davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
CATARACT
a 0ExEKr AN rErHhrxS

LA lAhAC1
WASHING MACHINE.
CLOTHING, TIME, AND LABOR SAVED
INDISPENSABLE TO HOUSEKEEPERS
'sNHE most simple, economical, and durable
l. article ever offered to the public to allevi-
ate the diseoInforts of a wash.day.
DESCRIPTION.
1t consists Of Q metal cylinder, with ribs on
the inside, and an interior cylinder OF wood,
with ribs. There is space of from to in
ches between the two cylinders. One crank
turns both cylinders at the same time in oppo-
site directions, rapidly creating suds, forcing
the water through the clothes and effectually
removing the dirt The action OF the water
does the work quickly ,dispenses entirely with
rubbing and thus saves the wear of clothes.
SULLIVAN & HYATT,
Pfoprietors,
81 Beekman street.
N g-Stste and County Rights for sale. and
purchasers supplied with machines at whole
sale on liberal terms.
&c a Aac hine is in operation by "a iaUndress
daily. at our salesroom, 4j9 Broadway.
=, 10 26--3m
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

tl0l " iIl0tnefS nef
SOOpHIEG
FOR CHILDREl
which greatly facilitates
oy soitening the gums, +
lon-wili allay ALL Pa
ton. and is
SURE TO REGULA
Depend upon it, mothe
yourselves, and relief al
tsMALpka TO "
We have put up and -
over ten years, and CANS
AND TRUTH of it, " hat
able to say OF any other
HAS 1T FAILED, in aes
TO EFFECT a CURE
Never did we know amp
ton by any one whoy,
tcary, all are delighted
speak i'll terms of high
magical effects andmedss
in this matterswHATwE
years'seXperience, andZ,
TIoN FOR THE FULFIL
DECLARE. In almostso
the infant is suffering =,
ton, + c / i e + will beI
twenty minutes after
tered. s
ration is the prescrip-
EXPERIENCED sndC
il New England, and a.
EEvKR FAILING S u c-p
OF CASES. IN
the child from pain, 81
stomach and bowels.
gives tone and energyU
It will almost Instantly
THE BOWELS AND.
overcome convulsions,E s
~emedied,e nd In death. -
and sUREsT z EaIEny mo
ofDYSENTERY and. J
CHILDREN, whether
or from any o I h e rVl
TO every mother whoz
from any OF the FORE -
NOT LET YoUa PREJU--'
uDIcE OF OTHERS, standk.
child and the r eli e fEs
y e S, 4 ABSOLUTELY
use of this medicine it,,
rections for using wills2
None genuine unlessss
IT'S s. P E 4 X I N S. :.
outside wrapper. e
70 Sold by Druggists
Principal Office No. l3 C
Price only y, cents. per
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
ssg READ THIS. ~@sI

EG READ THIS. ~GH
Lester d Co.'s Bazaar is the Dia ce
To buy Cheap and Fine CiO-
-. thing.
MI iSfSlSG 10 close out our sto ok of Fail
w apd Winter Clothing to make room for
cur Spring ana Summer supply, we offer such
Persons n need of No l article Of Clothing
will tina it 10 their interest to CAL 1T the IA
zssr before purchasing elsewhere.
JOHN Z LESTER & co,
IT, iG Under the Atlantic Hotel.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

Id
DUR gNNa WAS.
sold this article for
3 Y, IN coNF1DENcR
, we have never been
medicine---N 4 Y II X
SINGLE INSTANCES,
when timely used.
'instence of dissatisfac.
used it. IOn the con
with its operations,and
est commissioning
zeal virtues. We speak
DO KNOW, after ten
PLEDGE OUR REPUTA-
MENToFWHAT WE HERE
every instance where
from pain and eXhaus
/ TO Ii n d in fifteen or
the Syrup is admins
This valuable prepa-
ton of one Of the most
SkiLLFUL NURSES
corrects scidity, a u d
to the whole system
has been u s e d with
CESS in THOUSANDS
1t not only relieves
b u I invigorates t h q
relieve GRIPPING III
WIND COLI e, and
which, il not speedily
We believe 1t the eEsr
THE WORLD, lin all cases
d I a II r Ii G A IN
it arises from teething
cause. We would say
has = child suffering
going complsints--po
DIcEs, NOR THE PgEJ
between your suffering
that will be SURE
SURE--to follow the
timely used. Fun di-
accompany each bottle.
the facsimile of CUR
New York, is On the
thro ghout the world.
edar street, i. I OfA.
bottle. my 30-iy.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
NO MISTAKE
NO MISTAKE
4 =, .IzsE r,
l.. s 4 L u S Ii u IT. IS
NORF FOLK. VA

