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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

roNsrANT EMpLoyMENr.--The man who is
obliged to be constantly employed to earn
the necessaries of lie and support bis family
knows not the unhappiness he prays for when
N, desires wealth and idleness. To be con-
,,tantly busy is to be always happy. Persons
who have suddenly acquired wealth, broken
am their active pursuits, and begun to live at
uheir ease, waste away and die in very short
time. Thousands would have been blessings
so the world and added to the common stock
,f hapainess, if they had been content to re-
snain in an humble sphere, and earned every
moutbful Of food that nourished their bodies.
Knit no. fashion and wealth took possession
of them, and they are ruined. They ran
away from peace and pleasure and embraced
"a lingering death. Ye who are signing for
the pomp and splendor Of life, beware No
stu ,tion, however exalted, no wealth, how
ever magnificent, no honors, however glori-
Gus. can yield solid enjoyment While discon-
tent turks in the bosom. The secret OF hap
.pness lies in this Ito be always contented
witb your lot, and never sigh for the SPLEEN
dor of riches, or the magnihcence of fashion
and mower. Persons who are always busy,
and 90 cheerfully to their daily tasks, are
The least disturbed by the fluctuations OF bn-
.siness, and at night sleep with perfect com
,posure.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

FAULTS AND THE FAULTY.-The faults
of human judgement being pretty general
if is not wonderful that wrongs are often
infXeted by undue comparisons Hnd ire
ieyant differences. Because a man has
villain for relative, there is no' reason
he should be of the same stamp, or we
might reflect upon the piety and charac-
ter of Abel, because his brother: was
murderer; or upon the Redeemer OF the
world, because an Iscariot was his dis
ciple. No two leaves upon tie great
campagna of nature, no two sta rs in hea-
ven are alike, and if one differs from an
other in beauty, and in grander If, if one is
obscure while another is glor ious, there
10 no reason why all should be inglorious.
The doctrine-for doctrine it. is by Gus
tom-of false inference in h uman char
acter is amendable to the san ae principle
Faults should rest upon the faulty alone,
and it is the duty Of humanity TO distin
guish and uphold the guililess, to raise
the innocent from the gloom. that perhaps
n fathers or a brothers sin has thrown
around them, to love and cherish, encour-
age and inspire them, and let them share
the common good and confidence Of all.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

The u. s. SHIP PENsAcoLA.-We stated
some time ago that the United States Ship
Pensacola would be sent to the Gosport Navy
We are now informed that she is on the
way, and bears the remains of Commander
Williamson. She had to put into Key West
Tor ballast, where she was detained eleven
days. We look for her arrival daily.
srP. S.-As we were about to go to press
the Pensacola came up the harbor, and an
chored close under Chamberlain's wharf.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

PRorR ACTED MEETING.-We lealn that a
protracted meeting was commenced in the
First (Mi1dle Street) Presbyterian Church,
Portsmouth, last night. We are not inform
ed that any outward manifestation ofinterest
in religion has been shown On the part of
enquirers, but we presume there will be-
Preaching may be expected every night of
this week.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

A BRIG BURNED IN THE BAY.--The steam
err Louisiana, from Baltimore, arrived this
morning, reports having passed burning
brig of the mouth OF PatuX uent river. She
is reported to be the Sylph, and was loaded
with sugar and molasses. When the Balti-
more boat passed she was burned to the wa
ter's edge. The crew had been taken oai by
another vessel.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

THE New MARKET HoUsE.-This structure
begins to assume something the appearance
of a house, and promises to be really hand
some affair. When finished, it will pr esent
4 striking contrast with the former delapida-
ted structure, and will be quite an ornament
to the city. The work, thus far, has been
most faithfully done; and we. have no doubt
but the enterprizing contractor will see that
it is 50 completed,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

SPECIAL. TERM.-We learn that an order
for special I'm ofJefrerson County Circuit
Court has be- issued, in accordance with
which Judge tarker has given notice that
the Court willie onvene Feb. LIST. This term
is held for the trial eff Stephens and Hazlett'
the two rema ming Harper's Ferry conspira'
tors
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

:ia1BuyE OF LovE.-An affecting incident
occurring in ouE, sister city yesterday was
connected with the funeral OF Miss Florence
Vane Howland,a lovely and intelligent young
girl OF only Ia summers. She was student
in the Sd Female Division of the City Public
Schools, and her schoolmates, led by Miss
Fletcher, the accomplished teacher, and ac-
companied by Rev. Thomas Hume, School
Visitor, followed her to her last earthly rest
ing place, and over the grave of one they
loved so well in life shed farewell tears of
| uins led sorrow and love.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

