIERY. HOSlEkY!:-Just landed, Of
IL our own lmportaton:
s,ooo dog. I.adies' COTTON HOSE. all qualities;
1000 " Misses - =" all sizes and
qualities;
l,OO6 dog. Cent? COTTON HALF-HOSE. all quail
ltles
Also, 1000 dox. l.. G. HDKFE., all grades.
All of which We offer to the trade ut . small I'D
vance upon cost of importation.
GINTEK, ALVEY T. AkENTS,
ap3-ts Importers and Jobbers. Main st.
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SCUOOI. FOR BOYS.-The subscriber. hay
- ing reclaimed his health. will open Hool,
for the above, on I'd street. between Clay and
Leigh ON the first MONDAY in September. " ith
an experence of thirty years he fistters him.
self that he can give satisfaction. He VIII spare
no pans to give satisfaction to those VINO may
patronlze him. TERMS: a. "A
PRIMARY Department, PER quarter .---- % W
Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography. o 90
Philosophy, Composition and Book Keeping, III W
One-half pa, able quarterly. In ADVANCE:
oi-aod3t A. Il. SAUN DFRS.
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HAMPTON ACADEMY.
- nNsrRge ToRs.
JOHN 3. CARY, A. NJ ., Principal.
ELEMlNG JAMES, Jr a; NJ, ~. Of Va.)
WILFRED E. CUTSH AW, V. NJ. l.
Miss EMILY A. CLEVELAND.
The exercises of this Sc hool will begin on the LIST
of October. and continue en- months.
Board lights extra) and Tuition in Ancient Lam
guages, Mathematics, &c S22O per session. pGya ,
Die semi annually in G1paHce. Modern Lam
guages, each, SO, and Music $50, extra.
For catalogue or further information. address
the Principal, Hampton, Va. au Sim
REy. M.J .MICHELBACHER'SS SCHOOL,
IL In THE BASEMENT OF THE SYNAGOGUE,
On l1th Street, near Marshall
The fifteenth session of REV Nj. j. MICHEL
BACHER'S SCHOOL will commence on the first
MONDAY IN September.
Mr.. M. VIII be assisted by Mr.. EDW ARD TUR-
NER, who, IN the ,ast Ave sessions, has received
the approval of the patrons and of the Principal of
the school; and by Mrs. C. p. BENNETT, whose
well known merits as d teacher make it unneces-
sary TO say more in her behalf
The following subjects comprise the studies of
MIR. nj IS school,:
English with all its branches, including the
Bellies Lettres; German, French, He6reU and
Latin.
Price of Tuition of the session, ending on the LIST
of July lis $40, S2S, and $50.
For further information, address
NJ. ]. MICHELBACHE
au Its Corner of LIST and Marshall SITS.
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Mr.. CARY'S SCHOOL OF ANCIENT
~! AND MOnERN LANGUAGES, AND OF
MATuEMATICS-Rem to 7th between Mar
shall and Clay streets.
The exercises of this School will be resumed on
the nth OF September next, and will continue
ten months. Most sahsfac DRY references can be
furnished on application Terms for the schoas
cordng to grade OF subjects studied. payable semi
annually IN advance; Every pupil will he consId-
of July, 1861, and deduction will be made for alb
sence except in cases of protracted sickness. For
further particulars. apply at my residence, on 5th,
between Clay and Leigh streets, or through the
Post Office Tau 20-3wl JOHN CARY
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One half payable on the lst Of October, 1860, and
the remainder on the 18th of February, 1891
Reference is made to Rev. DIR. Moses ID. Hoge,
and to any of the former patrons of the school.
Catalogues OF the Seminary, containing more
detailed Information, be obtained at any of the
Bookstores, or by application to the undersigned.
jy 28-3m A. NJ. DUPUY. Rehmord, Va.
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL. HuGUE.
" NOT SPRINGS, ,POWHATAN COUNTY,
VA.-A SCHOOL will be opened at this place on
the FIRST OF OCTOBER next, under the d.
rection Of the undersigned.
Though desg ned especially as preparatory to the
University OF Virginia. it will, for this reason. Of
ford no fewer advantages to those intending to
enter other Universities, or any College, An
One of the Principals Will teach MATH EMAT-
les; the other, LANG UAGES. Assistant. In
sruc,ors shall in every case, be graduates OF the
University of Virginia. COlloquial classes, how
ever, IN MODERN LANGUAGES. will receive
occasional instruction from natives OF those Ian
guages.
thing.
Richmond, or by application to US through the
Richmond Post-Ofice.
SIDNEY H. OWENS, JR, 4. NJ,
Lately Professor of Greek in Richmond College.
80 - PHILIP b. SrANARD, A; NJ,
tss Graduate OF, and formerly
Assistant Professor at V. M. Institute.
IL ID
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AIRS. BROOk ELS BOARDING AND DA
WI -GHuOQi The sscnnd session of this Scho