NORFOLK, VA,
5SWfIE best place to buy your U ANlT u Z
L. and PIANOS, for he has the largest stock
and the best assortment to be found in the
South. My warehouse which is five stories
high and one hundred and five feet deep, is now
well filled with stock which cost over $20, 900
In addition to this / have large four story
Factory and Steam Engine, and the best OF
workmen, which is constantly turning ont the
very best furniture that can be made: some Of
which has taken the premium at every Fair.
And to meet the wants of customers will sell
at the lowest figures for cash OF good negotiable
paper on short time. Call and examine for
yourselves. SALISBURY
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
MARCH Ist. 1860.
). I. B l. 90 ID G q . d
MAIN STREET,

GAAAGh ISts J6oo.
il. BLOOD G. o o D,
MAIN STREET,
HEAD OF MARKET SQUARE,
is OPENING
+, CASES very handsome English Prints,
- 10 DO do Chint2 do,
do DO ito Brilliant,
Z 10 Plaid Bingham,
do White Brilliant at l2sc.
/ do English Berth Quista,
DO Very Fine Lawns,
do Fine English Shcetings,
ALSO
"a and 81 Real pamask Diapers,
ga d" So Snow Drop, do,
50, s;.d and Is Pillow Linens,
BOA, liza and 1874 Extra Lin-n Ss,eetinss,
a-1, 5.5 and 4-i Damask Napkins.
"a and 81 do Doyie5,
ia and S-4 CORD Wine Cloth,
Scarlet Embossed Pia:.o Coyeta.
Do de Table 30
Do do Stand do
strangers vi3!nng Norfolk villa and at my
store the very hest goods that Imported, and
my prices are such, as that will always give sat.
isisction. NH
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29


How JUDGE H -BELPEn TO UNLOAD
THE STEAMBoAT.-.A friend Of ours, who
was an eye witness t the fact, related to
us an amusing ciroui Instance which occur
red while Judge II presided on the
bench in this district.
On peculiar occas' ken after his appoints
ment, business called him SO Liberty, and
while there, meeting with many Of his
old associates at the bar, got into con-
yiyial mood, which lasted several days,
and on going out he, looked rather worse
for wear, In crossing che river at Ovens
landing, there was a boat discharging
freight. and iii great haste for fear an
other boat would pass that then just have
in sight.
Tho clerk called out: II say, old man,
can't you lend the men q hand il taking
Of that lot Of furniture? I will pay you
well for doing so, and double fiiiy' in the
bargain" "Oh, yes" says the Judge
''always ready to help in time Of need"
"Then turn in and be quick" said the
clerk.
The first thing was marble top hure-
Ill. In going off the plank. the judge
slipped, and the clerk reared out. "Ihere
now, throw that into tie river; will your"
Certainly" said the Junge, and giving a
kick with the order. overheard it went.
'Llellowl what's that for?' said the clerk
~ always obey orders when l work for
a man" said the Judge. Leave said the
mate, agreed said the Judge
"IVho is that man." said the clerk. =
hystan,ter remarked, '''i'hat is Judge
til, Of the Fifth Judicial District Of
Missouri 'Oh hill. lei 60 thai ljnel"-
itf@st7o97 Star.
OI.D Mr.. Paddle fell in ! paddle, just
a. Il runaway horse aud shay came dash
iag aud splashing ami teoring that way.
IL helpless plight. he roared with fright.
the horse came quick, and sallop and
lick, when the old man raised his great
yak stlck: the horse then SHE'D q little
aside, Tor STICKS were no friends to his vel!
led hide Within u foot OF kud5le's toes,
within m inch Of hin ruby noso, tho wheel
! comes whI22ing, and Oh it goes. Up
! 'l'e" 'N0aie, from out Of t'e puddle. and
sti.nd* GA the road with staggering
stride, then wheeling away from the scene
! Of the Tray, he flourlshed his stick with a
Aero's pride.
! The coat Of horse is the gift Of nature.
That OF IN ass is often the work of a tai
lor.
A girl ut school would ike to have
TWO birthdays every year. When she
grows up awomau, che Objects to having
even one,
Whom women begin to count theiv adj
mirers, it isn't apt:to take them long 70 do
it,.
, W. NJ. Fleming, will open The Whining,
| ton, North Caroiins Theatre, on the lotn Q
! April.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
SIX BEAUTIFUL CHICKERING'S
pEAEGS.