ScARcE.-"Local items across the creek,
as on this side, are decidedly scarce-as
scarce as the bright and coveted sanDeams
during the long, dreary and cherries Arctic
night.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

The New OPERA HoUsE.-Br, reference to
another column it will appear that the Ope-
ra House will be reopened this evening un.
der the auspices of Mr.. G. X. Dickinson,
" no is an accomplished actor, and a gentle
man of fine taste, qualifications which he has
brought into play, no doubt, in the selec
tin oof this company. lie also presents this
evening, Mr.. Murdoch, the eminent TRACE
dian, who, asid e from his superior ability as
an artist, is great favorite in our city, and
will no doubt fill the beautifully finished and
comfortable house to overlooking, during
hi engagement, which we regret to learn
is for only four nights. Mrs. Gladstone
beautiful and celebrated artistic, will support
Mr. Murdoch during his stay. MIR. Muir
,iacb is too well known to our readers to
require a word of comment from us. Of Mrs.
Gladstone we can only say, we have had the
pleasure of seeing her on several occasions,
and can freely endorse all the good things
which have been said of her.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

FIKE.-This morning about G O'Clock, the
small frame building on Henry street, in that
part of Portsmouth known as Newtown, used
by Mr.. Francis Mcintyre as carpenter shop,
was discovered to be on fire, and although
the Fire Companies promptly repaired to the
scene, the house with all its contents, was
totally destroyed. Mr.. Mclntyre's loss will
probably reach ST., 00O-no insurance.
Mayor Grice informs us that, without
doubt, the fire was the work ofincendiarism
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

j. j. MOORE, Auct.
SALE OF DAMAGED GOODS AT THE
TOBACCO WAREHOUSE.
A 7 u o'clock, on WEDNESDAY, 18th in
N slant, cargo of schr Magnolia, Capt Crow
ell, on voyage from Boston bound to City
Point and Richmond, sunk in James River.
having been cut through by ice, brought into
this port by wreckers. sold for account of
whom it may concern, by recommendation of
survey.
Cargo consisting in part of the following ar
ticles
l0U0 Boxes assorted Candles,
300 Bolts Felt,
Bales Cotton Goods,
Cases Cloths,
Cases Clothing ready made,
% Casks Starch,
&c Tons Plaster,
6 Bales Thread,
l25 Dozen Buckets,
Boxes Shoes,
Boxes Tea,
Hhds. Glass and Crockery Ware,
Is Bbls. Fish,
I Tobacco Press,
| Piano.
Furniture consisting of Chairs, Bedsteads,
BureauX, Wardrl bes, &C.
Terms, cash in Bankable Money.
KEELING, Agent.
J j MOORE g. co,
ian IL Auctioneers
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

TAILORING, TAILORING.
" r. BENSON informs his friends and
yLs the public generally, that he is located
at q Bank street, where he is prepared to make
up any description OF Gentlemen's Garments in
a neat and fashionable style. Cutting and Re-
pairing attended to and satisfaction given.
A share of public patronage is solicited.
&C gl-3m
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
Auction Sales.
JAS. G. POLLARD, Auctr.

WILL BE SOLD.
At Public Auction, on Thursday the 18th inst,
at IL o'clock ,son the premises,
The slgible lot at the corner of Butte and Be-
tetouTtestreets. There are several thousand
bricks oAethe lot, beig the ruins of the build
ings re Gently burnt, and large cistern. The
location is very Healthy one and OF great
beauty,
ALSO
A lot on York street, adj dining the residence
of MIR Robert Searls.
Terms made known at sale
The jotscan be purchased at private sale
upon the most favorable terms.
JAS G POLLARD,
jan list Auctioneer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
CROMWELL'S DIRECT LINE

Between Norfolk and N. York.
14FFh The steamship Potomac, Captain
.ssz=akxsasz. Watso.. will leave Norfolk for New
York every Wednesday at I'm, and leave New
York for Norfolk every Saturday at p. M.
forming Weekly direct Line between Nor
folk and New York.
Shippers are requested to order their goods
from N York by this line as they can rely on
having their goods landed in Norfolk
For freight apply to
THOS. p. CROWELL, Agent.
ja7 Higgins wharf, Norfolk.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

QuITE AN lMPHovEMENT.-Th two build
ings lately erected on Main street, by MI.
Wilson s. Pepper, are really an improve
nent. lie will occupy one himself, and we
notice that our old friend, j. j. Tompkins,
Furniture Dealer, is moving into the other,
where he will, no doubt, keep large and
well selected stock of all the various articles
which he advertises in our columns.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

vSINE FLOUR-200 bbls Palmetto Fine
SHERWOOD y YOUNG,
i,A ID Roanoke Square.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
GREAT REDUCTION.

