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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-05
FLOATING DOCK.

The old merchants Of Norfolk viii re-
member the thousands OF dollars that
have been lost, to the trade Of this city,
for the want Of a floating dock. A ship
would be taken from the beach by our
entcrprising wreekers. but instead of COM
ing to Norfolk for repairs, she was towed
to New York or Baltimore, at heavy
cost, simply because we could not take
her out of the water in this port, this
state Of affairs should be corrected at
once. Let US have a floating Dock, capa-
Bile Of taking upa ship Of the largest class
the new era of prosperity, which We may
hope, is about dawning upon our country,
will throw thousand of vessels along our
coast, and so long as the storm king,
rides upon the seas, we must expect re.
turn of those terrible gales, which has
made our coast a terror to all those, who
ego down to the sea in great ships"
That some of these ships and briggs and
schooners will 60 ashore we are pre-
pared to believe. That we should be
ready to take them off and bring them to
this port, and repair them is patent to all.
We sec some Of our old wreckers have
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-05
TO CORRESPONDENTS

Persons writing communications for
this paper, should bear in mind that it is
an old and important rule Of the Press, to
reject all articles written on both sides OF
the paper. This rule the Day Book can
not deviate from.
Several well written, and, in one or two
instances, interesting communications
have been received, but we have been
compelled to reject them on the above
mentioned account.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-05
AMpR1oAs VESSELS so1p DURING TIE WAR

AMERICAN VESSELS SoLp DURING TIE VAR
1t has been ascsrtained that more than six
hundred sea>going vessels belonging to citi.
zens of the United States have been sold to
subjects of Great Britain dcring the war.
Men of other countries have also bought
American ships in large numbers, and it is
estimated that thousand vessels in all that
were four years ago carrying the stars and
stripes, are now sailing under foreign colors.
The capacity of the vessels transferred is esti"
mated at five hundred thousand tons.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-05
A GOLDEN HARVEST.

Millions Of dollars, in Europe and at the
North, are now awaiting good chances for
investment. England is surfeited by an
accumulation of idle capital; and the
North, is so troubled with plethora of
unemployed funds, that wild sprculations
in petroleum humbugs, and fancy stocks
is the order of the day. As nature abb
hors a vacuum, SO does capital detest
repose and from this, together with an
other important fact, that until lately,
he South offered little or no inducement,
do we gather the reason why the wild f,
nancial chimeras of the North, met with
so much favor. Now, however, differs
ent state of affairs exists, and an extended
field is opened for the safe and profitable
investment of all the surplus capital of
the North, and.a'ilarge portion from Eu-
rope. Investments in land has ever been
considered one of the safest and most de-
sirable, particularly when permanent in
vestment was the object. but the trouble
heretofore has been to find arabic lands
in which to invest. 1t is true
that swamps, forests and praries were
from time to time put in the market, but
never before was there such a golden
harvest presented, as now invites surplus
capital to the South. With us land is
cheap, and can be worked with great pro-
fit, thousands OF acres must lie idle with
out an influx of capital or labor, and to
the North or Europe mnst we look for
both. 1t has always been claimed by a
large number Of people at the North, that
one result of slavery was to impoverish
the South, and were the land in that Sec
tion Of the country worked as it is in the
Northern States, it would be many fold
more productive, and hence more profta-
bic. Now is the time for these people to
put their theory to the test, let them come
among us with their surplus funds and
over crowded labor.
Again, the North is engaged in extern
sive commercial operations; and it is the
duty of her capitalists, to so invest their sur
plus,as to extend thearea of those oper-
atoms so as to encourage and stimulate
production in those sections in which
they expect to, or do operate. The South
generally, and the tide water section Of
Virginia particularly offers tempting fields
for surplus capital and labor,not only from
the North, but from any country or peo-
pie who possess it. With capital aud the
proper sort Of emigration, the South will
soon be in situation to pour its vast
treasures, agricultural, mineral and COM
mercial, into the lap of the world. The
most sagacious capitalists whether they be
Northern capitalists, English, French,
or any other capitalists, will be recipients
Of the golden harvest now lying in absy-
ance. aNad
....s ....ra -. t-r..s-l+.~ .5ft
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-05

The famous tenor G uglini is 10 he pri-
vate asylum Of an eminent physician near
London. His voice has not failed him, and
occasionally, between paroxysms of maniacal
furv. he will pour forth saatches of his favors
tie songs, sung with all his old sweetness of
expression.
General Mcclellan, who is resident of
Orange N. j., returns an income OF ST. ,449.
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Total 3,74s shares. :t
u !; J. " PAYS A.ss ! Committee.

