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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

DEcog Duoks.-The dscoy ducks Of Portsmouth
are busy night and day in ferreting out those who
offend in regard to the sale of liquor; some of
them manifest as much adroitness in their profes
sion as old Vidocqs of French police fame. While
it is the duty of the press to assist the civil
thorities as much as possible, in bringing toilight
and showing up all Offenders against che law, and
offences agairss the peace and dignity of thee
munities, we wsuld suggest to those to whom the
Discharge Of the police daty is entrusted, scru-
palous discretion in diseharging the same.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

io TEE sfMArTANo." I'VE learn that the steamer
'Mattano'' was deferred from making her usual
trip yesterday morning, by the looseness of one
of the7atay bolts in her boilers. The steamer
tePday, and the ssFavorite's, took the "Jenny
.Lind's' route. The little accident referred to
above, also kept the "Mattano" from making the
pleasure trip that more than one anticipated
pleasurably l ioe-iisa kIs isasoi
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

OvERBoARD. Two lads, David r.. Skinner and
John Powers, while playing:.on the ferry boat
''Norfolk," fell overheard, or rather, the former
jumped overheard to save the life of the latter,
who was already in the dock. The noble boy,
however, over rated his strength, and both would
have drowned but for the exertions of persons
ortunately present.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08
NORFOLK FEMALE INSTITUTE.
A Boar riding and Day SchOO 1
FOR YOUNG AIDES,
NORFOLK. VA.

REV. G. WILSON MoPHAIL, D. D., Principal
This well known Institution, formerly con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Smith, will be reopened
on Monday, the 18th day of September, by the
Rev, DR.. MoPHAIL, native of this place, for
merly Principal of the Fredericksburg, Va, Fe-
male Seminary, and late President and Professor
of Mental and Moral Philosophy in Lafayette
College, Easton, Penn. DIR. McPHAIL'S hitherto
varied and successful career as Teacher of
Youth warrants him in giving the assurance that
faithfully instructed in all the branches of fin
ished education.
The French language will be taught by ma
tive, and the greatest will be exercised in the
selection of assistants for the various departments
Parents and guardians may rely on finding here
all the advantages that can be obtained at the
Institutions in the country. Those desiring to
enter pupils are requested to make early applica-
ton at the Institute. sep8-lw
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

FkE DOCKS, CoMMERoR STRRET.-Some days
ago the Board Of Health ordered several docks in
the city to be dug out. We-see no movement in
the matter as yet. If the ownerssof property on
Commerce street would look to their interests,
they might be greatly benefited by having Wood
sides dock filled ap, thus extending the front le
zee from Smith & Bros warehouse to Myers d
Co.'s deck, and rendering Commerce street a
great thoroughfare. Look to it. gentlemen.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

DID'NT Go.-The steamer g Mattano,'' of the
Eastern Shore Line, failed to make her trip this
morning at the usual hour. We presume there
was some good reasons for the failure as the line
to which she belongs is always up to- time in re-
gard to punctuality of leaving, &c.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

NEED sGRADINs.-The streets of this city all
need regarding, more or less, but especially the
street which the Inspector of streets does bust
ness On Wednesday the rise of water in his
premises, from the heavy rain, was so great that
the services of horse, which he was fortunate
enough to have on hand, were brought into re-
QUESTION to, set him ont.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

CAN'T MuzzLE Us.-The gentleman, whose re-
marks were intended to intimidate the local of
this paper regarding the publication of certain
matters, is hereby informed that can not be
muzslsd, F -
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

MoNEY.--Sixty-eigh thousand dollars in notes
of all descriptions of value, from three cents and
upwards, was counted out and laid aside yester-
day, to pay off the hands at the Gosport Navy
Yard to-day. Richard Nv ashington, ESQ.,. of the
regular Navy holds the purse-strings of the Yard
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08
LOCAL.

