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The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11
Columbia Hill, Jan. %, 1860.

THE SAN Francisco WooLEN FAcToRY.-
The following items are condensed from the
Herald:
The amount of capital invested in the
mandatory is 100000, and the owners and
proprietors are Hyueman, Peck Co., l..
Haskell Il Co., and David S. Turner. Sixty
operatives are constantly employed, and
about So, 500 are paid out monthly for wages.
From $50 to $50 per month are paid for
green hands; regular hands (women) receive
S45 per month; men, from 81 to S3 per day.
From $500 to 1900 pairs of blankets are
turned out monthly, the average prices OF
which range from "a to Ss5 per pair. Inc
proprietors do not propose to compete with
the manufacturers of cheap article, hnd-
ing, as they do, ready sale for the really
excellent work which they turn out. They
have on file an order from COL Whitney, the
President of the Steam Navigation Company,
for complete set of blankets for the new
steamer now building for the company. The
wool used is strictly confined to California
production, and, with the exception of such
small quantities as are purchased from tan
ners, is generally obtained at first hands
from the producers. The prices paid aver
age from ten to twelve and half and hfteen
cents per pound; the amount consumed
daily ranging from one thousand to twelve
hundred pounds, and all of which is brought
into market unwashed.
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11


WASHINGTON MoNUMEsT.-The Secretary
Of the National Washington Monument So
ciety has addressed to the S. F. Herald a re-
quest for that journal to appeal to the press
and people of California, for further contri-
button in aid of the unfinished structure
which now serves as monument of national
apathy. Although we are opposed to the
general idea of monuments, and would pre-
fer to see them utilized for some noble pur-
pose, and alth ough we think California has
already done more than her share of pecu-
mary honor to Washington's memory; still,
that monument should be finished, and as
our mite of influence towards that end we
suggest thus: Let every postmaster and ex-
pressman in California select the 22d of this
month, Washington's birthday, as an appro-
pirate occasion to solicit contributions for
the Monument. Let contribution box be
conspiculously posted in each post and ex-
press Office, and over it the words, in large
bold letters, printed upon white CLOTH "THIs
is WAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY; HELP THE Mon
UMENr"-or similar inscription. Such an
appeal would certainly have great effect
What say our contemporaries to the plan?
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

Senator Latham started for Washington
on the Sonora, after being attended to that
vessel by host of friends. The hopes of
the State go with him. He is now the rep
resentative of the whole people, not merely
of a triumphant party. If he proves mind
ful of this fact he will be as deserving as he
is fortunate. He is only thirty-three years
old, yet he has acquired handsome fortune,
served as Congressman for two years, been
Collector of the port of San Francisco and
Governor of California, and is now on his
way to take an influential position among
the Senators of the nation.
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

A good reason against secession is af-
forded to the six southern counties of Cali
fornia, by the lucky circumstance that the
Governor of the State is one of their own
citizens, with whom they profess to be well
pleased. Although they have voted them
selves favorable to immediate secession, it
is probable they will be content to remain in
the State for two years longer Even should
Congress endorse the action of our Legisla-
ture in the premises, we do not expect the
malcontents would be in haste to retire.
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11
The a(ydraalie gsss,
No Tax on Young Vineyards.
B. p. AVERY. EDITOR.

No Tax on Young Vineyards.
Some of our readers may be encouraged
to plant grape vines if we remind them that,
by an act passed last April, newly planted
vines and olive trees are exempted from tax
alton until the vine shall have attained the
age of four years and the olive seven years.
1t would be better had the exemption been
extended to young fruit trees, but let us be
grateful for this mach. In three years from
the cuttings grape vines attain profitable
fruitage, and damong the foothills and noun
tains, where land can be procured for the
labor of fencing it, a vineyard four years old
is sure to produce handsome amount above
its cost. There are hundreds-yes, thou
sands of young men, now toiling at the
precariouS pursuit of gold digging with very
mean success, who might be Independent of
such slavery in half dozen years, or less,
if they would enclose few acres of wild
land, invest small portion of their billiard,
card and liquor money in grape cuttings at
them out properly, and devote to their cul-
tivation occasionally few hours of the lei
sure that is now utterly wasted. They need
not, of course, confne themselves to grape
vines. Let them add the hop vine, the
various fruit-bearing bushes and trees, and
raise vegetables. Let them have, also, a few
rose bushes and Towering shrubs, and trans
plant some Of our beau iful native shade
trees, and SOW alfalfa seed about their door
ways. The mining bitches afford abundant
means for artificial irrigation on hundreds of
hill-sides, even if there were no spring
moistened fats and ravines lying unoccupied
Fencing timber can be had exactly where it
is wanted, for the mere chopping, and every
mining settlement is market for all the
produce you wish to sell. Such labor as we
advise would not be thrown away. Every
piece Of land reclaimed and intelligently
cultivated in the mountains, is just that
much more added to the permanent wealth
of the country and the happiness, at least,
Of the owner. We have firm faith in the
permanence of mountain settlements. Every
year a larger number of mountaineers are
making fixed and beautiful homes, and every
year the condition of society is assimilating
to that which characterizes older countries.
We ask our homeless friends if this is not
SO, and urge them to obey the law which
else will leave them isolated, aimless and
hopeless.
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

