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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-12

IMPROVEMENT IN RAILROAD PRoPERrr.-The
New York Tribune says: " Men can be told
that house or store which rents for $4,000
this year, instead Of $1,000 last year. should not
be valued higher In the market, and that rail-
way which earns or 10 per cent. this, against
3 or per cent. last year, 10 inflated II II cd.
vsnces 20 per cent, but the standard OF value
Is 90 much regulated by actual productivensss
that, In whatever plausible shape the argument
Is presented, It is outweighed By the solid re-
turns, which arc more convincing than IN en-
tire volume Of theories. Confidence once dis
turbed, returns slowly under any circumstan-
ces. but II the facts justify II, return II certain
ly will, whether the property improving In
condition be real estate, ships, or railways
Thus, eight months since, ships could hardly be
sold at all, which now command nearly double
the price then demanded for them. and the reA-
son Is simply that ships can now be prohtsoly
employed, whereas at the time OF depression
they were unproductive. The same general Law
|, equally applicable to railways, which, dur.
ing period Of business stsgnation and COM
psrstive unproductivsusss, are naturally con-
,idered Improbable Investments, but which un-
der changed circumstances command . market
price to correspond. Speculation is always the
precursor Of these changes In public opinion,
and that ws have had. Next comes the invest
ment demand. and that has but just commenced.
wL.. .;roie.. ths onnos;t;on nj ths bears OF
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-12

TIE DrLExxA.-Our readers have heard OF .
story Of fellow Who did not mend his roof 10
bed weather, becauss u rsinsd. and he couldn't
and didn'. mend Il in fair weather, beesuse
then II made no difference whether II was mend
A or not. Csssius N. Clay told . counter part
to this In one Of his Illinois speeches, and from
hi, own experience as follows:
.Ivss born In old Kentucky vas one OF
the pioneers Of kentucky -the con OF one
of he men who formed the 61t Constitu-
tion OF Kentucky-ths son Of the man. Green
CLAY, Who a. . representative Of the Third
Distri,t Of Kentucky. In the Virginia Conyen:
ton, signed the Constitutiou Of the United
States In 1850. Born under the shield and pat
ronage Of both thess Constitutions. offered 70
dlseuss this question Of slavery right where u
existed. What then did they sayi Look st
the hypoerisy Of this slave democracy They
aid why, Clay. II yoa think slavery issuch
an Internal thing. Why doa't yoa liberats your
slavsf Prove your aith By your works.. I
thought there was great deal Of f0rcs In that
argument. and although vas not very eonsc'.
sntious about the matter, yet, seeing that was
drifting In that direction, and willing TO 60
with the tide In favor Of freedom which Was 20
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-12

I want to go you very much; I hope
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

ApRlFr.- We yesterday say two jolly sons
OF Neptune, who were emphatically adrift.
one OF them seemed to be very intelligent
man, anil as he entered into conversation
with US while crossing the Ferry, we ascer-
famed that they belonged to the U. States
Coast Surveying Steamer Corwin, which
LETT To e harbor not long since. They went
ashor at Old Point on liberty, and went out
hunting, and returning, found the steamer
gone with all their clothing and other "per-
s'nal property" They told us that they
had endeavored to go aboard the Pennsylva-
mia, and wait till their vessel returned this
way; but they would not receive them, as
the officer did not know their story to be
correct. So they could OF ship elsewhere,
because they were not able to show clear
ance from former service, neither could they
get into their old service. Emphatically
adrift, we call that.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

SHOE MANUFAcToRY.-An enterprising gen.
tleman in the shoe business in our city, has
determined to embark in the manufacture
of Ladies and Misses Shoes, on small scale
at first, with a view to get more thorough
understanding of the business for larger op-
cal experience in manufacturing, and assures
us his work affords him fair profit and
gives more general satisfaction than North
ern made work.
Keep the ball of Southern Independence
rolling.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