SIX BEAUTIFUL CHlCkERlNG'S
PIANOS.
az2Msg.l All different styles and at va.
; n 80 rious prices, lately received by
HT IA n g. Hall ~ Co
- These pianos were especially
! selected for lis with reference TO tone. and ase
| said TO be very superior-~they win be sold al
! very low prices tor cash, or u accommodating
| terms to responsible persons. All Pianos sold
| by us are accompanied by = written warrantes
| --one of the above mentioned Pianos is in =
i plain highly polished black walnut case, and
! viii be sold at an unusual low price.
Two or three superior Melodeons from Pc
! ionlct--they come 10 us highly recommended.
! The largest assortment OF Guitars ever IN tAs
| Martin i Cooper's A No. Guitars,
German and English Guitars
Guitars set in Pearl,
Italian and English Guitars, and vio,l .
Strings. For sale ny
NH II &. HALL co.
AMMuNlTION.
XNTh claim to keep the largest cheapest and.
w most varied stock or Percussion Caps in
the city, consisting in part of
Cox's, Eley's, Hicks, CD, Hat and w slker's
Caps, also. Caps tor Colts Pistols Cartridges
! for sharp's and Smith and Wesson's Pistols
Also Sharp's Pistols at reduced rates.
Whenever you want The above Or any artieis
OF Hardware, come to No. IL, sign or the Pas
Lock. East side OF Market Square, and you Will
mn IS GHIFFITH. MOORE & co.
TEA, TEA. TEA.
I USE received, lot of very superior Teas
y ri MI HARRIS az co,
rnhl No 9 Roanoke sqnere.
RED ASH COAL AFAQAT.
. EOH BUSH. hest quality Red Ash Coal.
A5ooo Egg and Stove sizes. nov. landing,
for sale.low II " SANTOS & co,
NH s Rear New Custom House.
NOTICE OF CU-PARTNERSHIp.
gs'izE undersigned, have this day associated
l. themselves under the firm and style OF
1 ~ klDEEsEsNaER,
ana have taizsn the store no Main street, ls;e-
ly occupied by Hecht. Bros & Co, where -
also at their store no 2N Main street.. they VILE
'04'""'' CLOTHING BUSINESS,
In su its branches, and they woHiG solicit
share Of the public patronage.
The goods now on hand will be disposed of
1t extraordinary reduced prices, 10 make room
for = large and beautiful stock OF spring goods,
~" ''' ''''''' " '''''''' / tfOFHEINiEa.
z hOEHElMaR.
Nortolk. Feb 4oths ie5o
10 EFT
.DHNr TONGUES, Smoked ami picked
% Tongues, extra large size IN store aod for
nah 10 JAS f JONES.
S. 4. o. P. REWOLF.
THOR THE LADIES just received
4 large lot of Flower Pots, all sizes, direct
from the Factory, very cheap, at the cheapeat
cash Grocery in the city, No y Church street
NH 10 . hGo!slo.1A.
y = Bris. Best Double Refined, Cut, Loaf.
GsD Granuiated and fulverised sugar. just
received from the Refinery and for sale BY re-
tail inr l2X cents per ib for the cash. Al!
single and odd pounds is cts. For sale ~
NH III JAS e JONES.
! BAKERS BI9sEEes gross above pop.
ID Mar article in stGls and tor sale DY
mn MAJ G a SAF :.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

a \ IL Ms' Cherry Pectoral, Hartshorn's
"a Pectorai Syrup OF Wild Cherry, full sup.
ply on hand and Tor sale by -
IA IA /, w WEBB
AHoUR-l5O0 bbls Superiine, OF various
~ Well known brands
= 200 bbls Newport Mills. Twist Creek and "
q Extra.
200 bbls n c Family.
lu0 DO Middlings and Cross Hddlings
f2I do Fine Flour. for sale by
AN d ROWLAND L. BROS
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