Mr. Johnson, of Amador, has introduced
a bill providing that unsealed bills of sale
of mining claims, properly witnessed, shall
be valid and sufficient evidence of purchase
We hope the bill may become law. 1t will
cided all conveyances made without seal
to be Illegal
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

Some Amador county Sunday law petit
TONERS thus addressed one of their repre-
sentatives: "Please read the petition care
fully and then shove it through, or be id
careful how you travel round through Ann
ador county" An exchange remarks on this,
that it is to be presumed the petitioners re-
quire day for recreation-not a Sunday
law
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

The Legislature has adopted resolutions
asking Congress to donate 160 acres of land
to actual settlers. A bill for this purpose,
emanating from the Republican party, has
been heretofore defeated in Congress.
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

Otis L. Brett the insane man whose feet
were frozen while he was being conveyed to
Stockton last winter and subsequently am
putated, is again deranged. The Legislature
has had under consideration bill appropri-
ating 0,000 for his relief.
The hydraulic press., 1860-02-11

If dull weather affects you, marry warm
hearted girl, and make sunshine for your
SELF Bachelors will find this preferable to
billiards or burgundy.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

COUNCIL MATrRRs.-At the last meeting
OF the Portsmouth City Council, the tax on
real estate was ordained at IS cents on each
500 value, whether improved or unimprOv-
ed. We believe this is raise of 10 cents on
the tax for the past year.
A motion was adopted referring the sub
ject of Lighting the streets with gas to the
committee on lamps, with instructions to con-
fer with the President of the Gas Company,
and ascertain on what terms the streets can
be lighted. This is move in the right d.
rection, and we hope that soon the cheerful
glare OF the gas lamps will illumiue the
streets of our sis ter city.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

WILLIAMSBURG ITEMS On Sunday night
last small building on the College Land
ing Road, belonging to John w. Cloves,
was fired by an incendiary and totally de.
stroyed.
lad named Henderson, of Norfolk, while
drilling some boys in the musket exercise,
unintsn tionally fired his gun, depositing its
contents in the shoulders and neck of little
Jessie Maupiu.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

sEizgp.-Y esterday the Schr. Julian, Hall
master, of Princetown, Mass, was seized by
the Pilot boat Antelope, for a violation of
the Inspection law, on the 9th April, 1858.
fhe Julian was loaded with oysters at the
cine OF seizure and was at anchor 10 the
Roads Warrington favorable wind, She was
brought up to this port, however, and is now
} in the custody OF the sheriff, Nc. Parker. the
Inspector il chief having given orders to
,,hat effect. The Captain has tsiegrsphed to
bis owners for advice.
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Auction Sales.
TRUSTEES SALE OF NEGROES AND
OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY.