N YoBK LEDGER ONLY FOUR CENTS,
Do HERALD do do do
A nd all the Weekly Papers Only FOUR cts.
AT DAY BOOK BUILDING.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

CoMsUsrIoN OF GAS LIGHTING. There is
just as much need of proper combination Of
chemical elements in gas burning for illumi :
nation as for steam-producing in the locomo-
tive Coal gas has now been used for pur-
poses of artificial illumination nearly fifty
years, and the burners sanctioned at the pres
ent day are of various shapes. Carburetted
hydrogen of the specific gravity Of 800
which is about the density when arrived at
the point where it has to be burnt-requires
two volumes of pure oxygen for its complete
combustion and conversion into carbonic acid
and water.
Atmospheric air contains, in its pure state
twenty per cent of oxygen-in all populous
towns less /; but twenty PEI cen may be TAX
en- as fair average. One cubic foot of car
buretted hydrogen then requires for its prop
er combustion ten cubic feet of air ; if less be
admitted on to the flame quantity OF Tree
carbon will escape-from its not finding
proper volume of oxygen for conversion into
carbonic acid-and be deposited in the form
of dense black smoke. When .he flame from
an argand burner is turned up high, the air
which rushes through the interior ring be-
comes decomposed before it can reach the air
on the top of the flame, which consequently
burns in one undivided mass, the gas being
in part unconsumed, the products unconvert-
ed, and carbon deposited abundant1y. If an
excess of air is admitted it would appear, at
first, to be of no consequence, but it will be
found that the quantity OF nitrogen accom-
panying this excess has tendency to extin-
guish the flame, while it takes no part in the
elective affinity constantly going on between
the several elementary gases, viz: hydrogen,
oxygen, and the vapor of carbon and also
that the quantity of atmospheric air passing
thu ough the flame unchanged tends to reduce
the temperature below that necessary for ig-
milton, and therefore to diminish the quantity
of light. For the proper combustion of the
gas, neither more nor less than the exact
quantity required for the formation Of car
bonic acid and water can be admitted through
the fame without being injurious. 1t is not
possible practically to regulate the supply Of
air to such nicely it is preferred, there
fore, to diminish the quantity OF light by
having slight excess oil air, rather than to
produce smoke by the deficiency, the former
being unquestionaby the least evil.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
GREAT REDUCTION.

n. YORK LEDGER ONLY FOUR CENTS,
DO HERALD do do DO
And all the Weekly Papers Only FOUR cts.
AT DAY BOOK BUILDING.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
WEIGHTS FAMILY FroTTn

THE standard brand Housekeepers now's
your time to lay in your Flour while You
nave the opportunity of securing a bbi. OF
Welch,s FAMILY, OF which we have Just re-
ceived thirty-tive bbls.sand every body knows
this is the best article manufactured.
"a EC DEMING
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

CoRN.-About twenty thousand bushels OF
corn changed hands this morning at 81 cents
for yellow, so cents for white. and 70 cents
10 mixed.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

NARROW EsoAPE.--We are requested to
say that the gentlemen ~ who attempted
forcibe entrance to No. GS, West Butte ST.,
late last night, ran great risk of losing their
lives; as the young gentleman OF the house,
mistakinp them for burglars, was in the act
OF firing on them, when they, evidently di-
vining his intentions, beat hasty retreat
The obstacle that prevented his firing on
them, while retreating, will be removed,
should they attempt another surprise.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
Local Items.