UNDERTAKING.
,sssssEg2Sa, This branch of my business will
receive my special attention III every
case, being the only agent i'll the city and sur
rounding country for Fisk's Metallic Burial
Cases, which are now in such general use
Also, Mahogany, Walnut and Poplar Collins al.
ways on hand, and three of the best HearsBs in
the city, and the finest Carriages, always ready
Ia attend at any moment.
LEWIS SALUSBuRY,
Up 80 SO and 60 Main street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
OF OUR OWN YnrpoKTATioN

Uf' OUN OWN EMRORTATfON.
IHns Embroidered Collars,
stPsSs' 1900 Embroidered Collars,
1000 Embroidered Collars,
1000 Embroidered Collars,
1870 Embroidered Collars,
lGO0 Gm braideEea collars,
AT FOSTER & MOoRE's
a: ROSTER I. MUQHE's
% !Aasn street,
- Aisia street.,
At Yaiy Sednred Prices,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

rws inches OF sao@ fell Ia New York on
3haisIay,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

SPRING II SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
OF THE
NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA
s I E Il NJ s FL IP COMP A ny
'YRi-WEEKLY
~Ef The Steamship Yorktown, Capt..
ssasssssar E.rcish. will leave Norfolk, for N .
York, sroPv PKONESDAY evening alter tbs
arrival OF tI.aern cars.
The ia d, Capt Skinner, every SAT-
CAVAE z, after the arrival of the
2he RoaAoke, Capt Couch, every MONDAY,
evening" after the arrival of the Southern cars.
AND RETURNING,
The Yorktown will leave New York, every
SATURDAY afternoon, at 3 O'Clock.
Che Jamestown every TUESDAY st 3 p. NJ.
The Roanoke every THURSDAY, at 3 P. M.
Passage and Fare, with State Room accom-
modsuons SO.
Steerage passage, "a.
fgejghts taken at reduced rates. say measure.
ment goods at cts per foot and OTHER articles
in proportion and at the lowest rates.
As this new arrangement viii afford the ysry
greatest despatch, shippers who desire TO avail
OF these fast and certain steamers will please
Older the goods 70 be shipped by them.
Freight forwarded free of commission,
t-t j III SMITH l. BRO,
NH Agents.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
g. YORK RIVER
RAILROAD