SEVERE AccIDENr.-On Thursday after
noon, as horse attached to dray loaded
with wood,was G oing up High street, Ports
mouth, he became frightened, and rushed
headlong at the top of his speed up the
street. When near Dinwiddie street, the
driver was thrown, and the dray with its
contents passed over him, breaking one of
his legs, and severely injuring the other
The horse and dray belonged to Moses Shep.
pard, who has served the good people of
Portsmouth in the capacity of drayman for
wenty years.
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Statement of Deaths

In the City Of Norfolk during the Month o.
December, 1859.
White tes.-Accident, l; Consumption
l; hamilton, 2; 'Jaundice, L; Pneumonia, L
Ramolissement, l; Typ hold Fever, Is.
nitis, l; Typhoid Fever, l; Unknown, 3-s
Black Males.-Appoplexy, l; Old Age, l
Unknown, 1-3.
Black females.-Consumption, Q; Disease
of Brain, /; Old Age, /; Typhoid Fever, l.
5.
Ages.-One of ITO years, l of lO2, s from
60 to 20, of A, of 80, from 20 to 80, .
from to 20, 6 under 10 days.
Total "a. Whites l6. Blacks s.
WIN. NJ. WILSON, Nj. D.,
Health officer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

CoMMENDABLE. The scarcity and high
price Of wood in Portsmouth for the past
few days induced the humane and energetic
President of the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad to send special train up the road
Thursday, after wood, and yesterday it re-
turned with that desirable object, and was
retailed out to purchasers at just cost. This
is commendable act, and is worthy of lmi-
tatiOn.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

L1rERARY.-We believe there is no COM
munity of the size of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, where there is so little literary taste
or desire for literary entertainments. One
would think there would be societies which
would procure the services of some of the
many popular lecturers of our country to
come among us and deliver those eloquent
specimens of oratory and erudition which
have so often charmed the citizens of other
localities. We mourn the dearth of this kind
OF entertainment in our midst, for it argues
very unhealthy site of mind, when we
see every negro minstrel troupe or circus,
prize fighter or champion pedestrian" who
happens along, patronized literally. Let
our people awake from their lethargy, and
let both Norfolk and Portsmouth have So
cieties which will aid on this project OF hav
ing literary lecture at least once or twice
month. Some time since the Young Mems
Christian Association of Portsmouth had
lectures occasionally. What has become OF
that enterprise Let US hear from you all,
and see who will be the first to move in this
work of procuring for young men Of the
twin cities, moral and beneficial entertain
ment, instead of the demoralizing exhibi
tions above referred to.
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JOHN II. LESTER & co.
GENTLENIEN'S FINE READY MADE
CI,OTHING AND ETIRNTSIJNE GnnDS

CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS.
UNDER ATLANTIC HOTEL, MAIN STREET.
'NHE subscribers beg leave to inform their
l. friends and the public generally that they
have Just opened and are prepared to exhibit a
beautiful stock of FALL and W NTE II
CLOTHING, embracing in part Blue, Black
and Fancy Dress Frock Coats and Over Coats,
Black and Fancy Cashmere Vests and Pants,
Black and Fancy Silk and Velvet Plush Vests
All of which are cut in the latest and most i'm
proved styles. AS to workmanship we are CON
iident that our stock can't be eXcelled by any
in the city.
We have also large and desirable stock of
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as Silk,
Merino, Cotton and Flannel Shirts and Draw
ers and Half Hose-Marseilles Linen and Mus.
lin Shirts, with and without Collars-Collars,
Gloves, Stocks, Travelling Blankets and Shawls,
Handkerchiefs and Neck Ties in great variety,
comprising all the Novelties of the season.
Persons wanting articles in our line will find
it to their interest to give us call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. We will take great pleasure
in showing our stock to all who may favor us
with call and give them a fair opportunity to
examine, compare and judge for themselves.
jas
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