MAYORS Court, NoRFoLK-F =. Fery"-
son, Presiding.
white woman named Ca.harine Jones.
was arrested this morning by Officer Glenn,
charged with stealing IRON Susan Tines, a
free colored woman, one silk skirt, two hoop
skirts, and several other unn,entionaJIe arti-
Giles. Catharine, after having hearing, was
ordered to leave the city.
ACAUeHT.-J ames Edward Phelps, u white
boy, appeared before the Mayor this morn
ing, charged with breaking open the boxes
of Mr.. Ward and George Staylor, in the
Market House, and stealing beef therotrom.
Case continued.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

HOUSE WANTED i fish to rent COM
IL Portable family residence. Please apply
for three days to f j GRIFFITH,
ia 9-3t No II, East side Market Sqr.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
FISHING SMACK AND SEINE FOR,


JMaNh hNb FON
SALE.
~ those acquainted with Cod Fishing, an
- opportu nifty is now offered to purchase
the Flsh1ne Smack 'EPrincess," which is in
good order and has excellent capacity for the
business Within ten to twenty miles of Cape
Cnaries, large quantities of these delicious fish
may De !lad with the best market-NorfoIk-
close at hand for disposing of them alive.
Also one Seine, almost neWs $50 iathoms
long, Ia feet deep, together with purse net
iof sale. Apply to
HENRY FITZGEKALD,
ia L3-lw CampoelPs wharf, Norfolk
%. o. F.
NOTICE-The Annual meeting of the Odd
~ Fellows Building Association will be he!o
at Odd Fellows Hall, on Tuesday evening 18th
ja15 EFT SUMMERS, President
WOOD! WOOD The Norfolk and Pc
w tersburg Railroad Company have for
sale some so to GO cords of well seasoned OAK
Station.
jal3 WIN MALONE.
GREEN and Black Tea, in store and for
~ sale by JORDAN & BRO,
ia IL 70 Church street.
ZINE Old Java Coffee in store and for sale
l. by JORDAN y BRO.
ia IL 70 Church street.
TURKS ISLAND SALT AFLOAT-
5000 bushels cargo Brig Romeo, now dis
Charging, for sale low from vessel.
aI3 ROWLAND l. eros
TANDLES-l400 boxes and half be xes Ada
~ mantine Candles, As is and l2s
eO0 boxes Whittemore and Smiley, new
mould Candles.
80 boxes best quality Sperm candles, 4s to
6s, for sale by
ia I3 ROWLAND Il BROS,
Servant Girls for Hire.
= LIKELY GIRLS between 10 and ls years
- of age, accustomed to house work. Also one
Girl about IA years OF age. Apply to
ia Ii MELLEN g. SANTOS,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

MAYORS CoURT, PoRTsMoUTH-df. W. Grice
Presiding.
City quiet-no arrests.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
THE PLACE,

THE PLACE
nnehn 10 get nice pair of Gents Con-
gress Scotch Caters,
~ Do Quilted and Scotch Boots,
Do Double and Single Soled Calf Boots, and
numerous other goodsssuch should be worn
this season, is Nc 10 Market Square.
1al3 Sign of American Flag.
BEEF-FRESH BALTIMORE BEEF
WE have added to our Grocery business at
w No CampbelPs Wharf, the Cutting of
the very finest article oil Baltimore Fresh Beef
to be sold at all hours OF the day. Those in
want OF nice Steak or Roasting piece can
always procure fresh article, as we shall he
supplied daily on arrival of the boats.
We have engaged the services of Davy Ed.
wards, (coPd) who has been engaged in the bust
ness in our market over forty years.
ia Is f BELL l. co.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

Tue NARRAGANsETT. United States
Steamer went into the Dry Dock at the Cos
port Navy Yard yesterday, for the purp-
of having deeper keel put on her. 1he
object of this new and larger keel is to adj
nit of larger propeller, which has been
found necessary for the purpose OF acclera-
ting her speed.
The work will be speedily and properly
done under the superintendent OF our
Southern .workmen; and we will not be sur
ptised if they do succeed in maxim g some
thing of her at last.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
GREAT REDUCTION.

N. YORK LEDGER ONLY FOUR CENTS,
DO HERALD do do do
And alF the Weekly Papers Only FOUR cts.
AT DAY BOOK BUILDING.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

NAvAL.-The United States Steamer Wa.
ter Witch, which left here in November last,
to act as tender to the u. States Steamer
Brooklyn, which carried Minister Mclean
to Nj. xc0, put into Key West on her way
ont, and there had her orders changed to
Join the Home Squadron, to look out for
slavers.
She went into Trinidad, and was hand
somely received by the authorities, as being
the first American war vessel in there for
sixteen years, since the Inflated Somers.-
She has returned to Key West. All well.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

DURNETT'S Cocoaine for the Hair, Just
Ii received full supply, for sale by
ia Id l. W WEBB.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

NxTHIsK EY-i0O cases DAILY Valley WINS
w ky, .o 80, f..
s6 bbls Palmetto Whisaey, in store ana ior
sale by SHERWooD Sn,'ana
ia Ia IA hOanohe ouuuiol
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17
For Rent for 1850.