TRUSTEES SALE OF NEGROES AND
OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY.
QY virtue of Deed of Trust, executed to me
- by Albert Elliott. which is Of record in
the Clerks office of the county Of Norfolk,
shall,
On FRIDAY, the 10th day of February next,
proceed at the residence OF the said Elliott, on
sewelps Point, in Norfolk county, to sell at
public auction, ~ valuable Slaves, consisting
of Men, Women, Boys and Girls.
All the Household and Kitchen Furniture in
the occupancy of said Elliot.
The stock OF Horses, Hogs and Cattle, II the
farming utensils, consisting of Wagons, Carts,
Flows, Harness, &c.
One Buggy and Harness.
Crop of Cabbages, &c.
The Negroes will be sold for cash. For the
balance OF the prope rty, for sums over $50 four
giving negotiable notes satisfactorily endors-
ed. w ] BAKER,
feb 2 Trusteei
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WOODEN VS.. CoTroN.-lt is dangerous for
parents and others, who have the manage
ment aud care OF children upon their hands,
ever in the winter to dress them in cotton
overdresses, wooden alone shoald be en-
ployed in every instance, not so much in re.
spect to the comfort connected Herewith,
but In view OF the great danger of their
clothes taking fire. Children from the time
they begin to crawl until they reach the age
of seven or eight years, are the most incau-
tious Of all the animal creation, as is known
and seen daily, not taking any special pains
to avoid danger. The preeaution here sug.
gested IL all the more worthy of being heed
ed in view Of the many deaths by accidental
burning which have Of late occurred in our
own and other communities.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

RKLIGioUs NorICE.-Rev. A. Bosssrman,
{ Uaiuersahst) Of Baltimore, will preach in
the Masonic Hall, Portsmouth,, tomorrow
Sunday at II A. Nj. and p. NJ.
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lions, and the market here closes in rather q
dropping condition there is, however only
q light stock held here, and holders are firm.
1ar-There has been some activity in this
! article, and several hundred barrels have
changed hands at from 81. 80 to l.95.
OATs.-The stock on hand is light and
equal to the demand. The. transactions for
the week have been fair, and the market
closes active, and is firm at AZ to 40 cents.
OYsTRRs.-This is becoming an Important
element in our trade, and is worthy place
in the market reports The market the past
week has been quite active, and closed firm,
at 80 to $l.2b per key. About 5000 gallons
were shipped this week to various sections of
the Uuted States and the Csnadus. This
branch OF tradS ia increasing more rapidly
than any other ia our community, which is
not surprising when we remember that Nor
folk oysters are the best in the world for ship
ping, and the still more important fact that
here hey can always be had fresh from the
water. In addition to this, the peculiar
method OF putting them up in kegs, made
for the purpose, insures their arrival at their
destination in a safe and sound condition.
PEA NUrs We observe no unusual change
10 this article. Some few have beea shipped
coast-wise. We quote at ST. to 81 20 per
bushel as to quality.
PoRK.-The stock of Mess is light, but
equal to the demand. We have heard of no
special activity, and quota from $ls so to
$40; Rump $l4.
PorAToEs.-Irish potatoes are dull, and
We have no heavy sales to note. Holders
ask GO to 10 for white Mercer, with no pur-
chasers. Peach Bloom, the supply is good,
but the sales have been light a. 45 to so
cents.
SSeAa.--Fhere has been somo activity in
this article, and the stock left ON hand is
light. We quote N o. at 8 to 90. p. r.
So to cents.
SHINGLEs.-The stock on hand Is equal to
the demand, AID the market is dull and
heavy. We quote No. Heart at 81; No.
Sap A so; Common Heart 81 SO to SIS so;
Common Sap So so to 81.
STAyss.-The supply v of this article is
about equal to the demand, and the market
closes with some little activity. One vessel
has cleared for Dsmerara, and another is
loading with 100000 for the West indies
Wequote r. o. HID. heavy at 1913; W. o.
HID. active at $44; W. .. Heading lively at
$40; W. D. Pipe $50; W. o. Bbl. S2s; r.
& W.O. Culls SIT. The receipts this week
have been liberal, and the article may be-
considered saleable at the above figures.
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fHS LovETHAT PAssErH ALL UNDERSTAND
Iaa.-An affecting incident occurred before
one OF our justices few days ago, which in
id itself spoke volumes for the undying love
of true-hearted woman. Deanis O'Sheal, a
son OF the Emerald Isle, and a broth of a
boy, when stirred up, hid been tried and
found guilty of bad conduct to ueighber,
and was reqaired to give bail for his future
good behavior. Poor, and apparently friend.
less, DsnHis could see nothiag before him
but an iron grating and dark cell, and tax.
ing his seat, looked the very picture of des-
pair. just then his wife, bearing in her
arms little one, entered the room aad ad-
vancing to the front OF the Justices seat ,hsr
eyes suffused With tears, and her counte-
nance the very picture Of heartfelt misery,
raised her hands to his Honor and said.
"Please, sir, send US to prison with Dennis.
He is our protector, our supporter, our all,
and where be goes let us 60. We cannot
live without him." This pathetic appeal
was too much ever. for Judge to stan 1, a nd
had its effect; tor in short time after, Den
mis- was called up, reprimanded for his bad
conduct and discharged to the infinite de-
light of that wife and mother, whose hap.
piness in that single moment the wealth of
the Indies could not purchase.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