1850 ana end the LIST of July, 1861.
All the usual branches Of FEMALE EDUCA
TON are taught. the Modern Languages by ma,
tire masters, and Latin. Music, Drawing and
Painting, by competent Professors in eaca depart
ment. The French Language will be taught by a
native of PARIS. The growing necessity for this
language in our country. makes 1t essential that
il should be taught orally. for which reason will.
be the language OF the school room, and as soon
q proper selection can be made. a French lady
will be procured to reside In the family.
A class will be formed in English Literature,
and the course of study will be thorough.
corps of experienced teachers mine in num-
berl have been engaged. AID others will be ADDED
should the exgences of the school require the
REFERENcEs.-Jno. X. Tucker. Attorney Gen
eral Of Virginia, RICHMOND; Prof D. H. Tucker,
Medical College OF Virginia, Richmond; Hon. r.
Nj. T. Hunter, U. :. Senator ,Lloyd's, Essex coun-
ty, Va; Hon James NJ. Mason, U. S Senator,
Winchester, Va; st Geo Tucker, Esq, Ashland,
w.; Right Rev. Bishop Johns, Alexandra. Va;
Rev. T. V. Moore, Richmond. Va; Rev James r.
Graham. Winchester. Va; Thomas Furman, Esq,
Savannah Ga; Judge H. H. Marshall, Charlotte
G. H., Va; Cinclnatus Newton, ESQ, Norfolk,
Va Rev. Charles H. Read, Richmond, Va; Judge
James D. Haliy burton, ID. c. OF U. s., Richmond,
Va; MI. William Grant. Richmond, Va; Mr..
Abram Warwick, do; M. Samuel Ay res, do; Mr..
Th0s. Ellis, do; Dr. Robert H Cabell, do,
For terms and other particulars relating to the
school, address II. j.. BROOKE,
~ -dtIO Richmond. Va
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-17

AcclpENr.- A few evenings ago, young
man named Thomas Rooch, in the employ OF
Messrs. M. A. Il C. A. Santos, while passing
through the Market House, GOT up on one
of the stalls for the purpose OF lighting
cigar, but in so doing, made false step, ana
In falling, his arm came in contact with one
OF the sharp hooks that the butchers hang
meat on, tearing the flesh out OF it as large
as the palm OF a persons hand. Tie was soon
attended by physician, and is now as well
as can he expect.d under the circumstances.
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poRk AND BEANs.-Take quart oil beans,
soak them over night, and then boil them
until tender with piece Of good fat p ork
put them into tin or earthen pan, with the
pork, nicely scored, on top OF the beans /;
bake them until well Drowned, and you will
have dish that will make a good dinner
mot costing over twelve or fifteen cents. So
says a neighbor v no is good hoasekeeper,
aud knows whereof she speaks. BY the
way, this di sh is only to be properly cooked
ii the poor would only give it fair trial,
we would have fewer calls for -four and 9th
er eatables. 1t is improved by a second
warming. Try it.
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MA RINE NEWS.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
FRiDAY Feb. 18th.