RAILROAD
81 -. -. -
NN ana after MONDAY, March LIST, 1860, tn, E
~ passe, yer Trains will depart
FROM RIcuMoNp.
Daily (excep Sundays)at ...........64 A III
TUESDAYS ana Fridays fundamentally mi
F NOM WHITE HOUSE.
Daiiy (eycent s. Jndays) at..............4J ( p II
Tuesdays and +, fdays at ..............S y A NJ
srEAMEn Sc BIRD LEAVES NoRFo LK
Mondays ana Thur saays at. ...5 A NJ
LEAVES WHITE HOUSE.
?, TUESDAYS and FRIDAY "a at. ........... ,e A M
Connectine vi N cars both iavsI
Urbsnna Stage leave White Hov Sc TUESDAYS
and Fridays at - NJ; returning Wednesdays
Waikerton Stage leaves, Whit House Nom
days and Thursdas at A NJ, returning same
days.
Freight Trains leave an Il ARR We at Richmond
faus r SHARP,
NH 1T Su perintendent.
yeROWN's IA ;sENCss o r JAMAICA
- GINGER-a large supply, just received
fe rs Nv WEBB.
SWEET OIL.
On CASES Pts and OTIS Also Twenty box
ssO es CASTLE Soap, RECEIVED AMI for sale by.
fe @s NJ y e SANTOS.
Wake L. CO.
IMPORTERS AND JGBBBRS,
{OLD STAND, NEXT Il o HERMAN u Co.
| fFE'ER to the Trade at IcTthe.n iobbing
druggists Flint Glass We re- A!so,
Green Glass Ware, Chemit :ais and Concern
tTased Lye,
Lorrillagd's Genuine Ma, .aboy Snuff, in
Kegs, half barrels snd jars.
we offer the above articles to, the Trade Con.
sy.! Va Ike s. co,
NH Importers
BALTIMORE FRESH BEEF.
WE are receiving from L baltimore every
w morning, the best articl. of fresh Beef.
which we are cutting up in teaks, Roasting
snc baking pieces, at the 10y vest prices, for
sale In store by B ELL l. co,
laie No z Cam PHELPS whaIf
HORSE SHOEiNGi RORSIG SHOEINN Il
AT THE HORSE b kXAAR.
Corner of Union Street and l .oyalrs Lane,
NORFOLK, VA.
fSsESG subscriber would retur IA his -.
T. sincere thanks TO his iri ends, 1lz1x-4,
the citizens OF Norfolk, Portsm outh
and surrounding country, for Il he iib-asRAsskAl-.
eral patronage bestowed upon him for the last
four years, and hopes by strict attention to bu.
siness, to merit q continuance = 81 the same.
his experience n the busin, esS, and the sat
isfactlOn always gwen to his customers, is
sufficient guarantee of the sup esioT knowledge
he possesses IN reference to the Horse, ard
without the proper knowledge OF the Horse, 40
man can shoe them properly It is often the
case that valuable animals are made lame and
useless by inexperienced Horse Shoers and
to avoid anything of this kind, all you have to
do is to call on the subsci aher, and he will
Shoe your Horses acCordin g to the natural for
nation of the loot and cap Lcity of the Horse
His prices are reasonable Dou't forget the
place, corner of Union street and Loyals
Lane. JANE S HAWTHORN,
ia S4-iy Pr stical Horse Sheer.
o. DON'T forge: the 81 gn of the Horse. cor
ner of Union street and Loyalps Lane.
Wake d co,
NOW Offering in hea w stock, English and
IN American Chemical S,
English, French ard Al Eerican Paints,
French and American ,erfumery.
Lamp, Machinery and Paint Oils,
French and American Window Glass,
Englis and French T Doth and Hair Brushes.
iA2e Wake 4 CO.
sfATAEsCG. FAN lily, Extra in store and
l. for sale ny the ha or barrel at
JORDAN L. BRO,
re II 73 Church street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
MRS. WINSLDW.
- S0OTHING SYRUP.

4 N EMP EREENCE n U Il y 4. AID
IL Female Physician, presents to tho .s.eI-
ton Of mothers her
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
DOOk M ATS

a large supply always on hand Tor sale
low tor cash at the Variety Store Nc. .,
Main street, Head OF Market Square.
NH ~ Dl MARCUS
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

s{tATGsa NO Halifax MacAerel, iarg. ana
~ lat. lust received at DEhiING,S fiouss.
keepers Head CHARTERS, No 60 Church streeT
nah II
iHerau cnnyl
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

CORN MEAL, CORN MEAL.
IST received and in store, choice lot M
u Corn Meal, snd for sale by
mf 8 I'd WiLBERN.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

4 MOTHER LOT of NICE RsIt !.
Hams just received, and for sale by
nm 9 Il D WILBERN.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
I'm WARE,
w HOIESALE AND RETAIL

w " would again remind the Merchants OF
w virginia and North Carolina, that they
need 80 20 farther North to bay their supply Of
in ware. We have n store large ass0rt-
heht OF ram and Japanned Tin Ware all ofour
own Manufacture, nude Of the beat ma tarial
siii by competent workmen, al,t we guarantee
10 furnish them at Northern prices We do nos
deem 1t necessary to anGraereta the articles, as
we nave the largest variety TO he found in the
city, and ct the lost prices, comprising every
article Oh Tin required by Merchants
Please call and examine our sock and prices
before purchasing. hEEFE !S STORY,
lie - No G TioinD street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29
j As. E. BARRY.
- HHCLESA liz A M REGAu
DGAAer i'll China Gina