SrEAh PIPE BURsT.- esterday morning,
the steam pipe of the engine of the mail
train burst near Suffolk. No person was in
jured. Another engine was obtained In time
to prevent delay OF the mail.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

No MAIL 10 pAr.-A despatch from Balti-
more announces that there viii be no boa
down to-day, owing to the ice in the river.
OF course there will be no mail.
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SKATING. boys are :haying a "grand
good time" at Whitshead's and other ponds
In the vicinity of the city, and skates may
be said to be in demand.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

WHOLESALE
1859 FALL SUPPLY 1859
JUST received very large stock of Hats,
q Caps and Furs. Dealers may rely upon
finding every thing new and desirable on the
most accommodating terms.
Il. H. STEW MS,
Moddeler of Fashion,
Would respectfully announce to his sa,>
friends and the Hat wearing community &#
generally, that he is now ready to fur
nish all who may wish new style of Hat with
the most beautiful model ever introduced IN
this city entirely unique) made under my own
superintendance, of the finest material Low
ers OF taste and durability are invited to make
me an early call. r H STEVENS.
Temple of Fashion, Practical Halter,
au % No Market Square
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-04

Jurda's Submarine Wrecking co.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER is authorised to make
for specified sums, or as saivors for the above
Company. The company believes that they
can raise Vessels more expeditiously by their
Machinery, than can be done by any other
means now known, and would most respect.
FULLY refer to the owners and Agents of the
Steamer 'Long Island" recently raised in 20
fathoms water in 45 hours. Also the steamer
New World recently sunk in the North River.
ANY information will be cheerfully given by
the Subscriber.
ia elm VIII BUCK.
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The siarm of fra this morning. about eight
~ lo k, proved TO be false.
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GOING Ar TWO DOLLaHs

NJ ICE Black Cloth Cloaks are selling row at
~ 81 90 at SO Main st. Also, Rsglans at all
prices. Some more of those fast colored Prints
at 10 cents, fine Black Alapacca a 25 cts. Cas-
simeres, Cloths, Sattinets and Vestings at
very low price. New style DeLaines are SELL
ing here at ~ cents yard at SO Main st.
ja7 NUSSBAUM& BRO.
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COWS FOR SALE.

COWS FOR SALE.
rVHHE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale on
l. EVERY SATURDAY S>.
on Market Square at 8 O'Clock, &H
several valuable fresh MILCH
COWS and their CALVES. AS --sx@,
being an experienced person in the selection
OF good Cattle, he informs the public at large,
that ne Will always have on hand quantity
the same description.
DANIEL MALONY. South Church St.,
ia 5-lm Norfolk, Va
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MARINE DIsAsrERs.-The Schooner Harriet
Rogers, Rogers, from New York bound to
Philadelphia, encountered the gale of Tues
day night, and sustained considerable dam
sge~-was compelled 10 put into this port in
distress, and on her way up from Hampton
Roads, was driven ashore by the force Of the
wind, short distance below Craney Island.
Tho steam tug Dung America has gone to
her assistance and she will no doubt be got
ten uti without difficulty.
The steamer j. \. Coffee, which left here
Yesterday on her usual trip to the Eastern
Shors, WAS also, by the breaking OF some
portion of her machinery, disabled and com
PEELED to return to Old Point. The accident
occurred shortly after touching at the latter
place.
The OYSTER FuNpUM MIR. Wan. ii. Park
er the Chief Inspector Of this district, retarn'
ed Yesterday after brief visit to the waters
Of the Eastern Shore, where he went with a
view to ascertain particularly the trade in
oysters to ports out Of the State. He says
that there are upwards of oAe hundred ves-
. sss constantly trading from Taagisr Sound
and neghboring waters in the Chesapeake
during the whole year. These vessels, fro N
: this one section carry on an averaged, least
three thousand bushels ut each trip.
THANKs-We return our thanks to Senate 1
Mex emmy Tor the copy OF pamphlet contain
ing the evidence taken before the Select Com
n.ittee on the Oyster Fundum, which CONTAINS
very valuable inf rmation Tor persons living
ia tAis section of the country.
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JAS. L. BELOTE, Auctioneer.