THE FERRY Boat NORFOLK. "A large num-
Der of hands are engaged in raising the
steam Ferry boat Norfolk. Yesterday she
was removed from the channel to the flats
near the Marine Hospital, wheresshe will be
pamped out and kept atloat until she can be
gotten ON the ways.
The work is under the supervision OF Mr..
Henry Culpepper, of Portsmouth, and not
the Messrs. Baker. us stated by several other
papers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

FIRE D1RBcroEs.-At a recent meeting of
the Common Council of the city of Ports
mouth, Messrs. E. Cutherell and John G.
Neayille were appointed Directors for the
Independent Fire Company's Suction En-
CINE. A judicious selection.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07
Auction Sales.
NV,s SALE

ny VIRTUE of an order of Sale from the
- County Court OF Princess Anne, shall
9Her Tor sale at Public Auction at the Court
rouse door on TUESDAY the 18th inst, at ! |
O'Clock o., A. NJ, A valuable Gold Case Hunting
WATCH, to satisfy Sundry claims VS.. A. Gar
rlson. Terms Cash.
ia It'd THOS. ] CORPREW, Serr't.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, &c.
nUR Stock of above goods is now very large,
~ having two Cellars for Storage, and we in
vite orders or personal inspection of pur-
chasers. MA &C A SANTOS.
jas Nos l. 5 Main street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

E@- At meeting of the Norfolk Light
Artillery Blues, held at their Gun Room on
the night of the 5th instant; on motion, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in
his Wise Providence, to take from our midst
our deceased brother-soldier and efficient
Secretary, AL. Mock, be it
Resoloed, That we deeply sympathize with
his family, and offer them our heartfelt con-
dolence in their sad bereavement.
ResoLOed, That as token of our respect
TO his memory, we wear the usual badge
OF mourning on our left arms tor thirty
days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be inser-
ted in the records of the company, and that
the Captain transmit copy OF the same to
the family of the deceased
j. VlCKERY, Cap ain.
Il. +. VAUGHAN. Sec'y.
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BOTTOMRY BOND.

CsEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the Consul of France in Virginia at the
office of the Vice Consul OF France in Norfolk
Va, for Bottomry Bond of sum between if
teen and sixteen thousand dollars, on the
French Bark Uruguay and Cargo, now lying in
the harbor of Norfolk, and bound to Havre;
said bond to be granted at the lowest rate of
fered at noon on the 10th day of January 1860,
at said office. ia 2-St
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07
NOVELTIES.

A NEW STYLE of Meerschaum Pine, boiled
n in wax and covered with Willow Work
and warranted to color.
Also Killiekinick, Old Joe's Notion, Turkish
Golden Leaf, Four Ace and other varieties of
Smoking Tobacco.
All the above for sale Wholesale and Retail
nj & c A SANTOS,
Jas Nos 3 & S Main street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

LAMPS, LAMPS, LAMPS.
WE are Just in receipt of a fine assortment
w of Kerosene and ETHEREAL Oil Lamps,
both Metal and--Glass, and respectfully invite
all in want to give us a call.
We have also on hand "a large assortment of
Plain and Ground Kerosene Chimnies, Wicks,
Shades, Brushes &c, for sale low.
KEEFE & STORY.
de - No. 6, Union stree
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

THIS TAAw.-The weather has moderated
to such an extent that both ice and snow are
rapidly disappearing. The consequence is
that the streets are almost impossible with
the slop and mud
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Wake e. CO.,

WALK E q CO.,
NOW offer low to the trade
lN Essence Coffee,
Indigo,
Starch,
Spices OF all kinds.
Arrow Root.
Also, always on hand in heavy Stock Paints,
Oils. Varnishes, Window Glass and Patent
Medicines. ia
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

TIE Cold SNAP.-During this cold snap
there have been three hundred gas meters
frozen up in this city, and the Gas Company
have been compelled to keep three men con-
stantly engaged in thawing them out. One
night during the most severe of the recent
cold snap, nearly one half of the gas meters
were closed and the consumers of gas had to
return to their "tivst love-" talow candles.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

MAYORS Court, NoRFoLK-F +. fergu-
son, Presiding.
Nils Honor had no business to attend to this
Sining. Every thing was quiet last night
End mo- arrests were made.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

The WINANs STEAMER This most singu.
lar looking, and withall, remarkable speci-
men of marine architecture, which attract
ed Se much attention IN our waters few
weeks ago, has been cut into with q view to
increasing her length to four hundred and
nihety-seven feet.
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j. J. MOORE & CO., Auct'r.