I)OWHATAs PlPEs--Just received !.
L large lot OF genuine Powhatan P.pet l.,..s
ana medium SIZES, Tor sale to the trade AT Ia;
terry prices, by ! HAMBURGER T. 20
le = .sS Maln street
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

BALTIMORE FRESH. BEEF.
WE are receiving from L baltimore every
morning, the best artick of fresh Beef,
which we are cutting up in teaks, Roasting
snc Baking pieces, az the 10, vest prices, far
sale In store by E B ELL u co,
ia lS No Cam PHELPS WHAT
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-29

GUNS, GUNS, GUNS.
z: .. GWALTNEY 4 CO..
LAVE On hand large Stock of GUNS. PIE,
Al Tolls and SPORTING GOODS of ali .,.,
criptions, and would respectfully invite ali VIII.
may want anything in their line to give them.
CALI as they are confident of giving satisfaction
Il B.-Spscisl attention given to kepanIn.
fire Arms. No.s, Union street.
&C W Sign of the Big Gnn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-28
From Washington.

Washington, D. C., April IS, 1S60
 The proceedings and result of the Ar kansas State Convention meet with a ge- neral approval from all persons here, ac quainted with the politics of the State.- As regards it's action upon the presidential question, the Douglasites were sadly dis, appointed, as they had so consistently claimed the State for their candidate, that they had almost come to believe that he really had chance to carry the delegation at Charleston. But notwithstanding the convention so emphatically repudlated Douglas and his heresies, his strikers here say that the delegates, orat least a majority of them, will vote for him after ballot or two, and they name particular members of the delegation who will bring about that result Would you believe it, that before a full report of the proceedings reached here, they telegraphed throughout the coun- try that dispatches had been received here from the Arkansas State Convention favora- bic to Douglas, and that in consequence his stock has gone up. This is on q par with the game of brag they have been playing for several months past, and which as the meeting of the Charleston convention ap- breaches, they keep up on a larger scale.- But few days will be sufficient to expose the whole trick.
 Many delegates are now here, and others have recently passed through on their way to Charleston, so that by the last of the present week they will all be there. The New England delegations left here on yes ' bair pt was made on the part of the Douglas strIk- CTS, to induce them to believe he was the strongest man, and the one to be nomina- ted but although majority of them were favorable to him, feeling that 1t was not proper for them, representing anti-demo- cratic States, to insist upon his nomination, in direct opposition to the wi>hcs oI the democratic States, they said they would act with due regard to the interest and sue cess of the party, regardless of the aspra- tions of any particular individual. The Massachusetts delegation Is understood to be opposed to Douglas; the Maine delega- tion stands 10 for and against him; the Connecticut delegation $ for ano $ against him, and New Hampshire and Vermont arc for him. He has a majority of the dele gates of each of the north western States with the exception of Minnesota, which is against him.
 Hunter from present indications will re- ceivc larger vote there than any other southern candidate upon the first few bal lots, but as the delegations of New York, New Jersey ani Pennsylvania declare there is no possible chance of his carrying either of those States if nominated, he cannot re ceive the nomination. It Is necessary that the nominee should have chance to carry Pennsylvania, and as the delegation declare that either Breckinridge or Lane can do so, it renders their prospects good However the convention is now so near at hand that further speculations is unnecessary, and by waiting few days we shall see what we shall sec'
 Congress will not take recess during the sitting of the convention as was sup p ,sed but little or no business wi be done.
 ARKANSAS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-28
A NOVEL CAsE.-At the sitting of tn


 A NOVEL CAsr.-At the sitting of the supreme court at Detroit, Michigan, last week, an interesting case was brou6 1t up in the shape of an application for habeas corpus for Geo. N. Farmer, a telegraph operator, who refused to disclose the con tents of message sent by some ? son now under arrest on charge of murder, and for which refusal he was sent to jail for contempt. We have seen no decision as yet. In many States it is penal offence to disclose the contents of any private mes sage sent over the wires. Some times an oath is required and sworn to in writing by the operators. that they will not divulse any private communication.