Further debate followed, aud tiaally the
Chairman appointed Messrs R. H. Kings
bury, B. =. Moore and Albert johnson com
mittee to confer with the Governor.
Dr. Crudup announced as directors sppcia-
ed on the part of the State, Mr.. r W. Las.
sitter of Granville ard Messrs W. S. Mas
and W. d. Jones of Wake. u.s.
The meeting then adjourned until the 4th
of August proxino.
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CARDS.
EDW ARD G. DEMING 's

Go TO
EDW ARD G. DENIM
old ESTABLISHED
HOUSEKEEPER' HEAD QUARTERS.
NO. MAIN STREET.
Where Housekeepers, Heads of Families and others
interested in the purchase of FINE FAMILY GRO
CERlES, PROVISIONS, FINE TEAS, &C, &c., may
rely upon making selection well calculated please
regards quality and price. Our long experience in
the business qualifying to cater the wants of our
patrons in such to insure ample satisfaction
Please call and see u.s.
E. G. DEMING, No. Main Street
N. B.-Strangers having located here and interested
In the above notice. are respectfully requested to refer
to any of our old residents iva If
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w $. PEPP Is's

w 5. PEPP Els's
CONFECTIONERY AND RESTAURANT
FOR
LADIES AND GENTLEM
NO. %, Main street, Norfolk, Va
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY AND CANDIES
Wholesale and Retail at New York prices
FANCY STEEPLE CAKES and FINE BAKERY
Of every description
baltimore and Home made ICE CREAM, WATER
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THE RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD
AN ORDER FROM GOV. HOLDEN.

RALEIGH, July 20, l865.-The stockholders
of the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad met at
the company's officer in this city at IL o.
clock NJ, on the 10th inst.
On motion of DR., Hawkins, President, the
Hon. j ohm Fl. Bryan was call to the chair
Mr.. Garter B. Robinson was appointed Sc
cretaty.
The Committee on Proxies presented the
following report:
The committee appointed to ascertain the
amount of stock represented in person or by
proxy, respec fully report that there are ], 034
shares represented in person, and 1850 re.
presented by proxy, making 1898. Whole
amount of stock owned by individuals, 1916
necessary to constitute a quorum, 4,688.-
The committee report that majority of the
stock is represented.
w W. Y "! H VAis,, Committee.
Dr. E. E. A. Crudup appeared as proxy for
the State ard read the following instructions
he had received from the Governor:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RALEIeH, N. g., July 20, 1865.
To DR.. E. A Crupud, State Proxy
sir In the meeting of the stockholders of
the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company
to be held this day, you are instructed to
state that no stock will be represented but
such as is owned and held by peresns who
are excepted from the fourteen excluded elias =,
SEES of the Presidents Amnesty Proclamation
of May 20, 1865 and further, if sufficient
amount of stock, not owned and held by the
excluded classes, is not represented to justify
action in accordance with the character Of the
company, then and in that case the State will
x~Ire H. 20. 1ou
rations for the present. Of course, stoekhol-
ders who have been pardoned by the Presi
dent will be represented
Very Respectfully, W. W. HOLDEN.
After some debate, the Committee on Piox-
les submitted the following report;
The committee to whom it WIS referred to
ascertain what stock is properly represented,
according to the instructions OF Gov. Holden,
respectfully report that there are COL shares
of the stock represented by proxy, property
represented according to said Instructions,
and that there are 455 shares of persons pres
ent. and 1854 represented by proxy, own
ed by persons who are within the fourteen
excepted classes of President Johnson's pro-
clamation of May 20, 1865, and who are not
entitled to be represented according to said
instructions.
The committee deem it proper to state that
of the 854 shares represented by proxy and
excluded as above, there are 936 shares with
reference to which there was no evidence be
fore the committee to establish or negative
their claims to representation The repre-
sentatiou Of this stock was excluded because
the committee in their Interpretation of the
Governors instructions, deemed it their duty
to have proof positive of their quali6ca zion
Total number of shares properly represen-
ted. according to the Governors instruc tious,
l,439.
Total number excluded by an instructions,
1900.
Total, 3, 748 shares.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.