AUCTION SALE OF GOLD AND SILVER
WATCHES, JEWELRY, FANCY
GOODS, DRY GOODS, OIL
DAINTINGS, Cutlery of all kinds, Hard
L. ware. Segars. &C., every night at 6x o'clk .,
and on Tuesdays and Fridays at II O'Clock A.
M, and at retail every day. Sale at store No.
So, Main street. H. SNOW, Agt.
no l4-4m ]. j. MOORE Co Auctrs
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

RELIGIoUs-REv. ROBERT J. N. KEELING.
The friends of tn is gentleman, formerly OF
this city, will no doubt be much gratltied to
learn that he has arrived in our midst, and
Providence permitting, will preach at the
Christ Church tomorrow Sunday morn
4ng; and at st. Paul's Church at o'clock
+. Nj.
1t would be perfectly superiiuous for us to
say one word about the known abilities and
reputation of this distinguished Divine; sui
nee it to say, that he is much odmired as a
minister, and hghI, esteemed and loved as
q Christian and gentleman, by all who have
the pleasure of his acquaintance.
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AUCTION SALE

n q z IVN FSIA lie
STOCK OF BOOKS.
STATIONERY, &c,
AT AUCTION.
TNHE PROPRIETOR of No -, East Main
Il street having determined to make a change
Ill his business offers his entire Stock for sale
at Auction, or at private sale below cost. The
Stock on hand to he closed ont, consists of
Standard Works..
POEMS
miscellaneous Books,
Prayer Books, Bibles,
Hymn Books, Song Books,
Novels, School Books,
m Blank Books, Stationery, &c, &c
Those IN want of any of the remaining stock,
Will do well 20 call early, as the stock will be
sold out cheap Merchants wanting BLANK
BOOKS can get great bargains. The Auction
Sales will commence in the course of week or
so, as soon as the goods can be arranged de IA
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

The BosToN LINE OF STEAMERs.-A mum.
Der of gentlemen availed themselves of
invitation yesterday, to go on board of the
new steamer SIR Spaulding which was then
lying at Higgins wharf taking in cargo for
her initial trip to Providence. We also
availed ourselves Of the kind invitation
extended us by Mr.. Williams, the agent, and
took general survey of the beautiful craft.
She is large size side wheel steamship
built expressly for the coasting trade, and
is remarkable for her strength and capaci-
ty. After an inspection of her beautiful
hull and complete machinery, we stepped
below to admire her superb accommeda-
tions. Here we found an extensive saloon
well lighted and ventilated, and on each side
a long row of elegantly furnished state
rooms. Besides this we found long table
over which was a spread white as the snow
which covered the house tops; on this vas
the most TEN ting display OF edibles we have
seen in many long day, beneath which the
table almost groaned. Nor was this all we
saw, we saw seated around number of gen.
tlemen, who we at once recognised as the
very men who are more intimately connec-
ted with the commercial interests of this
city than any others in it, and who were so
engaged with the good things before them
that we, for The moment, felt that we had
encountered body of gentlemen who did
not care just then if corn was lightweight
cents per bushel. Or presence did not
seem to disturb them much, and we are con-
fident from the manner in which they piled
their knives and forks that they were really
in earnest, as indeed they were for while.
This course being over, the fluids were in
PRODUCED and perfect fue d'joi kept up for
the next hoar, during which time numer-
Gus speeches and sentiments were delivered,
and really pleasant time was experienced.
This line connects with the Norfolk and
Petersburg Railroad, and will receipt
freight from or to Boston, and will enable
those persons who do business in Peters,
burg, Lynchburg, and indeed in all the way
to Memphis, to obtain their Boston goods
quicker and cheaper than ever before, and
will greatly facilitate the shipment of cotton
to the Eastern factories.
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UNDER THE NATIONAL HOTEL,
AIJGTION SALES