ScuooL COMMISSIONERS Board of School
Commissioners for the city OF Norfolk:
John B. Whitehead, District No. l.
WIN. W. Lamb, =
Alexander Bell, g.
Charles Read, -tlt g.
At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners,
the following teachers were elected;
District School No. l.
John J. Morris, Rector.
Andrew Simmons, Assistant.
Miss Lacy Graves, Principal of Female Depart
ment.
Miss Fanny DeCordy, I'd, Female Department.
District School No. 2.
VIM. b. Rodman, Rector.
Mrs L. Hutchinson, Assistant.
Mrs. V. Dali, Principal of Female Depart
ment.
Miss Ella Norein, I'd, Female Department
District School No. 8.
Geo. W. Sheffield, Rector.
Miss Laura Broughton, Assistant.
Miss Mary f. Fatherly, Principal Female De-
psrtment. lE6I
Miss Betty Burrew, I'd, Female Department.
District School No. a.
Thomas G. Broughton, Rector.
Miss B. v. Brown, Assistant.
Miss Clara Drake, Principal Female Depart
ment.
Miss E. Crawley, 3D. Female Department.
The Public Schools will go into operation on
18th day Of September Candidates for admis-
sion as pupils will make immediate application to
Thomas G. Tabb, Treasurer. Four dollars en-
trance fees required by law from all pupils able to
paw All others are admitted free. sol t.4.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

ARRIVALS. 4a s&4
Steamship Hatteras, Parrish, from Richmond
Steamer Adelaide, Cannon, from Baltimore.
Steamer James I. Brady, Lands, from Balti-
more 3s4 ftEA la Ia -+t4 "a,
Steamer City of Richmond Capt. Power, from
Richmond @9 e sa,sls
Schooner Mary Eliza, E. D. Pearce, Nanse-
mond. ~ i. 81 53ts Il q
Sloop New Packet, Adams, Smithfeld.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Adelaide, Cannon, for Baltimore
Steamer James 7. Brady, Lands, for Balti-
more. PEAS
Steamer Clinton, slocum, for Coeryock, N.
Carolina. iaRt 1ai3 tfH i.s
Steamer Magenta, Baulsir, for Richmond.
Schr Native, McGinnis, for Richmond
Steamer City of Richmond, for Richmond.
Steamship Hatteras, Il. Parrish, for New
York. n9 0 a.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

Still THEY CoME.-Another allotment of emf
grants arrived yesterday evening, consigned to
Dr!SJ E. Bell The field for migrants is still
open, and under the management of the gentle
nisn mentioned above the emigration scheme must
be successful ISL s =
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

HoRsEs.--A large drove Of horses, that, from
tAef slab-ade sprung legs, aad generally s'played
ont Appearance, had evidently been purchased
from the United States Governments Horne Hos
pitfalls, passed through Portsmouth yesterday
morning en- roste for North Carolina, in the
hands Of men who deal in GO critters.'
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

GLENN's THEATRE.-Two capital pieces are of
fered tonight. Go and see the " Robbers" and
the lovely Miss Warner, and the farce of q John
Jones" The weather is hot, to be sure, but go
and laugh it off and then go home and get good
NIGHTS rest.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

HEAvT.--A gentlemen of Portsmouth received,
a few days ago, a box on which there was $40
freight. Fearing that it contained an internal
machine, the body Of some murdered person, or
something equally horrible, the boz was not
claimed, and now remains in the hands of the Ex-
press Companies agent. ~
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08
FARM FOR RENT.

/ will rent, for the ensuing year, that VALUA-
BILE FARM, known as 'Level Green" the pro
perty of the late Col. Edward Fl. Herbert, situa-
ted in the county of Princess Anne, on the Provi-
dence and Kempsville Road, Z miles from Norfolk,
This farm contains between 800 and 400 acres of
cleared land, well ditched and in "a high state of
cultivation. The buildings consist Of a large
Dwelling, containing nineteen rooms, with kitch
en-, barns, and all necessary out houses.
The land is suitable for trucking, and grains of
all descriptions W -fse
For further particulars, apply to Msssrs
LEIGH 4 PHELPS, or on the premises, to the
undersigned,
~ aF ga ~ FL. McNAIR,
sel-tf E-. 3 a4l 2-" Admir-.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

A CnAI1EaeE. I've challenge our cotempora-
ries oproduee later news than appeared in our
yesterday s. issue To find the late thing they
must read carefully, and keep in remembrance
the fact that ours is morning paper
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