WASHINGTON, August I'd, ls65.-The official
statement of the public debt, as appears from
the books of the Treasury Department, on
the 3lst Of July, shows the amount outstand.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
PR % 8 PECEU s
OF THE
CAIR EVENING TINES.

The subscriber having recently made extensive add-
lions to the mechanical department of his Office added
Steam Power and several Steam Presses increased his
editorial force and enlarged The dimensions of his jour-
nal, rendering his office the most complete, and his pa
per one of the largest in Southern Illinois, deems this
favorable opportunity of presenting his claims to the
business and reading community for patronage.
The TINES will not be the organ of party of party
leaders, but the reflex of the opinions entertained by its
proprietor. Its will always harmonious with the
best interests of the country and will cooperate pot
ally, with the Administration of ANDREW JOHNSON,
far the action of such Administration COMFORTS with
is past indications.
In this connection might add, that recognize the
doctrine of State Sovereignty far such Sovereignty
does not conflict with National Sovereignty the Cons
tuition of the United States.
We pride ourself upon being American citizen
look with pride upon the Flag of Nationality which,
in perious times enlisted defend-are unreservedly
favor of the perpetuty of the Government and unity
the several States believe in Republican form
of Government and Democratic Institutlons-ook upon
and will shake hands with any and all who regardless
party have single to the perpetuty honor
the Union-and favor a speedy reconstruction upon
honorable and lasting basis.
But the speciality of the TINES ill be the advance
of the business and commercial ess of Cairo
and Alexander county, the building of proper roads
leading from city to the country such will enable
the farmers of Alexander and Pulaski counties ap-
proach confines and fill streets with their wagons
and Stores dwellings and hotels with their products:
to be built railroads running from this city
st. Louis and Vincennes and the construction of
work of roads such the requirements people and
necessities of commerce unreservedly demand.
special eye will be kept all matters of local in
terest and Improvement made Of every building
erected every store established every mandatory built
&C.. and every effort put forth to advance the CONNER
cal and interests of Cairo Southern Illinois,
and Of the State at large.
With this brief but comprehensive statement of
intent and purpose submit claim a discriminate
ng public.
TERMS OF EVENING TINES.
Daily, delivered in city, per year. 90
Daily, delivered In city, per week. 80
Daily, to mail subscribers, per year. 1900
Daily to mail subscribers, per six months. 900
The above terms include seven issues per week.
TERMS OF WEEKLY TIMES.
By mail carrier if paid within three months so
not paid within three months. S,5O
Postmasters are respectfully solicited to canvass for
the Weekly and Daily editions of our paper To enable
them So sample copies will be forwarded them.
H. L. GOODALL,
Proprietor.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
OUR CIRCULATION.

The Cairo Evening TIMES has larger circulation in
this city and county than any other paper published.
BY virtue of its circulation In the city, and in accord
with the law of Congress requiring the Letter
List" to be published in the paper having the largest
circulation within the range of the local Posofce the
TIMES has been awarded the printing of the
Department the following communication will evil
dence:
Posr OFFICE CAIRO, July 10, 1865.
To II. l.. GoodaS, Esq, Editor and Publisher Of
the " Cairo EUe,iing Times"
SIR,-Your paper has again been selected in which to
publish the Letter lst of this Office, the ground
of its having larger circulation than any other paper
within the delivery of the Cairo Post office. You
authorized to continue the publication of said Letter
List heretofore the terms and conditions as spec
flied in the Post Office law and instructions.
Respectfully,
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO OUR OLD CUSTOMERS AND TIL

TO OUR OLD CUSTOMERS AND THE
PUBLIC.
Certain parties who have recently engaged in the Ice
business Cairo representing themselves furnish
ing ice lower than do We wish all Con-
cerned understand that and will sell at as low
price any Others be they who they may. We have
steadily engaged in the business in Cairo for the last
years. keeping supply on hand winter and sum-
Our business is here and whatever of capital
possess is invested here and here intend to stay We
birds of passage-and transient concern that
comes sell ice during the few hot months and
leave for their own homes to enjoy the money made
from the citizens of Cairo shall er-se.l US. And
respectfully solicit the continued patronage have
hitherto had, and which have endeavored to deserve
by unremtting attention the wants of customers
night and day, at as low rates reasonable profit
would allow, when the business was in our hands and
without competition.
Families and Saloons supplied at their doors as
usual
Steamboats, at all hours, night and day.
J. CUSHING SONS,
Office No. Springfield Block,
And cor. Commercial Az. and Twentieth (20) St.,
my9-dtf Rear of Cairo City Mill.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
nIARRHEA AND DYSENTERY
Maguie's COMPOUND Extract Of BannG Plant