Ae aA,a Isfa AO4NNh khoAEA
AUCTION SALES.
A MOTHER lot of fine Jewelry such as Sets
n of different kinds, and some of entire new
styles Sleeve Buttons and Studs. Also fine
assortment of Silver Hunting WATCHES,
with variety of Fancy Goods &c. Sales every
night until the entire Stock is disposed Of these
goods are sold without regard to cost, therefore
bargains may be expected
FERGUSON & BELOTE,
Sc 23-tf Auctoneers
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KINDLING WOOD SAWED AND SPLIT By
MACHINERY

'9NH u undersigned is DESTROYS OF calling at
4 tention to has large stock of KINDLING
WOOD Sawed and split in lengths to suit CRATES
or Stoves, for sale by the Wagon load or box
cheaper than the same quantity og wood eau
be bought for in any other way for kindline
purposes.
Orders left at my office, corner of adisoh
and Wide Water streets, or sent through the
p. o., shall receive prompt attention
OAK and PINE WOOD always on hand apo
for sale at lowest market prices.
de Ia WALTER }. DOYLE
WHITE Il &c N H'DkES Ladies
w White Linen H'dkts at 6a cts. AT No I
Market Square.
de IL TT OWENS.
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WATCHES, JEWELLERY, POCKET
CUT i.ERY, PISTOLS, &c. &c.
'Fo-DAf at 10 O'Clock in the morning and
a a t" night, a large lot of beautiful Jew.
eIlefy' POCKET CUTLERY, PISTOLS, &c, at
tae Auction House of JAS. &. Pollard, Market
Square.
de l7-ti JAS. &. POLLARD, Auctioneer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

NEW FALLGOODS.
lust RECEIVED splendid assortment of
q Fall and Winter Goods, comprising Black
and coloured double Skirt. Silk Robes, plain,
French, Figured and Printed Mouslines, Cash.
meres, Merinoes, stella and Blanket Shawls.
Cloaks, Nantes &C, &c.
Also, beautiful lot of black and coloured
Cloths, Cassimeres and Fancy Vestings. Also
Gents Merino and all wool, Shirts and Drawers.
handkerchief, Socks, Collars, Cravats, &c. &c
l.. BEltKLEY,S
Sc Il No. 80. Main street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-07

GENTLEMEN I?
no you want first rate pair of HEAVY
~ WIN TEX GLOVES? Ii so you can get
them cheap at
ja4 jill DAWSON'S
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ANOTHER FIRE.--Anether approach to q
tire occurrnd in Portsmouth last night
The house of Mr.. Andrew Gallelee, on the
Wood Wharf, was discovered to be on fire,
and extinguished by officer Hughes. The
fire is supposed to have been accidental, al
though investigation may prove otherwise.
The damage is inconsiderable, and is, we be.
,ieve, covered by insurance.
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SELLING OFF
MANY KINDS OF GOODS
AT AND LESS THAN COST
A have yet too many goods entirely, and
IA as many of them being Winter articles.
will soon be unreasonable l am determined ia
RUN THEM OFF AT A SACRIFICE.
so as to turn them into Cash before the season
passes Bargains that will pay you three or
Jour times the interest OF your money to buy
and keep till next Winter, may be had for The
next two or three weeks at
NO. 45, Il. Main Street,
Large Black and Yellow Swinging Sign with
II Dawson, As on it.
MY Stock must be reduced and the money
VIII command such Bargains as you do not
often see
lie ~ ] II DAWSON.
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JUST RECEIVED Ar