FRiDAY Feb. 18th.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Jamestown, Skinner, i'm New
York, with passengers and mdse to j NJ
Smith & Bro.
Steamer Adelaide, Cannon from Balti.
more.
steamship Pennsylvania. Teal, om PbiIa.
dciphIa, passengers and mdse to Z. p. Crow
ell.
Schr. d W Hammond, Wixon. i'm Proyi-
aeuce.
Schr. Robert Raix, Mel ssac, from Provi-
dence.
Schr. Phoebe Williams, Johnston, from
Port Walthall, coal TO Gas Company.
Schr Exit Gray, from Nansemond, with
wood.
Schr William Franklin, Lee, from War
wick.
Schr NJ + Saunderson, Snyder, fm \ O.,
with tar, cotton and corn.
Schr Louisa Tucker, Robinson, fc1 N. T.,
shingles.
Schr Alice Gibson, Beasley, from N. c..
tar and shingles.
Schr Skinner, Waugh, from N G..
corn.
Schr A X Elliott, from N. c., corn
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PORTSMOUTH Next Bksr.--rhe returns oil
4hs contributions to the National Washing
ton Monument Fund, from deposits in the
boxes kept for the purpose, in tbs Postofiices
throughout the United States, show that the
psople of "Big hiehmond'' have oaly con
1ributed $40, while "Little Petersburg" has
given $l6.23, Norfolk, $l3. Portsmouth,
Sl6.23, and Wheeling, S34
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JAS. L. BELOTE, Auctioneer.
BY FERGUSON & BELOTE.
FURS, FURS, FURS.
LAST DAY OF THE
GREAT AUCTION SALE
OF Tai NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE
HUDSON BAY COMPANIES FURS
$4,000 WORTH
OF THE RICHEST MANUFACTURED FURs,
All made up expressly for best City Retail
Trade, will be offered
AT AUCTION,
On SATURDAY 18th, at No II Main street,
opposite Salus-
bury's Ware Rooms.
They consist Of
Real Russian Hudson Bay,
Mexican and French Sable,
Stone Marten, Fitch. Ermine,
Mountain Marten, Siberian Squirrel,
And every description of Fine FURS In Car
rage and Card inai Capes, Talmas, Victorines,
Mufs, Cuffs, &C. Also, large variety of Miss.
es Furs and Sleigh-Robes.
@ Ladies attend, every lot will positively
be sold.
A more splendid lot of Furs has never been
offered to the citizens of Norfolk and vicinity.
Sale to commence on Thursday at II O'Clock,
and on Friday at l0x O'Clock, A NJ. Lad les
are particularly invited to attend
Catalogues CT this large and valuable stock
will be prepared, and will be open Tor inspec-
ton early on the morning of the sale.
FERGUSON q BELOTE.
re lI-2t Auctioneers.
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STEAMSHIP JAMEsTOwN.-Tbis iast and
splendid steamer, due here yesterday alter
noon, did not arrive until this morning.
ON account Of the violent storm prevailing
I'm New York she did not leave for this city
untl yesterday morning about daybreak.-
tier regular time for leaving this city for
New York is Saturday afternoon, but on
account of her detention she will not leave
nn til Sunday morning at o'clock.
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LEAP YsAR.-if any old "Bachelor" or
single young man can al h,s heart his own
at the end OF the present year. be will de-
serveto be sent To the Polar regions. After
what the ladies are doing for som of them
in this city, it will be \ wond ,r if any es-
cape. We have heard Of quite number
OF parties that have taken place recently,
where the "dear creatures" have exercised
manfully the privileges granted them by
the bissextie year. Where they have invi-
ted the company OF the gentlemen, paid all
the expenses OF rides, suppers, and other
entertainments, and have shown their s.gat.
lantry by leaving their male companion
safe at home.
1t is likewise getting quite customary at
parties and dances row in this region, for
ladies to secure partners in advance, instead
OF waiting for the ruder sex to inquire, iii
they are engaged ?'-thus taking another
step in the right direction. DO your "pret.
TEST" ladies before the year s out--so ego
ill.," We are single ret, and only waiting
Tor a chance to have the great question pop
ped to US, and our word for IT., we aoill
accept-that is, under certain consdera-
tions.
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Disaster. --Schr Henry Payson, Crowell,
lro n this port to Boston, put eto New Lon
don on the 14th in distress, having beer run
into Sunday Right off Fire Island, by an
unknown ship and badly damaged. She
had to throw overheard about one thousand
bushels of corn to prevent sinking. She
was to~ed into New Lon 'oa by smack Dan.
tulnstOck.
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rHE MULLEN, which is Indigenous to the
old fields around Norfolk, is cultivated in
Eusland as parlor ornament, and terlaed
"rhe american Velvet Plant Its intro
duction into gardens here, would become
fashionable il some OF our "iirst families"
would lake the lead. A mullen stalk in tall
bloom, is not the least attractive object in
The ~ egetabIe kingdo
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MAsoUERApE BALL--FUN AHEAD.--We are
/, quested To announce that committee vi
our German citizens contemplate glvisg a
masquerade ball at the Juniors Hall on next
"wednesday night 22d inst. The committee
Ii ave so arranged it, that all persons Wishing
The bali in masks will be compelled to show
their faces to them before they can enter
by W hich means no advantage can be taken.
Tickets can be had at any OF the lager beer
saluOnS.
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local Items.

MAyoH's COURT, PoRTsMouru--G. W. Grice
Presiding.
Mr.. Chas. Ballentine stood before the
Mayor this morning, charged with insulting
party of ladies on the street. He positive
ly denied the charge, and when we LETT the
Court Room be was arguing his case like a
major.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-17

THE OYTER LAVA petition was presented
by sIr. McKenney, III the Senate, on Wedhess
day, nom Chas. ArnAistead, X. Jenkins and
Other 5, OF this city, demonstrating against the
passage of the bin imposing taxation upon the
taking OF oysters.