Is universally acknowledged to be the most eectual
and reliable remedy that be used for the above
plans and all relaxed condition of the bowels in either
adults children. Circulars and Almanacs furnished
free in which will be found the testimonials of Col Long,
GEN Peasonton Gen. Ftz Henry Warren, Major Crane,
of the U. S. A., Captain Hoyt (now Mayor of New Or
War ueef Fund committee, opinions of the Press and
steamboat officers.
Prepare only by J. & c. MAGUIRE, Chemists and
Druggists ST. Louis and sold by Druggists everywhere
Beware of counterfei:s For sale by
A. R. WHITAKER & J. B. HUMPHREYS,
jy21-d&w1m CAIRO, I'LL.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07

FOUND HIS FoRTE.-We notice that the local
of the Democrat has engaged in the work of
writing up the biographies of Cairo harlots.
His acquaintance with the subject, and his edu-
cational and constitutional abilities, eminently
tit him for the duty he has undertaken. 1t will
doubtless prove entertaining to the readers of
the Democrat.
The biography which appears to-day, is no.
torously false one, and designed as an adver-
tisement for the subject How much compen-
sation, or what kind the biographer received,
or is to receive, of course we are ignorant of.
The writer says that year ago "Mollie'' lived
with her husband in Chicago ''as happily as
the day was long" The fact is that three
years since ''Mole:' kept house of prostitu-
ton in Columbus and two years since, the
proprietor of this journal, by direction of the
commander of the post, then wrote an order
reading her out of the district the terms of
which order she was obliged to comply with. She
then went to Chicago, met with soma pimp
there and received from his hand the fiagella-
ton spoken of by the Democrat. This detroys
the romance of the biography, but we are not
disposed to permit a false sympathy to be crea.
ted for a woman who has exhibited no sense of
shame for her depravity, but daily haunts
through our streets with brazen tfrontery
causing the faces of the virtuous of her sex to
Jingle with shame as she passes them
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
Shipments per River
New York NJ arket.

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TINES.
New YORK, Sept I.
STOCKS-Strong at call and closing weaker . 5 6's
of 81 coupons 1915 52Os registered 1868; coupons lo'
1910 coupons 945; year certificates 91i; 49, Erie
So; Reading 1911; NJ 37s 70; OC l. 125; g
1244; 10o.
GOLD-Opened and closed at Al.
COTTON-Firm.
FLOUR-5Oc better; 81 SIS for ex State; 81 so@7 90
for Round Hoop Ohio.
WHEAT-Be.ter Chicago Sprins 6O@62c; Amber
Milwaukee 74a@79.
CORN-Firmer for sound md dull and declining for
unsound; e4@89 for unsou ID and 9O@911c for sound
mixed Western.
OATS-Quiet; 56057c for Western.
PORK-Dull at $32 g. /
LARD-Firm at 203c.
WdIsKY-Opened dull and closed firmer at 81 24@
2 rs; Western closing at 81 50
Observation-Disclosures; Sc for crude; 56c for refined in
bond; 73QD75c for free.
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BOOKS.

BOOKS
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Wholesale and Retail News Agents,
AND DEALERS IN STATIONERY, PENS,
INKS, ENVELOPES, &C., &c.
HOrders from the country promptly filed
st, Charles Hotel.
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Stationery, Albums, Portfolios, WAL
let's,
CIGARS, TOBACCO, PAPER COLLARS,
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No. 1913 Commercial Av., Cairo, III.
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wholesale StNti0,sers
BLANK BOOK MANUFA ERS
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je27-d1m
SCHOOL BOOKS.
We have reduced the prices on all our School Books
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
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Stationery at Reduced Prices.
as soon as Issued. :.
We are selling the BEST GOLD PEN in market at
GOLD PRICES.
JULY MAGAZINES
Are received. Call soon before they are all gone
Musical Merchandise,
Of all kinds on hand.
OUR BOOK BINDERI
Is in full operation All kinds of
BLANK BOOKS
Manufactured to order
PRICES MODERATE.
Bring in your MUSIC and MAGA-
ZINES, and have them BOUND.
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je23-dtf IS Ohio Levee, Cairo, ID.
BUSINESS CARDS.
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Also:

Lease. Building, Tools, Copper, Sheet Iron &C., On
premises now occupied by John White Co., Ohio LIE
wee This is good chance for any who understands
tinsmhng and and coppersmithing work. there being
fair of oIn Tools and stock all new Satsfac-
tory reasons for selling.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07

RErURNED.-We had the pleasure last even
ing Of graspng the hand of our friend Con.
O'Callahan, who has just returned from a
honey moon trip to New York and other
points of interest Con. reports that married
life agrees with him as far as he has gone
and that Mrs. Con. is in good health and spirits
Taking advantage of the opportunity presented,
we last evening drank to the health Of our
friend and his rib in several bumpers. Long
may they revel in each others smiles.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
AMUSE MENTS.

ATHENEUM.-Last evening the atmosphere
was dense from the surface of the earth up to
the clouds-not a breath of air stirred, nor did
the people stir unless from compulsion or I'm.
der protest. The consequence was small
audience at the Atheneum. But those who
did 60 were forced to forget the weather and
to laugh immoderately Mt the inimitable acting
of Lizzie Madden and Sharpe. Tonight
splendid bill is offered. The beautiful comedy
of Perfection, or the Maid of Munster" will
be performed, with Lizzie Maddern as Kate
OBrien and Nellie Lewis as Susan. Miss
Lewis will appear in dance, and the perform
ance will conclude with the farce of "Swiss
Swairs," with Sharpe as "Swig," Lizzie Mad
dern as "Rosette, " and Mrs. Dyke as " Glib
Be sure and go to the Atheneum tonight
CANTERBURY notwithstanding the heat of
the weather last evening, quite a large audi
ence convened at the Canterbury. Despite the
weather-whether it be hot or cold, rainy or
pleasant, muddy or dusty-the Canterbury is
sure to be full, or nearly so. The dancing of
Alex. Ross, Walters and the ballet troupe of
Gus. Peters, singing of the silver-toned Berger,
delineations of Hen. Mason, contortions of
Monteverde, and the general management of
the house, insures good houses and delighted
audiences. If you want to see sublimated fun
go to the Canterbury tonight
FUNERAL-The funeral services OF Mrs.
Caroline Theobald, will take place at the NJ.
f. Church in this city, corner of Eighth and
Walnut streets, on Friday morning the sth
inst, at 10 o'clock. The friends of the deceased,
and the Arab Ere Company and the public
generally are invited to attend At the close
OF the services the funeral will proceed from
the church to the depot of the /. c.. r. R..
and.thencc to the cemetery at Villa Ridge DID.
LATEST STYLES.-Messrs. Huntington & Dun.
bar are just in receipt of large assortmen.
of sleeve buttons and studs of the fnf st
patterns, also large number of eiph-
teen carat seal rings of the best stones
aud styles, and gents bosom pins of every dis.
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ST STYLEs.-M6ssrs Huntington & Dun.
CAIRO, ILL.,. Sept. 9Th

CAIRO, ILL.,. Sept. 9th, 1863
very interesting Billiard Match came off at the In
ternational Hotel yesterday played by four sol
diers the names Of whom Henry r. Chaplin Geo 8
Holt Frances Martin and John Ward. The game was
played a purse of two hundred dollars Holt and
Ward being the winners, though hapn and Martin held
them close. Below give the Of each player-the
string was 500:
H. p Chaplin made 224 on IL shots
g. s Holt - 2JS on IL Shots
f. Martin g 2l1 on III shots.
m shots
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
Also:

One fine Mare, Waeo and Harness.
Apply to A. j. HARRISON,
jy7 diff Cor Seventh St. and Washington Ave-
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-07
DOR SALE LEASE OR RENT

l. The premises lot No. (sx), block No. % twenty
two), west side Commercial avenue, between Fourth
and Fifth Streets next building to W. n Swayne's gro
Gerry store suitable for Grocery, Dry Goods Boot
and Shoe store. Possession given Immediately. Apply
to +. G. CHAPMAN, Secretary Cairo Chamber Of Com
merce, Cairo, Ill. sep3-n