For Rent.
aHssa Two desirable Stores under the Odd
EsiiI Fellows Hall, one occupied now by il
Lx.N- Tompkins Esqr., as a Furniture Store.
and the one occupied by Mrs Dannanbure
millinery. Possession given Jan. LIST 500. An
ply to f.. 4. SUMMERS, President, Or
no 25.tl L REDMOND, Trs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-17
DRUGS. MEDICINES, &c.
49, --~--
y J. w. TRAYS Err


Rssps constantly On aaHd SsS;;sssess$ ;sGsi
sISE$; cEEhiSSAWHs,a p! yrs S5ks, PyE
ever Z Re NJ Kind. Tobacco. SNUFF and cl;ARs Si
various brands. all the popular PATENT MEVi-
found m in DR te sT0sEsN~hsh Vii lie he soid
t MsE I'VE 1sssG1 s5SE %N Ass
then fRs RES eesrr@ss and ea.n
J. W. FRaT$ER,
Apotiecary and Druggst,
my Its Eth. between trace and Broad SITS.
- WINSTON, wholesate, dealers in DRUGS, No.
l25 Main street, Richmond. Va. would call the at
,sG.Sn OF Msreapts = SR XEs'na and
cHS' " cHEMfcA AIS PAiNTs OILS. &o,
braclng every article in the regular drug
most favorable terms.
In addition to their stock of STAPLE DRUGS. a
Combs, Brushes. Cigars, Tobacco. Old Medicinal
Wines and Brandles.
sS AssnsS ns H1 81 'hf
Woolf,s Pure Brandles and Wines. &c.
yasens OF atsis ( The fResFP5
- CITY DRUG : TOR .-CHAS. S:
@pAWsON begs, to inform the citizens q
W RIchm0nd that he has now on hand q full
LA ard complete assortment OF Drugs, Medi-
clnes. Chemicals. Fancy Goods, ETC..
He has also u luli assortment of all kinds OF
Patent Medicines. direct from the manufacturers.
SD that there can be no mistake as - theIf senu
lnoness.
Also, OILS, Paints, Dye stufs, Tobacco and CT
gRrs.
The l.adies can also be supplied with fine as
Of Mem asF Ss
scr. Honey. Glycerine and other Toilet Soaps;
fine Hair Brushes, both domestic and imported;
also, Buffalo. india Rahher and Horn Combs, both
fac tooth and coarse. He would call their atten-
ton 20 his fine Toilet Cologne, superior to the
French or German.
II A. BODEkER Il CO.. ApotheoarIes and
80 Druggists, No. 10 Main street. near Old
Market, Richmond Vss, will keep on hand
n = general assortment of pure Drugs. Medl-
clnes, Chemicals. Oils, Paints, Window Glass,
Putty, Dye Stuis, Patent Medicines, Brushes OF
all kinds Surg cal Appliances, Burning Fluid, AL
cohol, Soaps, PerfumeIy, Fancy Articles, Garden
Seeds, Clue Sand Paper, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff,
Medicinal Liquors, &c.
Prescriptions prepared at all hours, with special
care, by members of the trm alone.
Physicians orders from the country executed
promptly, and the most reliable medicines fur
nisaed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-17

Liberal CONsTRUCrIoNIST.-A bet having
been made at Salem, Mass, on the late prize
tight on terms that the loser should wheel the
winner in an ordinary wheelbarrow distance
of over two miles, the one who had bet on
TM;c1, eEnvaaced ina. ne naa iosr' amiS
the cheers OF a crowd of bykanders, completed
the distance in forty minutes.
A NEW ANusEMENT.-The Boston papers
advertise ladies' "parlor skates" for safe
They are made to all appearances, like Ordi-
brass wheels neatly covered with leather, SO
that the wearer can skate over an ordinary
Moor with ease and safety. 1t is said that
ballroom skating is to be the rage at the wa
tering places this summer.