JAS. l.. BELOTE, AuctiHneer.
BY FERGUSON & BELOTE.
100000 SEGARS
AT A UCTI ION,
IN BOND AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE, NOR.
FOLK.
WE will sell on February 9th, at ~ o'clock,
w at the Custom House,
100000 splendid SEGARS, imported by Hen.
ry Fitzgerald, direct from Havana, consisting
of quarter and tenth boxes, and in bbls loose,
ALSO,
Several boxes Pine Apple Jelly.
The attention of the trade Is especia tally d.
rected to this sale.
FERGUSON & BELOTE.
ia 30-l0t Auctioneers.
CHE COPY tds)
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A CARD.
I TAKE this method of expressing my gra.
l. titude to my numerous patrons for their sup.
port during the past year, hoping that have
in every way given entire satisfaction.
have used every effort in order to render
my work durable, as well as excellent in point
Of finish and hoping that have been sue
cssstul in these efostA most earnestly and re-
spectfully solicit Continuance of the patron
age of my former customers, as well as that of
all others who desire to encourage Norfolk en-
terprise.
Ipromise the same punctuality in future
which has heretofore been one OF the leading
characteristics of my business.
G A DAVIS,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer,
Jazz No IA South Church street.
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LOOK HERE LOOK HERE!
Min AM selling Boots and Shoes as
cheap as they can be purchased by re-
Atail in any part of the Union. 1 will
Ladies Goat. Morocco, and Lasting Boots, from
rs cts to 81 70 cts
Gents French Boots. Spring Bottom sewed.
Gents Opera Boots, Spring Bottom. Sewed S5.
Fine Calf Boots, Psgged, $3 25
Fine Opera Tap seled do So so
Long Grain Boots, SO Is
Heavy Tip Boys Boots, from 81 to IFS
Do do Grain, from 81 rs to 81 o.
All kinds of Children's Shoes
Balmoral Of Fine thick soles
Also Fine Light Soles, price from So 81 to So rs
Persons who purchased this article months
ago, say they are the best they ever wore.
VIM HORNER,
No Is Union street,
JAZZ Next to Merchant'sHotel.
WINTER SHIRTING.
COME of the best Unbleached Long Cloth
~ for SHIFTING, as well as some very superior
Bleached Irish Linens, aud Canton, and Wool
Flannels to match, at the place for bargains.
fe2 J. H. DAWSON'S.
CHEAP SATTINETS.
HAVE on hand few pieces of Dark Sat-
l. tinets, from SIN to 62x cents, capital goods
for the money, which am anxious to close
out. Any one seeking profitable investment
for small sums, can be accommodated by call
ing.
~ = - IA " SUM
STOLEN OR TAKEN.
A YAWL BOAT, from Schr Hugh CHS
"A holm, Is feet long, painted black outside
and lead color inside, and hole knocked in
her side above light water. Five dollars will be
paid for her recovery.
EDW TAYLOR,
Capt Schr H Chisholm,
feb 2-3t" at Odom g. Clements wifi.
THE BEST IN USE.
g EMPLE Infallible Baking Powder. The
~ best and cheapest in use, Tor sale wholesale
and retail by
fe 2 KING TOY
SELLING BELOW COST.
HAVING determined to close out nv
e. Winter stock OF Boots and Shoes, I will
Women's Planters,
Women's Calf and Grain Bootees,
Mems Grain Boots,
Mems Calf Boots and Bootees,
Boys and Youths Boots and Shoes, at and
below cost.
Selling off 1000 pairs Mems and women's
Cali early, and secure the Bargains at the
THOs MocANN,
"A Main street,
feb2 Opposite Johnson's Hall.
las IL JONES has in store few kits Of
- large No Mackerel, wh ich he effers AZ the
very low price of o. 50 per kilt, cheap.
ie2 No Campbelps wharf
CPLIT PEAs-If you want delicious
~ Soup, sendto No 2 and buy some Split Peas,
they are just the thing to make it'-foy sale by
sS JAS 4 JONES.