I MEssas LnlaH PHELPS viii sell at auction to
day at IL o'clock M, TIVE desirable dwelling
houses on Bermuda street, Buyers should be
prompt in attendance asthe property must be-
old, ,sssas Ia u
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08
MARRIED,

On the 9Th inst, in Norfolk county, Va, by
Elder s. S. Barrett, Mr.. UR1AH B. PHELPS, of
Pennsylvania, to Mrs. .MARY LAMONT, Of Norfolk
county Il "a stY NJ
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

AN ENGINE, intended for the purpose of driving
the machinery of Reid's cracker bakery is under
going an oyerhauling in front of our Office. The
work is being done by the enterprising firm of
Leyburn 4 Co. tHt -
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

IL DEMAND, Bristie brushes, and in fact, brushes
of every description, are in great and increasing
demand, in this city and in Portsmouth, and the
said demand calls for the development of enter
prise in this particular branch of trade. Brushes
ara in demand the local trade demands them,--
it wants them for the immediate demand, and
cannot wait until orders from Charlestown Mass,
are flled-it is true that before the war Charles
town was A | No. l in the brush business, and it
il equally astrue that thatloca enterprise will grab
from the hands of the bridge attached Bostonians
this branch of trade that has so long paid into
the pockets of all who were interested in these
very indispensable articles of the toilet especially,
and of every day use generally so much money.
The trade in brushes in Norfolk and Portsmouth
will pay those who invest; the demand, hitherto
supplied from the Northern markets, is steadily
on the increase, and if the thing is entered into
with the proper spirit, backed by money enough
to secure it, it will pay well, and become source
of revenue to those engaged, as well as becoming
an institution of the city.
BUILDiNe.L-We understand that the buildings
on the corner of Washington and Broad Water
streets, are to go up again shortly, in quite diff
ferent shape and size from those that formerly
cupied the ground now covered with the debris
left by the fire that made the place vacant.
Everywhere our streets, the sharp rattle of the
trowel and the drawing cry of the hod-carriers,
are interminglingly heard. The place is growing
up, and will soon be of dimensions sufficient to
take stand among the big places, that now look
upon us as village. - i.t -l'
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08

TO TRAvELLERs
ii:3reE THE OLD AND ESTABLISHED aT
Baltimore Steam Packe Company,
So well and so favorably known the public a.
E M N. FALLS L INEs
= sysa. LOUISIANA,
5et Captain GEORGE W. r sEBL;
ISIS ADELAIDE,
Captain JAMES CANNON;
- - GEORGEANA,
wv Captain P. PEARSON.
They leave the Government Wharf Norfolk,
daily, at 81 o'clock, and High Street Wharf,
Portsmouth, at 4 O'Clock P. NJ, for Baltimore
touching at Old Point. -- E.isS;
These Steamers carry the u g. Mail and AID
ans Express Freight, and for freight and passen-
ger accommodations, are unsurpassed.
Passengers taking these Steamers arrive in Bal
timore in time to connect with the early Trains to
Washington and all points North and West
Through Tickets can be procured on these
Steamers for Washington, Philadelphia, 81 New
York, and all points North and West.
Baggage checked to all points free of charge,
and special attention given to their delivery. 81
These Steamers run in connection with the cele-
brated Steamers THOMAS COLLYER and NJ.
MARTIN, Of the Norfolk and Richmond Line.
Any information desired will be cheerfully given
by the Clerks of the Steamers, or on application
to the office of the Company in Norfolk. -------
va Be sure to inquire for the Falls Line.
THOS.- Fl. WEBB, Agent,
/ aeps-tf Norfolk, Va.
NT0TTCE mo n r Y Ell n 3 q
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AUCTION SALES.
By Wake & Chamberlain.

A UCTION SALE ON SATURDAY,
~ September 9th, at IL O'clOck.-0ne
modern style Top Buggy and Harness but little
worn.
Is Cases Bottled Cider and other articles.
Wake q CHAMBERLAINE,
sepI-3t No. Ii Roanoke Square.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.