For Rent for 1860.
d., That desirable Store and Dwelling
ls.H House, No 20, West side of Market
-EN.ll Square. lately occupied by Mr.. ia
cObs, is offered Tor rent for this year. For
terms apply to
VIM. w. COKE Esq,
Over B i Tebault's Store, Or to
ia Rev. Stephen Barrett
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

T Oh SAUE.
A CCORDING to the ecree of Court, a Ii the
n Negroes belonging to the estate Of II A
Daily deceased, consisting of 4 Men and 3
Women and Children, will be sold at Public
Auction on SATURDAY the l4th of January
at eleven O'Clock, at the foot of market.
M PULLIN, Administrator of Estate
je 3-l0t of II A Daily, Deceased.
"a cOpy I0t)
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

WOINU AT T'WO DOLLARS.
MICE Black Cloth Cloaks selling now at
Nv 81 90 at SO Main st. Also, Raglsns at Ill
prices Some more OF those fast colored Prints
at 10 cents, fine Black Alapacca 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.
ia7 NUSSRAUM Il BRO.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

L,OR HIkE-A likely Negro Girl l6 years
L old for the present year. Apply to
ia lift w H TALBOT.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

~SH4 CANAL BOATS WANTED-Four
- good Boats can find good freight at good
places to load, by applying to
ia lift DELK g. LINDLEY.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-17

1--WE Strive to SaVe.''
THE Collecting Committee of the United
Fire Company, intend during the present
week, to call on their friends and contributors
for their yearly subscriptions.
Returning thanks for past favors, we hope to
meet with that generous patronage which has
heretofore been extended to US.
VIM H RU STIC, }Co,,o;+.o
ia lost RICH'D NELSON,
UUsp RECEIV ED-A few more of those
d nice Smoked Tongues which we are selling
very low at JORDAN 81 BROS,
ial3 70 Church street.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-05
Another Patriotic Demonstration OF
Southern Baptists.

The resolutions of the Baptist State Con-
vention of Alabama have attracted universal
attention and commendation for their elevated
and patriotic tone. We have now the reso-
lutions Of the Charleston Association, one OF
the largest and most enlightened bodies of the
Baptist denomination of South Carolina
They were unanimously adopted and are in
these words:
WHEREAS, Our predecessors, the members
OF this Association, did, at their meeting in
the city of Charleston, in the year Of our Lord
1717, express appreciation of the American
measures and their sympathy with the col
ony Of South Carolina in its struggle for inde-
pendence we deem it our duty and privilege
TO give utteranee to our sentiments in refer
ence to the present crisis Therefore be it
ResoEued, LIST. That we believe and profess
that the institution of slavery, as existing
among us is sanctioned by the sacred Scrip
lures.
I'd. That the teachings of those professed
Disciples of Christ, who have occasioned the
existing division between the two great sec.
| tons of our Confederacy, are utterly at vari-
ance with 'the wholesome words of our Lore
| Jesus Christ, and the doctrine which is ac
cording to godliness;;' and that it is, therefore
| the duty Of all faithful christians to with
draw themselves from such" | Tim 6: 5
3D.. That we will continue to exort mas
ters to give unto their servants that which il
just and equal ;" and servants to be 'obedien
] to their own masters, and to please them well
in all things, that they may adorn the doctrin
Of God our Saviour" Tit. 2: TO-
4th. That in resisting the encroachrnents @
the enemies of our domestic institutions, an,
opposing 1.-THE perverse disputings of thos
men of corrupt minds and destitute of th
truth" our duty to God comedies with ou
duty to our country. Tim 6: 5.
9th. That we earnestly commend our be
loved Commonwealth to the protection an
guidance of Almighty God, besceehing Hir
to enlighten the minds of our people, an
strengthen their hearts, and overrule all OF
affairs for the advancement of His kingdoi
and the glory of His holy name