PoRr OF NonFo1k AND PORTSMOUTH, September Z
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oiioh to : \ a 2 1 L E K 8
The New, FAST AND MAGNIFICENT STEAMERS
NJ. MARTIN, Capt Geo. NJ LIVINGSTON,
THOMAS COLLYER, Capt. P. NcCARR1cK,
Carrying the U. 8. Mail and Adams
Express Freight,

L
These Steamers leave the Government Wharf,
Norfolk, daily at o'clock A. M. for Richmond,
touching at Portsmouth, Old Point City Point,
and the different landings on James River
No expense has been spared in fitting out these
Steamers expressly for day travellers.
They have large, open, airy saloons, from which
all objects of interest along the route may be
seen. ga 3fs
Travellers taking these Steamers will arrive in
Richmond at much earlier hour than by any
other line, as their speed is unsurpassed.
Through Tickets can be procured on these
Steamers to Petersburg, Lynchburg and Dan
vile, and connect with the trains running West
and South. z4 ~ .tN
These steamers are under the Superintendent
of Col. NJ N. Falls, and run in connection with
the Baltimore Steam Packet Company Is steamers
Their Tables are supplied with all the Delica-
cies of the markets
@-Be sure to inquire for the FALLS LINE.
For freight or passage apply to the Clerk of the
Steamers, or to 80 TH0S. Fl. WEBB, g.
seps-tf s Agent, Norfolk, Va.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-08
BY LEIGH d PHELPS,
No, 0 Roanoke square,
G. S. PHELPS, AUcrIoNEER.

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE of /, 1876
~ Acres of Valuable and Heavily
Tfmbered Land i'm Princess Anne Co.,
living on the Albemarle and Chesa-
peake Canal and North River, IS miles
from Norfolk ltI
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02

Pink, buff, mauve and green starch is
now made. and by its aid any delicate fabric
may be colored, as well as stitfcned.
Cen Grant has purchased, and will ref,
for his winter residence At Washington, .
portion Of the property known as the Doug
las hospital.
Gen. Meade has expressed the opinion
that 10000 men belonging to the army Of
the Potomac are living who have been dis
abled by wounds, and are incapable of self
support.
An old farmer at Biddeford, Me-, says the
coming winter will be . severe one. He
has observed he signs for forty years. and
knows. Look out for your coal and wood
in time.
The president has formerly decided to ac-
cept the first forty miles Of the Kansas
branch of the Pacific railroad, and the issue
Of 100000 in government bonds will soon
be delivered.
1t is stated that three fourths Of the color
ed children in Washington die Of starvation
and neglect. The colored population Of the
district Of Columbis is about 10000
Connecticut owes probably not less than
$13, 100000. Of the $3,O0O,OOO of new
bonds not taxable, authorized vt the last scs-
sion Of the legislature, about 81 ,30O,oOo
have been sold.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
why he Cannot be Convicted Of
Treason.

The reason why Mr.. Davis cannot be con-
victed Of treason is based upon certain prin-
c,ples Of international Law, which cannot be
ignored in his trial. The confederacy form
ed y the Southern States was acknowledg
cd As belligercnt power by our govern
ment, as well as by the governments Of
England and France. Certain rights be-
long to every belligerent power; and in
every war the same rights belong 10 both
belligerents. When the rebellion frs,
broke out, the insurgents were rebels and
traitors. and any of them that were captur-
cd might have been hung or shot with per-
feet justice, because they c,mc within the
constitutional definition Of traitors. But
from the momen. when We acknowledged
the Confcderacy to be . belligerent power,
yea, before that from the moment that
the English and French ministers called
upon Mr.. Seward and informed him that
the governments OF France and Great Brit
ain had determined to recognise the Soutf
- beligerent power. the case became en-
tirely different. From that moment thu
civil and military leaders Of the South be
came invested with the same rights, 30 fa
as related to events growing out ofthe war
- were enjoyed by the civil and military
leaders Of the North Ifthc fortune Of wal
should make them prisoners, they were en-
titled to be treated as prisoners Of war;
Washington Correspondence.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02
what has Happened In virxlnaa.
A letter from "A Southside Farmer in
Xirsinia to the Richmond Whi1. SAYS.


"Our system of labor is DESTROYED, so is
our system OF agriculture. Our fiat lands
are undraincd, and instead Of being the
source OF profit arc the prolific source Of
disease. Our high lands are worn and
waste. and washed into gullies; aud our
enclosures and farm buildings are gone to
wreck and ruin. Better to begin anew, but
alas much that has been done has to be un.
done Or removed before we can start to
work. But beyond and above, and trans
cending all other difficulties surrounding our
agricultural, and, indeed, all other indus
trial questions, is the condition Of our labor.
which from being an active element Of pro
duction, has become torpid and unproduct-
i've. and is absolutely and rapidly becoming
exclusively consuming.
''ln this vicinity our farmers
are ready and anxious to promote immivra-
ton and introduce white labor in our midst.
Within an area Of about ten miles square.
our landholders have agreed to cut OF and
appropriate an aggregate amount Of about
ten thousand acres Of land, to be divided of
for sale, case or rent to colonists, in lots Of
suitable size for families, upon such terms
- will secure labor for the cultivation OF
the lands retained by the present propr;e-
tors. Can We accomplish this scheme p
The lands, with which you are familiar.
are x'thin thirty or forty miles Of Rich
mvnd."
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02

sx 2sssaxS l1J1D II Z
An untsnanted house in Hddyville, own
ID By . Nr. Bradley, was recently destroy.
ID By nss.
The Gymaasium Department 4 the stass
Univsrsity q Iowa OlGy, eonmesssd epsrs-
tionsen The Goth. T. - M
The subscription in johnson county to
the Cedar Rapids and St. Louis Railroad, u
swelling TO large dimensions.
The q. 8. 'Bzpress Company shipped .
horse the other day from Ottumws to Lo-
gansport, Indiana.
Miss Sallie Palmer, long connected with
the public schools in Council Bluffs, died on
the S4th day Of October. We CLEAN from
the Nonparsa.
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Hon. George
Thompson have been engaged to lecture be-
fore the Young Mems Literary Association
Of Dubuque the coming winter.
SUCH great havoc has been made among
the dogs q Council Bluffs during the year
just closing, that not more than thousand
Of them are left. The Nonpareil is anxious
10 have law passed for the protection Of
these animals.
Chickens in New Orleans are worth 11l
per dozen. A gentleman of this city is buy
ing two hundred to ship to that point, ant
as they will cost him but one fifth tha
price here he will be pretty sure to clear ex
penses.-hasokeys.
Two children Of an emignnt family wer'
drowned near the ferry landing at Fort Mad
ison, Saturday evening. While awaiting
the ferry boat the horses with the wagoI
and part Of the family ran into the river
The Western Stage Company, alway
alive to the demands Of travel in those re
gions which are untraversed BY railroads
are running daily coach and four from
Charlton, Lucas county, to Leon, Decatu
county, to intersect the Southern route /
Ncbraska.-Rtyister
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02

LOYAL member Of the negro suffrage
party from Vermont has been suspended,
by the Second Auditor at Washington from
exercising the functions Of Claim Agent be-
aoFe tnat Bureau, on account Of exorbitant
enarges made by him for the adjustment
ana collection Of claims. In some cases he
nas been compelled to refund money to his
clients. The agent in question, according
70 report, has been noted for his horror Of
"Copperheads, and his professed friend
ship for soldiers, The latter he has mani
tested BY swindling soldiers and their wild
ows and orphans out Of half their scanty
dues.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02

LoNCsrREEr and Hood were in New Or
leans recently, with their pardons in their
pockets and were called upon by numbers
Of old friends and acquaintaeces. The
right arm Of the former is hopelessly par
alyxed BY the wound he received ip the neck
during the war.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-11-02
To Comsunapsives.

The undersigned having been restored to
health in few weeks, by avery simple remedy,
after having suffered several years with severe
tion-is anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire It. he will send . copy Of the
prescription used (free of charge), with the d.
rec,ions for preparing and using the same, witch
they will find a sure cure for CoxsusPr1ox AsfH-
xA. BRONCHITIS. Couoas, CoLDs, &c. rhe only
object Of the advertiser in sending the Prescrip-
ton is TO benefit the afflicted, and spread infor-
NATION which he conceives to be invaluable; and
he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as Il
will cost them nothing. and may prove bless
ing Parties wishing the prescription will please
address Rev. EDWARD A. WiLsoS. Williamsburg.
Kings County. N. Y. nOyl -3m